What Chinese Pens Are You Using Today?

[ParkerNutter]

That Hero 850 is a cool looking pen.

 

This whole week I've been using the Baoer 79 "starwalker clone". For a cheap every day pen, it's actually very decent.Found out it doesn't accept long international carts for some reason, only standard length ones.

 

After giving it a good flush, which I should have done initially, and loading it with Waterman's black, it's behaved quite nicely for several days.

 

If your a Montblanc fan who doesn't want to risk carrying your real Starwalker everyday, might be with considering.

[richardandtracy]

I think I should issue a general warning for Kaigelu users:

 

If you have a Kaigelu with a c/c with a black plastic central ring and white printed lettering (some are clear on the cheapest, on the more expensive ones they are gold or silver coloured), then check that the ball inside the c/c, it may be corroding and discolouring your ink.

 

I have seen this on a K356, and my wife's K362 and K363's. From current E-Bay photos, the current K300, K353, K360, K362 and K363's may be affected.

 

The following models seem unaffected: K319, K316, K322, K323, and older models of the K300.

 

Hope this is of use,

Richard.

Edited June 18, 2012 by richardandtracy

[richardandtracy]

Oh. Forgot to say what to do about it if you have the problem. :embarrassed_smile:

 

Assuming you don't want to send the pen back under guarantee...

Either replace the c/c or split the c/c by pulling the black connector upwards until it pops off. Then carefully separate the two halves of the c/c, roll the ball out. Clean the inside of the c/c with water & a tussue. Then drop a 'glass' ball in from an old international cartridge and re-assemble the c/c by pressing the two bits together. The white lettering will probably rub off as you do this.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[flugella]

I'm using the Baoer Starwalker clone too - it writes nicely although I've got it inked with J Herbin Perle Noir and that seems a bit too wet for it - any ideas?

[robofkent]

My Jinhao 159 stood out nicely in this morning's staff meeting amongst the BICs and promotional ballpens!

[dogpoet]

Maybe you could put a snowflake on the end of the cap with liquid paper and a stencil?

[richardandtracy]

The K356, with its c/c ball changed for one from a cartridge, is my pen for today, and seems to be working rather better than my FPN Etruria which is its companion the day.

 

Regards,

 

Richard

[ParkerNutter]

I'm using the Baoer Starwalker clone too - it writes nicely although I've got it inked with J Herbin Perle Noir and that seems a bit too wet for it - any ideas?

 

I am using Waterman black in mine and it's flowing just about right for me. Not too dry or too wet.

[Lorna Reed]

Today I'm using a Dikawen 830. I bought one of these in March, and last week dropped it on a marble floor and cracked the inner plastic cap.

I managed to find another on ebay for £3.18 & free p&p and it arrived this morning. It has a weighty, solid feel and a good smooth nib. I like it a lot.

 

[robofkent]

Maybe you could put a snowflake on the end of the cap with liquid paper and a stencil?

 

Good idea!

[richardandtracy]

Jinhao Century Mk2. Seems silly to be so pleased with such a cheap pen, but I'm using it interchangably with my Duofold International and I enjoy using both equally.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[lovemy51]

today i got this in the mail:

 

it's a Sheaffer Targa clone made in china (pix from the vendor).

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n419/peterpaul_rguez/KGrHqVHJDkE8f5k6mjBPPI0L9fw60_3.jpg

 

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n419/peterpaul_rguez/KGrHqNHJBEE8ewrvJEBPPInYRg60_3.jpg

here's the vendor's ebay store -i believe he still has more of these:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/blessingsn/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

 

the nib was wet, but scratchy. with a little TLC, its now working nicely.

Edited June 21, 2012 by lovemy51

[richardandtracy]

Never seen one before. My wife is a Targa nut & it would be nice to give her one of those too. Just seen the e-bay listing...

 

The Chinese Pens I have with me today are a Duke 209 and a TWSBI 530.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[rwilsonedn]

Is this the first inlaid nib from China?

ron

[Sailor Kenshin]

I'll wait for isellpens to get 'em.

 

Still using the Hero 007, which I reviewed briefly in a shootout with the GLM Accountant.

 

The 007 doesn't feel like a cheap pen; I like the smoothish, wettish nib, the touch of silvertone in the endcap, and the cap is a decisive pressure fit.

[richardandtracy]

Bookworm 675.

I have failed to re-paint the filigree properly. I'm going to have to get some 'Liver of Sulphur' to blacken the brass instead, but that's going to have to wait a bit.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[M@rtin]

Faber Castell Basic (says CHINA on the cap)

[jslallar]

Apart from one of my beloved Jinhao 159s (filled with Diamine Meadow), a new pen: a Crocodile 168

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDUwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqJHJB!E8e782CmdBPNjt15VYw~~60_3.JPG

 

 

 

For Father's day gift my son gave me a Jinhao 450, black with GT, and a very big nib, possibly the same nib as in this thread.

Edited June 21, 2012 by jslallar

[richardandtracy]

Both my Jinhao Century pens.

The comparison is constantly interesting. I prefer the material used for the Mk1, but the durability, weight & balance of the Mk2 is so much better.

The two inks are Diamine Saddle Brown & Woodland Green, both of which are nice choices for these pens.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[lovemy51]

Is this the first inlaid nib from China?

ron

don't know about first... possibly the only one ...??

 

 

edited: Sailor K, were you refering to the pen with the inlaid nib when you said "you'll wait for isellpens to get it"? for everyone's info, if YOU are interested, these are not in production anymore. but can be bought at the ebay store mentioned in my previous post.

 

ciao,

Edited June 22, 2012 by lovemy51