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Bluedew Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

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

Consult the Doctor Episode 18

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.

Wet and Wise Charango Fountain Pen Review

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

Xezo Maestro White Mother of Pearl Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.6 mm/5.73”
Length (uncapped): 127.7 mm/5.03”
Length (posted): 175.2 mm/6.90”
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 10.7 mm/0.39 – .42”
Diameter (barrel): 12.6 mm/.50” (uniform)
Weight (all): 54.0 g
Weight (cap): 20.5 g
Weight (body): 34.0 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 16

With today:

00:28 What pens and inks do you recommend for left-handed people?
02:10 Are there differences between cartridges and converters in the duration of ink viability?
04:30 What are some nib or pen styles that surprised you for better or for worse?
08:00 Is it better to own one nib type or a range of nib types?