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Franklin Christoph Model 50 Grandis with Nagahara Nib Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by 4M – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 166.9 mm/6.57”
Length (uncapped): 155.0 mm/6.10”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.4 mm/0.43” – 0.49”
Diameter (barrel): 13.8 – 12.7 mm/0.54” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 27.5 g
Weight (cap): 19.0 g
Weight (body): 8.5 g

Fountain Pen Shootout #76: Sailor King of Pen vs. Classic Pens LB5

Time to compare the ebonite King of Pen and the Classic Pens LB5.  This comparison makes a lot of sense, because the LB5 is based on the King of Pen.
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