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  Manufacturer Model     Material Weight (gr.) Closed Length (in) Posted Length (in) Barrel Length (in) Barrel Width (in) Section Diameter (in) Ink Capacity (ml.) Filling System
Compare BCHR 10 5.5 7.125 4.188 0.42 0.34 4.7
Compare Cast Resin/Lacquer 37 6.95 N.A. 5.07 0.6 0.41 0.9 C/C
Compare Aurora 85th Anniversary Celluloid/Silver 41.3 5.188 6.125 4 0.55 0.46 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora 88 Sterling Silver/Resin 27 5.35 6.2 4.25 0.55 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora Alpha Resin 35 5.59 6.6 4.2 0.52 0.39 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Aurora Continents Collection Celluloid 22.2 5.125 6.375 4 0.55 0.44 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora Finesse (c/c) Resin 23.5 5.166 6.25 4 0.44 0.341 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Aurora Ipsilon DeLuxe Lacquer over Resin 31.5 5.37 5.86 4 0.48 0.35 0.9 C/C
Compare Aurora Mini Luna Celluloid 15.5 4.48 5.3 4.13 0.51 0.34 1 Piston
Compare Aurora Nobile Woodgrain HR 23.5 5.149 5.78 4.171 0.475 0.389 N.A. EyeD.
Compare Aurora Optima Auroloide Celluloid 21.5 5 6.125 4 0.55 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora Optima Silver Cap Silver/Resin 26 5 6.125 4 0.55 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora Palladio Resin 38.6 5.16 6.1 4.1 0.47 0.35 1.9 Piston
Compare Aurora Reflessi (all silver) Sterling Silver 32.7 5 6.12 4 0.55 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare Aurora Reflessi (silver cap) Sterling Silver 26.7 5 6.125 4 0.55 0.4 N.A. Piston
Compare Aurora Talentum Classic (c/c) Resin 30 5.366 6.31 4.338 0.551 0.405 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Aurora Talentum Finesse Resin 23.5 5.25 6.25 4 0.44 3.34 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Aurora Talentum metal cap (c/c) Resin 31 5.366 6.31 4.338 0.551 0.405 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Bexley BX701 Collection Cast Acrylic 20.5 5.75 6.75 4.312 0.493 0.391 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley BX802 Collection Resin 18.5 5.3 6.1 4 0.51 0.4 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Columbus Pen Show Cast Acrylic 17.7 5.06 6.3 4 0.47 0.39 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Corona Resin 27.6 5.4 6.875 4.17 0.5 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare Bexley Elegancia Cast Acrylic 18.5 5.14 6.8 4 0.47 0.37 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Magnum Posedion Cast Acrylic 25 5.4 6.75 4 0.56 0.46 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Martini Blue Sky Silver/Resin 23 5.25 5.875 4 0.53 0.4 1.7 Piston
Compare Bexley Owners Club 2007 Ebonite 26.6 5.19 6.75 3.85 0.466 0.39 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Owners Club 2009 Ebonite 23 5.7 7 4.2 0.54 0.39 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Owners Club 2010 Epoxy and Glass 23.5 5.2 6.5 4 0.53 0.38 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Owners Club 2012 Celluloid 30.8 5.75 6.625 4.25 0.53 0.44 2.3 C/C
Compare Bexley Owners Club 2013 Marbled Hard Rubber 21.2 5.27 6.25 4.13 0.55 0.38 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Bexley Poseidon Cast Acrylic 21.8 5.174 6.695 3.89 0.544 0.467 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Shehrazade Cast Acrylic 22 5.375 6.5 4 0.59 0.39 1.7 Piston
Compare Bexley Simplicity (c/c) Cast Acrylic 20 5.274 6.5 3.994 0.386 0.376 1.2 C/C
Compare Bexley Submariner Grand Cast Acrylic 20.2 5.719 6.375 4.269 0.543 0.387 1 C/C
Compare Danitrio Bamboo Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 52 6.4 N.A. 4.55 0.77 0.53 6 EyeD.
