This calligraphy pen set with 1.5, 1.9, and 2.3 mm nibs was sent to me by Goldspot – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 178.6 mm/7.03″
Length (uncapped): 166.8 mm/6.57″
Length (posted): not available
Diameter (barrel): 5.3 – 11.7 mm/0.21″ – 0.46″
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 10.8 mm/0.34″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 14 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 4 g
The Visconti Opera Elements Fire has been in my collection for a very long time. I absolutely adore the finish of this pen: it’s a wonderful pen that just looks beautiful. The smooth and springy 14 karat gold nib is particularly special. This pen is quite a bit smaller than its big brother, the Opera Master, but it is also lighter and more portable.
Let’s have a look at the Red Hummingbird Vine finish in the Botanica series from Cross.
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.1 mm/5.30″
Length (uncapped): 123.4 mm/4.90″
Length (posted): 156.4 mm/6.15″
Diameter (barrel): 9.3 – 9.7 mm/0.37″ – 0.38″
Diameter (section): 8.1 – 9.1 mm/0.32″ – 0.36″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 14 g
Thank you to Appelboom for lending us this Visconti Van Gogh Pair of Shoes fountain pen to review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
The Classic Pens LM1 Flame Red is a large pen, but it is smaller than the Classic Pens LB5 made from the same diffusion-bonded acrylic, and it was limited to 500 pens (375 fountain pens and 125 roller balls). I love this pen, and I believe it is a great pen for everyday carry. I have not yet done a full review on the Classic Pens LM1, but I will record one as soon as I have time.
These Ensso Piuma fountain pens were sent to me by Ensso.
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.9 mm/5.50″
Length (uncapped): 127.7 mm/5.0″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 15.0 mm/0.47″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 12.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 97 g (brass)/34 g (aluminum)/55 g (titanium)
Weight (cap): 27 g (brass)/9 g (aluminum)/15 g (titanium)
Weight (body): 69 g (brass)/25 g (aluminum)/40 g (titanium)
This pen was kindly lent to me by Andreas Lambrou of Classic Pens. An expensive pen, but a largely handmade pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 152.7 mm/6.01″
Length (uncapped): 139.3 mm/5.49″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 15.7 – 15.7 mm/0.61″ – 0.62″
Diameter (section): 12.6 – 14.5 mm/0.50″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 26 g
Weight (body): 17 g
This beautiful pen was sent to me by John, which is clearly an incredible generous gesture. I love this pen: the weight, size, and feeling of it are magnificent and it writes just beautifully too. I have also done a full review of this pen.
This pen was kindly sent to me by my friend Bill. I was excited to be able to review this pen, as I received a lot of requests for this one… Clearly, this pen is rather strongly inspired by the Sailor 1911 Standard fountain pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 134.3 mm/5.28″
Length (uncapped): 118.4 mm/4.66″
Length (posted): 143.7 mm/5.65″
Diameter (barrel): 7.6 – 12.2 mm/0.30″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 9.8 – 10.3 mm/0.36″ – 0.40″
Weight (all): 18 g
Weight (cap): 7 g
Weight (body): 11 g
This is one of my favourite pens of all time. You can watch the full review here.
