Wancher Shizuku Earth Glass Nib Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 138.5 mm/5.46”
Length (uncapped): 116.2 mm/4.57”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.0 mm/0.35” (uniform)
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 11.9 mm/ 0.44” – 0.47″
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 17.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.5 g

 

Consult the Doctor Episode 36

With today:
00:10 Why do ballpoints don’t come with caps but rollerballs and fountain pens do?
01:55 Should pen manufacturers make their own nibs?
08:30 Is it possible my nib has baby’s bottoms?
09:15 The intricacies of one-way shut-off valves (dry feeds, opening the valve)

Webson Gill Captain Edition Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 144.1 mm/5. 76”
Length (uncapped): 135.8 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 10.3 mm/0.34 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 7.5 – 13.2 mm/0.30 – 0.52”
Weight (all): 30.0 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
Weight (cap): 9.5 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 35

With today:
00:10 Is it a good idea to take lecture notes with non-permanent ink?
04:15 Can you get titanium nibs and are they any good?
07:30 What criteria do you consider when purchasing a pen?
13:07 How often do you acquire pens?

Modern Fuel Bolt Action Ballpoint Review

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

Measurements
Length (tip retracted): 138.3 mm/5.45”
Length (tip extended): 137.0 mm/5.39”
Diameter (barrel): 9.4 mm/0.37”
Weight (all): 22.5 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 34

With today:
01:20 When is a piston a piston?
01:50 Are there pens that can be used on a plane during the entire flight without leaking?
03:45 Any fountain pens you regret selling?
05:30 How do you know when it’s time to sell a pen?