Always enjoy your videos. I'd forgotten about the Tiger pen. On the 495 the piston can be removed without tools, it comes out of barrel when section is removed by turning blind cap all the way. Using a wrench to remove the red bit is not needed & not recommended by PenBBS. I too love the 495, another winner from PenBBS.
Thanks for correcting that. I looked back at that, and I’m thinking I got that confused with a few of the pens I’d just finished cleaning. I may need to post a correction about that before somebody goes wrenching on a pen.
Hey i am Denim a 17 year old pen enthusiast and the demonstrator version of penBBS is just beautiful and not just beautiful but practical too and i love it Just hope that i win it
Penbbs is the most innovative Chinese pen company in my humble opinion. They keep designing new pens that are not close copies of other pens. Their galaxy blue acrylic is simply stunning. They truly have a winner with the 495. Thanks for the great reviews. Bless you for what you do.
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I'm just starting in the fountain pen world, and I'm consuming a lot of information from brands, usage , etc, and from what I've learned, I think penbbs is a very interesting brand (lots of innovation and improvements). This pen seems like a complete package, really difficult to ignore. Also, I like the way that penbbs has its own design language, not trying to look like other brands.
I've been using fountain pens as my primary pen at work for a little over a year and love the capacity that a piston offers. Your reviews have been very helpful in my searches for good pens.
As a Calligrapher and fountain pen enthusiast, I must say that I have always enjoyed your thoughtful and informative videos. I have been impressed with the PenBBS models, and are so thankful that those of us who may be unwilling to spend a fortune , can still find quality pens that will successfully meet our needs. Thanks so much for your kindness in making these gorgeous pens available to the ones who win.
The demonstrator version of the PenBBS 495 is a gorgeous pen! Thank you JG3 Reviews, I took a plunge into the fountain pen hobby about a year ago and your channel has been so informative and a pleasure to watch.
Really a great demonstrator pen. Thanks for showing the pen up close. Looks like a no-nonsense piston-filler pen. I like the quality of the plastic body too
I like that the section can disassemble so I could still syringe-fill or clean it if I wanted to. I'd probably use my TWSBI Eco more if I could fill it from anything but a bottle.
I've heard a lot of compliments on PenBBS, and finally got a 456 with fine nib, that was impressive but relatively expensive. I was impressed by your review of the 495, which you say is comparable in price to the ECO, which is less expensive than the 456. Your review suggests that the performance of the 495 is comparable to the 456, and that would be quite an achievement, so I'd like to see for myself. Most grateful for your inspiring content of good pens at affordable prices.
***WARNING*** THERE IS A SCAMMER that has been pretending to be me telling people they have won. I will announce the winner via video so that it can’t be faked. That video will be Saturday, July 1. If you receive a winner message before then, report it as spam. Sorry for the confusion!
That demonstrator version is a very nice looking pen. I really appreciate all the quality piston-filler pens being produced at a (relatively speaking) affordable price. Thanks for another great review.
As a beginner in the fountain pen game, I do not yet have a piston filler pen. The PenBBS 495 Demonstrator looks very interesting and would make an excellent addition to my growing collection. Thanks again for another excellent review, James. I appreciate the thoroughness of your reviews and the fact that it is "real world" commentary from someone with experience with fountain pens.
Wow, have been watching you for years and thought I was subscribed! Thanks for the giveaway to get me to check (and remedy) that status! Love your reviews and your gentle voice, James.
Hey James, thanks for the wonderful review. I love you enthusiasm for all your reviews!! That is a beautiful pen and it is wonderful to see what penbbs has been up to! Again thanks for cheering up my day!😊
I'm a sucker for demonstrators (and piston fillers). I have several Wing Sung's and Jinhao's in my collection (from the PRC), as well as several TWSBI's from Taiwan, but have not yet to acquired a pen from PenBBS... I'd love to give this one a try. Keep up the great work, James!
Great looking pens! I don't own any penbbs pens yet, but their innovation and choice of demonstrators is really great. I LOVE seeing the ink sloshing! And demonstrators just seem to come alive differently with whatever ink they're filled with.
Thanks for the review. That Galaxy is gorgeous. I love piston demonstrators. I use a TWSBI everyday but never post it. I’ll definitely check out the 495.
Your channel is the only one I view when I'm looking for a new fountain pen. You give honest, informative, and accurate reviews. I've purchased many pens after watching your demonstration and reviewing them.
