Chinese Pens Show And Tell.

[MadTheNeko]

still waiting my 2pcs. x450 and 1 piece 250... and that Mont Blanc Replica...

[Helen350]

Of the Chinese pens I own, the Jinhao X750 is at the top of my list. I write with the X750 unposted, and love the weight of the pen. I am able to write for extended periods of time with the X750 & X450 without experiencing hand cramps. I am currently writing a commentary on the Book of Romans, and use the X750s for this project. I have an additional (7) pens in my X750 collection. Five of them have a Goulet 1.1 stub; one has a Knox 1.1 stub; and the 7th one has the Jinhao med. nib. Because the X750 uses a #6 nib, it gives me greater diversity in exchanging nibs. My nib range is from: EF, F, M, B, 1.1 & 1.5 stub. I am partial to the Goulet 1.1 stub. As FP users know, the cost for an X750 runs from $3.99-5.99. My most recent X750s (purple & pink) were a bit more costly than any others. The oldest X750 is the brushed stainless steel. They all tend to be wet writers (depending on the ink). I have had no problems with the various inks I use: Chesterfield, Diamine, Private Reserve, Montblanc & Noodler's. All of my pens are stored in one of my 48 pen PU leather zipper cases. When I carry a pen in my purse, I keep them in a pen pouch, or pen caddy (which I made on a knitting machine). This keeps them in pristine condition. These snaps represent the remaining of my X750 collection, and the pen caddy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Helen350]

Jinhao 195. Silver-tone. Nib: #5 Jinhao medium; pretty smooth; minimal feedback; not a wet noodle, but with nice ink flow; no skipping. Cap: Black finial - bullet shape; snug clip;Jinhao symbol on clip; snap cap; does post fairly securely. Weight: 50g - cap 22g/barrel 28g. Length 5 1/2" capped; 4 3/4" uncapped; 6" posted. Makes a nice business pen. Recent purchase. Did require some smoothing with 12000 grit micromesh.

 

 

 

 

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[Sagarb]

Jinhao 195. Silver-tone. Nib: #5 Jinhao medium; pretty smooth; minimal feedback; not a wet noodle, but with nice ink flow; no skipping. Cap: Black finial - bullet shape; snug clip;Jinhao symbol on clip; snap cap; does post fairly securely. Weight: 50g - cap 22g/barrel 28g. Length 5 1/2" capped; 4 3/4" uncapped; 6" posted. Makes a nice business pen. Recent purchase. Did require some smoothing with 12000 grit micromesh.

 

 

 

 

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What a beautiful pen it is..

[Helen350]

Huashilai A053. M. Nib. Have owned this pen for about 10 yrs. Nib: Wet; fairly smooth; minnimal feedback. Semi-trasparent amber acrylic barrel; brass finials; similar to the Kaigelu 316; snap cap; top heavy when posted.

 

Length: Capped 152mm Weight: 50g/cap 21g

Uncapped 121mm

Posted 172mm

 

 

 

Edited June 9, 2016 by Helen350

[Zookie]

You certainly have some beautiful pens!

[Helen350]

Hero 91 M. Nib. Writes like a fine-med. Pen is about 6 yrs old. Nib: #5; two tone; not scratchy, but not too smooth; fair ink flow; feed has no fins with flat bottom. Section: Minimal step down; metal section. Cap: Gold/black; nice clip with blue stone; black cap finial insert. Hero 91 etched on cap rim. This pen is not as attractive as the Hero 901. Capped: 30g - Uncapped 20g.

 

Prefer the Hero 901 vs. the 91.

 

 

 

 

Hero 901 on the left - Hero 91 on the right

 

[bobje]

Helen, great shading in the ink you're using in the Hero 91.

[Helen350]

Jinhao 599 - Metal Barrel. M-Nib. Inked with Diamine Syray.

 

When the barrels cracked on my plastic Jinhao 599s, I removed the section with feed/nib and placed them on the metal version of the 599. Personally I preferred the nib on the plastic/demonstrator 599 vs. the nib on the metal version. Now I have the best of both world. I use the 599 to take to class. Each nib has been smoothed with 12,000 grit micromesh, and they are nice to write with. Good ink flow with no skipping; wet. Often a student will ask me 'what type of pen is that?' I get to use these pens to show others the joys of writing with a fountain pen, and if the pen is dropped or lost, I do not suffer any grief.

 

 

 

[Trom]

Another Chinese fountain pen. See, Helen350's post.

Edited June 13, 2016 by Trom

[Helen350]

Jinhao produces two pens that reflect seashell or abalone. The 8812 cost approx. is from $10.99-$13.99 The Jinhao 8812 weights 50 g. This is the Jinhao 8812 - seashell/abalone:

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/V0IAAOSwd0BV1DKa/s-l500.jpg

 

 

 

Jinhao also produces the Jinhao 650 - abalone. The Jinhao 650 weighs 64 g. You will see that the cap is distinctly different, and the cost is approx. $21.98+. The trim is gold-tone and not silver. Here are snaps of my 650, which I have owned for over 10 yrs.

