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Jinhao x159 Fountain Pen with #8 Nib Review

Look, it’s a pen I purchased.

Measurements
Length (capped): 147.3 mm/ 5.80”
Length (uncapped): 129.9 mm/ 5.11”
Length (posted): 162.2 mm/ 6.39”
Diameter (section): 12.5—13.0mm /0.49—0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 9.3—15.2mm/0.37—0.60”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16.5 g
Weight (cap): 10 g

Magna Carta Magneye with #8 Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent by Mr Hiren of Magna Carta – get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 153.2 mm/6.03”
Length (uncapped):  138.2 mm/5.44”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.5—12.6mm/0.45—0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 16.1—16.0mm/0.64—0.63”
Weight (all): 40.0 g
Weight (body): 19.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.5 g

Edison Pens Collier Grande with #8 Nib Fountain Pen Review

These pens were kindly lent to me by Brian Gray of Edison Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 158.5 mm/6.24”
Length (uncapped): 139.4 mm/5.48”
Length (posted): NA
Diameter (section): 11.5—13.7mm/0.46—0.54”
Diameter (barrel): 13.7 mm – 16.8 mm/ 0.54” – 0.66″
Weight (all): 33 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
Weight (cap): 12.5 g

I forgot to mention in the video that these pens come with a fountain pen-friendly notepad made in-house by Edison Pens and some silicone grease to maintain the filling system.

Atelier Lusso Carina 15 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my fiend Simar.  It turns out the finial medallions are friction-fit and can be pushed in a bit to realign their position, so please disregard that criticism. Get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 151.3 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 138.6 mm/5.46”
Length (posted): 178.9 mm/7.04″
Diameter (section): 12.4 – 13.7 mm/0.49” – 0.54”
Diameter (barrel): 12.2 – 15.2 mm/0.48” – 0.60”
Weight (all): 32.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.0 g
Weight (body): 14.5 g