I really enjoy watching your pen reviews. I heard that Penbbs is making well quality pens and keep improving their products. Thanks for reviewing it ^^
Been so hesitant of getting a demonstrator. The more I watch your reviews the more my mind is put at ease about all of my concerns. Love the content. Always enjoy getting the bell notification that you have a new review.
Thanks for the review, James. I'm one of the apparently few avid fans of the 309 in spite of the piston stickiness, in large part because it posted better than other PenBBS pens aside from the 456 and 352, so I'm glad to see that this model posts well. I just wish they had a different-colored piston unit to use in pens where the red clashed badly with the acrylic color. (And I recently bought that same CH 92. It's superb.)
I would love to get this pen. I like the styling and the size of this pen. Piston fillers are very interesting. I really like the ease of cleaning the piston. Great review, James.
fountain pens is evident throughout the video. You covered all aspects of the pen, from design to performance, with impressive attention to detail. Your description of the smoothness of the nib and the range of ink colors was particularly helpful. It's fantastic to see you highlighting the sustainability aspect as well. Your channel is a valuable resource for fountain pen enthusiasts like myself. Keep up the excellent work! 😍👍
Keep the good work! You are among the few people that reviews chinese pens! And I love it. China gives us some real pen-diamonds at very affordable prices.
Another great review. This one, if I win, would be a nice addition to my growing Chinese pen collection. I've seen a number of your reviews of Chinese model pens, like the Asvine V126, which was incentive to acquire one of my own. Keep up the great work!
Demonstrator pens are awesome. People say Parker have created this concept to show buyers how its pens work... I do not know for sure... but I know they are incredible beautiful and cool. I love your reviews.
I really enjoy your reviews and find them down to earth. As a senior I find it great that there are really good pens out there that I can enjoy and not spend a lot of money on. I have been inspired by watching your videos to return to using fountain pens again. I have not yet tried PenBBS pens but hope to in the future. I would like to see reviews of permanent inks . Thanks for taking the time share your love of fountain pens.
Second video about the PenBBS 495. Both had good things to say about the pen. That means I have to add one to my pen collection, right? Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Looking forward to more videos.
Great looking pen! Nice that they got the 309 piston issue apparently solved. I have 2 PenBBS pens (350 with their legendary fine Waverly type nib, and a 308 with the more normal grind medium) that have been great writers. Length of the grip section doesn't matter to me. Use a vintage pen, they are generally quite small, but are still quite ergonomic. Hope you have a great day and week! God bless, James!
Have not tried a PenBBS but after your review I think I will jump into the pool! Hopefully win this one and save some much needed ca$h for paper & inks to go with it. Great job as always!
Very thorough video, thank you! PenBBS pens are excellent. I keep hearing great things about their inks, too, but I haven't gotten around to trying any of them out yet.
I don’t own a PENBBS in my collection. I have a number of excellent Chinese pens, many bought after watching your reviews James. The 495 looks an attractive pen and appears to have excellent nibs.
I do like all the different finishes PenBBS has, though I never seem to be able to get some of the solid finishes.... I'm too late to the party. Thankfully, I really like demonstrator pens! I really do appreciate the quality of PenBBS pens! Thanks for an informative review!
Thanks for this review. I have been interested in trying a PenBBS pen and it looks like this is the one for me. Great price, attractive design and vacuum filler. Now to see if I can find a medium nib...
I love PenBBS because they pay attention to the hand-feel of their pens. Other Chinese manufactures emulate Western designs without understanding the joy of ink to paper.
This pen looks fun. Love the red and clear look. You are younger than me but/and your hand writing looks exactly like the print chart above my first grade chalk board. Something I NEVER accomplished.
Thank you James for another in depth review. I am a recent enthousiaste of fountain pens and I am making my way through a list of pens "Classic entry point must haves", having now acquired TWSB Eco, Jinhao 82, Kaweco sports, Pilot Kakuno, Platinum Preppy and Fountain Pen Revolution. Naturally, PenBBS is next on my list along with Navalhur and Asvine. So thank you for a chance to win! 🤞
I’ve been interested in penbbs pens for a while now, but the 495 finally convinced me to buy one soon. A wonderfully simple pen with a unique look to it, I might even say that the demonstrator with the red piston system looks better than the galaxy acrylic to me. And of course another great, detailed review as usual JG :)
Always enjoy your videos. I'd forgotten about the Tiger pen. On the 495 the piston can be removed without tools, it comes out of barrel when section is removed by turning blind cap all the way. Using a wrench to remove the red bit is not needed & not recommended by PenBBS. I too love the 495, another winner from PenBBS.
