Tag Archives: Steel Nib

Narwhal Schuylkill Porpita Navy SE Fountain Pen Review

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

Gioia Partenope Fountain Pen Review

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

 

Sailor 1911 Compass Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly sent to me by Tom of Goldspot Pens – thank you!

Measurements
Length (capped): 134.1 mm/5.28”
Length (uncapped): 115.0 mm/4.53”
Length (posted): 144.9/5.71”
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 10.5 mm/0.37” – 0.41”
Diameter (barrel): 6.8 – 12.3 mm/0.27” – 0.48”
Weight (all): 12.0 g
Weight (cap): 6.5 g
Weight (body): 5.5 g

 

Gioia Alleria Fountain Pen Review

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

 

Beena Retractable Nib Fountain Pen Review

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


Measurements
Length (capped): 125.6 mm/4.95”
Length (uncapped): 112.3 mm/4.42”
Length (posted): 135.1/5.32”
Diameter (section): 9.5 – 10.6 mm/0.37” – 0.42”
Diameter (barrel): 9.7 – 12.6 mm/0.38” – 0.50”
Weight (all): 14.0 g
Weight (cap): 7.0 g
Weight (body): 7.0 g

New HEMA Fountain Pen Review

Let’s look at this new HEMA pen that was sent to me by Abel.

Measurements
Length (capped): 133.05 mm/5.26”
Length (uncapped): 118.6 mm/4.67”
Length (posted): 161.0 mm/6.34″
Diameter (section): 7.5 – 8.0 mm/0.29” – 0.32”
Diameter (barrel): 8.4 – 10.1 mm/0.33” – 0.40”
Weight (all): 21.0 g
Weight (cap): 13.5 g
Weight (body): 7.5 g

Wing Sung 233 Fountain Pen Review

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

Monteverde Mountains of the World Mount Everest Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Murray.


Measurements
Length (capped): 149.7 mm/5.89”
Length (uncapped): 129.0 mm/5.08”
Length (posted): 166.4 mm/6.55”
Diameter (section): 10.4 – 10.9 mm/0.41” – 0.43”
Diameter (barrel): 8.7 – 13.1 mm/0.34” – 0.52”
Weight (all): 28.5 g
Weight (cap): 20.5 g
Weight (body): 8.0 g

Fountain Pen Shootout Leonardo MomentoZero La Famiglia

I thought it would be interesting to compare three incarnations of the Leonardo Officina Italiana MomentoZero incarnations.

Laban Antique Gold Fountain Pen Review

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