MKE's view on pens

I wish I could do a real journey around the world - but, as long as COVID still lurks around - no chance. So, plan B: a journey around the world with my pens. This was a real challenge - holding my pen journey around the world in one hand - starting in Japan hopping from country to country from where I have pens until reaching the US. (right to left) Be careful when doing this, don't let them drop. 😨😢 Japan: Sailor Profit21 (1911L) Mitsukoshi LE China: Hero 100 in gold India: Submarine, model unknown, Vermeil Italy: Monte Grappa coral by Montegrappa France: Waterman Gentleman in Tortoise Swiss: Caran d'Ache, model Geneve, 90th anniversary commemoration pen 1994 Germany: Porsche Design Tec Flex 3110 (made by Faber Castell) UK: Yard O'Led Viceroy Grand Barley USA: Sheaffer Flattop Senior Jade

Got two new Hero 382, a blue and a red one - they are also available in black, pink, white and yellow with silver and gold trims. Caution - there are two types of the Hero 382 on the market - see the different clips below. Data sheet: length (capped):       136 mm length (uncapped):   121 mm width (at trimband): 13 mm width (at barrel):      13 mm nib length:                 18 mm nib width:                  7 mm nib size ?   weight all   : 31.5 g cap:              10.9 g barrel:          11.9 g feed section (including nib):   7.4 g converter:    ca 1.3 g  Excuse the poor qu...