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.
Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.77”
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.06”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.4 mm/0.43 – .45”
Diameter (barrel): 9.2 – 13.7 mm/0.36 – 0.54”
Weight (all): 69.5 g
Weight (cap): 33.0 g
Weight (body): 36.5 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Ensso – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 125.5 mm/4.94”
Length (posted): 157.7 mm/6.21”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 12.7 mm/0.43 – .50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.2 – 14.5 mm/0.44 – 0.57”
Weight (all): 44.8 g
Weight (cap): 29.2 g
Weight (body): 15.6 g
This pen was kindly sent to me by Narwhal Pens – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 145.0 mm/5.71”
Length (uncapped): 131.0 mm/5.16”
Length (posted): 177.0 mm/6.97”
Diameter (section): 9.0 – 11.0 mm/0.35 – .43”
Diameter (barrel): 11.7 – 13.0 mm/0.46 – 0.51”
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (cap): 14.5 g
Weight (body): 11.0 g
Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who lent me this Parker 51 fountain pen. If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.7 mm/5.50”
Length (uncapped): 118.2 mm/4.65”
Length (posted): 152.8 mm/6.02”
Diameter (section): 7.8 – 10.3 mm/0.31 – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 7.2 – 11.5 mm/0.29 – 0.45”
Weight (all): 25.5 g
Weight (cap): 13.0 g
Weight (body): 12.5 g
Let’s have a look at the Wing Sung 233!
Measurements
Length (capped): 140.0 mm/5.51”
Length (uncapped): 121.0 mm/4.76”
Length (posted): 149.9 mm/5.90”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 10.0 mm/0.33” – 0.39”
Diameter (barrel): 7.2 – 11.3 mm/0.28” – 0.45”
Weight (all): 14.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Weight (body): 6.0 g
This pen as kindly sent to me by Kate of Benu – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 126.8 mm/4.99”
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
Let’s have another look at one of my personal fountain pens!
Let’s have another look at one of my personal fountain pens!