With today:
00:25 The use of brass shims
08:25 Criteria for picking an ink
13:10 Criteria for picking a pen
16:05 Why pay money for a stock nib?
Consult the Doctor Episode 47
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Cross Townsend Star Wars Chewbacca Fountain Pen Review
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A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of Appelboom for lending me this pen.
My Personal Pens Magna Carta Earth
Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Pistone with Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review
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A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of Appelboom for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 135.4 mm/5.33”
Length (posted): 146.3/5.76”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.4 mm/0.43” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 15.6 mm/0.44” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 46
With today:
00:15 How to repair a Safari clip when it gets loose
03:40 Pens that are too wet and dry ink to mitigate the issue
06:15 Filling an M800/M1000 with an eyedropper
08:50 Does it matter that I can’t afford expensive pens?
Disassembly Line: Leonardo MomentoMagico
A kind thank you to Joost Appelboom for sending me this tool: remember that the banner on the right gives you a 10% discount at Appelboom!
My Personal Pens Leonardo Furore Grande
Asvine V169 Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review
A kind thank you to Asvine for sending me this pen to review!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.3 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.7 mm/0.40” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 12.7 mm/0.45” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 53.5 g
Weight (cap): 32.5 g
Weight (body): 21.0 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 45
With today:
00:54 What does heat setting an ebonite feed mean?
06:30 Which pen has the finest piston?
08:15 Why does ink in a cartridge evaporate after a week?
10:55 Lamy 2000 or Pilot Vanishing Point?
12:00 Pen to collect George Lucas’ autograph
13:00 Opinions on The Book of Boba Fett
16:25 Most important thing learned about myself
Ensso Italia Copper Fountain Pen Review
A very kind thank you to Carlo of Ensso for sending me this pen to review!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.3 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.7 mm/0.40” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 12.7 mm/0.45” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 85.5 g
Weight (cap): 55.0 g
Weight (body): 30.5 g
