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BENU Supreme Collection Nebula Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was sent to me by BENU, and the company paid me for an expedited review.  This means that I prioritized this review over other pens, but that I still give it an objective treatment: I was not paid for a positive review.  I think this pen has a lot going for it: it’s a really attractive material.  If you want one, BENU is using a crowdfunding for this pen here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 132.1 mm/5.19″
Length (uncapped): 126.7 mm/4.98″
Length (posted): 172.2 mm/6.77″
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.8 mm/0.45″ – 0.58″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.0 mm/0.41″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 11 g
Weight (body): 14 g

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Visconti Homo Sapiens Elegance Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly sent to me by Andrea of Visconti – grazie mille!

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.0 mm/5.75″
Length (uncapped): 132.2 mm/5.2″
Length (posted): 170.8 mm/6.7″
Diameter (barrel): 16.6 mm/0.7″
Diameter (section): 9.27 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 21 g
Weight (body): 22 g

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Platinum President Fountain Pen Review

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This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Aaron.  Let’s look at the 3776’s larger brother.

Measurements
Length (capped): 142.8 mm/5.63″
Length (uncapped): 123.1 mm/4.8″
Length (posted): 159.7 mm/6.3″
Diameter (barrel): 10.2 – 13.5 mm/0.36″ – 0.53″
Diameter (section): 11.7 mm/0.7″
Weight (all): 26 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body):16 g

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Pelikan M101N Bright Red Fountain Pen Review

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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): 123.0 mm/4.84″
Length (uncapped): 116.5 mm/4.59″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 mm/0.47″
Diameter (section): 9.36 – 10.0 mm/0.36 – 0.39″
Weight (all): 15 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 9 g

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Kaweco Steel Sport Fountain Pen Review

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Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this.  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): 108.4 mm/4.26″
Length (uncapped): 100.7 mm/3.96″
Length (posted): 125.8 mm/5″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 11.0 mm/0.41″ – 0.43″
Diameter (section): 9.56 – 10.1 mm/0.37″ – 0.39″
Weight (all): 41 g
Weight (cap): 15 g
Weight (body): 26 g

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TWSBI Diamond 580AL Turquoise Fountain Pen Review

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Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who sent me this new TWSBI Diamond 580AL Turquoise.  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): 142.8 mm/5.6″
Length (uncapped): 130.8 mm/5.1″
Length (posted): 175.3 mm/6.90″
Diameter (barrel): 12.5 – 14.3 mm/0.50″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 10.2 – 11.1 mm/0.40″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 4 g
Weight (body): 20 g

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Franklin-Christoph 14k Flex and Flex SIG Nibs

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Scott Franklin kindly sent me these new Franklin-Christoph 14k flex and stub-italic gradient (SIG) nibs that they now sell. I was excited to try these out!  Note that the nibs are $115 and $125 respectively, not $150 as I said in the video – my apologies.

Measurements (note that these nibs can be bought on other models than the 66 Stabilis Desk Pen)
Length (capped): 160.2 mm/6.30″
Length (uncapped): 152.9 mm/6.02″
Length (posted): 175.0 mm/6.90″
Diameter (barrel): 8.3 – 14.2 mm/0.33″ – 0.56″
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 12.2 mm/0.39″ – 0.48″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 4 g
Weight (body): 20 g

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Xezo Incognito Black Gold Fountain Pen Review

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This interesting pen was sent to me by Xezo.  A fascinating pen in a nice gift package. The nib and section are produced by JoWo, the pen is made in Germany, and the lacquering technique was developed by Xezo.

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.2 mm/5.44″
Length (uncapped): 122.7 mm/4.83″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.6 mm/0.46″ – 0.55″
Diameter (section): 9.27 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 23 g
Weight (body): 37 g

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Aurora 88 Anniversario with Flex Nib

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I picked up this pen at La Couronne du Comte (don’t forget that BROWN10 gives you 10% off there!) and I find it a fascinating pen.  The real question, of course, is: is the nib comparable to vintage flex nibs, as Aurora claims?  Watch the full review to find out.

Measurements
Length (capped): 135.8 mm/5.35″
Length (uncapped): 130.4 mm/5.13″
Length (posted): 155.0 mm/6.10″
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 14.0 mm/0.46″ – 0.55″
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.8 mm/0.37″ – 0.41″
Weight (all): 23 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 15 g

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S.T. Dupont Line D Black and Gold Fountain Pen Review

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Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this S.T. Dupont Line D Black and Gold fountain 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): 146.6 mm/5.77″
Length (uncapped): 134.6 mm/5.30″
Length (posted): 166.4 mm/6.55″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.6 mm/0.41″ – 0.49″
Diameter (section): 9.2 – 11.2 mm/0.36″ – 0.44″
Weight (all): 48 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 32 g

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