Moonman F9 and F9S Snake Piston Filler Unboxing and Review 2021

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  • @IAT1964
    @IAT1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The authentic MB cap requires just under 2 rotations. The section is brushed, so helps with the holding of the pen. Also posting is not good. I don't use it posted, cap does not sit securely. The clip works well. The nib is FANTASTIC.

  • @stargazer1359
    @stargazer1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You've gone and showed Pinky and The Brain.....Doug, you have reached the pinnacle of complete greatness!

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bold new intellectual territories, Stacy! Broad horizons! ;)

  • @paulmchugh1430
    @paulmchugh1430 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had the MB ballpoint version of this pen. It was thinner than the fountain pen! It did take the MB refill which was fortunate but that was about it.
    I have seen this pen online and am glad I did not get one, though aesthetically it may have been something for display and that is about it.
    Having dived into fountain pens , I know a bad pen and this is one of them.
    Thanks for the review and warning, Doug.

  • @robsalley9670
    @robsalley9670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Again your reviews are fun and honest, you are someone to be trusted and appreciated

  • @lucm6476
    @lucm6476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A door stop and a roll stop. You crack me up ... hahahaha😂

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL Thanks for getting it Luc! I know there's one of you out there!

  • @davidmcguigan5497
    @davidmcguigan5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning and thanks, Doug! The expression 'good from far but far from good' comes to mind, here. The best thing about this
    shoddy copy is your take on it. Cheers!

  • @raclark52
    @raclark52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought the silver version of this one this week. Based on past shipping it will probably be here in three weeks. My M1000 arrived yesterday. I bought it the day before you posted your review. Hopefully I won’t hate it as much as you do yours. As always I do appreciate your reviews. And hope the weather warms up for you soon.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hate is too strong a word for the M1000. I dislike writing with it but I admire its build quality and looks.

  • @hrnekbezucha
    @hrnekbezucha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know I said it before but I'll say it again. I really appreciate that your bashing companies for stupid design isn't strictly limited to China, as is often the case in the FP community.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have no allegiance to any of these brands and just try to talk about my own experience of the pen. I appreciate you saying that Hrnek!

  • @anniebus105
    @anniebus105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A "moon-sconti" - - oh snap!!! You had me rolling on the floor laughing out loud and not just from that piece of brilliance! From this person's humble perspective, it's a hideous pen that is for sure. You are so much fun! Thank you for this review. Stay healthy, Doug!

  • @mikemooney9124
    @mikemooney9124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought one of these just this week and I think it’s great value considering the really cheap price. I will buy another one very soon.

  • @misswoodhouse5720
    @misswoodhouse5720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Noooooo.......not a "Fake Snake" MoonBlanc pen haha. Another great video Douglas. After seeing you waving around the Twsbi classic I can't help but think I may need one of these sooner or later in my collection.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have another TWSBI on the way; a TWSBI Diamond 580 RGT II.

  • @oscarmedina1597
    @oscarmedina1597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a big fat, “mmmm, nah...” Excellent video, Doug. Hey, if you like the blues, how about something by ZZ Top?

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or as we call them in Canada, Zed Zed Top. LOL

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Douglas, once again you have shown your viewers that Chinese pens are priced at their true value or higher but what can you expect for a few bucks. For those who haven’t the strength or patience two execute a 2 turn cap removal, I would suggest turning the cap and barrel in opposite directions at the same time alleviate the pressure or stress of this operation. Just un-cap the pen and get on with life. I do like the fact that now you have sparked an interest in the original MB model and driving its price beyond my pocket book! 😔👍👍🇨🇦

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You wait until I start on Graf von Faber Castell... I'll drive their prices up to the +$50,000 range!

    • @richardc6932
      @richardc6932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@InkquiringMinds because your popularity has grown immensely please be aware that many would agree that you have become an “influencer” in this category of fountain pens. We consider yours an honest opinion and appreciate your reviews as well as the humour injected frequently in them. You haven’t as yet reviewed a “Holy Grail “ that I seek. I am sure you would drive the price up beyond my meager limits. Thanks for promoting the 🖋 world. ✍️👍🇨🇦

  • @InktronicsBlog
    @InktronicsBlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    With such a small ink capacity I'm wondering if it's actually a captive converter.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I doubt you could call something that can't be removed a "converter" as it can't be anything else.

    • @InktronicsBlog
      @InktronicsBlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Well Visconti did it with the HS Midi and called it a piston filler.

    • @shane6242
      @shane6242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet if you cracked the pen open there would be a plain converter inside.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shane6242 I expect you are right Shane! I'm not going to crack it open though.