Compare Danitrio Genkai Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 47 6.75 N.A. 4.9 0.72 0.5 3.8 EyeD.
Compare Danitrio Hanryo Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 25.3 5.67 6.5 4.25 0.53 0.38 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Danitrio Hyotan Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 35.5 5.81 N.A. 4.31 0.81 N.A. 1.2 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Danitrio Junikaku Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 57.2 6.15 N.A. 4.28 0.85 0.56 8.5 EyeD.
Compare Danitrio Kaijin Nami Wave Urushi Lacquer over Mother of Pearl over Hard Rubber 54 6.6 7.8 4.8 0.7 0.51 7 EyeD.
Compare Danitrio Martini Spider Raden 29.8 5.75 6 4.188 0.62 0.46 1.1 C/C
Compare Danitrio Sho-Hakkaku Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 27.5 5.31 N.A. 4 0.6 0.45 1.9 C/Cart .64
Compare Danitrio Takumi Maki-e Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 35.5 5.84 7.1 4.28 0.64 0.46 1.3 C/Cart 1.9
Compare Danitrio Takumi Roiro-migaki Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 33.5 5.87 7.1 4.3 0.63 0.45 1.9 C/Cart .64
Compare David Oscarson Pierrette LE (c/c) Enamel 82 5.8 6.3 4.13 0.53 0.42 1.2 C/C
Compare David Oscarson Pierrette LE (ed.) Enamel 82 5.8 6.3 4.13 0.53 0.42 8 EyeD.
Compare David Oscarson Trellis LE Enamel/Rhodium vermeil 86 5.97 6.5 4.25 0.526 0.42 N.A. C/C
Compare Delta Martini - The Vintage Celluloid 21.3 5.4 6.56 4.1 0.48 0.43 0.7 Button
Compare Montblanc 149 Resin 29 5.875 6.75 4.14 0.59 0.51 2.7 Piston
Compare Montegrappa Emblema Celluloid/Silver 38 5.35 6.6 3.96 0.59 0.37 1.2 C/C
Compare Montegrappa Espressione Silver/Resin 34 5.25 6.7 4 0.59 0.4 1.2 C/C
Compare Montegrappa Miya Celluloid/Silver 37 5.25 5.875 3.9 0.6 0.4 1.2 C/C
Compare Montegrappa Nerouno Linea Metal/Resin 33 5.6 6.4 4.8 0.46 0.37 1.2 C/C
Compare Montegrappa Privilege Deco Large Sterling Silver/Resin 45 5.47 7 4.2 0.52 0.41 1.2 C/C
Compare Montegrappa Privilege Deco Small Sterling Silver/Resin 32 5 6.25 3.9 0.43 0.34 1.2 C/C
Compare Nakaya Briarwood Briarwood 30 5.73 5.45 3.99 0.55 0.39 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Celluloid Celluloid 24.5 5.37 5.89 3.76 0.47 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Decapod Cigar Urushi/Hard Rubber 22 5.88 6.97 4.24 0.56 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Decapod Twist Urushi/Hard Rubber 23.5 5.9 6.8 4.3 0.6 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Decapod Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 24.6 5.88 6.98 4.24 0.56 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Desk Pen Urushi/Hard Rubber 27 7.8 7.75 6 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Dorsal Fin Urushi/Hard Rubber 34 6 7.2 4.8 0.68 0.46 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 2 Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 31.2 5.9 N.A. 4.7 0.68 0.44 N.A. 0.9
Compare Nakaya Long Cigar Urushi/Hard Rubber 28.5 6.63 8.19 4.78 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Long Piccolo Urushi Lacquer 28 5.88 6.25 4.313 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Long Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 30.7 6.66 8.22 4.78 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Mini Decapod Cigar Urushi/Hard Rubber 18 5.06 6.07 3.71 0.57 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Mini Decapod Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 19.5 5.08 6.09 3.71 