Anna of Gatz BCN sent me this lovely lineup of leather-bound journals and a Tomoe River notepad.
Gatz BCN Journals (A5 Leather Journal, Refillable Leather Journal, Tomoe River Notepad) Review
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CONID Kingsize Streamline Demonstrator Fountain Pen Review
I was very excited to add this model to my personal pens, because I’ve been eyeing it for years. A lovely, high-quality pen with a massive ink capacity and a stellar nib, made in Belgium by CONID.
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.7 mm/5.82″
Length (uncapped): 138.9 mm/5.47″
Length (posted): 172.6/6.79”
Diameter (section): 12.1 – 12.7 mm/0.47″ – 0.50″
Diameter (barrel): 13.3 – 15.4 mm/0.52″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 40 g
Weight (cap): 30 g
Weight (body): 10 g
Speidel Statement Ebonite Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Gerrit Speidel, its designer.
Measurements
Length (capped): 137.5 mm/5.41″
Length (uncapped): 127.6 mm/5.02″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.1 – 10.9 mm/0.40″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 14.3 – 16.0 mm/0.56″ – 0.63″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 36 g
Weight (body): 24 g
S.T. Dupont Olympio Palladium and Rubber
This beautiful pen was sent to me by Roger – thank you! Alas, no longer available, but fun nonetheless.
Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59″
Length (uncapped): 126.4 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 141.5 mm/5.57″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 10.2 mm/0.35″ – 0.40″
Diameter (barrel): 8.9 – 11.8 mm/0.35″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 48 g
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 30 g
Titaner Razor Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Titaner. Get yours here!
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.3 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 131.6 mm/5.18″
Length (posted): 171.0 mm/6.73″
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 10.4 mm/0.35″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 13.3 mm/0.38″ – 0.52″
Weight (all): 45 g
Weight (cap): 33 g
Weight (body): 12 g
Stipula Etruria Magnifica Alter Ego Fountain Pen Review
Let’s have a closer look at one of my personal fountain pens with a lovely titanium nib.
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.5 mm/5.92″
Length (uncapped): 130.5 mm/5.14″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 13.8 mm/0.41″ – 0.54″
Diameter (barrel): 13.2 – 15.5 mm/0.52″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 42 g
Weight (cap): 26 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Fountain Pen Shootout: Monteverde Monza vs. Jinhao 992 vs. Lingmo Lorelei
Let’s compare three incarnations of the same pen.
Top to bottom: Jinhao 992, Monteverde Monza, Lingmo Lorelei, Sailor 1911 Standard Peacock, Sailor 1911 Large Fresca
Bexley Imperial Purple Cream Fountain Pen Review
This lovely pen was lent to me by Candace – thank you kindly! A lovely, larger pen, with a very attractive finish.
Measurements
Length (capped): 152.2 mm/5.99″
Length (uncapped): 136.5 mm/5.83″
Length (posted): 188.7 mm/7.42″
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.4 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 15.2 mm/0.46″ – 0.60″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 8 g
BENU Chameleon Fountain Pen Review
These pens were kindly sent to me by BENU – thank you! These futuristic looking iridescent pens are a lot of fun.
Measurements
Length (capped): mm/”
Length (uncapped): 127.9 mm/5.03″
Length (posted): 169.3 mm/6.66″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 12.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.48″
Diameter (barrel): 8.7 – 17.5 mm/0.34″ – 0.68″
Weight (all): 21 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 15 g
Restored Parker 51 Overview
This pen was kindly sent to me by Glenn of Triumph Vintage Pens. For reasons unknown to me, the video file was lost on a hard drive and only recently rediscovered… So I thought I would upload it all the same!
