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Guider Desk Pen

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

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Duke Sapphire Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Office Products Pen.  Title card image courtesy of Office Products Pen.

Measurements (condensed this time)
Capped: 14.0 cm/5.5″
Posted: 16.3 cm/6.4″
Barrel diameter: 1.1 cm/0.43″
Weight capped: 32 g
Weight uncapped: 18 g

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Cross Star Wars Boba Fett Fountain Pen Review

A very interesting tie-in for lovers of the ultimate bounty hunter…

Measurements
Length (capped): 149.6 mm/5.98″
Length (uncapped): 131.3 mm/5.17″
Length (posted): 138.2/5.44″
Diameter (section): 8.7 – 10.8 mm/0.34″ – 0.42″
Diameter (barrel): 8.7 – 10.8 mm/0.34″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 37 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 21 g

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Franklin-Christoph Model 31 Omnis in Purpurae Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Franklin-Christoph.  I really like this double broad nib!

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.9 mm/5.5″
Length (uncapped): 129.7 mm/5.1″
Length (posted): 172.0 mm/6.75″
Diameter (barrel): 13.2 – 14.0 mm/0.52″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 11.2 mm/0.43″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 16 g

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Wing Sung 3008 Fountain Pen Review

This Wing Sung 3008 was kindly sent to me by Annie – thank you very much!

Measurements 
Length (capped): 139.7 mm/5.50″
Length (uncapped): 128.5 mm/5/06″
Length (posted): 168.1 mm/6.61″
Diameter (section): 9.6 – 10.8 mm/0.38″ – 0.43″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 mm/0.49″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 15 g
Weight (body): 11 g

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Karas Pen Co Decograph Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to Azizah for review… thought I might review it as well!

Measurements
Length (capped): 136.9 mm/5.39″
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00″
Length (posted): 166.8 mm/6.56″
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 10.8 mm/0.38″ – 0.42″
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.7 mm/0.38″ – 0.50″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 12 g

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Grifos Pen Nero Muse Bog Oak and Silver Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Grifos Pens in Italy.  Made out of Sterling silver and 5,000 year old bog oak, this is a fascinating pen.

Measurements 
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 122.2 mm/4.81″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.9 – 10.0 mm/0.39″ – 0.39″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 13.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 36 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 17 g

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Armando Simoni Club Saft Green Pavarotti

This pen was sent to Gourmet Pens, but I am reviewing it here.  Note that I have a small job at Armando Simoni Club.

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.91″
Length (uncapped): 134.2 mm/5.29″
Length (posted): 182.5 mm/7.19″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.4 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Diameter (barrel): 12.6 – 13.4 mm/0.50″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 15 g

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Wing Sung 765 Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 133.3 mm/5.25″
Length (uncapped): 118.6 mm/4.67″
Length (posted): 148.8 mm/5.86″
Diameter (barrel): 9.2 – 11.3 mm/0.37″ – 0.45″
Diameter (section): 6.4 – 10.2 mm/0.25″ – 0.40″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 13 g

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Manuscript ML 1856 Fountain Pen Review

This pen sent to me by La Couronne du Comte. You can use the code BROWN10 for 10% off your purchase, but that excludes Montblanc. La Couronne du Comte BannerThis beautiful pen is made in England, out of Italian acrylic.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49″
Length (uncapped): 123.3 mm/4.86″
Length (posted): 175.9 mm/6.93″
Diameter (barrel): 11.3 – 14.3 mm/0.45″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 8.9 – 10.7 mm/0.35″ – 0.42″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 10 g

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