0.57 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Naka-ai Urushi Lacquer over Hard Rubber 26 5.9 6.4 4.5 0.59 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Neo Standard Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 28.8 5.92 7 4.44 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Urushi/Hard Rubber 22 5.12 6.47 3.71 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Piccolo Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 23.5 5.14 6.62 3.71 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Portable Cigar Urushi/Hard Rubber 22.2 5.86 6.76 4.25 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Nakaya Portable Writer Urushi/Hard Rubber 24.8 5.87 6.79 4.25 0.59 0.41 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Namiki Bamboo Rhodium 50.2 5.875 6.5 4.188 0.6 0.42 1.7 C/C
Compare Namiki Bamboo Resin 33.3 5.875 6.5 4.188 0.6 0.42 1.7 C/C
Compare Namiki Custom 74 Resin 20.23 5.63 6.25 4.18 0.48 0.39 1.7 C/C
Compare Namiki Custom 823 Resin 28.8 5.85 6.375 4.24 0.5 0.42 2.2 Piston
Compare Namiki Emperor Collection Resin N.A. 6.812 N.A. N.A. 0.687 N.A. N.A. C/C
Compare Namiki Falcon Resin 18.3 5.25 5.938 4.063 0.46 0.4 0.9 C/C
Compare Namiki Falcon Lacquer over Metal 33.5 5.5 6.15 4.25 0.49 0.4 1.7 C/C
Compare Namiki Heritage 92 Resin 20 5.37 5.95 4.05 0.47 0.39 1.9 Piston
Compare Namiki Sterling Silver 34 5.313 N.A. 4.875 0.5 0.4 1 C/C
Compare Namiki VP (All) Lacquer over Metal 30.2 5.5 5.438 5.5 0.51 0.45 0.9 C/C
Compare Namiki VP (Cartridge) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 1.3 C/C
Compare Namiki Yukari Resin 32.3 5.578 6.153 4.27 0.464 0.408 1.9 C/C
Compare Namiki Yukari Royale Black Lacquer 45 5.8 7 4 0.5 0.4 1.9 C/C
Compare Namiki Yukari Royale Vermilion Lacquer 45 5.8 7 N.A. 0.5 0.4 1.9 C/C
Compare OMAS 1930 Titanium 24 4.8 5.8 3 0.4 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Ebony wood 34.7 6 7.063 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Celluloid 28.8 6 7.063 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Celluloid/Silver 38.7 6 7.063 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Resin 26.5 6 7.063 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 New Resin 24 5.7 6.95 4.3 0.58 3.8 1.3 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Vision Resin 26.2 6 7.063 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS 360 Year Of Imagination Silver 99.5 6 N.A. 4.313 0.6 0.47 1 Piston
Compare OMAS Arte Italiana Noir Milord Resin 27 5.75 6.95 4.3 0.52 0.4 1.3 C/C
Compare OMAS Arte Italiana Noir Paragon Resin 40 5.87 7.15 4.4 0.59 0.44 2.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Bologna Celluloid/Silver 34.4 5.5 6.167 4.188 0.57 0.4 2.9 Piston
Compare OMAS Bologna Collection (c/c) Resin 29.2 5.386 6.47 4.135 0.507 0.411 N.A. C/C
Compare OMAS Doctors Pen Gold/Resin 89.5 5.625 N.A. 4.188 0.73/0.52 0.36 1.3 Piston
Compare OMAS Emotica (c/c) Rubber resin 43.5 5.75 6.75 3.25 0.55 0.4 1.3 C/C
Compare OMAS Israel LE Gold/Resin 47.8 5.375 N.A. 4 0.5 0.36 2.1 Piston
Compare OMAS Leonardo Silver 45.2 5.5 N.A. 4.625 0.44 0.41 1.8 Piston
Compare OMAS Milord 2005 Celluloid 30 5.75 7 3 0.52 0.4 2.2 Piston
Compare OMAS Milord old style Resin 16.5 5.25 6.5 4 0.4 0.3 2 Piston
Compare OMAS Milord old style Titanium 31.7 5.3 6.5 3.5 0.5 0.4 1.8 Piston
