With today:
00:20 How do you fix a metal cap?
02:30 Can a non-marked nib be gold?
04:20 Why are there no solid rhodium nibs?
07:20 The generalizability of reviews.
Consult the Doctor Episode 18
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Tag Archives: Gold Nib
Personal Pens: OMAS 360 Magnum Redux
This pen has had an interesting life, so I thought I’d present an update on what it has been through.
Fountain Pen Shootout: Leonardo MomentoZero, Furore, MomentoZero Grande, Messenger
The Leonardo MomentoZero Grande and Messenger were sent to me by Joost of Appelboom Pennen: don’t forget the 10% discount you’ll get there through the banner on my website.
Waterman Carène Black Sea 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): 144.2 mm/5.68”
Length (uncapped): 128.4 mm/5.06”
Length (posted): 148.4 mm/5.89”
Diameter (section): 8.3 – 11.4 mm/0.33” – 0.45”
Diameter (barrel): 8.6 – 12.3 mm/0.34” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 35.0 g
Weight (cap): 24.5 g
Weight (body): 10.5 g
SCRIBO Feel Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend, Sinister Peter – thank you!
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
Leonardo Officina Italiana Furore Smeraldo
This pen was kindly sent to me by Salvatore of Leonardo – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 145.5 mm/5.73”
Length (uncapped): 130.1 mm/5.12”
Length (posted): 163.5 mm/6.44”
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 12.9 mm/0.42” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 7.9 – 14.5 mm/0.31” – 0.57”
Weight (all): 26.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.5 g
Weight (body): 7.0 g
Montblanc Masters for Meisterstück Purdey and Sons Fountain Pen Review
This pen was kindly lent to me by Appelboom!
Measurements
Length (capped): 147.9 mm/5.82″
Length (uncapped): 126.9 mm/4.99″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.9 – 11.4 mm/0.43″ – 0.45″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 14.6 mm/0.51″ – 0.58″
Weight (all): 71.5 g
Weight (cap): 30.0 g
Weight (body): 42.5 g
Wancher Dream Pen (Final Version) in Ebonite
This final version of the Wancher dream pen was kindly sent to me by Wancher. Check out my review of the urushi prototype here.
Measurements
Length (capped): 153.2 mm/6.03″
Length (uncapped): 132.3 mm/5.21″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 9.3 – 15.4 mm/0.36″ – 0.60″
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.8 mm/0.42″ – 0.46″
Weight (all): 25 g
Weight (cap): 8 g
Weight (body): 17 g
Molteni Modelo 55 Fountain Pen Review
Eddie from Italian Pens kindly lent me these pens for review purposes – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 152.5 mm/6.00″
Length (uncapped): 131.7 mm/5.19″
Length (posted): 166.3/6.55”
Diameter (section): 11.9 – 13.1 mm/0.47″ – 0.52″
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 13.9 mm/0.51″ – 0.55″
Weight (all): 36 g
Weight (cap): 16 g
Weight (body): 20 g 
Molteni Modelo 58 Fountain Pen Review
Eddie from Italian Pens kindly lent me this pen – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 141.3 mm/5.56″
Length (uncapped): 131.1 mm/5.16″
Length (posted): 166.8/6.57”
Diameter (section): 11.6 – 12.9 mm/0.45″ – 0.51″
Diameter (barrel): 13.1 – 13.8 mm/0.52″ – 0.54″
Weight (all): 36 g
Weight (cap): 15.5 g
Weight (body): 20.5 g
