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).
Unfortunately, I returned the pen before taking measurements (het is jammer, maar helaas).
This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend, Sinister Peter – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 148.7 mm/5.86”
Length (uncapped): 135.0 mm/5.32”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.7 mm/0.44” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.5 – 16.3 mm/0.41” – 0.64”
Weight (all): 36.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.9 mm/5.35”
Length (uncapped): 117.1 mm/4.61”
Length (posted): 158.5/6.24”
Diameter (section): 5.4 – 10.2 mm/0.21” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 13.3 mm/0.38” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 38.5 g
Weight (cap): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Cult Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 122.8 mm/4.83”
Length (uncapped): 108.1 mm/4.26”
Length (posted): 140.8/5.54”
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 10.5 mm/0.37” – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 12.2 mm/0.36” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 12.5 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g
Weight (body): 6.0 g
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This nib was kindly sent to me by a viewer – thanks so much!
This pen was kindly sent to me by Salvatore of Leonardo Officina Italiana – grazie mille!
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.4 mm/5. 57”
Length (uncapped): 126.9 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 163.9 mm/6.45”
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.3 mm/0.41” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 11.0 – 14.3 mm/0.43” – 0.56”
Weight (all): 27.0 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Papier und Stift – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.1 mm/5.52”
Length (uncapped): 129.3 mm/5.09”
Length (posted): 159.7 mm/6.29”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 12.2 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 6.5 – 15.1 mm/0.26” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 42.0 g
Weight (cap): 31.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
This pen was kindly lent to me by Eddie from Italian Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.5 mm/5.57”
Length (uncapped): 124.4 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): 156.5 mm/6.16”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.7 mm/0.41” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.1 – 14.0 mm/0.40” – 0.55”
Weight (all): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 16.0 g
Weight (body): 7.5 g
This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend “Mad Hatter” Mike – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 134.0 mm/5.27”
Length (uncapped): 119.8 mm/4.72”
Length (posted): 163.5 mm/6.44”
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 10.6 mm/0.38” – 0.42”
Diameter (barrel): 10.5 – 12.9 mm/0.41” – 0.51”
Weight (all): 35.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.5 g
Weight (body): 16.0 g
