I have a number of 601 models. All well made. I prefer the pump filler over the vacumatic with ink window,. I have extra filling mechanisms for both, easy to replace. I do like Wing Sun's hooded nibs. Some of my daily writers are 618s & 601s. Nice to uncap & write, all the time. Consistent smooth writers.
Well i have the 601 MK 1from 2018 i believe, the first version of 601 that they make, with a rubber diaphragm filling system and i also have the 601 MK 2 updated with a piston plunger filling system ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and the 601 MK 3 the double jewel version like the one you have ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and i must say they all are very reliable and a consistent good writer and they don't have drying out issues not even after a few weeks of been unused !
Not just weeks.. I had ink in mine for a year and a half and it still never dried up! It's the only pen of mine that didn't dry up while it was in storage..
I have picked up some 601 and 601A models from time to time but they tend to find new homes as I become more and more enthused about the Parker 51. However, my Wing Sung 618 has never left me, because it "feels" better and it writes every time, no matter how long the interval between use.
I've been suprised with Wing Sung pens on many occasions. I find their nibs are either buttery smooth or abysmal. Considering they're cheap, I tend to use my clingy inks in those pens, like Liberty Elysium.
the 601A is my favorite pen. I only have cheap pens; wing sung 698, 3013, 699, 3008 and some jinhaos so I'm no authority but the 601A writes the best of all of them, no issues whatsoever. I've used Iroshizuku, Diamine, Birmingham, and Noodler's inks with all.
i'm late to the party, but I have a demonstrator and a battleship grey version of this pen. It hasn't dried out on me, it never skips and I really like watching the ink in the demonstrator. It was a good buy bfor me. Thank you for the review!
You've convinced me to buy this pen James. Like yourself, I've been humming and harring about getting it for a month or two. I have a Jinhao 51a and a 992 both with hooded nibs that write beautifully. So yes I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one ! Now which colour, hmmm ? Thankyou James great review ✌❤
There are like three different kinds of the 601 with different style nibs. There is a nib that like wraps around then they have a regular style nib, which is hard to find and then they have a hooded nib
Hi James. My first pen was my dad's gold Parker 51 which has a gold stub nib... At the time it did a lot of milage but now I find the pen is on the slim side for me, I like chunky pens...this pen is really interesting though, I really like the filler system...if I bought one I would marry it up to a colour or a colour family, like say, blue, and all varients of blue. I love Nathan Tardifs creations, he's a maestro... The Goulet Elysium blue ink is beautiful, if anyone would like a big example of it, if you watch Brian's presentations the office walls are Elysium blue I'm very sure of that...Noodlers inks are LOADED with dyes and you can easily dilute them... Do a small sample first if you want to try this...OK 👍. I like this WingSung and I'm tempted...but as I said, its bit too thin and it makes my hand ache... But it looks a good one...hmmm maybe I'll get my grandson one,,, the filler system would be helpful to him. Best wishes to everyone...mind how you go. Rubedo. 💜
Nathan is the wizard of ink mixology. His forays into funky inks has proven the market, and we wouldn't have the variety of inks from variety of ink makers without him
I have had good luck with all the Wing Sung / Hero pens I've gotten so far. A spring pain filler sounds like fun and at a reasonable price! Another fine review!
I have several of these. They all write well, but not in the same way. When the black one came I got out my vintage aerometric 51 and was surprised at how close the appearance and quality were.
I have 6 601's inked up in various colours which go everywhere with me and never fail to write first time, they sll are hooded nibs both 601 and 601 (3020) versions i prefer the original without blind cap jewel. I also have original Parker 601"s which i use at home, the wing sung compares well.
Why is that reducing burp-risk? I would assume that a full fill would burp less than a less than full fill? I hope this isn’t a stupid question. I am only continously fascinated by all the physical processes involved in the function of a fountain pen. And I hate ink burping!
Coming back to this video. I still own my 2nd 601, the blue finial on both ends model as the one on the video but in burgundy. Just bought the older model as I've found it to be better balanced and better looking than the new one. Will probably slowly buy the entire color selection of the older model and matching inks. Diamine Oxblood perfectly matches the burgundy colored body. Diamine Majestic Blue matches the blue finials.
