With today:
00:10 Do BB nibs always skip?
02:25 2-3 companies that deliver consistent quality?
05:30 Best OMAS to buy?
06:45 My ideal Frankenpen
Author Archives: sbrebrown
Aaron’s Pens Beta Flex Fountain Pen Review
This pen was sent to me by Aaron’s Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.0 mm/5.67”
Length (uncapped): 128.2 mm/5.05”
Length (posted): 172.1 mm/6.77”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.4 mm/0.43 – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 14.8 mm/ 0.45” – 0.58″
Weight (all): 38.0 g
Weight (body): 27.0 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g
Tibaldi No 60 Emerald Green Fountain Pen Review
A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 148.3 mm/5.84”
Length (uncapped): 132.6 mm/5.22”
Length (posted): 172.2 mm/6.78”
Diameter (section): 11.5 – 12.2 mm/0.45 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.4 – 13.7 mm/ 0.45” – 0.54”
Weight (all): 26.0 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g
Webson Gill Prestige Edition Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Webson Gill – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 151.5 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 134.5 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 186.4 mm/7.33”
Diameter (section): 8.4 – 10.2 mm/0.33 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 mm/0.51” (uniform)
Weight (all): 43.5 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 40
With today:
00:25 Can fountain pen manufacturers guarantee consistency in nibs?
05:35 Can pens write differently on different days?
08:35 Why write “The quick brown fox?”
10:00 Will you ever stop reviewing pens?
Leonardo Momento Magico Anima Nera Fountain Pen Review
A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 144.7 mm/5.70”
Length (uncapped): 132.5 mm/5.23”
Length (posted): 168.7 mm/6.64”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.0 mm/0.44 – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 39
With today:
00:10 Mold in fountain pens
03:45 Scribo EF vs. F soft nibs
05:00 How long can ink be kept in a pen before it must be cleaned?
07:35 How do you figure out the ideal section diameter?
Lamy Safari Black Encode Digitizing Rollerball Review
A kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.Measurements
Length (capped): 146.2 mm/5.76”
Length (uncapped): 137.0 mm/5.39”
Length (posted): 168.7 mm/6.64”
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.4 mm/0.44 – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 13.7 mm/0.46 – 0.54”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 38
With today:
00:25 Pens that write above the tree line
02:05 Should western manufacturers reconsider their nib options?
09:10 Gambling elements to fountain pens?
12:05 Ideal holiday destinations
Wuben C2 Flashlight and Powerbank Review
This product was sent to me by Wuben. You can use the code sbrebrown20 for a 20% discount.


