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you finished your video on the Moonblanc Boheme with the retractable nib yet?

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now THAT would be astonishing!

    • @MrAndrew1953
      @MrAndrew1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Yes & its faultless so they can’t stuff it up can they?

  • @RobertMaguire67
    @RobertMaguire67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my I remember the Spiders and Snakes song my Dad did a pretty good rendition on his Martin D28 or his D18.....Jim Stafford I need to google or add him from Spotify now...way to go Doug.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the Martin D28 but I already had a big strumming guitar in my SJ200. So I got the fingerstyle version of the rosewood 28 with my Martin 00028vs. Awesome instrument.

  • @jamesjacocks6221
    @jamesjacocks6221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had to get my Rouge et Noir and compare to Doug's homage pen-they're pretty close, but I like my Montblanc and am thinking Doug doesn't like the marque. There's a world of room for opinions about function and a universe of room for opinions about aesthetics so, who cares, really? I always thought the pen as a doctor's pen because of the the caduceus like clip. Anyway, I would sure like to own (but not buy) an Agatha Christie model which I could present to my wife, a reader rabbit and Christie devotee. I keep my R & N just to look at and use occasionally. Charming pen.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And that, my friend, is why the Agatha Christie is so expensive AND so popular! Apparently, the Agatha is only second in sales to the MB Victor Hugo in sales for MB's great writers series.

    • @jamesjacocks6221
      @jamesjacocks6221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Coulda fooled me. Still, I would go for the Hugo myself. I also like the Hemingway. These are purely window-shop for me.

    • @martinlebl631
      @martinlebl631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean MB designs them to be looked at and appreciated. They are objects de art more than pens. The just happen to write if you need them to. So great as a desk pen for occasional note, and signature, whilst you enjoy having it on your desk the rest of the time. Would love to have Agatha Christie pen, but it is entirely out of my budget, as are most special edition MBs.

  • @KenCrooker
    @KenCrooker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a big fan of spiders and snakes, so I've had my eye on these for a while. I recently got one of the new spider ones, but haven't inked it yet. I hate skinny pens with slick metal sections, so held off for a while. But in the end, I decided I need the nibs in my life. I'll have to get one of the old snake models because the new snake clip ruins it for me. Thanks for another entertaining and informative review!

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah the new clips are umm ... interesting.

    • @KenCrooker
      @KenCrooker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds - That's a very diplomatic way to put it! :D

  • @josepmariaaguascaribot9239
    @josepmariaaguascaribot9239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great, but I've the reasonable doubt if not exactly improve, but can be equated to Montblanc.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd only know that if I had my hands on the Montblanc but that's highly unlikely.

  • @fountainpencollection
    @fountainpencollection 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the steel version it's a nice pen !

  • @trafalgarla
    @trafalgarla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see this review since I was considering buying the F9S version. I loved the P135 and liked the snake motif of this pen too so it piqued my interest. Is the body of the F9 metal and does it feel like the P135? I'm kinda confused why the ebay listings describe it as a metal pen if the body is made of plastic like the cap is.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well I'm a bit confused with it because the cap and the piston knob are plastic and match the barrel in colour perfectly. I've examined the edges of the barrel and it looks like it is plastic resin as well. But another viewer claims the paint peels off the barrel and that could only happen if the barrel was enamel paint over metal. I'll have to examine the pen more carefully.

    • @trafalgarla
      @trafalgarla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds If you find out more info, I'd like to know or see an update video.

  • @edisontrent5244
    @edisontrent5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think there was a very similar Jinhao at one point as well.

  • @jeffroberts532
    @jeffroberts532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice box!

  • @jerryw255
    @jerryw255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great review. After your very valid points, I decided not to purchase this pen. When I started my new day, I then decided to try this Moonblanc due to the price point and the novelty of the pen. You are a bad influence! LOL.

  • @MrGerardGallegos
    @MrGerardGallegos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I guess I'll be returning mine when it comes in. I didn't know it was a copy of a known pen! I sadly lost my Pelikan M205 Demo and got that itch to buy more fountain pens...

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is certainly not a fake Montblanc. It is clearly a Moonman with all the branding.

  • @clau7997
    @clau7997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Mr. Rathburn, maybe you could help me with some problem that I'm having with my F9. I dn't know if it is broken or it works how suppose to work. The problem is that the piston does not move out as another íston fillers that I have. te only movement that it does is screwing in and out with litle screwing. I don't know if I make myself clear... anyway, I dont know how to fill it up.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi claudia. The blind cap is supposed to extend out as the piston moves. If it turns but doesn't not move away from the barrel, then it sounds like it is defective or broken.

