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Hongdian (Asvine) Black Forest Carbon Fiber and Brass Pens Review

Thanks to Hongdian/Asvine for sending me these pens.

Measurements
Length (capped): 137.9 mm/5.43”
Length (uncapped): 121.1mm/4.77”
Length (posted): 166.3 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 8.7 – 10.4 mm/ 0.34 – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 9.9 –11.5 mm/ 0.39 – 0.45”
Weight (all): 37.0 g (carbon fibre; brass is two grams lighter)
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 15.5 g

Otto Hutt Design 08 Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Otto Hutt – thank you!  Remember that you can get a 10% discount on Otto Hutt products at Appelboom by clicking the Appelboom banner to the right.

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.5 mm/5.77”
Length (uncapped): 137.5 mm/5.41”
Length (posted): 179.7 mm/7.07”
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.9 mm/0.41 – 0.47”
Diameter (barrel): 13.9 –  12.1 mm/0.37 – 0.48”
Weight (all): 81.0 g
Weight (body): 55.5 g
Weight (cap): 25.5 g

Diplomat Elox Fountain Pen Review

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Appleboom BannerA kind thank you to the inimitable Joost Appelboom of the Appelboom Empire for lending me this pen.

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.0 mm/5.51”
Length (uncapped): 128.8 mm/5.07”
Length (posted): 159.2 mm/6.27”
Diameter (section): 9.5 – 12.3 mm/0.37 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 7.5 – 15.0 mm/0.29 – 0.59”
Weight (all): 35.5 g
Weight (body): 23.5 g
Weight (cap): 11.5 g

Webson Gill Prestige Edition Fountain Pen Review

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

Measurements
Length (capped): 151.5 mm/5.96”
Length (uncapped): 134.5 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 186.4 mm/7.33”
Diameter (section): 8.4 – 10.2 mm/0.33 – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 12.8 mm/0.51” (uniform)
Weight (all): 43.5 g
Weight (body): 22.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g

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

Kaweco Special FP Brass Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by Joost Appelboom. Don’t forget to click the Appelboom banner on the right to obtain a 10% discount on your order (excluding Montblanc).

Measurements
Length (capped): 142.0 mm/5.59”
Length (uncapped): 120.8 mm/4.76”
Length (posted): 167.3 mm/6.59”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 8.7 mm/0.33” – 0.34”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 mm/0.39”
Weight (all): 31 g
Weight (cap): 20 g
Weight (body): 11 g

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