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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?

Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pen Review

The pen was kindly sent to me by Ron of Pen Chalet – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.7 mm/5.42”
Length (uncapped): 122.2 mm/4.81”
Length (posted): 150.6/5.93”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 10.8 mm/0.40” – 0.43”
Diameter (barrel): 10.2 – 12.2 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 11.0 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g
Weight (body): 4.5 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 14

With today:

00:20 Do dry inks work better with cheaper paper?
02:30 Will using a dry ink on cheaper paper wear out nib tipping faster?
07:10 Best paper/ink combination for long-lasting notes?
10:45 Is it okay to have different kinds of handwriting for different kinds of pens?