Size & Weight Comparison of Popular Pen Models

Comparison of 12 Fountain pen models by size & weight
Oversized fountain pens, has always been a fancy for most pen connoissuers. Wheather one likes it or not, but ends up buying one oversized pen for the collection. At the outlook they may not look practical or everyday writers, but honestly speaking, it's ones pergogative and there is not set rule on Who preferes it, why it is liked or not liked on whether an oversized pen can be be daily writer.
 
The first pen on the list is the Montblanc 149 fountain pen. Till recently considered as the grandfather of all pens in size and looks. The magnificent size has become quiet popular among pen connoisuers and many brands have broughtout similar line of large pens to cater to the growing demand of Large fountain pens.
1) Mont Blanc 149
 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
144mm 161mm 13mm 32gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
150mm 171mm 16.7mm 25gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
154mm 167mm 12mm 34gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
143mm 167mm 10.5mm 27gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
140mm 164mm 17mm

250gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
142mm 169mm 13mm 32gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
139mm 155mm 16mm 24gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
139mm 165mm 15.2mm 25gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
140mm - 12mm 30gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
140mm 153mm 15.4mm 25gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
137mm 172mm 13mm 29gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
144mm 169mm 12mm 16gms

 

No Size comparison is complete without mentioning the Pelikan M1000 and The Wahl Eversharp Decoband.

Unfortunately, above two were sold out at the time this article was planned and hence missing in the Pic, but none the less below are their measurements

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight
147mm 175mm 15.25mm 32.7gms

 

 Length When Closed Length When Posted Diameter Weight

 

I certainly hope this article helps a little bit in making a sound decision before buying an oversized fountain pen.

All the pens listed above are available with Makoba. Do explore, experience, and then indulge in your favorite writing instrument.

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