If you like large pens, you've probably noticed by now that the term "Large"

usually also refers to a pen's price tag as well as overall size.

The Laban Kaiser Antique Ivory. No doubt about it, this is a big pen!

To get the important measurements out of the way right off the bat, it's a full 5 13/16 inches long closed,

and a bulky 5/8 of an inch across the barrel. (The section does taper down to 1/2 inch across)

Posting the cap brings the length up to 6 1/2 inches long.

So, as you can see, this is not a pen for the small of hand or faint of heart.

It's a massive big chunk of acrylic. The size of the Kaiser doesn't hold a huge weight penalty,

however, it comes in at right at one ounce, really somewhat light for a pen of this size.

The relatively light weight helps contribute to the utility of the Kaiser. For such a large pen,

it's surprisingly comfortable to actually use. If you choose not to post the cap,

you should find the barrel long enough to balance well in the hand sans cap.

What weight there is seems to center in the hand, at the widest point of the barrel.

Even though posting the cap shifts this balance back somewhat,

it's still not what I would call too top-heavy.

The cap and barrel are both made from acrylic. It's a nice slightly off white color,

 with a fine grain running the length of the material. The name "Antique Ivory" is appropriate,

the material has the look of a piece of old ivory.

 It's not as glaring as a bright white pen would have been,

yet it's still a standout in a world of darker colored pens.

The trim is platinum plated and blends well with the overall look of the Kaiser.