Anybody Tried The Luxury Moonman M2?

[mke]

It is an eye-dropper, I never saw before.

Example: LINK to Ebay (about 16 USD)

Edited March 21, 2018 by mke

[paperglo]

FrankUnderwater has got a great post about it at FrankUnderwater, and he links to Chris Rapseik's review. The pen seems to be getting positive attention.

 

I only tried the pen briefly but it's quite lovely. The pen design is nice and sleek, and the nib lays an incredibly fine line without any scratchiness. If you like a broader/inky line though, this probably isn't for you.

[mke]

Thank you, silverdragonia. These many positive comments made me buy two.

[cattar]

Nice reviews. Now I'm considering an M2.

Like that the nib is similar to procolor. Like that the pen doesn't spit in its cap when jostled in a bag. Wonder if it flies well.

 

 

also brief discussion of moonman m2 here

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/333184-moonman-m2-review/?hl=moonman

 

 

 

eta. looks like you'll enjoy the pens!

Edited March 21, 2018 by cattar

[mke]

I missed that there was a posting on FPN in February. It was cheaper then. Doesn't matter, it is ordered now.

(But I usually don't look at Youtube reviews anyway. These Youtube reviewers like to show themselves instead of the pen.)

 

Going to compare it with this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Caliarts-Ego-2th-Transparent-Piston-Iraurita-Fountain-Pen-For-Stationery-Office-School-Supplies/32825347825.html

The M size is very good for writing.

But don't transport the Caliarts around. It always looses a little bit ink into the cap when being transported around. So, you easily get inky fingers. If used stationary, no problem at all. It is a real good pen!

Edited March 21, 2018 by mke

[Karmachanic]

Going to compare it with this one

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Caliarts-Ego-2th-Transparent-Piston-Iraurita-Fountain-Pen-For-Stationery-Office-School-Supplies/32825347825.html

I also have a Moonman M2 on order. The above linked pen is not an eyedropper like the M2. It is a piston. Not a valid comparison.

[cattar]

Agree that video reviews are a bother. Like that FrankUnderwater also had a word and picture review so could skip the video.

Look forward to the comparison with the Caliarts. Have read mixed reviews here about that pen.

[mke]

Of course you can compare the Caliarts and the Moonman M2. I will compare it under the aspects of having a lot of ink in a pen. Doesn't need to be the same system.

You can also compare "commuting by car and by bicycle".

 

"Moonman": nice name

 

Mixed reviews for Caliarts: I have heard that the Cagliarts Ego 1 is not as good as the Ego 2. Personally, I don't know because I only have the number 2.

[Maurizio]

This pen looks interesting especially if it writes well. I’m curious how much you folks paid for one; I don’t use eBay; there is one seller on Amazon selling it for $17.90 + $4.49 shipping so it’s more than a Pilot Metropolitan but may be worth it to me if it writes well.

[wastelanded]

I really like it, a well-made pen. Section has an o-ring built in, all the parts fit nicely. No injection mold lines, looks turned. Mine has a B nib from a Kaweco Sport in it now. And for the record, I love the red band.

 

Edited March 21, 2018 by wastelanded

[sdbruder]

Ive bought one, still waiting it to arrive.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

I really like it, a well-made pen. Section has an o-ring built in, all the parts fit nicely. No injection mold lines, looks turned. Mine has a B nib from a Kaweco Sport in it now. And for the record, I love the red band.

 

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If it takes Kaweco nibs without leakages or other major issues, then I'm sold. Great news, thank you!

[mke]

For those who want to know it exactly: the pen holds 3 ml of ink.

 

What is the nib size of a Kaweco Sport? Which other nibs correspond to that one? Jowo? Bock?

[Maurizio]

I just bought one from a Chinese seller on Amazon. Looking forward to receiving it.

[cattar]

Thanks for the pen capacity.

Kaweco nibs are made by Bock.

 

How is the Moonman nib? What's the writing experience?
Does it need a change?

Edited April 8, 2018 by cattar

[mke]

I like this pen very much, among the Chinese piston fillers/eyedroppers which I have, this pen is clearly the best.

It writes very well. I could imagine using this pen for normal writing too. At the moment, I am using it with non-blue colours.

 

It even has no problem during the daily transport between home and work. No bleeding through the nib.

[Mech-for-i]

Nice to know I might had to take a 2nd check on this model though I am no fan of demonstrators

[Maurizio]

My Moonman 2 came yesterday. It is quite nice. A bit smaller than I expected. The nib is reasonably smooth, though not as much as the reviews would lead you to believe ( or maybe I just got a slightly off one ). My first fill was with Sailor Jentle Black. It is definitely smoother than a Pilot Metropolitan fine which I gave away as too scratchy for me. It is also smoother than my Pilot Elite fine point gold-nibbed pocket pen, and Platinum Preppys I have in .02, .03, and .05. I am by no means disappointed, and like the pen and may get another before the sellers realize what a winner they have and raise the price again. Beware that being clipless, this pen will have a tendency to roll into the floor and it'd be a shame to crack such a cool pen. A good excuse for me to finally use my nice wooden chopstick rests which I bought in NYCs Chinatown for the alternate use as roll stops.

I plan to post some size comparisons with other pens and nib comparisons with my Pilot Elite, the Platinum Preppys and maybe some others when I have more time.

Edited April 18, 2018 by Maurizio

[mke]

I just bought some more. I am going to retire other pens which I used for colors until now.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

I finally pulled the trigger on this pen. My first eyedropper pen, the Moonman M2. Bought it for 14€, 2-3€ more expensive than many auctions on ebay, but I chose a slightly faster shipping method because I've just had disappointing experience with two of my recent Aliexpress hauls. What's the point in spending 1-2€ per pen if they don't work. If I like the Moonman, next on my list is the Wancai.