Compare OMAS Ogiva Celluloid 20.2 5.563 7 4.125 0.52 0.42 1.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Ogiva Resin 21 5.75 6.875 4.125 0.53 0.43 1.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Ogiva Vision Resin 21.3 5.75 7 4.125 0.52 0.43 1.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Paragon Celluloid 20 5.5 6 4.125 0.58 0.387 2.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Paragon Resin 19 5.5 6 4.125 0.53 0.387 2.5 Piston
Compare OMAS Paragon 2005 Silver/Resin 48 5.938 6.25 4.375 0.6 0.43 2.8 Piston
Compare OMAS Paragon Titanium LE Titanium/Resin 39.1 5.2 7 4.2 0.52 0.39 1.5 Piston
Compare Parker Duofold Centennial Resin 28.8 5.4 6.9 4.16 0.52 0.4 1.1 C/C
Compare Parker Duofold International Resin 22.3 5.18 6.45 4.1 0.46 0.35 1.1 C/C
Compare Parker Parker Sonnet Lacquer Lacquer over Metal 26 5.24 5.75 4.2 0.43 0.36 1.1 C/C
Compare Parker Parker Sonnet Sterling Sterling Silver 30 5.24 5.75 4.2 0.43 0.36 1.1 C/C
Compare Parker Premier Lacquer over Metal 45 5.5 6.2 4.2 0.51 0.42 1.1 C/C
Compare Parker Standard Vac. ca 1938 Celluloid 27 5.25 6.138 4.063 0.48 0.33 1.7 Vac.
Compare Pelikan Fire Resin 6.13 5.58 6 4.2 0.58 0.44 1.2 Piston
Compare Pelikan K800 Ballpoint Resin/Celluloid 28.3 5.5 N.A. N.A. 0.44 N.A. N.A. Ballpoint
Compare Pelikan LE 1931 Gold/Resin 18.5 4.5 6.25 3.75 0.5 0.34 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE 1931 Toledo Gold/Resin 16.8 4.5 6.25 3.75 0.5 0.34 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE 1935 Lapis Resin 14.2 4.5 6.25 3.75 0.45 0.34 1.6 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE Blue Planet Silver/Lacquer 64.4 5.875 7 4.375 0.6 0.46 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE Caelum Enamel 80 6 6.875 4.25 0.63 0.46 1 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE Gaudi Silver/Resin 32.2 5.438 6.375 4.25 0.44 0.42 2.1 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE Moon Goddess Gold/Silver 78 5.75 6.875 4.25 0.53 0.42 1 Piston
Compare Pelikan LE Xuan Wu Vermeil/Resin 39 5.438 6.375 4.25 0.53 0.43 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M1000 Resin 32.7 5.75 6.875 4.25 0.56 0.46 2.2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M101N Lizard Cellulose Acetate 14.6 4.84 6.2 3.8 0.47 0.36 2.1 Piston
Compare Pelikan M1050 Vermeil/Resin 41.7 5.75 6.875 4.25 0.56 0.46 2.2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M200 Resin 13.8 4.93 5.813 4 0.44 0.36 1.5 Piston
Compare Pelikan M250 Resin 13.8 4.93 5.813 4 0.44 0.36 1.5 Piston
Compare Pelikan M300 Resin 10.6 4.313 5.188 3.25 0.38 0.3 1.1 Piston
Compare Pelikan M350 Vermeil/Resin 35.9 4.313 5.188 3.25 0.38 0.3 1.1 Piston
Compare Pelikan M400 Resin 14.4 4.906 5.813 4 0.44 0.36 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan M420 Silver/Resin 22.8 4.906 5.813 4 0.44 0.36 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan M425 Silver/Resin 24 4.906 5.813 4 0.44 0.36 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan M430 Silver/Resin 22.2 4.906 5.75 4 0.44 0.36 1.8 Piston
Compare Pelikan M600 Resin 17.6 5.25 6.063 4.063 0.5 0.41 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M620 Niagra Enamel 32.7 5.5 6.25 3.4 0.56 0.38 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M650 Vermeil/Resin 22.5 5.25 6.063 4.063 0.5 0.41 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M700 Toledo Vermeil/Resin 22.5 4.875 5.813 4 0.47 0.37 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M730 Silver/Resin 20 4.875 5.813 4 0.47 0.37 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M800 Resin 25.5 5.438 6.375 4.125 0.53 0.42 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M850 Vermeil/Resin 35.4 5.438 6.375 4.125 0.53 0.42 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan M910 Toledo Sterling Silver/Resin 40.2 5.57 6.5 4.1 0.53 0.42 2 Piston
