Category Archives: Reviews

Conway Stewart Model 100 Blood Orange Spaghetti Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.6.0 mm/5.46”
Length (uncapped): 124.3 mm/4.89”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 9.9 – 12.1 mm/0.39” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 13.9 mm/0.43” – 0.55”
Weight (all): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g
Weight (body): 13.5 g

Penlux Grande Great Natural Rainforest Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 148.8 mm/5.86”
Length (uncapped): 135.3 mm/5.33”
Length (posted): 174.8/6.88”
Diameter (section): 12.0 – 13.3 mm/0.47” – 0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 15.0 mm/0.41” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 33.0 g
Weight (cap): 22.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g

Santini Libra Cherry Ebonite with Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.8 mm/5.78”
Length (uncapped): 136.5 mm/5.38”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.3 mm/0.45” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.3 – 15.4 mm/0.52” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 31.5 g
Weight (cap): 20.5 g
Weight (body): 11.0 g

Bexley Scriptus 2017 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Simar.

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 127.6 mm/5.02”
Length (posted): 160.6 mm/6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 11.4 mm/0.39” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 12.4 mm/0.43” – 0.49”
Weight (all): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 12.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Leonardo Messenger Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Joost Appelboom for my birthday. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 147.1 mm/5.79”
Length (uncapped): 131.8 mm/5.19”
Length (posted): 173.1 mm/6.81”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 11.7 mm/0.41” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 14.5 mm/0.44” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 9.0 g

Waldmann Tuscany PVD Choco Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Luxury Brands USA – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.6 mm/5.54”
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.86”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 9.3 mm/0.34” – 0.37”
Diameter (barrel): 8.6 – 11.6 mm/0.34” – 0.36”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g

Architect Nibs: Their Theory and Practice

I thought it would be interesting to talk about the increasingly popular architect nibs, also known as Hebrew or Arabic grinds. My personal (one and only) architect nib was ground by Salman of the Toronto Pen Company.  I quoted a price of $45 CAD for this grind in the video: that should have been $50 CAD – sorry!

Esterbrook Estie Oversized Fountain Pen Review

Let’s have a look at the new Esterbrook Estie Oversized!

Measurements
Length (capped): 156.8 mm/6.17”
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.31”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 11.8 mm/0.43” – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 10.9 – 15.4 mm/0.43” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 34.5 g
Weight (cap): 23.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g

 

 

Santini Libra Sand Ebonite Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Sinister Peter – thank you.

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 135.9 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): 169.8 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.4 mm/0.45” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.5 mm/0.53” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 29 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Jacques Herbin Caravelle Ebony 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): 137.7 mm/5.42”
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 170.8 mm/6.72”
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.3 mm/0.40” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 13.3 mm/0.42” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 47.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 23.0 g