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Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina End Mill Bicolor Red Chrome Fountain Pen Review

This Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina pen was sent to me by Luxury Brands.

Measurements
Length (capped): 119.2 mm/4.69″
Length (uncapped): 108.5 mm/4.27″
Length (posted): 150.2 mm/5.91”
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 9.5 mm/0.30″ – 0.37″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 mm/0.51″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 20 g

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Giuliano Mazzuoli MOKA Fountain Pen Review

This fountain pen, based on the famous espresso maker from the 1930s, was kindly sent to me by Luxury Brands.

Measurements
Length (capped): 123.0 mm/4.84″
Length (uncapped): 101.5 mm/3.99″
Length (posted): 149.4 mm/5.88”
Diameter (section): 6.2 – 6.8 mm/0.24″ – 0.26″
Diameter (barrel): 9.6 – 13.1 mm/0.37″ – 0.51″
Weight (all): 27 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 17 g

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Laban Corinth Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 135.1 mm/5.32″
Length (uncapped): 125.3 mm/4.94″
Length (posted): 169.6 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 11.2 mm/0.40″ – 0.44″
Diameter (barrel): 13.2 – 13.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 24 g
Weight (body): 19 g

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Van der Spek Custom Large Pen Pouch Overview

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.

Van der Spek Box

The box, embossed with the company’s logo

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The custom Van der Spek pouch in its box

Van der Spek Custom Pouch

This custom pouch holds oversized pens; from left to right: Namiki Emperor, Armando Simini Club Bologna Extra, Visconti Speakeasy

Laban Mento Celebration Shell Fountain Pen Review

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

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Italix Deacon’s Doodle Fountain Pen Review

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

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Outdoor Paper: Rite in the Rain and Modestone Handy Pad Review

These two notepads which offer waterproof paper (which is not meant to be used with fountain pens) were kindly sent to me by Knives and Tools.

SCRIBO Write Here Fountain Pen Review

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

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Monteverde Giant Sequoia Fountain Pen Review

“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

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Montegrappa Nazionale Flex Fountain Pen Review

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.Appleboom Banner

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

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