Compare Pelikan R800 Rollerball Resin/Celluloid 31.2 5.6 6.5 4.9 0.53 0.42 N.A. Rollerball
Compare Platinum 3776 #50 Celluloid Celluloid 24.7 5.36 5.85 3.75 0.48 0.39 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Platinum 3776 #50 Celluloid Octagonal Celluloid 28.2 5.4 5.9 3.8 0.48 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Platinum 3776 Century Chartres Blue Resin 24.3 5.5 6.1 3.8 0.52 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Platinum 3776 Maki-e Style #17 Lacquer 20.7 5.37 5.9 4.2 0.45 0.36 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Platinum 3776 Ribbed Resin 26.3 5.58 6.31 4.1 0.5 0.38 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Platinum Izumo Urushi Lacquer 38.9 6.06 7.06 4.45 0.63 0.4 0.9 C/Cart 1.5
Compare Sailor 1911 Full & Intl Resin 23.7 5.5 6 4 0.53 0.42 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor 1911 Mid Size Resin 19.6 5 5.688 3.75 0.49 0.38 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor 1911 Sterling Sterling Silver 44.8 5.5 N.A. 4 0.53 0.42 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Chalana Gold/Silver 12 4.77 5.3 3.8 0.25 0.17 0.3 C/C
Compare Sailor Gaudi Pewter 65.7 6 6.75 4.75 0.53 0.35 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor King Cobra Resin 39 5.938 N.A. 4.25 0.55 0.42 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor King Of Pen BHR 33.5 6 6.625 4.125 0.6 0.48 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor King of Pen Demonstrator Resin 36 5.61 6.38 3.9 0.61 0.49 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor King of Pen ST Black/Gold Resin 35.8 6 6.6 4.2 0.61 0.48 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Naginata Resin 26.3 5.5 6 4 0.53 0.42 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Professional Gear Resin 24.5 5.063 5.875 3.625 0.5 0.41 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Professional Gear Ebonite 27 5.38 6 3.81 0.53 0.42 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Professional Gear Regency Stripe Metal/Resin 35 5.1 5.91 3.73 0.53 0.41 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Realo Resin 21.3 5.54 6 3.86 0.53 0.42 1.5 Piston
Compare Sailor Sapporo Resin 19.7 4.87 5.6 3.56 0.481 0.407 0.9 C/C
Compare Sailor Sapporo Mini (Cartridge) Resin 16 4.2 5.3 2 0.479 0.39 1.7 Cartridge
Compare Taccia Savanna Collection Buffalo Horn 36 6.5 N.A. 4.9 0.58 0.35 1.3 C/Cart 1.3
Compare Visconti Novelli Augusta Celluloid 39.5 5.5 5.875 4.313 0.53 0.44 2.4 Piston




Posted Length Overall length of pen (including nib) with cap put on the end of the barrel. We do not recommend posting the cap on any fountain pen.
Barrel Length
 Length of barrel only; measurement does not include nib or cap.
Ink Capacity
 Tip size, paper and personal ink flow preferences effect the amount of ink used. A small capacity, fine point pen used on moleskin paper may write for longer than a large capacity, broad point pen used on a napkin.
BCHR Black Chased Hard Rubber
BHR Black Hard Rubber
C/C Cartridge/Converter
Cartridge Cartridge Only
EyeD. Eyedropper Filling System
LE Limited Edition
Piston Piston Filling System
Vac. Vacumatic

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