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Le Piston Zebra G Dip Nib Fountain Pen Review
This pen was sent to me by its maker, Lukas, who is looking for input on the pen. If you want to provide him with some feedback, please leave a comment on YouTube.
Measurements
Length (capped): 149.0 mm/5.86″
Length (uncapped): 142.0 mm/5.58″
Length (posted): 176.0 mm/6.29”
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 12.9 mm/0.39″ – 0.50″
Diameter (barrel): 11.2 – 15.9 mm/0.44″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 27 g
Weight (cap):10 g
Weight (body): 17 g
Fountain Pen Shootout Opus88 Koloro vs. Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator
Let’s compare two pens with the same cool filling system by the same brand. The Koloro was sent to me by Pen Chalet; the Demonstrator was sent to me by Goldspot – thanks a lot! You can check out the full reviews of these pens, if you like: Opus88 Koloro and Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator.
Oldwin Classic Arco Bronze Fountain Pen Review
This pen was purchased through Sarj, but it is made by Mora Stylos in Paris.
Measurements
Length (capped): 153.1 mm/6.03″
Length (uncapped): 134.0 mm/5.28″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 13.9 mm/0.43″ – 0.55″
Diameter (barrel): 9.3 – 15.5 mm/0.37″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 15 g
Opus88 Koloro Demonstrator Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Goldspot – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.3 mm/5.80″
Length (uncapped): 136.6 mm/5.38″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.9 mm/0.44″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 14.2 – 15.0 mm/0.56″ – 0.59″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 20 g
Cleo Skribent “The Skribent” Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by John from Write Here Shrewsbury – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.2 mm/5.67″
Length (uncapped): 132.3 mm/5.20″
Length (posted): 142.8 mm/5.62”
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.5 mm/0.37″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 11.6 mm/0.38″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 28 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 19 g
Opus88 Koloro Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Pen Chalet – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.9 mm/5.62″
Length (uncapped): 125.8 mm/4.95″
Length (posted): 162.7 mm/6.40”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 11.9 mm/0.39″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 14.1 mm/0.47″ – 0.55″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 11 g
Weight (body): 13 g
Leonardo MomentoZero Abyss Celluloid Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Salvatore of Leonardo Officina Italiana – grazie mille!
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.1 mm/5.58″
Length (uncapped): 129.3 mm/5.09″
Length (posted): 168.1 mm/6.61”
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.3 mm/0.41″ – 0.48″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 14.6 mm/0.48″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 17 g
Cleo Skribent Classic Black Palladium and Burgundy Gold Fountain Pen Review
These pens were lent to me by John of Write Here Shrewsbury – thank you!
Measurements (Cleo Skribent Classic Black Palladium)
Length (capped): 144.6 mm/5.69″
Length (uncapped): 134.1 mm/5.27″
Length (posted): 161.3 mm/6.34”
Diameter (section): 8.1 – 10.5 mm/0.31″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.0 mm/0.41″ – 0.47″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 15 g
Measurements (Cleo Skribent Classic Burgundy Gold)
Length (capped): 145.0 mm/5.71″
Length (uncapped): 134.8 mm/5.30″
Length (posted): 161.9 mm/6.37”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.3 mm/0.32″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 10.7 – 12.1 mm/0.42″ – 0.47″
Weight (all): 20 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 12 g
Classic Pens LM1 Flame Red Fountain Pen Review
This beautiful pen was sold to me by the one and only Sarj Minhas – the One Man Pen Show.
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.90″
Length (uncapped): 131.1 mm/5.16″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.8 mm/0.42″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.6 mm/0.45″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 20 g
