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Montblanc 146 LeGrand with Calligraphy Flex Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.9 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 125.1 mm/ 4.92”
Length (posted): 160.4 mm/ 6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.9—11.5 mm/0.43—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.5—12.9 mm/0.33—0.51”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

Nahvalur Original Plus LE Fountain Pen Review

These pens were sent to me by  Nahvalur – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.7 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped):  130.1 mm/5.12”
Length (posted): 176.5 mm/6.95”
Diameter (section): 9.9—11.5 mm/0.39—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5—13.5mm/0.45—0.53”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (body): 22.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g

Laban Formosa Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.2 mm/5.40”
Length (uncapped): 124.9 mm/4.92”
Length (posted): 158.7 mm/6.24”
Diameter (section): 11.3—16.6 mm/0.40—0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 7.8 – 13.4 mm/ 0.31” – 0.53”
Weight (all): 40.5 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 17.0 g

Gioia Alleria Tramonto Fountain Pen Review

Thank you to Appelboom for lending me this fountain pen
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Measurements
Length (capped): 144.9 mm/ 5.70”
Length (uncapped): 135.3 mm/ 5.33”
Length (posted): 181.4 mm/ 7.14”
Diameter (section): 11.6—13.3mm /0.46—0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 13.0—15.4mm/0.51—0.61”
Weight (all): 36.0 g
Weight (body): 22 g
Weight (cap): 14 g

Monteverde Trees of the World Dragon Tree Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Monteverde – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 126.1 mm/4.96″
Length (posted): 170.7 mm/6.71″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.5 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 – 15.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 20 g