What Chinese Pens Are You Using Today?

[richila]

 

Having trouble locating the Crocodile 806. Currently looking on Ebay China. I do see the Crocodile Celluloid, and own the grey one. Is the Celluloid an 806?

Yes, I believe so.

[Helen350]

Yes, I believe so.

 

Is this the pen you are referring to?

[Rita_K]

Can anyone tell me if the clip on the Crocodile celluloid is easily removable ?

I have one model of the Jinhao Century which looks almost identical to the Crocodile

where the filial unscrewed and I was able to remove the clip without any problem.

I was wondering if this is true of the Crocodile 806 as well.

[richila]

 

Is this the pen you are referring to?

Yes, I searched for one that looked like the picture in this review.

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

[Helen350]

Yes, I searched for one that looked like the picture in this review.

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

 

Thanks so much!. .

[Helen350]

Can anyone tell me if the clip on the Crocodile celluloid is easily removable ?

I have one model of the Jinhao Century which looks almost identical to the Crocodile

where the filial unscrewed and I was able to remove the clip without any problem.

I was wondering if this is true of the Crocodile 806 as well.

 

I am not finding easy to unscrew. I know I would love to purchase a different clip.

[mehandiratta]

Duke 552 Bamboo - M. Nib. Private Reserve Tanzanite

 

this barrel looks nice... I wonder how much is comfortable while writing as I see huge step down...

[OCArt]

Can anyone tell me if the clip on the Crocodile celluloid is easily removable ?

I have one model of the Jinhao Century which looks almost identical to the Crocodile

where the filial unscrewed and I was able to remove the clip without any problem.

I was wondering if this is true of the Crocodile 806 as well.

 

Yes, I was able to unscrew the top part of the cap and remove the clip. I was hoping that a clip from a Jinhao 159 would fit but the clip's opening was too small.

[richardandtracy]

I've experienced 4 of the Crocodile 806's now, and on only one have I been able to unscrew the cap finial. I suspect they must use a thread lock or sealant, and forgot on the one where it's possible to unscrew the finial.

 

The configuration control during manufacture is not good. These are the things I have noticed:

1. Very Dark 'Grey' version. Brass 'c' liner in barrel. Gold thread insert. Printed 'A' on the barrel finial. 2.5mm shorter when posted than the rest.
2. Light Grey version (daughter's). No barrel liner. Black thread insert. Crocodile logo printed on the cap lip. No 'A' on end of barrel finial. Cap finial can be unscrewed.
3. Blue version: No barrel liner, black thread insert, no printing anywhere.
4. My light grey version. No barrel liner, gold thread insert, no printing anywhere

To find some C806's how about looking at 'yougainmore's Ebay UK shop here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/YouGainMore/Crocodile-/_i.html?_fsub=6082680015&_sid=149633275&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 . Who knows, with it being priced in pounds, non UK buyers may find the prices quite good.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[Helen350]

 

this barrel looks nice... I wonder how much is comfortable while writing as I see huge step down...

 

The step down on this pen is so smooth that I have had no problems. Normally I hold my pens further down on the section, however, with this pen I hold it right at the step down. I will say that this is not the pen I do extensive writing with, but will use for writing shorter teaching projects or letters home. Now the step down on the Metropolitan gives me a lot of problems. I have seen many pens with sharper step downs than this Duke pen. Closer snap of the step down. Hope this helps?

 

[Rita_K]

Helen350, OCArt and Richard,

 

Thanks so much for your input. I think I'm going to give the Crocodile 806 a try.

Who knows, I might just learn to love the Croc

[Ian the Jock]

 

Ian what are your thoughts on the Picasso 901 - golden 'Amorous Feeling of Paris' - M. Nib? I don't normally like a thinner pen, even though my hands are relatively small. They say the diameter is approx. 10 mm & the weight is 31g..

It's a nice pen Helen.

It looks similar in dimension to my Flower King, which is, although slimmish, it's comfortable to use and has a bit of weight to it.

I've put the Flower King next to a Kaigelu 368 to give you an idea of the size you're looking at.

 

I've found that both of my Picassos are exceptionally well made, write beautifully and are very pleasing on the eye. and yes!, I do have my eye on a few others.

 

 

Hope this helps Helen.

 

Ian

[Helen350]

It's a nice pen Helen.

It looks similar in dimension to my Flower King, which is, although slimmish, it's comfortable to use and has a bit of weight to it.

I've put the Flower King next to a Kaigelu 368 to give you an idea of the size you're looking at.

 

I've found that both of my Picassos are exceptionally well made, write beautifully and are very pleasing on the eye. and yes!, I do have my eye on a few others.

 

 

Hope this helps Helen.

 

Ian

 

Yes that snap helps! Thank you so very much Ian. I'm going to purchase the Picasso 901. Now what Picasso do you have in mind to add to your collection??

[eliweisz]

...

 

I've found that both of my Picassos are exceptionally well made, write beautifully and are very pleasing on the eye. and yes!, I do have my eye on a few others.

...

 

In the meanwhile, a 915 has been ordered and sent. Have I said you're a great enabler?

[Ian the Jock]

 

Yes that snap helps! Thank you so very much Ian. I'm going to purchase the Picasso 901. Now what Picasso do you have in mind to add to your collection??

Ooooh! Now Helen.

I'd like another Flower King in red.

A 917 Feeling of Rome (I like the look of the inbuilt nib) black and gold.

A 999 just because I like the look of it, as it is gorgeous.

A 902 in Carnelian red........mmm lovely.

and another 915, but I'm not sure which one...ok, maybe both.

 

 

In the meanwhile, a 915 has been ordered and sent. Have I said you're a great enabler?

 

Oh No!

What happens if you get it and think it's rubbish?

 

I shall keep my fingers crossed.

 

Ian

[Helen350]

Jinhao 599A - M. Nib & a cuppa! Chesterfield Smoked Topaz

[Helen350]

 

In the meanwhile, a 915 has been ordered and sent. Have I said you're a great enabler?

 

Actually he is a 'treasured enabler'

[eliweisz]

Oh No!

What happens if you get it and think it's rubbish?

 

I shall keep my fingers crossed.

 

Ian

 

Let's wait and see. And hope

 

Actually he is a 'treasured enabler'

 

Oh yes!

[Ian the Jock]

Jinhao 599A - M. Nib & a cuppa! Chesterfield Smoked Topaz

Nice shot Helen.

I'd take the ink, and the mug, and also the tea.....

 

Ian

[Ian the Jock]

....and the paper.