@@JG3Reviews have you tried the bent nibs for it? I've heard a lot of good things, it's smoother at the cost of some extra line width but lacks the toothiness common with the stock one, I'm left handed so I feel it every time I write. My 51 is well worn and medium but it glides like no other. I bought a set of bent nibs, the smaller size as there are two available, along with the 601. Can't wait. Do you know where to buy just the butt of the body? I'm thinking of converting mine into the older model. The weight and sharpness of the end is enough to annoy me but I don't want to let the pen go to waste in the back of the drawer.
I’ve used these and like them a lot: www.ebay.com/itm/234916259459?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IoxKVT9FRyy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lGBvxnxTQyi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY You might be able to buy the ends from office_supplies_pen on eBay. Message him and see, it’s worth a shot. I know I’ve seen various replacement parts before.
I didnt know wing sung made a parker 51 style . i bought the hero 616 some time ago which failed it worked at first but was very scratchy. Then it suddenly stopped working completely.this pen is very interesting ill look into geting this enjoyed the vid thank you 👍
Would you reccomend this, the 601, or the wing sung 618? i am looking at purchasing a nice hooded nib pen, and i like the filling system of the 618, but i like the snap cap and the larger ink window on the 601. any input would be appreciated!
It is the three digit model numbers vs. the four digit model numbers that are made by different factories/companies. Both licensees of the original defunct Wing Sung.
I received a Wing Sung 601 two or three weeks ago. I notice one difference with yours--instead of the jewel surrounded by a silver colored ring at the end of the barrel, mine is just rounded off plastic, a continuation of the barrel plastic.
I had a mk2 601 I unfortunately dropped on tile floor and broke and then got the mk3, only difference is the 💎 at each end, the mk2 had a round bottom. Both are burgundy which matches perfectly with diamine oxblood. I love them. I might get the steel version in the future as the plastic, whilst good, probably shouldn't be tossed around town. I'm a lefty and the 601, as well as the original 51, are the only pens I've had a good experience. The parker 45 clone, moonman 80, feels better built but the nib sucks for me. If I had the money I'd buy one of each color with an ink window. They're worth the money.
The 517D gets a big thumbs up from me, too! I took a punt on it, thinking it wouldn't be up to much, but it was so good I immediately got a second. If anyone can confirm if they do italic nibs, my day may be made! The weight and fluidity of it is just perfect!
Da. Good eye. It's actually coincidental that I had the watch on, but I did record the intro to a review of the Russian pen. Good watch. I bought it at a market in Russia in '95. It's commemorative of the Allied victory in WW2 (aka The Great Patriotic War).
Great review brother! Thank you very much. I was on the fence to get one of these, but you've just pushed me over. LOL! As far as Noodler's Baystate Blue goes, most pens that I've put in don't like it. The most common problem is clogging. Definitely no good for my Lamys. But it worked well with my Jinhao X450s, & X750s with vigilant maintenance. It flowed the best through a no-name handmade Chinese pen with an obvious Schmidt nib, but the nib would dry-out too readily. Like barely 36 hours. Well that's my 2 cents. Thanks again, & God speed.
Yes, it is a picky ink. But looks great. If the pen flows with a juicy line, and is easy to clean, then it is OK. I put it in Indian eyedropper that is easy to clean.
I have several of these in both nib configurations (though the blind caps on mine don't have the metallic end piece). The tubular nib feels finer than the hooded variant. Zero flex but I don't really mind that. I prefer the hooded version but the tubular one, apparently a homage to Sheaffer, is pretty reliable and stable too.
The tubular was the one that initially caught my eye, but reviews I read at the time were mixed. Do you recommend it as well? I definitely like the style of that model.
@@JG3Reviews it makes an interesting addition to my collection and is fairly cheap. If I had to choose then I'd go with the fully hooded one. I've also heard tales about the tubular one including difficulty replacing it if you spring the tines, so I'm a bit wary of pushing the pen too far.
Hi is the cream coloured box on your desk a Platignum pen case if it is complete with pen and will you be reviewing it. The reason it caught my attention is I own a Platignum Inkmaster cream case with the wrong Platignum Pen. I also own the the Wing Sung 601 Demonstrator. I have been enjoying your videos please do not stop making them.
