What Chinese Pens Are You Using Today?

[eliweisz]

It is a little different, but comparable in quality & general feel. In the un-modified state, it feels closer to the feel of the Duofold than the K316 simply due to the K316 having a brass barrel finial and the C806 having a resin one.

 

It has metal threads at the cap-barrel interface which is against it. The fact the finials are resin right from the start is in its favour. One thing I am concerned about are the differences between the nominally same item. I bought them from the same e-bay BIN, three weeks apart. The thread colours are different, there is different printing and the dark one has a brass liner in the barrel to give it more heft.

 

I am happy to select it alongside my K316's and Duofolds. I really can't see that it's any worse than the K316, and the only thing to decide between them is 'Is it cheaper today' or 'Do I prefer the colour today'. I think it really is down to how you feel on the day - they are that close quality & design wise.

 

Regards,

 

Richard

 

Edited to add:

I did a review here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/312018-crocodile-806-a-good-quality-duofold-alternative/

Which, amongst other things includes side by side photos next to both sizes of Duofold and a K316. There is a long comparison with a Duofold, and a tiny little bit extra comparing with a K316 - only short as the K316 is so Duofold-like.

Thank you! Just seen your detailed review.

Personally, I'm quite happy with my K316 (no balance problems) and wouldn't have opted for the C806 - the nib is too small for such a large pen, and the clip is way too kitschy. But the grey-and-white pattern is really nice (actually, both patterns).

Happy writing!

[Sagarb]

Using Jinhao 500,Custom ground stub 1.0

 

Edited August 16, 2016 by Sagarb

[Helen350]

Switched up pens from the Esterbrook Transitional J I used earlier today. 2nite I am using the Jinhao 650 Mother-of-Pearl/Abalone. Thought it was time to ink this pen. Beautiful iridescence in the mother-of-pearl/abalone.

 

 

 

[eliweisz]

Crocodile 215 Caiman, M nib, Diamine Eau de Nil

 

http://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8395/29164410402_cae1e4d48a_c.jpg

 

http://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8602/29230639036_9b5a3a0928_c.jpg

 

Review:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/312499-crocodile-215-caiman-review/

Edited August 29, 2016 by eliweisz

[richila]

Today's lineup:

Baoer 517 w/J Herbin Vert Olive

Jinhao x750 w/ Knox 1.5 nib - Vert Olive

Jinhao 159 w/ Knox 1.1 nib - Ancient Copper

Baoer 517 w/Yu-Yake

Baoer 517 w/Ambre de Birmaine

 

Today's line-up by Richila, on Flickr

 

My 159 is looking pitiful; it might be time for a new pen.

Edited August 29, 2016 by richila

[Helen350]

Crocodile - M. Nib. Chesterfield Capri

[bugsydog55]

Currently using a Baoer 801 in the Aurora Borealis finish filled with Bernanke Black from Noodlers. Pen writes with no effort and the ink is behaving. Did a thorough cleaning before inking it up the first time. Also have a Jinhao X750 on standby. Prefer the Baoer for the outstanding finish, slim size and smoother writing experience.

[mivox]

My Jinhao fude nib pen just arrived today. What a fun nib! Now I'm off to hunt information about adjusting the ink flow...

[Sagarb]

Crocodile 215 Caiman, M nib, Diamine Eau de Nil

 

http://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8395/29164410402_cae1e4d48a_c.jpg

 

http://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8602/29230639036_9b5a3a0928_c.jpg

 

Review:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/312499-crocodile-215-caiman-review/

Lively sir, and the drawing..great

[eliweisz]

Lively sir, and the drawing..great

 

Thank you!

[Mech-for-i]

 

Wing Sung 233 , its only today that I realize my Teal 233 is a perfect match for my travelling journal , this one had been modded with a hard needle point EF nib

[richila]

Favorite pen and bullet journal by Richila, on Flickr

 

Baoer 517 on my Bullet Journal-I bought the leather and made the cover to match my favorite pen.

[Helen350]

Jinhao X750 -Goulet 1.1 Stub. Diamine Sherwood Green

 

[oneill]

I think this Mother of Pearl is one of the best looking Fountain pens that Jinhao have ever produced, I recommend

it to almost everyone who I come in contact with and most certainly to any other pen users that I give one of my

Jinhao's to and over the years that is a lot, for what it costs everyone should have one just to dress up one's

collection I have more than one of them, Trust me. oneill

[oneill]

Can you please tell me if the Goulet 1.1 STUB will fit all JINHAO's

[Ian the Jock]

Oniell

I'm sure it's just the bigger nibbed pens.

X450, 750, 159, 1200, etc, although I believe Goulet may have no5 nibs which fit the others, x250, 500 etc.

Helen would maybe be able to answer better, as I know she's transplanted into many a pen

 

Ian

[ian1964]

I use Bock Size 6. 1.1 and 1.5 stubs in my Jinhao159s. They work but I had to use the entire Bock collar and feed. I also use a Beaufort converter.

[lisadan]

Baoer 388. Nice, simple and reliable (sometimes)

[Helen350]

Can you please tell me if the Goulet 1.1 STUB will fit all JINHAO's

 

The Goulet 1.1 #6 stub does fit and work well with my Jinhao X450, X750, 159 & 300. My Jinhao 1200 has a #6 broad Jinhao nib on it; so it will accommodate a #6 Goulet, Nemosine or Knox.. The Jinhao 189, 950 & Blue Century has a Nemosine #5 1.1 calligraphy nib. I purchase the Nemosine #5 1.1 calligraphy & Knox nibs from xfountainpens.com. I have also used Knox #6 calligraphy nibs. The Jinhao X250 requires a #5 nib. The Jinhao 650 Abalone/Mother of pearl pen has a #6 nib, so a Goulet 1.1 will work.

 

I have never purchased a Bock feed/collar, so I can't comment on that. There has been a time or two when I have carefully (very carefully) widened a channel on the Jinhao feed, to increase ink flow - remembering these are not ebonite feeds but plastic feeds. However, if you are extremeeeeely careful, not hasty, using a small-very sharp knife, it can be done. Hope this helps

[ian1964]

Yes, Helen I ended up using the complete Bock system because although the nibs do fit and perform well, the problem I had was that the pen did not always start after being clipped in my shirt pocket, I work in an ED and am regularly needing the pen to re start after a short hiatus. Never had a staring problem with the complete Bock Nib/Feed/Collar. Anyway, you have to buy the entire Bock system just to get the nib, so why not. The cost difference is negligible anyway. I love the 159 as a work pen and with the complete Bock system fitted the pens are a dream. Patients and staff alike always admire the bright red one

 

PS: I get Bock Nibs sent all the way from Beaufort Pens in Scotland. They only charge 3 Pounds Sterling P&P all the way to Australia. A top company! Obviously the usual disclaimer about just being a satisfied customer applies,