As always, disassemble pens at your own risk.
Disassembly Line Jinhao 992
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Van der Spek Custom Large Pen Pouch Overview
I ordered this custom pen pouch for larger pens through Van der Spek’s website. I thought I’d just share this, in case anyone else is interested.
The box, embossed with the company’s logo
The custom Van der Spek pouch in its box
This custom pouch holds oversized pens; from left to right: Namiki Emperor, Armando Simini Club Bologna Extra, Visconti Speakeasy
Laban Mento Celebration Shell Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.90″
Length (uncapped): 133.0 mm/5.24″
Length (posted): 169.0 mm/6.65”
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 13.6 mm/0.44″ – 0.54″
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 15.8 mm/0.41″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 11 g
Serious Nibbage Sailor King of Pen
Thank you to Alain for lending us this pen! I can say our feelings on pens sure have changed over time. We’ll have to do an updated version.Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Italix Deacon’s Doodle Fountain Pen Review
These pens were kindly sent to me by Peter Ford of Mr Pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 136.8 mm/5.39″
Length (uncapped): 119.7 mm/4.71″
Length (posted): 146.7 mm/5.78”
Diameter (section): 7.9 – 10.3 mm/0.31″ – 0.41″
Diameter (barrel): 8.5 – 11.5 mm/0.33″ – 0.45″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 17 g
Weight (body): 13 g
Outdoor Paper: Rite in the Rain and Modestone Handy Pad Review
These two notepads which offer waterproof paper (which is not meant to be used with fountain pens) were kindly sent to me by Knives and Tools.
SCRIBO Write Here Fountain Pen Review
These nice piston-fillers, made by OMAS ex-employees, are exclusive to Write Here Shrewsbury. Limited to 50 pens, don’t wait too long with ordering if you want one. Note that the pen costs 375 GBP without VAT, which, with current exchange rates, yields a lower cost in USD than I provided in the video.
Measurements
Length (capped): 143.9 mm/5.66″
Length (uncapped): 132.0 mm/5.19″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.1 mm/0.53″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 12.5 mm/0.43″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 18 g
Monteverde Giant Sequoia Fountain Pen Review
“There is a union now between the Two Towers: SBREBROWN and Goulet Pens”. Or something. In any case, the pen was sent to me by Goulet Pens! A nice, larger (mainly girthier) pen, at an affordable price.
Measurements
Length (capped): 143.5 mm/5.65″
Length (uncapped): 126.1 mm/4.96″
Length (posted): 170.7 mm/6.71″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 11.5 mm/0.41″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 12.1 – 15.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.61″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (cap): 13 g
Weight (body): 20 g
Serious Nibbage Visconti Opera Master
Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Disassembly Line Waterman Expert III
Let’s disassemble the Waterman Expert III. DISCLAIMER: Disassembling any fountain pen is likely to void the warranty of foresaid pen. You choose to disassemble pens at your own risk: I cannot and will not accept responsibility for broken pens. The steps shown here are demonstrated for educational purposes only.