Category Archives: Fountain Pens

Cervinia Transparente Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly lent to me by Marco of Novelli. This pen has an incredible backstory, which details how it survived the second world war.  I discuss some of this in the video, but there is way more information on the Novelli website.

Measurements
Length (capped): 133.8 mm/5.27”
Length (uncapped): 121.2 mm/4.77”
Length (posted): 156.3/6.15”
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 11.1 mm/0.37” – 0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.4 mm/0.42” – 0.49”
Weight (all): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g
Weight (body): 6.5 g

Faber-Castell Essentio Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly sent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc)!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.2 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30″
Length (posted): 190.5 mm/7.50″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 mm/0.48″ (uniform)
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 11.0 mm/0.43″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 24.0 g
Weight (cap): 17.5 g
Weight (body): 6.5 g

BENU Minima Blue Flame Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly sent to me by BENU and Luxury Pens.

Measurements
Length (capped): 126.2 mm/4.97″
Length (uncapped): 115.7 mm/4.56″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 8.5 – 15.7 mm/0.34″ – 0.62″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 11.2 mm/0.37″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 12.5 g
Weight (body): 4.5 g

Fountain Pen Revolution Indore with Flex Nib Review

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This pen was kindly sent to me by Kevin of Fountain Pen Revolution – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.0 mm/5.4”
Length (uncapped): 123.0 mm/4.8”
Length (posted): 160.0 mm/6.3”
Diameter (section): 9.1 – 10.1 mm/0.36” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.3 – 12.3 mm/0.41” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 8.5 g
Weight (cap): 5.0 g
Weight (body): 13.5 g

Montblanc Patron of Arts Hadrian

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This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.8 mm/5.78”
Length (uncapped): 118.8 mm/4.68”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 11.5 mm/0.44” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 14.4 mm/0.55” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 79.5 g
Weight (cap): 40.0 g
Weight (body): 39.5 g

Fountain Pen Revolution Darjeeling with Ultra Flex Nib Review

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These pens were kindly sent to me by Kevin of Fountain Pen Revolution – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.0 mm/5.5”
Length (uncapped): 130.0 mm/5.25”
Length (posted): 17.0 cm/6/75″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.4 mm/0.42” – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 10.8 – 13.0 mm/0.43” – 0.51″
Weight (all): 17.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.0 g
Weight (body): 6.5 g

PREMAD Two Way Nib Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 141.3 mm/5.56”
Length (uncapped): 117.1 mm/4.61”
Length (posted): 148.2 mm/5.84”
Diameter (section): 8.8 mm/0.35” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 8.8 mm/0.35” (uniform)
Weight (all): 25.0 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g
Weight (body): 15.5 g

Armando Simoni Club Gladiatore Medio Fountain Pen Review

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Manu from Armando Simoni Club kindly lent me this pen – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.2 mm/5.75”
Length (uncapped): 133.5 mm/5.25”
Length (posted): 178.5 mm/7.03”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.6 mm/0.41” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 14.5 mm/0.44” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (cap): 22.5 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g

TWSBI Go Clear Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly sent to me by Brian Goulet of the Goulet Pen Company – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.4 mm/5.29”
Length (uncapped): 125.8 mm/4.95”
Length (posted): 150.0 mm/5.90”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 13.9 mm/0.39” – 0.54”
Diameter (barrel): 14.1 – 15.7 mm/0.56” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 18.5 g
Weight (cap): 14.0 g
Weight (body): 4.5 g