Category Archives: Fountain Pens

Wancher Kiei Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 153.7 mm/6.05”
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0—12.0 mm/0.44—0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 9.0—15.9 mm/0.36—0.63”
Weight (all): 29.5 g
Weight (body): 21.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g

Visconti Opera Typhoon Fountain Pen Review

This pen was lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 151.9 mm/5.98”
Length (uncapped): 137.4 mm/5.41”
Length (posted): 181.7 mm/7.37”
Diameter (section): 10.2—11.4 mm/0.40—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 11. 0—13.6 mm/0.43—0.54”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (body): 22.5 g
Weight (cap): 17.5 g

Pininfarina Novanta Limited Edition Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 148.9 mm/5.86”
Length (uncapped): 143.7 mm/5.66”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.4—12.4 mm/0.45—0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 12.0—16.8 mm/0.47—0.66”
Weight (all): 54.5 g
Weight (body): 38.0 g
Weight (cap): 16.5 g

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Re-Review

This video contains more updated thoughts than a thorough review (which I recorded years ago).

Measurements
Length (capped): 148.4 mm/5.84”
Length (uncapped): 131.4 mm/5.17”
Length (posted): 162.8 mm/6.41”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.5 mm/0.42” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.1 – 12.7 mm/0.32” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 29.0 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Endless Creator Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 144.2 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped):  138.7 mm/5.46”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.4—12.2 mm/0.37—0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.8—12.4mm/0.46—0.49”
Weight (all): 18.5 g

Aurora Il Viaggio Segreto Baia Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom: don’t forget the 10% discount you can get by clicking the banner on the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 136.3 mm/5.34”
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/ 5.13”
Length (posted): 157.7 mm/6.20”
Diameter (section): 10.8—12.2 mm/0.42—0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 9.8—12.0 mm/0.39—0.47”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 14.5 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g

Pininfarina PF One Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 142.2 mm/5.60”
Length (uncapped): 126.2 mm/4.50”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.2—8.6 mm/0.48—0.34”
Diameter (barrel): 12.3 mm/0.48”
Weight (all): 31.5 g
Weight (body): 19.0 g
Weight (cap): 12.5 g

Tianzi Urushi and Raden Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Tianzi – thank you!  Use the code Stephenurushi for $7 off on the Starry Night and Cherry Blossom pens at Pen and Friend.

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.6 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped): 126.7 mm/4.99”
Length (posted): 176.0 mm/6.93”
Diameter (section): 9.8—11.5 mm/0.39—0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6—14.2 mm/0.42—0.56”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g