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Piguet Suisse Taurus Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.9 mm/5.71”
Length (uncapped): 129.0 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.4 mm/0.40 – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 15.0 mm/0.47 – 0.59”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (cap): 26.0 g
Weight (body): 14.0 g

Drillog Dip Nib Pens Review

These pens, nibs and accessories were kindly sent to me by the people behind Drillog – thank you for your generosity!

Measurements
Classical Mirage (Blue)

Length (capped): 121.4 mm/4.78”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 108.7 mm/4.28”
Length (posted):  N/A
Diameter (section): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Diameter (barrel): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Weight (all): 30.0 g

Classical Spiral (Burgundy)
Length (capped): 121.4 mm/4.78”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.2 mm/4.30”
Length (posted):  N/A
Diameter (section): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Diameter (barrel): 15.4 mm/0.61”
Weight (all): 44.0 g

Twins Spiral A (Double-Ended)
Length (capped): 120.9 mm/4.76”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.7 mm/4.32”
Length (posted):  153.4 mm/6.04”
Diameter (section): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Weight (all): 26.0 g

Classical Material AL Garnet Red
Length (capped): 121.7 mm/4.79”
Length (uncapped, nib installed): 109.2 mm/4.30”
Length (posted):  N/A
Diameter (section): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 mm/0.41”
Weight (all): 30.0 g

Lamy Safari Candy Mango Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.6 mm/5.50”
Length (uncapped): 129.2 mm/5.09”
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.52”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 12.1 mm/0.41 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 12.4 mm/0.39 – 0.49”
Weight (all): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g
Weight (body): 6.5 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 25

With today:
00:15 Air exchange in converters vs. other filling systems
03:05 Ink superiority
06:50 Different section materials and their effects
09:20 What do ink colours say about the user?