With today:
00:22 Choosing between fine and broad nibs
02:30 How to get a private ink
07:40 Why are there no vintage pens in my collection?
10:30 The aesthetics and craftsmanship in handmade vs. machined pens
The Gioia Alleria was sent to me by Gioa Pens and the Nettuno was sent to me by Nino Marino of Maiora.
Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.77”
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.06”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.4 mm/0.43 – .45”
Diameter (barrel): 9.2 – 13.7 mm/0.36 – 0.54”
Weight (all): 69.5 g
Weight (cap): 33.0 g
Weight (body): 36.5 g
Let’s compare the holy trinity of red pens: the Classic Pens LM1 and LB5 and the Lambrou Pens LB6.
These products were kindly sent to me by Chris of Lochbyhttp://www.lochby.com – thank you!
This pen was kindly sent to me by Fine Writing Inc – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 151.2 mm/5.95”
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.31”
Length (posted): 177.3 mm/6.98”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.5 mm/.41 – .45”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 13.3 mm/.46 – .52”
Weight (all): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g
Weight (body): 14.0 g
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 128.9 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 165.0 mm/6.50”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 12.2mm/0.40 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 12.4 mm/0.39 – 0.49”
Weight (all): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 9.0 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Bluedew Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 124.5 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 11.2mm/.38 – .44”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 14.0mm/.38 – .55”
Weight (all): 20.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
With today:
00:20 How do you fix a metal cap?
02:30 Can a non-marked nib be gold?
04:20 Why are there no solid rhodium nibs?
07:20 The generalizability of reviews.
These pens were kindly sent to me by Wet and Wise – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.91”
Length (uncapped): 136.3 mm/5.37”
Length (posted): 174.3 mm/6.86”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.1mm/.43 – .48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.5 – 14.6mm/.45 – .58”
Weight (all): 18.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