 

 

Edited June 13, 2016 by Helen350

[Helen350]

Chinese Pens - Standard Size Senior Collection. Purchased both pens in 2014. Nib: #5 fine-med; needs nib smoothing; no skipping; fairly wet; iridium point-Germany; uses ink cartridges or a small international ink converter. Cap: Does not post; screw cap. Construction: Attractive, inexpensive acrylic/plastic. Weight: 36g capped; 22g uncapped. Length: 5 1/4"; 4 1/2 uncapped.

 

 

 

[Helen350]

WenJue. This is a thin line pen with a cigar shape. Reminds me of a Hero 616 in diameter. I have owned this pen for approximately 7-8 yrs. The coloring of the cap/barrel is like a dark brown & antique gold. The pen is attractive, and works well in situations when signatures are required.

 

NIBS: The original nib was a bit too scratchy, and ultimately replaced it with a Knox #5 medium nib; two tone; wet; no skipping; has some flex to this nib.

 

CAP: Gold-tone fittings; snug clip; at the top of the clip is a "crown" symbol; snap cap without a plastic insert. Attractive cap finial.

 

BARREL: The bottom of the barrel has an attractive scroll design in gold & black, which reminds me somewhat of the Hero 901 scroll work on the top of the cap. When the pen is capped, the scroll work section is in the middle of the pen. Section is a muted chrome, with some smooth threads.

 

FILLING MECHANISM: A bladder-like converter encased in a plastic housing; removable. Pen company name on the converter.

 

WEIGHT: 28g capped - 18g uncapped

 

LENGTH: Posted 6"

Capped 5 1/2"

 

 

 

 

Edited June 16, 2016 by Helen350

[Helen350]

Hero 5028 Broad Nib Set (1.1, 1.5 & 1.9 stubs). The nibs are smooth for a pen that cost so little. Did not have to tweak the nibs upon arrival. Cost: $5.50-6.00. Small pen size. Barrel - plastic. Cap - aluminum. I use nibs 1.5 & 1.9 for special lettering; normal writing with the 1.1 stub. Comes in: Black, Blue & Purple.

 

LENGTH: Capped - 5.4"

Uncapped - 4.8"

Posted - 6"

 

DIAMETER: Largest - 11mm

 

WEIGHT: 34G

 

 

Edited June 18, 2016 by Helen350

[Bluey]

Chinese Pens - Standard Size Senior Collection. Purchased both pens in 2014. Nib: #5 fine-med; needs nib smoothing; no skipping; fairly wet; iridium point-Germany; uses ink cartridges or a small international ink converter. Cap: Does not post; screw cap. Construction: Attractive, inexpensive acrylic/plastic. Weight: 36g capped; 22g uncapped. Length: 5 1/4"; 4 1/2 uncapped.

 

 

 

You get some great looking pens in, Helen. Sometimes I try to have a look for these pens on the evilest bay and Amazon that you and others show, but can never find them. What are they called btw?

[Helen350]

You get some great looking pens in, Helen. Sometimes I try to have a look for these pens on the evilest bay and Amazon that you and others show, but can never find them. What are they called btw?

 

Thank you. I have owned many of my Chinese pens for some yrs, making them hard to find. Try locating the yellow/black swirl pen on Ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Size-Famous-Style-Senior-Collection-fountain-pens-Iridium-Point-pen-G05-/351763079778?hash=item51e6b6a262:g:e5EAAOSwBw5XRH8e

Edited June 18, 2016 by Helen350

[Bluey]

 

Thank you. I have owned many of my Chinese pens for some yrs, making them hard to find. Try locating the yellow/black swirl pen on Ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Size-Famous-Style-Senior-Collection-fountain-pens-Iridium-Point-pen-G05-/351763079778?hash=item51e6b6a262:g:e5EAAOSwBw5XRH8e

A quick search on the UK site brings up nothing except clothes . And sadly the listing doesn't give anything away about the brand other than what looks like "Canvana" or "Ganvana" that's written on the clip. Oh well, thanks anyway.

Edited June 18, 2016 by Bluey

[Helen350]

A quick search on the UK site brings up nothing except clothes . And sadly the listing doesn't give anything away about the brand other than what looks like "Canvana" or "Ganvana" that's written on the clip. Oh well, thanks anyway.

 

So sorry. This is the Ebay USA site. The seller is: xiongfu1990. Zhejiang, China

[Bluey]

 

So sorry. This is the Ebay USA site. The seller is: xiongfu1990. Zhejiang, China

He has nothing in stock at the moment but he has sold in the last month, so that suggests that he's perhaps refreshing his inventory. I'll have a look again soon. Thanks.

[Trom]

Three beautiful Jinhao 159 fountain pens that are a joy to write with.