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Fountain Pen Shootout: Namiki Emperor vs. Danitrio Genkai
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Fountain Pen Shootout Danitrio Mikado vs. Delta Roma Imperiale
Let’s look at two oversized, slightly bulbous pens.
Sheaffer Pop Star Wars Yoda Fountain Pen Review
Strong with the Force, this one is.
Measurements
Length (capped): 127.6 mm/5.02″
Length (uncapped): 121.0 mm/4.76″
Length (posted): 165.6 mm/6.52″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 13.2 mm/0.51″ – 0.52″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 9.9 mm/0.36″ – 0.39″
Weight (all): 17 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 5 g
Wing Sung 601 Vacumatic Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Andy – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.3 mm/5.48″
Length (uncapped): 129.3 mm/5.09″
Length (posted): 153.4 mm/6.04″
Diameter (barrel): 8.3 – 11.7 mm/0.33″ – 0.46″
Diameter (section): 6.9 – 11.0 mm/0.27″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 19.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g
Weight (body): 7.5 g
Studio 22 Seven Concrete Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Calvin. Get yours here.
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.8 mm/5.43”
Length (uncapped): 133.5 mm/5.26”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.5 mm/0.41” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 13.7 mm/0.54” (uniform)
Weight (all): 41.5 g
Weight (cap): 30.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
BENU Tattoo Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Kate of BENU.
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.9 mm/5.63″
Length (uncapped): 135.2 mm/5.32″
Length (posted): 173.7 mm/6.84″
Diameter (barrel): 12.3 – 14.3 mm/0.48″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 11.0 mm/0.39″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 28.5 g
Weight (cap): 15.0 g
Weight (body): 13.5 g
Visconti Breeze Fountain Pen Review
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): 140.6 mm/5.53”
Length (uncapped): 122.7 mm/4.83”
Length (posted): 163.9 mm/6.45”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.7 mm/0.42” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 13.3mm/0.45” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 27 g
Weight (cap): 15.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
Left-Handed Fountain Pen Use: Theory, Tips, and Tricks
My friend Peter (who is left-handed) and I have recorded a video for you on fountain pen use for left-handed people. Can left-handers use fountain pens? What should they take into account? What can they expect? What nibs, inks and paper might work well for them?
Faber-Castell Grip 2011 Fountain Pen Review
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): 138.5 mm/5.45”
Length (uncapped): 129.1 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 169.0 mm/6.65”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.9 mm/0.41” – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 12.3mm/0.46” – 0.49”
Weight (all): 15 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 5 g
Opus 88 Yellow Demonstrator
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): 147.3 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 136.8 mm/5.39”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 14.4 – 15.0 mm/0.57” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 31 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g
