I have several Hongdian and Jinhao pens and I'm happy to report that each have been very good writers,...and I didn't have to drain my savings account to buy them.
Very interesting - my handwriting pens are Jin Hao, Parker, Sheaffer, and - the Rotring Artpen. Drawing pens include Hongdiang and Sailor Fude nibs, and - the Rotring Artpen (for the basic line work, with permanent ink). Plus a selection of very elderly dip pens, with Gillot and other nibs. You have introduced me to several more brands, and inks (normally, I use black for everything). Fingering my wallet nervously, I shall investigate them!
Leonardo pens are very nice. I think the Chinese pens are a way of enjoying a variety of pens, without a huge expenditure, although the M800 with a Bock nib isn't exactly inexpensive.
I used the Majohn pen as a "tester", and enjoyed it so much I bought all 4 colours and then saved for a Leonardo. I've now got 3 Leonardo pens, and love them all.
There are a couple of pen manufacturers there I hadn't even heard of! I wonder if Kaigelu is the Chinese way of saying 'kangaroo'. And it was a revelation that you can get a Chinese pen with a gold nib! I agree with you that some gold nibs can be very sensitive to pressure: I have discovered that as well. Thanks for the video!
Garry, I am confused. I am looking at the Wing Sung (WingSung?) 630. On AliX there are many adds for the YongSheng 630. Are these the same pen? It seems the HERO company has a number of (very confusing) names. So if I bought a YongSheng 630, would I in fact be buying a Wing Sung 630? I've tried to look at the writing on the gold band in images, but it is too low resolution. I cannot see where you have reviewed the Wing Sung 630? Did you do a review of this pen, I like to hear your thoughts before I commit to buy. Oh, and nice update BTW. I have the X159 with a nib which is pretty much the same as all of my nibs, I really would not want it to be any broader. I paid AUD$17.
Thanks. I don't have a 630 but I do have a number of other Wing Sung pens. I have ordered a couple of pens from AliExpress where they are named YongSheng and when they arrive they are Wing Sung. I think it is all down to the pronunciation of the letters, I thing YongSheng is the more "local" pronunciation and Wing Sung is the global naming (I think based on Cantonese pronunciation)
As for the bottom of the list, it is going to be tough between the penBBS 487 and the Picasso. As for the top of the list, I have to think about it. I would put the X159 first but I have a feeling you would place the M800 on top.
Nice to see the Kaigelu in action. That is a beautiful pen. I'm currently experiencing a division in my thoughts; regarding my pen hobby. Do I occasionally purchase pans like these in order to enjoy the diversity in the pen world? Or do I only buy one pen a year and have it be something really special?
I'm with you on that. It's nice to have a wide range to choose from, but I feel I "enjoy" the more expensive pens. How much of that is subconsciously knowing how much the pen cost, and then making me think it's a nicer experience.
cool pens. i hope your spring is a happy one!
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I have several Hongdian and Jinhao pens and I'm happy to report that each have been very good writers,...and I didn't have to drain my savings account to buy them.
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Very interesting - my handwriting pens are Jin Hao, Parker, Sheaffer, and - the Rotring Artpen. Drawing pens include Hongdiang and Sailor Fude nibs, and - the Rotring Artpen (for the basic line work, with permanent ink). Plus a selection of very elderly dip pens, with Gillot and other nibs. You have introduced me to several more brands, and inks (normally, I use black for everything). Fingering my wallet nervously, I shall investigate them!
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Good to know that the Jinhao 159 is now plastic. They used to be lacquered brass construction several years ago.
The x159 is plastic, and the 159 version is still metal.
Nice selection. I am tempted to get an Majohn M800 but may go straight to a Leonardo. Thank you for the video.
Leonardo pens are very nice. I think the Chinese pens are a way of enjoying a variety of pens, without a huge expenditure, although the M800 with a Bock nib isn't exactly inexpensive.
I used the Majohn pen as a "tester", and enjoyed it so much I bought all 4 colours and then saved for a Leonardo. I've now got 3 Leonardo pens, and love them all.
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There are a couple of pen manufacturers there I hadn't even heard of! I wonder if Kaigelu is the Chinese way of saying 'kangaroo'. And it was a revelation that you can get a Chinese pen with a gold nib! I agree with you that some gold nibs can be very sensitive to pressure: I have discovered that as well. Thanks for the video!
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I have only one Chinese pen in use, the Jinhao 82. What a great pen.
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Garry, I am confused. I am looking at the Wing Sung (WingSung?) 630. On AliX there are many adds for the YongSheng 630. Are these the same pen? It seems the HERO company has a number of (very confusing) names. So if I bought a YongSheng 630, would I in fact be buying a Wing Sung 630? I've tried to look at the writing on the gold band in images, but it is too low resolution. I cannot see where you have reviewed the Wing Sung 630? Did you do a review of this pen, I like to hear your thoughts before I commit to buy. Oh, and nice update BTW. I have the X159 with a nib which is pretty much the same as all of my nibs, I really would not want it to be any broader. I paid AUD$17.
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I don't have a 630 but I do have a number of other Wing Sung pens.
I have ordered a couple of pens from AliExpress where they are named YongSheng and when they arrive they are Wing Sung.
I think it is all down to the pronunciation of the letters, I thing YongSheng is the more "local" pronunciation and Wing Sung is the global naming (I think based on Cantonese pronunciation)
As for the bottom of the list, it is going to be tough between the penBBS 487 and the Picasso. As for the top of the list, I have to think about it. I would put the X159 first but I have a feeling you would place the M800 on top.
I've definitely found the number 6 position, but the rest are still very much in the air.
Nice to see the Kaigelu in action. That is a beautiful pen. I'm currently experiencing a division in my thoughts; regarding my pen hobby. Do I occasionally purchase pans like these in order to enjoy the diversity in the pen world? Or do I only buy one pen a year and have it be something really special?
I'm with you on that. It's nice to have a wide range to choose from, but I feel I "enjoy" the more expensive pens. How much of that is subconsciously knowing how much the pen cost, and then making me think it's a nicer experience.