I picked up this beautiful pen from Chatterley Luxuries.
Measurements
Length (capped): 173.6 mm/6.84″
Length (uncapped): 150.6 mm/5.93″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 13.3 – 14.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.57″
Diameter (barrel): 17.2 – 18.1 mm/0.68″ – 0.71″
Weight (all): 45 g
Weight (cap): 29 g
Weight (body): 16 g
A superb artist’s rendition of a one-way shutoff valve.
Let’s talk about the differences between using, accumulating, and collecting fountain pens, and why they are all fun endeavours.
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
Let’s have a look at two Montblanc 146 Le Grand pens, both of which are Le Petit Prince themed: the platinum trim Le Grand 146 and the platinum trim Le Grand146 Solitaire.
Measurements (Le Grand)
Length (capped): 145.8 mm/5.73″
Length (uncapped): 125.2 mm/4.93″
Length (posted): 169.5 mm/6.27”
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.3 mm/0.42″ – 0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 13.2 mm/0.45″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 32 g
Weight (cap): 11 g
Weight (body): 21 g
Measurements (Le Grand Solitaire)
Length (capped): 146.2 mm/5.75″
Length (uncapped): 125.9 mm/4.95″
Length (posted): 161.2 mm/6.34”
Diameter (section): 11.2 mm/0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 – 13.3 mm/0.46″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 65 g
Weight (cap): 25 g
Weight (body): 40 g
This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose.
Measurements
Length (capped): 153.1 mm/6.03″
Length (uncapped): 130.0 mm/5.12″
Length (posted): 167.0 mm/6.57”
Diameter (section): 12.5 – 13.2 mm/0.49″ – 0.52″
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 15.3 mm/0.41″ – 0.60″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 15 g
Weight (body): 9 g
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.Let’s have a look at two Montblanc 145 Classique pens, both of which are Le Petit Prince themed: the platinum trim 145 and the platinum trim 145 Doué.
Measurements (Classique)
Length (capped): 138.7 mm/5.45″
Length (uncapped): 122.0 mm/4.80″
Length (posted): 153.8 mm/6.04”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.4 mm/0.32″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 10.5 – 11.7 mm/0.41″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Measurements (Doué)
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 122.1 mm/4.80″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 10.4 mm/0.33″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 10.3 – 11.8 mm/0.40″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 52 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 33 g
This pen was kindly lent to me by Jose. These pens can be purchased here.
Measurements
Length (capped): 145.8 mm/5.74″
Length (uncapped): 132.9 mm/5.23″
Length (posted): 173.9 mm/6.85”
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.5 mm/0.44″ – 0.49″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 14.4 mm/0.47″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 10 g
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In this video I discuss my opinion on fountain pens as an investment and the recent spike of interest in Arco celluloids.
Mirror mirror on the wall, which writing instrument does it all? This writing instrument can be used as a fountain pen, ballpoint, mechanical pencil, and rollerball. This pen was kindly sent to me by Luxury Brands.
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.7 mm/5.46″
Length (uncapped): 127.3 mm/5.01″
Length (posted): 175.4 mm/6.90”
Diameter (section): 7.8 – 11.5 mm/0.31″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 15.0 mm/0.58″
Weight (all): 49 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 35 g
This nicely coloured pen was sent to me by Retro 51 – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.3 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 126.3 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 154.0 mm/6.07”
Diameter (section): 9.1 – 10.3 mm/0.35” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 12.1 mm/0.35” – 0.47”
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 14 g
11Let’s look at a couple of oversized fountain pens that only set you back about $100 or less.