@e-yq4eg Wow!!!!
Thanks for correcting that. I looked back at that, and I’m thinking I got that confused with a few of the pens I’d just finished cleaning. I may need to post a correction about that before somebody goes wrenching on a pen.
Hey i am Denim a 17 year old pen enthusiast and the demonstrator version of penBBS is just beautiful and not just beautiful but practical too and i love it
Just hope that i win it
I was penabled by a PenBBS abt 2 years ago. Since then I’ve gone down the fountain pen rabbit hole in a big way. They make me so happy.
PenBBS probably the best Chinese fountain pens maker.
Thanks for the review and giveaway!
Penbbs is the most innovative Chinese pen company in my humble opinion. They keep designing new pens that are not close copies of other pens. Their galaxy blue acrylic is simply stunning. They truly have a winner with the 495. Thanks for the great reviews. Bless you for what you do.
I'm just starting in the fountain pen world, and I'm consuming a lot of information from brands, usage , etc, and from what I've learned, I think penbbs is a very interesting brand (lots of innovation and improvements). This pen seems like a complete package, really difficult to ignore. Also, I like the way that penbbs has its own design language, not trying to look like other brands.
I like penbbs pens, but I love what they are doing with nibs! The gold carved nibs are especially beautiful.
I've been using fountain pens as my primary pen at work for a little over a year and love the capacity that a piston offers.
Your reviews have been very helpful in my searches for good pens.
Thanks for the review James. I've been a fan of Penbbs for years and this is the first time I've seen this model.
Before I buy any pen I always check out your channel. I appreciate how you review the less expensive pens for those on a budget.
As a Calligrapher and fountain pen enthusiast, I must say that I have always enjoyed your thoughtful and informative videos. I have been impressed with the PenBBS models, and are so thankful that those of us who may be unwilling to spend a fortune , can still find quality pens that will successfully meet our needs. Thanks so much for your kindness in making these gorgeous pens available to the ones who win.
The demonstrator version of the PenBBS 495 is a gorgeous pen! Thank you JG3 Reviews, I took a plunge into the fountain pen hobby about a year ago and your channel has been so informative and a pleasure to watch.
Looks like a terrific pen. Thank you for a terrific review!😊
Thanks for the great opportunity at the GAw, and for your work, really informative! keep 'em rollin !
I love PenBBS pens. It’s nice to see they are listening to the community. Thanks for a great video, as always 👍
I love seeing new PenBBS models. I like that they are not shy of making a range of different filling systems and looks.
Really a great demonstrator pen. Thanks for showing the pen up close. Looks like a no-nonsense piston-filler pen. I like the quality of the plastic body too
The pop of color in the demonstrator is a great touch. Love to see it.
I like that the section can disassemble so I could still syringe-fill or clean it if I wanted to.
I'd probably use my TWSBI Eco more if I could fill it from anything but a bottle.
Love PENBBS Galexy pens. The 495 is beautiful.
Thank you for an honest review! That red piston adds a very nice splash of color - love it!
PenBBS really knows how to make demonstrators, I love when the nib is visible through the cap.
I hear great things about PenBBS, but have never used one. That said, I love your reviews and appreciate how in-depth you go. Thanks!
I've heard a lot of compliments on PenBBS, and finally got a 456 with fine nib, that was impressive but relatively expensive. I was impressed by your review of the 495, which you say is comparable in price to the ECO, which is less expensive than the 456. Your review suggests that the performance of the 495 is comparable to the 456, and that would be quite an achievement, so I'd like to see for myself. Most grateful for your inspiring content of good pens at affordable prices.
These pens look absolutely amazing and you truly did them justice throughout the review
***WARNING***
THERE IS A SCAMMER that has been pretending to be me telling people they have won. I will announce the winner via video so that it can’t be faked. That video will be Saturday, July 1.
If you receive a winner message before then, report it as spam.
Sorry for the confusion!
That demonstrator version is a very nice looking pen. I really appreciate all the quality piston-filler pens being produced at a (relatively speaking) affordable price. Thanks for another great review.
Thanks for the review. I like the contrast between the bright red piston and clear acrylic.
As a beginner in the fountain pen game, I do not yet have a piston filler pen. The PenBBS 495 Demonstrator looks very interesting and would make an excellent addition to my growing collection. Thanks again for another excellent review, James. I appreciate the thoroughness of your reviews and the fact that it is "real world" commentary from someone with experience with fountain pens.