    • @clau7997
      @clau7997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@InkquiringMinds it's what I think: it is broken, I've never seen some mechanism as this one. thank you very much for your reply

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe it is what is called a captured converter. There doesn’t seem to be any way to disassemble the pen either.

  • @amyr.862
    @amyr.862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you looked down the barrel to see if the barrel is open like a regular piston filler? Maybe there's a teeny converter in there that gave up hope for freedom.
    I've read Montblanc does the same thing and uses a technicality to call it a piston. If so then Moonman really did copy it too closely.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've looked into the abyss and I've seen... .5 ml capacity. :) If it doesn't come out, then it is a piston. In my mind anyway. Even a captive converter can be removed and replaced with a cartridge. Unless I'm mistaken about what a captive converter is.

    • @amyr.862
      @amyr.862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Well, heck...why don't they use the space? People would love that!
      The way I understand it is captive converters can't be removed. I guess they're glued in or something? Probably just a way to get repair money in a high end pen. In Moonblanc's case, buy another pen.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@amyr.862 Okay well that kinda changes it from a "converter" in that a converter converts one thing to another - like a cartridge into a piston converter. But if I can't get the pen apart, the point is moot - it could be anything in there.. a troll with a syringe?

    • @amyr.862
      @amyr.862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@InkquiringMinds A Pilot Con-40 living off the grid.

    • @NelsonFJ
      @NelsonFJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@InkquiringMinds According to what I read on the Fountain Pen Network, the filling system is actually a glued standard converter. in the pen section. Someone managed to disassemble one to check. There are some pictures in the post - look for "How Come No Talks About Moonman F9?"

  • @sathishrao7926
    @sathishrao7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I doubt if there’s Copyright protection in the world of pens.. While I was looking for an entry level Gold nib fountain pen, I came across two pens repeatedly - Platinum PTL 5000 A and Pilot Celemo - from reputed Japanese Pen makers..
    I couldn’t believe that One is an exact replica of the other ( I ended up ordering the Platinum since Celemo isn’t available any longer ) !
    It is possible that these two companies got into a “Gentlemen’s agreement” to not sue each other !

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These two companies have copied each other for decades.

  • @TweakMDS
    @TweakMDS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I struggle to understand... Imagine you have a business with the means and capabilities to design, produce and distribute pens. And then somewhere in the process, you decide to make this exact pen!
    I'm not trying to bash Moonman, because the M800 and T1 are among my favorite pens, but in this exact one, they do seem to have made the poorer of possible design choices on each and every component.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is no incentive for them to be original.

  • @yominrak7975
    @yominrak7975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the secret Voldemort wand turned pen? lol... I am not interested in Montblanc hence this design has never taken my notice, and not to say to buy a copy, to me I felt the design of the pen is ugly, but since it is a piston filler... I may consider getting one Moonman F9.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tiny, stiff nib and tiny captured converter ink supply.

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the man said, 'I hate snakes with spiders a close second'. You should give this pen a sliding scale value out of 5 or 10,the way Christ52 does. Either way I think you've really fanged this Moon blanc. There's as much movement in it as that clip. I picked up a Platinum Curidas (mark 2) and a Monteverde Engage(my 2nd) which I would prefer any day over this inept, slithery customer. I quite liked the Mont Blanc version when I saw it.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used to give pens a rating, like my friend Chris does. But, I gave it up because I don't have the technical or engineering experience like he does let alone the decades of experience with pens.

    • @MrAndrew1953
      @MrAndrew1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Perhaps you could have a flashing varmint alert system for pens like this with say 5 golden spitting Cobras for something really dangerous like this one or a minefield warning again with this pen out in the middle. Perhaps a beautiful maiden staked out with 4 Moony F9, F9ssss's.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrAndrew1953 LOL

    • @MrAndrew1953
      @MrAndrew1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Never enough- thanks.

  • @i.c.3157
    @i.c.3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guess is that piston can be removed if you continuously turn the knob just like the wingsung 3008 and their T1 model but I find the ECO method which involves a wrench is far safer. As for the pen, meh. I do wish Moonblanc would copy (or god forbid come up with their own design) another company as some of Montblanc's designs (IMO) tend to look gimmicky or tacky.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm afraid to break it! It is so valuable!

  • @purabmhatre3056
    @purabmhatre3056 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir this pen barrel plastic or metal.

