Category Archives: Fountain Pens

Karas Pen Co Decograph Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to Azizah for review… thought I might review it as well!

Measurements
Length (capped): 136.9 mm/5.39″
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00″
Length (posted): 166.8 mm/6.56″
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 10.8 mm/0.38″ – 0.42″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.7 mm/0.38″ – 0.50″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 12 g

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Grifos Pen Nero Muse Bog Oak and Silver Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Grifos Pens in Italy.  Made out of Sterling silver and 5,000 year old bog oak, this is a fascinating pen.

Measurements 
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 122.2 mm/4.81″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.9 – 10.0 mm/0.39″ – 0.39″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 13.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 36 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 17 g

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Armando Simoni Club Saft Green Pavarotti

This pen was sent to Gourmet Pens, but I am reviewing it here.  Note that I have a small job at Armando Simoni Club.

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.91″
Length (uncapped): 134.2 mm/5.29″
Length (posted): 182.5 mm/7.19″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.4 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Diameter (barrel): 12.6 – 13.4 mm/0.50″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 15 g

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Wing Sung 765 Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 133.3 mm/5.25″
Length (uncapped): 118.6 mm/4.67″
Length (posted): 148.8 mm/5.86″
Diameter (barrel): 9.2 – 11.3 mm/0.37″ – 0.45″
Diameter (section): 6.4 – 10.2 mm/0.25″ – 0.40″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 13 g

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Manuscript ML 1856 Fountain Pen Review

This pen sent to me by La Couronne du Comte. You can use the code BROWN10 for 10% off your purchase, but that excludes Montblanc. La Couronne du Comte BannerThis beautiful pen is made in England, out of Italian acrylic.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.86″
Length (posted): 175.9 mm/6.93″
Diameter (barrel): 11.3 – 14.3 mm/0.45″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 8.9 – 10.7 mm/0.35″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 10 g

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Ryan Krusac Legend 14 Custom Artwork Fountain Pen Review

This Legend 14 pen was made by Ryan Krusac and he hand-painted a picture of one of Azizah’s cats on the pen.  I really wanted to share his artistry here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 131.8 mm/5.19″
Length (uncapped): 124.1 mm/4.89″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.8 mm/0.42″ – 0.47″
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 – 14.2 mm/0.50″ – 0.55″
Weight (all): 21 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 14 g

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Lamy Studio Racing Green and Piano Black

Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me these pens.  If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.Appleboom Banner

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 128.6 mm/5.06″
Length (posted): 155.8 mm/6.13″
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 11.8 mm/0.36″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.6 mm/0.36″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 31 g
Weight (cap): 22 g
Weight (body): 9 g

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BENU Essense Birds of Paradise Fountain Pen Reviews

This pen was kindly sent to me by BENU and it can be bought here.

Length (capped): 141.36 mm/5.56″
Length (uncapped): 125.06 mm/4.92″
Length (posted): 166.03 mm/6.53″
Length (section): 21.55 mm/0.84″
Diameter (barrel): 13.79 – 15.72 mm/0.54″ – 0.61″
Diameter (section): 9.79 – 11.18 mm/0.38″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 15 g

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