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Santini Libra Sand Ebonite Fountain Pen Review

This pen was kindly lent to me by my friend Sinister Peter – thank you.

Measurements
Length (capped): 146.6 mm/5.80”
Length (uncapped): 135.9 mm/5.35”
Length (posted): 169.8 mm/6.68”
Diameter (section): 11.3 – 13.4 mm/0.45” – 0.53”
Diameter (barrel): 13.5 – 15.5 mm/0.53” – 0.61”
Weight (all): 29 g
Weight (cap): 19 g
Weight (body): 10.0 g

Leonardo MomentoZero Grande Copper 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): 150.6 mm/5.93”
Length (uncapped): 133.6 mm/5.26”
Length (posted): 170.4 mm/6.71”
Diameter (section): 10.8 – 12.9 mm/0.43” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 10.7 – 14.3 mm/0.44” – 0.62”
Weight (all): 37.0 g
Weight (cap): 25.5 g
Weight (body): 11.5 g

Pineider La Grande Bellezza Malachite 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): 140.2 mm/5.52”
Length (uncapped): 127.2 mm/5.00”
Length (posted): 163.9 mm/6.45”
Diameter (section): 10.5 – 12.9 mm/0.41” – 0.50”
Diameter (barrel): 11.3 – 12.9 mm/0.44” – 0.51”
Weight (all): 39.5 g
Weight (cap): 24 g
Weight (body): 15.5 g

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Opus 88 Omar Grey 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): 149.6 mm/5.89”
Length (uncapped): 137.2 mm/5.40”
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 11.1 – 13.0 mm/0.44” – 0.51”
Diameter (barrel): 13.0 – 15.9 mm/0.51” – 0.63”
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 18 g
Weight (body): 16 g

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Classic Pens LM1 Flame Red Fountain Pen Review

This beautiful pen was sold to me by the one and only Sarj Minhas – the One Man Pen Show.

Measurements
Length (capped): 150.0 mm/5.90″
Length (uncapped): 131.1 mm/5.16″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (section): 10.7 – 11.8 mm/0.42″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 11.6 – 14.6 mm/0.45″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 34 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 20 g

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Visconti Giardino dell’Eden Fountain Pen Review

This pen was sent to me by Susanna of Giardino Italiano: made by Visconti, it is exclusive to that shop, and it was created to commemorate the shop’s 20th anniversary.

Measurements
Length (capped): 140.1 mm/5.52″
Length (uncapped): 123.8 mm/4.87″
Length (posted): 159.6 mm/6.28″
Diameter (section): 10.3 – 11.6 mm/0.41″ – 0.46″
Diameter (barrel): 12.0 – 12.5 mm/0.47″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 35 g
Weight (cap): 14 g
Weight (body): 21 g

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Ensso Piuma Fountain Pen Review

These Ensso Piuma fountain pens were sent to me by Ensso.

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.9 mm/5.50″
Length (uncapped): 127.7 mm/5.0″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 15.0 mm/0.47″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 12.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 97 g (brass)/34 g (aluminum)/55 g (titanium)
Weight (cap): 27 g (brass)/9 g (aluminum)/15 g (titanium)
Weight (body): 69 g (brass)/25 g (aluminum)/40 g (titanium)

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Super 5 Fountain Pen Review

Kind thanks to Joost from Appelboom Pennen, who sent me this Super 5 fountain pen for Christmas.  If you’re looking for an interesting, affordable pen with a nice stub nib option, this may be it.  If you shop at Appelboom, use the discount code in the banner below (‘friend’) for 10% off your purchase – excluding Montblanc.Appleboom Banner

Measurements
Length (capped): 139.3 mm/5.48″
Length (uncapped): 124.7 mm/4.91″
Length (posted): 153.0 mm/6.07″
Diameter (barrel): 8.0 – 12.3 mm/0.31″ – 0.48″
Diameter (section): 9.4 – 10.9 mm/0.37″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 22 g
Weight (cap): 6 g
Weight (body): 16 g

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