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Size & Weight Comparison of Popular Pen Models
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 |
6) Pelikan M800
| Length When Closed | Length When Posted | Diameter | Weight |
| 142mm | 169mm | 13mm | 32gms |
7) Lamy 2000
| 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 |
10) Platinum 3776
| 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 |
12) Lamy Safari
| 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
13) Pelikan M1000
| 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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