I think that the term "jewel" is just the traditional term for the plastic caps on the ends of the pen. The Esterbrook J series had black plastic "jewels" as well. Never heard them called anything else. I do agree that the 6xxx series of the Wing Sung pens seems to be a step above the 3xxx series. I have a (kind of hard to find in the US) 6100 that I use daily, because it's such a nice writer. Still with the Parker vibe, a closer match for the 61 (hence the model number?), but metal construction and the "arrow" is more of a Star Trek swoosh. 😁
1:24 Parker never left any equipment in China. They sent representatives to China to see if the Chinese could produce product to Parker standards (implied: using Chinese raw materials and tooling). And it wasn't the 51, it was the 45. Parker let this particular deal die on the vine, so there is only the most tenuous of connections between the two companies. Considering that you referred to the article (frankunderwater.com/2017/02/20/remaking-parker-45-a-cooperation-between-hero-parker/) . . . well, at least you got "Parker" and "Hero" right.
I heard the other details elsewhere, as additional info, some in previous comments from others here as well. From what I've seen, a constant in all this is that there is conflicting information. Yes, the 45 is also among them, as comes up in discussions of the Moonman 80.
Nice watch! Speaking of watches. I see alot of parallels between watches and fountain pens lol. One big hugr brand that basically everyone knows : rolex/montblanc. The chinese brands generally beating out japan and the west for value. And the chinese "homage" pens/watches. But unlike watches people will probably look at you weird if you told them your pen is $20 and up lol.
Yes, definitely the mic. I had to use a different set up because some of my equipment was at the office. Even turning down the gain to the lowest setting, it was overly sensitive.
✍️⭐ do not know why I have been buyingand keep buying ...Hero...s ..thorough our lives but using our Parkers.🤔🥸funny. Anyway.. guess I will keep doing that🤓. Tq 💯
I have a number of 601 models. All well made. I prefer the pump filler over the vacumatic with ink window,. I have extra filling mechanisms for both, easy to replace. I do like Wing Sun's hooded nibs. Some of my daily writers are 618s & 601s. Nice to uncap & write, all the time. Consistent smooth writers.
The pump filler is a real clever evolution of the valuation, and it removes the inevitable and messy point of failure, so great improvement.
James, I love your reviews with the gentle humour & unpretentious style - keep it up!
Thank you, sir.
Well i have the 601 MK 1from 2018 i believe, the first version of 601 that they make, with a rubber diaphragm filling system and i also have the 601 MK 2 updated with a piston plunger filling system ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and the 601 MK 3 the
double jewel version like the one you have ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and i must say they all are very reliable and a consistent good writer and they don't have drying out issues not even after a few weeks of been unused !
Not just weeks.. I had ink in mine for a year and a half and it still never dried up! It's the only pen of mine that didn't dry up while it was in storage..
Do the ink windows have ridges that one could feel with the fingertips? Or is the outer layer of plastic completely flush?
Completely flush, smooth surface.
I have picked up some 601 and 601A models from time to time but they tend to find new homes as I become more and more enthused about the Parker 51. However, my Wing Sung 618 has never left me, because it "feels" better and it writes every time, no matter how long the interval between use.
I've been suprised with Wing Sung pens on many occasions. I find their nibs are either buttery smooth or abysmal. Considering they're cheap, I tend to use my clingy inks in those pens, like Liberty Elysium.
the 601A is my favorite pen. I only have cheap pens; wing sung 698, 3013, 699, 3008 and some jinhaos so I'm no authority but the 601A writes the best of all of them, no issues whatsoever.
I've used Iroshizuku, Diamine, Birmingham, and Noodler's inks with all.
i'm late to the party, but I have a demonstrator and a battleship grey version of this pen. It hasn't dried out on me, it never skips and I really like watching the ink in the demonstrator. It was a good buy bfor me. Thank you for the review!
Does the section disconnect from the barrel? If not how do you clean/flush out the nib?
You've convinced me to buy this pen James. Like yourself, I've been humming and harring about getting it for a month or two. I have a Jinhao 51a and a 992 both with hooded nibs that write beautifully. So yes I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one ! Now which colour, hmmm ? Thankyou James great review ✌❤
I just ordered this the clear one without the hooded Nib
There are like three different kinds of the 601 with different style nibs. There is a nib that like wraps around then they have a regular style nib, which is hard to find and then they have a hooded nib
Yes, I've reviewed all 3 styles. The 601 is a great retro pen line.