Wow, have been watching you for years and thought I was subscribed! Thanks for the giveaway to get me to check (and remedy) that status! Love your reviews and your gentle voice, James.
Demonstrator pens are fantastic! Watching the ink slosh around is so satisfying. This pen looks like a great writer
Always looking forward to new videos. The pens reviewed matches my budget.
Every day fountain pens for the everyday man. Another great review James.
Hey James, thanks for the wonderful review. I love you enthusiasm for all your reviews!! That is a beautiful pen and it is wonderful to see what penbbs has been up to! Again thanks for cheering up my day!😊
I'm a sucker for demonstrators (and piston fillers). I have several Wing Sung's and Jinhao's in my collection (from the PRC), as well as several TWSBI's from Taiwan, but have not yet to acquired a pen from PenBBS... I'd love to give this one a try.
Keep up the great work, James!
Wow! Both look to be great pens. Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful pen, James!
Thank you for your review & contest.
Always appreciate your channel, you're real!
I've always been interested in calligraphy, I've drawn for so long but haven't gotten the chance to try this medium, it just gets expensive
Great looking pens! I don't own any penbbs pens yet, but their innovation and choice of demonstrators is really great. I LOVE seeing the ink sloshing! And demonstrators just seem to come alive differently with whatever ink they're filled with.
Thanks for the review. That Galaxy is gorgeous. I love piston demonstrators. I use a TWSBI everyday but never post it. I’ll definitely check out the 495.
Thanks, James for introducing me to PENBBS pens and tools.
We’ve been waiting for a good piston filler from PenBBS for a long time!
Your channel is the only one I view when I'm looking for a new fountain pen. You give honest, informative, and accurate reviews. I've purchased many pens after watching your demonstration and reviewing them.
Another video from James?? We're all winners!! Great Job 🙏💕
Here's hoping this is a double lucky one for me! 😂 God Bless James!
Thanks for the terrific review of the Pen BBS 495 Galaxy! You bring a good analysis to an impressive pen. Looking forward to future reviews!
I really enjoy watching your pen reviews. I heard that Penbbs is making well quality pens and keep improving their products. Thanks for reviewing it ^^
I am really intrigued by the new PenBBS pens. What a great giveaway. Thanks!
I usually don't pay attention to completely clear demonstrator but that red piston definitely gives it a nice touch!
Been so hesitant of getting a demonstrator. The more I watch your reviews the more my mind is put at ease about all of my concerns. Love the content. Always enjoy getting the bell notification that you have a new review.
Wow the 495 looks really nice. Thanks for comparing the new piston mechanism to the old one in the 309.
Beautiful. Great pen. Great channel. Very happy knowing your background and faith. God Bless.
I am curious to try a Penbbs pen, so I appreciate your detailed review of this version. Thanks.
That is a beautiful pen! I would love to add that one to my collection. Thank you, James for your reviews.
Thanks for the review, James. I'm one of the apparently few avid fans of the 309 in spite of the piston stickiness, in large part because it posted better than other PenBBS pens aside from the 456 and 352, so I'm glad to see that this model posts well. I just wish they had a different-colored piston unit to use in pens where the red clashed badly with the acrylic color. (And I recently bought that same CH 92. It's superb.)
What a coincidence. I just searched this pen and your video came up. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
The pen and the nib look amazing, and the cleaning process is easy!
Nice review James, thanks. Blue’s my favorite color!
I would love to get this pen. I like the styling and the size of this pen. Piston fillers are very interesting. I really like the ease of cleaning the piston.
Great review, James.
That red finish is strikingly beautiful.
What a great improvement from penbbs. Love the color.
This galaxy blue is a beautiful acrylic and this is a wonderful pen!
fountain pens is evident throughout the video. You covered all aspects of the pen, from design to performance, with impressive attention to detail. Your description of the smoothness of the nib and the range of ink colors was particularly helpful. It's fantastic to see you highlighting the sustainability aspect as well. Your channel is a valuable resource for fountain pen enthusiasts like myself. Keep up the excellent work! 😍👍
Thank you for the opportunity to have such a great looking pen.
Glad it gets a James Seal of approval, it also looks beautiful in that blue, and the demo also looks fantastic!!! Thanks for doing a Giveaway.
Another great review. I appreciate your reviews of some of the less "standard" pen brands
Keep the good work! You are among the few people that reviews chinese pens! And I love it. China gives us some real pen-diamonds at very affordable prices.
Thanks for the reviews. They are stress-busters for me.
Another great reveiw James. PENNBBS are the best of Chinese and other pens. Thanks
Great review. I really like the demonstrator and I usually prefer the harder nibs for drawing, so I think this pen would be perfect.
