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Montblanc 146 LeGrand with Calligraphy Flex Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 145.9 mm/5.74”
Length (uncapped): 125.1 mm/ 4.92”
Length (posted): 160.4 mm/ 6.32”
Diameter (section): 10.9—11.5 mm/0.43—0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.5—12.9 mm/0.33—0.51”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (body): 16 g
Weight (cap): 10.5 g

Scribo Feel Mediterraneo with Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 148.7 mm/5.86”
Length (uncapped): 135.0 mm/5.32”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.7 mm/0.44” – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.5 – 16.3 mm/0.41” – 0.64”
Weight (all): 36.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.0 g
Weight (body): 15.0 g


Wancher Kaleido Stub and Flex Nibs Review

This pen and nib was kindly sent to me by Wancher – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.2 mm/5.92”
Length (uncapped): 137.6 mm/5.42”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.2 – 12.3 mm/0.44 – 0.48”
Diameter (barrel): 16.6 mm/0.66” (uniform)
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (body): 23.0 g
Weight (cap): 9.0 g

Limited Pens Korea Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Navagio with Flex Nib Review

Thank you to Sang for sending me this pen – get yours here.

Measurements
Length (capped): 152.7 mm/6.01”
Length (uncapped): 135.7 mm/ 5.34”
Length (posted): 172.9mm/ 6.81”
Diameter (section): 12.0—12.9mm/0.47—0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1—15.6mm/0.44—0.62”
Weight (all): 31.0 g
Weight (body): 19 g
Weight (cap): 12 g

Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Pistone with Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

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Measurements
Length (capped): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 135.4 mm/5.33”
Length (posted): 146.3/5.76”
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 13.4 mm/0.43” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 11.1 – 15.6 mm/0.44” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 32.0 g
Weight (cap): 21.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g


Consult the Doctor Episode 31

With today:
00:20 Are eyedroppers best for flex writing?
04:55 Why are people obsessed with eyedropper-filling pens that aren’t meant to be used like that?
11:15 Why does my pen have flow issues after cleaning it?
20:10 Why do North-American reviewers have bigger cups than European reviewers?

Scribo Piuma Utopia with Flex Nib Review

Thank you to Appelboom for lending me this Scribo Piuma Utopia fountain pen!
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Measurements
Length (capped): 144.4 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 132.9 mm/5.23”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.0 – 11.8 mm/0.43 – 0.46”
Diameter (barrel): 10.0 – 15.5 mm/0.39 – 0.61”
Weight (all): 29.5 g
Weight (cap): 10.0 g
Weight (body): 19.5 g

 

Fountain Pen Revolution Jaipur V2 Ultra Flex Nib Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Kevin of Fountain Pen Revolution – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 141.7 mm/5.60”
Length (uncapped): 134.3 mm/5.30”
Length (posted): 177.5 mm/6.99”
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.3 mm/0.41 – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 10.6 – 12.8 mm/0.42 – 0.50”
Weight (all): 16.0 g
Weight (cap): 5.0 g
Weight (body): 11.0 g

Bluedew Flex Nib Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Bluedew Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.5 mm/5.49”
Length (uncapped): 124.5 mm/4.90”
Length (posted): 160.2 mm/6.31”
Diameter (section): 9.7 – 11.2mm/.38 – .44”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 14.0mm/.38 – .55”
Weight (all): 20.0 g
Weight (cap): 8.0 g
Weight (body): 12.0 g

Consult the Doctor Episode 9

00:40 What gives optimal line variation: flex or stubs?
04:31 How do you remove a nib and feed from an OMAS 360 Magnum
08:22 What to do about a loose section?
10:41 Conway Stewart Winston vs. Conway Stewart Churchill