Jinhao X750 Review

[kuno]

Haha, I bought the same pen in Beijing from a vendor at 60 yuan = ~10 bucks? Guess I've been had :hmm1: No complaints though, pen is solid and writes really smooth, with a design unusually subtle for a Jinhao.

[Jwolf24601]

I just got my x750 yesterday. Today I changed the nib out for the one from my x450 so I would have a two tone nib. Writes nice. The x750 nib is just as good in my x450 body.

 

Deffinently a great pen at that price point. Only complaint with my x450 over the last 2 months has been the plating is thin and wearing off the hardware.

[acharnmike]

I have four x750s and they all write well, but I twisted the converted too hard in one while emptying it and the converter broke in half. What replacement converter will work in the pen? (I've tried both the Pilot CON-50 and CON-70, but they go in very loose and will not seal. The interior is smooth and will not take a threaded converter.)

[Jamerelbe]

I have four x750s and they all write well, but I twisted the converted too hard in one while emptying it and the converter broke in half. What replacement converter will work in the pen? (I've tried both the Pilot CON-50 and CON-70, but they go in very loose and will not seal. The interior is smooth and will not take a threaded converter.)

 

The Jinhao pens use standard international converters and/or standard international cartridges - the Pilot converters are designed specifically for use with Pilot pens, which have their own proprietary system, so I'm not surprised you can't get them to work! International Standard converters are pretty easy to find, if you don't have any lying around - I bought a set of 10 (I think) on eBay recently, Jinhao brand (because they were dirt cheap) but it really doesn't matter as long as it says 'International Standard' or words to that effect. Most fountain pen shops will sell similar, probably more expensive converters made by the bigger brands, but I'm happy with the cheap-and-nasty throwaway option. All the best with that!

[fawntyre]

Is it normal for it to have ink on the back side of the feed (i.e. the side not touching the nib)? It has a very hard start and I feel like there is more ink coming out of the back than there is from the tines. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[mart46]

I've just received my HeroNeo Jinhao x750 in Lava Red with a Med nib. I'm really amazed at how good this pen is. I've inked it with Pelikan Blue Black and it's very smooth. The best bit was Amazon.co.uk £2.99 inc shipping from China. Dont know how they do it!

[WaskiSquirrel]

Is it normal for it to have ink on the back side of the feed (i.e. the side not touching the nib)? It has a very hard start and I feel like there is more ink coming out of the back than there is from the tines. Any ideas on how to fix this?

 

I'm not sure the quantity you mean, but the fins of a fountain pen are designed for this purpose. I'll see varying amounts of ink on the fins of all my pens. The purpose of these fins is to regulate the flow to keep it more consistent.

 

That said, if the ink is dripping off the fins, then I will concede that you do have a problem and my only suggestion for fixing it is to make sure the feed and nib are inserted correctly and completely.

[Manalto]

Can someone tell me how big this pen is compared to the x450? I was looking for the next size down from the 450.

 

ETA: I see from further investigation that the 450, 750 and 500 are similar in size. Any suggestions for a slightly narrower version?

Edited March 8, 2015 by Manalto

[TSherbs]

Can someone tell me how big this pen is compared to the x450? I was looking for the next size down from the 450.

 

ETA: I see from further investigation that the 450, 750 and 500 are similar in size. Any suggestions for a slightly narrower version?

The 750 feels smaller in girth in my hand and lighter. The section feels a little narrower, too (and does not have the beveled sides). I prefer the x750 for these reasons, but you may see them as the same.

[TSherbs]

Can someone tell me how big this pen is compared to the x450? I was looking for the next size down from the 450.

 

ETA: I see from further investigation that the 450, 750 and 500 are similar in size. Any suggestions for a slightly narrower version?

Kaigelu 356?

[Manalto]

The 750 feels smaller in girth in my hand and lighter. The section feels a little narrower, too (and does not have the beveled sides). I prefer the x750 for these reasons, but you may see them as the same.

 

I only have the comparison photos to go by. I'd prefer the smooth section too. Thanks, this is helpful.

 

Kaigelu 356?

 

It's funny - I just ordered the Kaigelu 316 that looks like the Duofold. This one seems nice too. Uh-oh. I may just need both.

Edited March 8, 2015 by Manalto

[TSherbs]

I have a couple fists-full of these cheap Chinese pens. I use them a lot. They often need some work on the nibs to smooth over the scratchiness, though.

[Manalto]

I have an assortment too, and also use them frequently. It's hard to worry about losing such an inexpensive pen, so they're great to carry. My technique for smoothing the nibs is pretty primitive - I just scribble on a paper grocery bag for a while, which seems to work OK. I've heard about a product (is it called micromesh?) that is specifically designed for smoothing nibs. My Jinhao X450 definitely didn't need any smoothing; it's a very slick writer.

 

What I really like about my X450 is its two-nibs-in-one ability. In natural position, it produces a medium line, but if I'm working in a tight spot, I only need to flip the nib (reverse write) and it makes a consistent, reliable, smooth, skip-free fine line.

Edited March 8, 2015 by Manalto

[TSherbs]

I have an assortment too, and also use them frequently. It's hard to worry about losing such an inexpensive pen, so they're great to carry. My technique for smoothing the nibs is pretty primitive - I just scribble on a paper grocery bag for a while, which seems to work OK. I've heard about a product (is it called micromesh?) that is specifically designed for smoothing nibs. My Jinhao X450 definitely didn't need any smoothing; it's a very slick writer.

 

What I really like about my X450 is its two-nibs-in-one ability. In natural position, it produces a medium line, but if I'm working in a tight spot, I only need to flip the nib (reverse write) and it makes a consistent, reliable, smooth, skip-free fine line.

the packs of buff pads are great, too (cost about $20 but last a long time). I don't like the micro-mesh so much.

[Bemo]

Micro mesh can be had from some wood working shops in an assortment that goes from 1500 grit to 12000 grit. Very useful, lasts forever. I highly recommend SBRE's Youtube video on baby's bottom to see a great way to use these. I smoothed 2 chinese pens last night while watching T.V. took maybe 10 minutes tops.

[magicspeller]

Sorry, this was my first post and I was even more clueless than I thought. I've answered my own question, so rather than embarrass myself here....

 

I would have deleted this, but can't see a way.

Edited January 25, 2016 by magicspeller

[Jamerelbe]

Hi,

 

This is a really interesting thread, since I just bought one of these pens. Can someone help a clueless newbie?

 

I'd like to use an ink cartridge in the pen, but of course it comes with a converter... [snipped]

 

Can anyone tell me how to do this, please?

Jinhao pens will take a cartridge OR a converter - to use a cartridge, you simply remove the entire converter, and ram a cartridge up into the base of the grip section. Simple as that!

Edited January 25, 2016 by Jamerelbe

[magicspeller]

Thanks, Jamerelbe. You're fast!

 

I did figure this out right after posting; you'll notice I edited it.

 

I feel kind of silly now. This was the first thing I tried, but I don't know why I didn't think it would work. I guess maybe I just didn't push hard enough, and it looked like the cartridge was just going to flop around in there. Once I got it firmly pushed on to the post, it works just fine.

 

FWIW, it started writing almost immediately, and looks good, although I haven't written much yet to see if that will continue.

[Manalto]

Don't be embarrassed or feel silly about learning new things. Enjoy the discovery and avail yourself of those who like to help.

[magicspeller]

Thanks. I appreciate that. It's good to feel welcome.