Let’s disassemble the TWSBI Go! As always, disassemble pens at your own risk.
Disassembly Line: TWSBI Go
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Architect Nibs: Their Theory and Practice
I thought it would be interesting to talk about the increasingly popular architect nibs, also known as Hebrew or Arabic grinds. My personal (one and only) architect nib was ground by Salman of the Toronto Pen Company. I quoted a price of $45 CAD for this grind in the video: that should have been $50 CAD – sorry!
One-Way Shutoff-Valve Fountain Pens: Theory, Practice, Tips and Tricks
This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).
Esterbrook Estie Oversized Fountain Pen Review
Let’s have a look at the new Esterbrook Estie Oversized!
Measurements
Length (capped): 156.8 mm/6.17”
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.31”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 11.8 mm/0.43” – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 15.4 mm/0.43” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (cap): 23.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g
Santini Libra Sand Ebonite Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Sinister Peter – thank you.
Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 135.9 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): 169.8 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.4 mm/0.45” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.5 mm/0.53” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 29 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g
Jacques Herbin Caravelle Ebony Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.7 mm/5.42”
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 170.8 mm/6.72”
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.3 mm/0.40” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 13.3 mm/0.42” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 47.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 23.0 g
Waldmann Concorde Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Luxury Brands USA – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 134.7 mm/5.30”
Length (uncapped): 116.9 mm/4.67”
Length (posted): 149.8 mm/5.90”
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 9.0 mm/0.31” – 0.35”
Diameter (barrel): 7.8 – 11.5 mm/0.31” – 0.45”
Weight (all): 29.0 g
Weight (cap): 15.0 g
Weight (body): 14.0 g
Kaweco Special FP Brass Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59”
Length (uncapped): 120.8 mm/4.76”
Length (posted): 167.3 mm/6.59”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 8.7 mm/0.33” – 0.34”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 mm/0.39”
Weight (all): 31 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 11 g
Waldmann Xetra Vienna Black Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Luxury Brands USA – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.5 mm/5.41”
Length (uncapped): 116.0 mm/4.57”
Length (posted): 164.3 mm/6.47”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 8.9 mm/0.33” – 0.35”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 11.7 mm/0.43” – 0.46”
Weight (all): 39.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Animal Designs on Pens Fountain Pen Book Overview
My friend Murray lent me this interesting book written by Regina Martini. I saw this book for sale at nibs.com, for example.