Hi James. My first pen was my dad's gold Parker 51 which has a gold stub nib... At the time it did a lot of milage but now I find the pen is on the slim side for me, I like chunky pens...this pen is really interesting though, I really like the filler system...if I bought one I would marry it up to a colour or a colour family, like say, blue, and all varients of blue. I love Nathan Tardifs creations, he's a maestro... The Goulet Elysium blue ink is beautiful, if anyone would like a big example of it, if you watch Brian's presentations the office walls are Elysium blue I'm very sure of that...Noodlers inks are LOADED with dyes and you can easily dilute them... Do a small sample first if you want to try this...OK 👍. I like this WingSung and I'm tempted...but as I said, its bit too thin and it makes my hand ache... But it looks a good one...hmmm maybe I'll get my grandson one,,, the filler system would be helpful to him.
Best wishes to everyone...mind how you go.
Rubedo. 💜
Nathan is the wizard of ink mixology. His forays into funky inks has proven the market, and we wouldn't have the variety of inks from variety of ink makers without him
I have had good luck with all the Wing Sung / Hero pens I've gotten so far. A spring pain filler sounds like fun and at a reasonable price! Another fine review!
Thank you James! I love your videos.
Glad you like them!
I think that pen is the same color as my very first fountain pen. It was a Parker 45 Convertible.
I have several of these. They all write well, but not in the same way. When the black one came I got out my vintage aerometric 51 and was surprised at how close the appearance and quality were.
I have 6 601's inked up in various colours which go everywhere with me and never fail to write first time, they sll are hooded nibs both 601 and 601 (3020) versions i prefer the original without blind cap jewel. I also have original Parker 601"s which i use at home, the wing sung compares well.
They really are a great value.
A friendly reminder that you should release the plunger with the pen out of the ink or it might burp later :)
Thank you for your reviews!
Good tip.
Why is that reducing burp-risk? I would assume that a full fill would burp less than a less than full fill? I hope this isn’t a stupid question. I am only continously fascinated by all the physical processes involved in the function of a fountain pen. And I hate ink burping!
What are you talking about? If you release the plunger with the pen out of the ink it won't fill with ink...
@@clintonleonard5187 that should be done only in the last stroke. It really works!
Good to see the Palmer method of penmanship in good use👍🏼
Coming back to this video. I still own my 2nd 601, the blue finial on both ends model as the one on the video but in burgundy. Just bought the older model as I've found it to be better balanced and better looking than the new one.
Will probably slowly buy the entire color selection of the older model and matching inks.
Diamine Oxblood perfectly matches the burgundy colored body.
Diamine Majestic Blue matches the blue finials.
Just got the battleship gray model in the post last week myself. 👍🏼
@@JG3Reviews have you tried the bent nibs for it? I've heard a lot of good things, it's smoother at the cost of some extra line width but lacks the toothiness common with the stock one, I'm left handed so I feel it every time I write. My 51 is well worn and medium but it glides like no other.
I bought a set of bent nibs, the smaller size as there are two available, along with the 601. Can't wait.
Do you know where to buy just the butt of the body? I'm thinking of converting mine into the older model. The weight and sharpness of the end is enough to annoy me but I don't want to let the pen go to waste in the back of the drawer.
I’ve used these and like them a lot: www.ebay.com/itm/234916259459?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IoxKVT9FRyy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=lGBvxnxTQyi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
You might be able to buy the ends from office_supplies_pen on eBay. Message him and see, it’s worth a shot. I know I’ve seen various replacement parts before.
@@JG3Reviews Thanks. I usually buy my Wing Sung stuff from that supplier. I'll ask him if he's willing to ship just the butt.
I didnt know wing sung made a parker 51 style . i bought the hero 616 some time ago which failed it worked at first but was very scratchy. Then it suddenly stopped working completely.this pen is very interesting ill look into geting this enjoyed the vid thank you 👍
Would you reccomend this, the 601, or the wing sung 618? i am looking at purchasing a nice hooded nib pen, and i like the filling system of the 618, but i like the snap cap and the larger ink window on the 601. any input would be appreciated!
It is the three digit model numbers vs. the four digit model numbers that are made by different factories/companies. Both licensees of the original defunct Wing Sung.
