With today:
00:22 Choosing between fine and broad nibs
02:30 How to get a private ink
07:40 Why are there no vintage pens in my collection?
10:30 The aesthetics and craftsmanship in handmade vs. machined pens
The Gioia Alleria was sent to me by Gioa Pens and the Nettuno was sent to me by Nino Marino of Maiora.
Let’s compare the Leonardo Officina Italiana Furore and its bigger brother, the Furore Grande.
The pen was kindly sent to me by Gioia – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.3 mm/5.52”
Length (uncapped): 131.6 mm/5.18”
Length (posted): 144.7/5.70”
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 12.3 mm/0.43” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 14.3 mm/0.47” – 0.56”
Weight (all): 46.5 g
Weight (cap): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 21.0 g
The pen was kindly sent to me by Gioia Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 145.0 mm/5.71”
Length (uncapped): 135.2 mm/5.32”
Length (posted): 182.7/7.19”
Diameter (section): 11.9 – 13.3 mm/0.47” – 0.52”
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 15.6 mm/0.51” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 36.5 g
Weight (cap): 23.0 g
Weight (body): 13.5 g
This pen was kindly made for me by my friend William, who can be contacted here. I do not have his email address and cannot give you any other methods to reach him.
Measurements
Length (capped): 167.4 mm/6.59”
Length (uncapped): 153.4 mm/6.04”
Length (posted): 187.9 mm/7.40”
Diameter (section): 15.2 – 17.6 mm/0.60” – 0.69”
Diameter (barrel): 14.3 – 20.6 mm/0.56” – 0.81”
Weight (all): 47.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.5 g
Weight (body): 38.5 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Laban – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 138.2 mm/5.45”
Length (uncapped): 121.5 mm/4.78”
Length (posted): 152.4 mm/6.00”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.1 mm/0.33” – 0.40”
Diameter (barrel): 9.1 – 11.8 mm/0.36” – 0.47”
Weight (all): 44.5 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 20.0 g
This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Simar. Get yours here.
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.3 mm/5.92”
Length (uncapped): 136.3 mm/5.37”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 12.1 – 13.4 mm/0.48” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 16.4 mm/0.55” – 0.65”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (cap): 22.0 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g
These pens were kindly sent to me by BENU – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 150.5 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 139.0 mm/5.47”
Length (posted): 170.6/6.72”
Diameter (section): 10.0 – 12.1 mm/0.40” – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 10.4 – 14.9 mm/0.41” – 0.59”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (cap): 15.0 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g
This pen as kindly sent to me by Kate of Benu – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 122.4 mm/4.82”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 9.3 – 11.1 mm/0.37” – 0.44”
Diameter (barrel): 15.9 – 18.0 mm/0.63” – 0.71”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (cap): 18.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g
