With today:
00:50 Why don’t you use Brown Protectors anymore?
02:05 Why did you switch to fine nibs?
05:40 Where are Parker pens made?
07:30 School pen advice for 8-10 year-olds
Ensso Italia Primary Manipulation IV Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Ensso – thank you! Please use ItaliaPM4 for a 15% discount!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.4 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 126.8 mm/4.99”
Length (posted): 156.8 mm/6.17”
Diameter (section): 10.9—12.7 mm/0.43—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.2—14.6mm/0.44—0.57”
Weight (all): 16.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g
Weight (cap): 6.0 g
Franklin Christoph Model 50 Grandis with Nagahara Nib Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 166.9 mm/6.57”
Length (uncapped): 155.0 mm/6.10”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.4 mm/0.43” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 12.7 mm/0.54” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 8.5 g
Stipula Etruria D’Inverno Fountain Pen Review
This pen was lent to me by 4M – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 144.5 mm/5.69”
Length (uncapped): 150.9 mm/5.94”
Length (posted): 177.6 mm/6.99”
Diameter (section): 11.5—13.1 mm/0.45—0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.5 mm/0.46 – 0.57”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 13.0 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 63
Scriveiner EDC Fountain Pen Review
These pens were kindly sent to me by Scriveiner London – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 119.9 mm/4.72”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/5.58”
Length (posted): 139.6 mm/5.50”
Diameter (section): 9.7—10.2 mm/0.38—0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 10.9 mm/0.40 – 0.43”
Weight (all): 50.0 g
Weight (body): 31.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Consult the Doctor Episode 62
Montblanc Great Characters Enzo Ferrari Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.4 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 127.0 mm/ 5.00”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0—11.7 mm/0.43—0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 8.3—13.9 mm/0.33—0.55”
Weight (all): 54.5 g
Weight (body): 30.0 g
Weight (cap): 14.5 g
Coppertist Wu Brass Snake Pen Stand
This item was sent to me by Coppertist.Wu – thank you! You can use Stephen15 for a 15% discount.












