Another great review. I am onboard with PENBBS and picked up a 495 today from AliExp
Another great review. This one, if I win, would be a nice addition to my growing Chinese pen collection. I've seen a number of your reviews of Chinese model pens, like the Asvine V126, which was incentive to acquire one of my own. Keep up the great work!
That galaxy is gorgeous! Never tried a demonstrator or piston before, that red piston is so funky!
I do not have a piston filler yet.......love your reviews...including the " cheap paper" reviews!!!
Demonstrator pens are awesome. People say Parker have created this concept to show buyers how its pens work... I do not know for sure... but I know they are incredible beautiful and cool. I love your reviews.
Upgrade of year of tiger which was slightly more aesthetic over function; 495 moves more toward function while keeping aesthetic.
I really enjoy your reviews and find them down to earth. As a senior I find it great that there are really good pens out there that I can enjoy and not spend a lot of money on. I have been inspired by watching your videos to return to using fountain pens again. I have not yet tried PenBBS pens but hope to in the future. I would like to see reviews of permanent inks . Thanks for taking the time share your love of fountain pens.
Thank you for the review and for the chance to win that lovely pen!
Love the PenBBS 495. Thanks for the review and giveaway... and God bless you!
Love piston fillers! This looks like a great model, thanks for a beautiful review as usual!
Second video about the PenBBS 495. Both had good things to say about the pen. That means I have to add one to my pen collection, right?
Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Looking forward to more videos.
Great review. I will buy a demonstrator soon. It illustrates beautifully the charm of an ink pen.
Great looking pen! Nice that they got the 309 piston issue apparently solved. I have 2 PenBBS pens (350 with their legendary fine Waverly type nib, and a 308 with the more normal grind medium) that have been great writers.
Length of the grip section doesn't matter to me. Use a vintage pen, they are generally quite small, but are still quite ergonomic.
Hope you have a great day and week! God bless, James!
Have not tried a PenBBS but after your review I think I will jump into the pool! Hopefully win this one and save some much needed ca$h for paper & inks to go with it. Great job as always!
Very thorough video, thank you! PenBBS pens are excellent. I keep hearing great things about their inks, too, but I haven't gotten around to trying any of them out yet.
I don’t own a PENBBS in my collection. I have a number of excellent Chinese pens, many bought after watching your reviews James. The 495 looks an attractive pen and appears to have excellent nibs.
What a great improvement fro penbbs. Love the color.
Thanks for the review. Would be interest to try out to see how much better the piston works
I do like all the different finishes PenBBS has, though I never seem to be able to get some of the solid finishes.... I'm too late to the party. Thankfully, I really like demonstrator pens! I really do appreciate the quality of PenBBS pens! Thanks for an informative review!
Thanks for this review. I have been interested in trying a PenBBS pen and it looks like this is the one for me. Great price, attractive design and vacuum filler. Now to see if I can find a medium nib...
I love the E E Cummings quote, James - and the demonstrator pen looks pretty nice too. I always enjoy your reviews and your thoughtful insights.
Thanks for the review! I caved in and ordered one from Etsy
I love PenBBS because they pay attention to the hand-feel of their pens. Other Chinese manufactures emulate Western designs without understanding the joy of ink to paper.
Beautiful pen with huge ink capacity...and asusual your review is on point 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thank you
James, thanks for your Review. Keep on writing
This pen looks fun. Love the red and clear look. You are younger than me but/and your hand writing looks exactly like the print chart above my first grade chalk board. Something I NEVER accomplished.
That looks like a very nice pen, and it seems like it would be fun to ink with some interesting inks. Once again, another great review!
Thank you James for another in depth review. I am a recent enthousiaste of fountain pens and I am making my way through a list of pens "Classic entry point must haves", having now acquired TWSB Eco, Jinhao 82, Kaweco sports, Pilot Kakuno, Platinum Preppy and Fountain Pen Revolution. Naturally, PenBBS is next on my list along with Navalhur and Asvine. So thank you for a chance to win! 🤞
Have not used a piston filler before, and this one looks great.
I’ve been interested in penbbs pens for a while now, but the 495 finally convinced me to buy one soon. A wonderfully simple pen with a unique look to it, I might even say that the demonstrator with the red piston system looks better than the galaxy acrylic to me. And of course another great, detailed review as usual JG :)
Thanks James, good review as always! The red piston is very striking and I really appreciate the smooth operation of the piston mechanism!