Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Today, we'll dive into the new Gravitas Quark (Aluminum version), a pen designed for Everyday Carry (EDC), especially when you need to travel light. Weighing in at a featherlight 11 grams, the Quark is five times lighter than its brass sibling and manages to be even shorter than the popular Kaweco Liliput when capped [01:46]. Despite its tiny stature, this "wee package" carries a full-size grip section and a massive size 6 JOWO-compatible nib. The Gravitas Quark proves that you don't have to compromise on grip size or nib performance for portability. This aluminum version offers a smooth, reliable, and enjoyable writing experience that makes it more than just a convenient pocket pen.
• The Quark is available here: gravitaspens.com
• The ink today is Pelikan Royal Blue: amzn.to/43fPNDm
• The paper was a Rhodia Pad: bit.ly/3LrrYmg
Pens in this review:
• Kaweco Liliput: youtu.be/_i8A-UPyqeM
• TWSBI Eco: youtu.be/mfk6DADk4vA
• Kaweco Sport: youtu.be/jV3U2Mg3iy8
• Gravitas Pocket (brass): youtu.be/vHMOVDg3vX8
**Timestamps**
Intro: 0:10
Overview of design and features: 2:25
Cap turns & Liliput Comparison: 4:02
Ergonomics: 5:03
Nib & Specifications: 6:23
Size comparisons: 7:36
Writing sample: 9:22
Close-up of micro-grooved section: 11:10
Speed test: 11:47
Dad joke: 12:08
Final thoughts 12:28
Quote of the day: 15:01
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Early, TX 76803PenBBS does it again. The 495 is the newest addition, and it's a piston-filler with a great mechanism and their usual terrific approach to modern fountain pens. And you can win the Demonstrator in my latest GIVEAWAY!!! (Timestamps and Giveaway Rules Below)
• This pen is available here: etsy.com/shop/PENBBSOfficialStore
• The ink today is PenBBS 223 Chongqing City Blue: youtu.be/9nodZeEJ7gA
• The paper was a Rhodia Pad: bit.ly/3LrrYmg
Pens in this review:
• Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 (not yet reviewed)
• TWSBI Eco: youtu.be/mfk6DADk4vA
• Pilot Custom Heritage 92 (not yet reviewed)
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:10
Overview of design and features: 1:36
Comparison to PenBBS 309: 3:11
Cap turns & ergonomics: 7:47
Nib & Specifications: 8:41
Nib unit swapping: 9:55
Cleaning the pen: 11:53
Size comparisons: 12:35
Writing sample: 15:08
Dad joke: 18:38
Final thoughts 18:58
Quote of the day: 19:46
*******GIVEAWAY RULES********
Giveaway Rules for the PenBBS 495
• To enter, be a subscriber to the channel & leave a comment below.
• The winner (or winners) will be chosen at random.
• I will announce the winner Saturday, July 1, 2023.
• You will have 48 hours to respond (via an email to jg3reviews@gmail.com) with a shipping address to receive the prize. If I don’t hear by then, I’ll move on to a new randomly chosen winner.
• You must have a valid mailing address and be in a country that is not prohibited by the USPS.
• All comment entries must be in line with YouTube’s Community Guidelines & Policies and Terms of Service which can be found here: youtube.com/about/policies/#community-guidelines & youtube.com/static?gl=US&template=terms
• Neither PenBBS nor YouTube is affiliated, responsible, liable, or connected with this giveaway in any way.
• Personal data from the giveaway will NOT be used or shared in any way, shape or form.
Good luck, everybody!
_________________
As an eBay Partner, Amazon Associate, and Goldspot Affliliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to the buyer and helps support the channel and content. Thank you!
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
Today, we'll dive into the new Gravitas Quark (Aluminum version), a pen designed for Everyday Carry (EDC), especially when you need to travel light. Weighing in at a featherlight 11 grams, the Quark is five times lighter than its brass sibling and manages to be even shorter than the popular Kaweco Liliput when capped [01:46]. Despite its tiny stature, this "wee package" carries a full-size grip section and a massive size 6 JOWO-compatible nib. The Gravitas Quark proves that you don't have to compromise on grip size or nib performance for portability. This aluminum version offers a smooth, reliable, and enjoyable writing experience that makes it more than just a convenient pocket pen.
• The Quark is available here: gravitaspens.com
• The ink today is Pelikan Royal Blue: amzn.to/43fPNDm
• The paper was a Rhodia Pad: bit.ly/3LrrYmg
Pens in this review:
• Kaweco Liliput: youtu.be/_i8A-UPyqeM
• TWSBI Eco: youtu.be/mfk6DADk4vA
• Kaweco Sport: youtu.be/jV3U2Mg3iy8
• Gravitas Pocket (brass): youtu.be/vHMOVDg3vX8
**Timestamps**
Intro: 0:10
Overview of design and features: 2:25
Cap turns & Liliput Comparison: 4:02
Ergonomics: 5:03
Nib & Specifications: 6:23
Size comparisons: 7:36
Writing sample: 9:22
Close-up of micro-grooved section: 11:10
Speed test: 11:47
Dad joke: 12:08
Final thoughts 12:28
Quote of the day: 15:01
_________________
As an eBay Partner, Amazon Associate, and Goldspot Affliliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to the buyer and helps support the channel and content. Thank you!
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803PenBBS does it again. The 495 is the newest addition, and it's a piston-filler with a great mechanism and their usual terrific approach to modern fountain pens. And you can win the Demonstrator in my latest GIVEAWAY!!! (Timestamps and Giveaway Rules Below)
• This pen is available here: etsy.com/shop/PENBBSOfficialStore
• The ink today is PenBBS 223 Chongqing City Blue: youtu.be/9nodZeEJ7gA
• The paper was a Rhodia Pad: bit.ly/3LrrYmg
Pens in this review:
• Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 (not yet reviewed)
• TWSBI Eco: youtu.be/mfk6DADk4vA
• Pilot Custom Heritage 92 (not yet reviewed)
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:10
Overview of design and features: 1:36
Comparison to PenBBS 309: 3:11
Cap turns & ergonomics: 7:47
Nib & Specifications: 8:41
Nib unit swapping: 9:55
Cleaning the pen: 11:53
Size comparisons: 12:35
Writing sample: 15:08
Dad joke: 18:38
Final thoughts 18:58
Quote of the day: 19:46
*******GIVEAWAY RULES********
Giveaway Rules for the PenBBS 495
• To enter, be a subscriber to the channel & leave a comment below.
• The winner (or winners) will be chosen at random.
• I will announce the winner Saturday, July 1, 2023.
• You will have 48 hours to respond (via an email to jg3reviews@gmail.com) with a shipping address to receive the prize. If I don’t hear by then, I’ll move on to a new randomly chosen winner.
• You must have a valid mailing address and be in a country that is not prohibited by the USPS.
• All comment entries must be in line with YouTube’s Community Guidelines & Policies and Terms of Service which can be found here: youtube.com/about/policies/#community-guidelines & youtube.com/static?gl=US&template=terms
• Neither PenBBS nor YouTube is affiliated, responsible, liable, or connected with this giveaway in any way.
• Personal data from the giveaway will NOT be used or shared in any way, shape or form.
Good luck, everybody!
_________________
As an eBay Partner, Amazon Associate, and Goldspot Affliliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to the buyer and helps support the channel and content. Thank you!
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
