I ordered this custom pen pouch for larger pens through Van der Spek’s website. I thought I’d just share this, in case anyone else is interested.
The box, embossed with the company’s logo
The custom Van der Spek pouch in its box
This custom pouch holds oversized pens; from left to right: Namiki Emperor, Armando Simini Club Bologna Extra, Visconti Speakeasy
This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.90″
Length (uncapped): 133.0 mm/5.24″
Length (posted): 169.0 mm/6.65”
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 13.6 mm/0.44″ – 0.54″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 15.8 mm/0.41″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 11 g
Thank you to Alain for lending us this pen! I can say our feelings on pens sure have changed over time. We’ll have to do an updated version.Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
These pens were kindly sent to me by Peter Ford of Mr Pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 136.8 mm/5.39″
Length (uncapped): 119.7 mm/4.71″
Length (posted): 146.7 mm/5.78”
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 10.3 mm/0.31″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 8.5 – 11.5 mm/0.33″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 17 g
Weight (body): 13 g
These nice piston-fillers, made by OMAS ex-employees, are exclusive to Write Here Shrewsbury. Limited to 50 pens, don’t wait too long with ordering if you want one. Note that the pen costs 375 GBP without VAT, which, with current exchange rates, yields a lower cost in USD than I provided in the video.
Measurements
Length (capped): 143.9 mm/5.66″
Length (uncapped): 132.0 mm/5.19″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.1 mm/0.53″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.5 mm/0.43″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 18 g
“There is a union now between the Two Towers: SBREBROWN and Goulet Pens”. Or something. In any case, the pen was sent to me by Goulet Pens! A nice, larger (mainly girthier) pen, at an affordable price.
Measurements
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 126.1 mm/4.96″
Length (posted): 170.7 mm/6.71″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.5 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 – 15.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 20 g
Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
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.
MEASUREMENTS
Length (capped): 137.4 mm/5.40″
Length (uncapped): 129.1 mm/5.08″
Length (posted): 172.2 mm/6.47″
Diameter (barrel): 11.8 mm/0.46″
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 10.33 mm/0.38 – 0.40″
Weight (all): 37 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 24 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.
MEASUREMENTS
Length (capped): 143.3 mm/5.64″
Length (uncapped): 125.2 mm/4.93″
Length (posted): 169.0 mm/6.64″
Diameter (barrel): 14.0 – 14.3 mm/0.55″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 11.5 mm/0.36″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 74 g
Weight (cap): 32 g
Weight (body): 42 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Kevin from Fountain Pen Revolution!
Measurements
Length (capped): 196.4 mm/7.73″
Length (uncapped): 189.7 mm/7.50″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 11.0 mm/0.36″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 8.1 – 11.1 mm/0.32″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 19 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 3 g
