I thought it would be interesting to compare the writing experience of these two Kaweco pens. I know a plastic Sport would have made more sense, but I didn’t have access to one – so this will have to do.
Armando Simoni Club Bologna Extra Wild Dark Side
This pen was kindly lent to me by Emmanuel of Armando Simoni Club Pens. What I forgot to mention in the video is that the ruthenium coating on the nib appears to be less sensitive to developing “nib crud”, as less ink seems to stick to the laser engraving in the nib.
Measurements
Length (capped): 160.5 mm/6.32″
Length (uncapped): 147.9 mm/5.82″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.8 – 12.9 mm/0.46″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 14.2 – 15.7 mm/0.56″ – 0.62″
Weight (all): 60 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 48 g
Martemodena Chronicle Country Fountain Pen Review
This pen was sent to me by Martemodena Auctions – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.8 mm/5.58″
Length (uncapped): 125.3 mm/4.94″
Length (posted): 156.4 mm/6.16″
Diameter (barrel): 11.3 – 14.6 mm/0.45″ – 0.58″
Diameter (section): 11.8 – 12.4 mm/0.47″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 17 g
Weight (body): 8 g
Chatterley-Visconti Opera Master River Thames Series Fountain Pen Review
These beautiful pens were lent to me by Bryant Greer of Chatterley Luxuries. Made in the London Fog material, these are very attractive Opera Masters.
Measurements
Length (capped): 154.6 mm/6.08″
Length (uncapped): 141.7 mm/5.58″
Length (posted): 187.2 mm/7.36″
Diameter (barrel): 12.4 – 14.5 mm/0.49″ – 0.57″
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.5 mm/0.43″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 64 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 44 g
Serious Nibbage Italix Commodore’s Credential
Thank you to Mr. Pen for sending this pen for review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Pelikan Souverän M805 Ocean Swirl
Pelikan launched this very promising pen…
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.3 mm/5.56″
Length (uncapped): 127.6 mm/5.03″
Length (posted): 164.0 mm/6.46″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 12.0 mm/0.42″ – 0.47″
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 – 13.4 mm/0.50″ – 0.53″
Weight (all): 30 g
Weight (cap): 9 g
Weight (body): 21 g
Greatest of all Time Fountain Pens – 2017 Edition
Personal Pens: Danitrio Mikado Aka-Tamenuri
Xezo Maestro LeGrand Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly sent to me by Xezo and can be purchased through Amazon.
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.7 mm/5.58″
Length (uncapped): 126.3 mm/4.97″
Length (posted): 165.4/6.51”
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 11.7 mm/0.38″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 11.0 – 14.6 mm/0.43″ – .57”
Weight (all): 61 g
Weight (cap): 37 g
Weight (body): 24 g
Serious Nibbage Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age
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