Majohn A1 (a capless clone)

[ChrisN]

3 hours ago, J120 said:

Cloud white vs pearl white is going to be interesting lol

I just want the nib units to be released already, I can wait on colorways until after the Chinese New Year.

I can also confirm that you still cannot get ink shipped out, no matter how small. Customs returned my huge order of cartridges and a few of the new pens because I included some of the inked capped cartridges. Annoying. The flagship store is great though, they are just taking the ink bottle out of the box and replacing it with things I do want. 

 

I have been keeping my eye on the Taobao store in hopes of purchasing a few of the colors. Do you have to ask them to remove the ink, or do they automatically do it for orders outside of China?

[J120]

You have to communicate with them and work it out. The order was large enough to make it worth the effort. I wanted more capped catridges but they may just pull it and ship it if you ask.

[A Smug Dill]

On 12/24/2021 at 8:52 PM, A Smug Dill said:

I hate having to chase up things like that with Chinese sellers; and it's the principle of it that whatever they say is there as part of the deal must be provided, if it means they have to send a second shipment uneconomically to fill the gap of what was missing.

On 12/27/2021 at 10:46 PM, J120 said:

The pens work great but it is a shame that particular seller would rather hoard items for the inevitable loose accessories resale than do the right thing.

 

For what it's worth, I agreed not to open a formal dispute to either pursue a partial refund or force the seller's hand, after I complained to him/her on Christmas Eve about the missing accessories and, was promised that they will be sent to me “as soon as they are available”.

 

This arrived in the post an hour ago:

 

 

and so I'm happy enough with the resolution of the issue.

[J120]

Happy you got your items. The capped cartridges are great for EDC and trips. 

[J120]

And then there was green.

[Ka Yuklim]

On 1/26/2022 at 11:14 AM, J120 said:

And then there was green.

 

[Ka Yuklim]

Sparkly and faceted? Pretty. But still only EF as the sole nib option?

[J120]

We have to wait until they release the individual nib units to find out. It is a matter of when, like the cartridge sets and ink, not if. 

Thd Pilot nib units are always an option. 

[Gloucesterman]

Just received mine yesterday. Inked it up and I have been quite happy with it. To me it writes more like a fine with a slight tilt toward a medium. Not an EF - imo.

 

It will be interesting to "see" how well it holds up with regular use and over time. For now I am satisfied with my purchase.

[Helen350]

On Doug Rathbun's Ytube video, he exchanged the nib unit for a real VP gold stub nib (black),

for his Matte Black MaJohn A1.  Now it writes like a real treasure.  A MaJohn A1 Pilot VP

FrankenPilot nib swap.

 

 

 

 

 

[J120]

White clipless model. 

Up to 14 colorways and variations 

[J120]

Desk pens for the home office and a comparison of Pilot Orange/Tan versus Majohn's version.  The Majohn is darker.

[A Smug Dill]

4 minutes ago, J120 said:

 

Gee you're keen! I had the opportunity to get another Majohn A1 from AliExpress just now for US$28 including delivery and 10% tax, was I was looking at the orange one specifically, but ultimately decided to pass because the Pilot Capless nib's fineness is what I like best, and the glossy lacquered metal barrel is what I like least, about the Vanishing Point pens; the Majohn A1 is kinda the worst-of-both-worlds for me. I could probably bring myself to try a matt black clipless A1, just to see whether the pen is more comfortable to hold and use than the clipped version (I have both the Pilot Capless and the Majohn A1 in matt black with clip), but the so-called EF nib in the A1 just doesn't do anything for me.

 

[J120]

All mileage will vary. For me it is a great work nib because I am not looking for anything more than quickness and efficiency when note taking with the A1. True my Pilots can provide the same option but at this price point is would hurt a lot less if one or all mysteriously vanished from my desk or were lost.  I am waiting to see what they might do when they release the nib units. The most we can hope for is a medium more  probably but stranger things have happened.  

 

If all else fails I'm going to load some of these up with Pilot broad nibs to make useful index card pens. The matte colorways Pilot has out still beat most of these but I am sure Majohn will continue to just add more colorways and variations long into the future.  

[A Smug Dill]

12 minutes ago, J120 said:

The most we can hope for is a medium more  probably but stranger things have happened.

 

I'm actually hoping for a true Fine or Extra Fine that puts down lines of 0.3mm or narrower in normal writing position/use. Zoom, Stub, and Italic nibs are useful for special effects or particular scripts, but I certainly don't intend to use a Capless pen for the rare occasions when I want to produce those special effects on the page.

[J120]

We always can depend on PenBBS to mainstream nibs of choice. 

You are more likely to get your true fine and EF but fingers crossed for some surprises.  

The wait is odd so I am hopeful because they already technically have what they have produced and ready for market so maybe the delay is the variety. Either way, if all else fails, Pilot. 

[J120]

Tan/Orange no clip. 

Up to 15 variants

Still waiting for the nib units to be released 

[Karmachanic]

28 minutes ago, J120 said:

Still waiting for the nib units to be released

 

Stub please!

[J120]

If they release a M I would be shocked but I want a stub unit option from them badly as well. 

Two more months and I am just going to stick a pilot stub in one of the A1s

[Karmachanic]

2 hours ago, J120 said:

Two more months and I am just going to stick a pilot stub in one of the A1s

 

 Stub nib units not available in the UK.  Fortunately I have a US friend coming this way in July.