  • @hrnekbezucha
    @hrnekbezucha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened to Moonman's original designs? There were some really neat pens coming out of their factories.. I'm not terribly concerned about Chinese clones but they often clone a pen that is form over function cough, mtblanc limited editions, cough. I used to really like Moonman for their originals like the M2, M8, N3, T1... Cloning a pen is lazy and I know that Moonman can do better than that.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. I know some of those models owe some of the design features to some other pens, but they were individual enough to be different.

  • @RBartsy
    @RBartsy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speaking of cheap-looking finials ... I received my orange
    Jinhao (sibling of your sky blue Parker knock-off) and well lordy lordy the thing has golden coloured trim and, wait for it, a golden finial chariot logo! Wow- it’s not one of those usual ratty, fake pewter looking things, all akimbo & helter skelter, and very blurry looking whatever it is-it actually matches the rest of the metallics on the pen; I can tell what the image is; that finial cap logo dealy-o is aligned to the clip side of the cap! Guess maybe the endless commentary about how that crappy logo implementation adversely affected appreciation of their pen was heard? So who knows, perhaps this skinny snake pen will come back again in a version 3? Get in all your best shots now and pray they don’t just add a snake clip with a red plastic finial (I was thinking Star Trek emblem on big red button-so glad you actually have the big button!) snake clip on that big wooden log pen, the #1000 moonblanc?!? Frankenblanc? Frankenblanc-ish?

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL Thanks, Rebecca. The Jinhao Centennial is a very well built pen for very little money.

  • @neofliermike
    @neofliermike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a Schmidt feed and nib to me

  • @edwardwiper1323
    @edwardwiper1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very entertaining review Doug, not much to say about this pen apart from NO NO NO NO NO etc.👎

  • @francescomotolese4644
    @francescomotolese4644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Or upgrade because major of people's dislike snake clip

  • @TheNightowl001
    @TheNightowl001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I know what balsa wood feels like..."
    OMG! Are you an aeromodeller on top of your other hobbies?!?

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As a theatre scenery designer, I've built many, many scale models with balsa wood. It is a very carvable wood.

  • @dcrook232323
    @dcrook232323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm an adequate drummer 🥁 - we should play & write!?? 😉

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We could be the "Adequate Connection" LOL

  • @nighmeansnear
    @nighmeansnear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My thumbs up is for the SCTV joke

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Candy with a snake on his face? Of course!

  • @robertreid7221
    @robertreid7221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a fan then Doug. A big nix from me too. It seems that I too have exquisite taste like your good self. ( he said blowing smoke )

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I take one for the IMT (Inkquiring Minds Team)

    • @robertreid7221
      @robertreid7221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds My hero !

  • @ichirofakename
    @ichirofakename 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like Moonman did a pretty bad job on this one. Oh well, on to the next.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or they did a great job copying the MB? I'd have to get the MB to find out but I think I'll pass. I have my heart set on a MB JFK in burgundy.

  • @aristotlejb82
    @aristotlejb82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another pen to skip buying. I would rather just pick up another Moonman P135 with that mini fude nib.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've got another P135 and a review is coming soon. It doesn't have the mini-fude nib but the pen isn't for me. :)

    • @aristotlejb82
      @aristotlejb82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Yeah I am just getting to a point where I feel I have enough Chinese Pen. Beside Penbbs not really finding anything worth buying from any other Chinese manufacturers. Probably gonna get some Indian made pens. I picked up both Ranga 4cs and 4c after your review and they seem to be very nice pens and a lot of pen for the money.

  • @kanck7909
    @kanck7909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Moonblanc 😂

  • @francescomotolese4644
    @francescomotolese4644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not Moonman but Moonblanc.......omg😭😭😭

  • @Raul1971xxx
    @Raul1971xxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think that balsa wood is used for example in western movies where planks, chairs, tables are broken in the back or head of somebody without harm or hurt him, her.. or almost..
    And the bottles are in sugar made, so they get no injury or bone fracture in the head..
    So they said..

    • @richardc6932
      @richardc6932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And now the Chinese have decided to use this exquisite and highly sought after material to carry their collection of pens to the thirsty pen collectors of the world. What’s next, precious plastic boxes?

    • @Raul1971xxx
      @Raul1971xxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@richardc6932 Who knows..

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed Raul! Although, having worked for decades in film and theatre, the furniture is usually light wood that is prebroken and lightly glue-gunned together. Sugar glass is easy to mold into almost any shape.

    • @Raul1971xxx
      @Raul1971xxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@InkquiringMinds Interesting.. 👍🇪🇸