I received a Wing Sung 601 two or three weeks ago. I notice one difference with yours--instead of the jewel surrounded by a silver colored ring at the end of the barrel, mine is just rounded off plastic, a continuation of the barrel plastic.
Your Wing Sung 601 it's a MK 2 and JG3 Reviews Wing Sung 601 it's a MK 3 .
I had a mk2 601 I unfortunately dropped on tile floor and broke and then got the mk3, only difference is the 💎 at each end, the mk2 had a round bottom. Both are burgundy which matches perfectly with diamine oxblood. I love them. I might get the steel version in the future as the plastic, whilst good, probably shouldn't be tossed around town.
I'm a lefty and the 601, as well as the original 51, are the only pens I've had a good experience. The parker 45 clone, moonman 80, feels better built but the nib sucks for me.
If I had the money I'd buy one of each color with an ink window. They're worth the money.
I just feel that Hero and Wingsung's hooded nib pens are just a very smooth rollerball pens
You need to try the Hong Dian 517D. I just got one and I love it.
I've got 525 coming that looks very similar to the 517, but in green.
@@JG3Reviews they do look similar other than the metal section. I just love the clean look and the way the 517 feels in hand.
The 517D gets a big thumbs up from me, too! I took a punt on it, thinking it wouldn't be up to much, but it was so good I immediately got a second. If anyone can confirm if they do italic nibs, my day may be made! The weight and fluidity of it is just perfect!
I'm guessing you filmed the Russian pen review on the same day because we catch a glimpse of what looks like a Vostok Commander on your wrist.
Da. Good eye. It's actually coincidental that I had the watch on, but I did record the intro to a review of the Russian pen. Good watch. I bought it at a market in Russia in '95. It's commemorative of the Allied victory in WW2 (aka The Great Patriotic War).
Great review brother! Thank you very much. I was on the fence to get one of these, but you've just pushed me over. LOL! As far as Noodler's Baystate Blue goes, most pens that I've put in don't like it. The most common problem is clogging. Definitely no good for my Lamys. But it worked well with my Jinhao X450s, & X750s with vigilant maintenance. It flowed the best through a no-name handmade Chinese pen with an obvious Schmidt nib, but the nib would dry-out too readily. Like barely 36 hours. Well that's my 2 cents. Thanks again, & God speed.
Yes, it is a picky ink. But looks great. If the pen flows with a juicy line, and is easy to clean, then it is OK. I put it in Indian eyedropper that is easy to clean.
How do you grease this pen? I got my Wing Sung a few days ago and wasn’t sure how the grease works. ☺️
If that still isn't clear, I believe Stephen Brown (sbrebrown) has a TH-cam video with instructions.
Which seller to buy from? I am in India!
Can you please try to review wordsworth and black fountain pen.i love your videos they are awsm and good quality.
"...jewel may be Chinese for plastic..."
James, this Chinese guy finds that hilarious!
Great review, thanks. -- Ed--
Jewel is the 1930s to 1950s for finial. ;)
I have several of these in both nib configurations (though the blind caps on mine don't have the metallic end piece). The tubular nib feels finer than the hooded variant. Zero flex but I don't really mind that. I prefer the hooded version but the tubular one, apparently a homage to Sheaffer, is pretty reliable and stable too.
The tubular was the one that initially caught my eye, but reviews I read at the time were mixed. Do you recommend it as well? I definitely like the style of that model.
@@JG3Reviews it makes an interesting addition to my collection and is fairly cheap. If I had to choose then I'd go with the fully hooded one. I've also heard tales about the tubular one including difficulty replacing it if you spring the tines, so I'm a bit wary of pushing the pen too far.
@@bikkies Yeah, don't try to flex tubular nibs. They are all nails. They are glued in this case, so not fun to replace.
Hi is the cream coloured box on your desk a Platignum pen case if it is complete with pen and will you be reviewing it. The reason it caught my attention is I own a Platignum Inkmaster cream case with the wrong Platignum Pen. I also own the the Wing Sung 601 Demonstrator. I have been enjoying your videos please do not stop making them.
That's a Yaroslavl pen from the former USSR. It'll be the next pen video.
I think that the term "jewel" is just the traditional term for the plastic caps on the ends of the pen. The Esterbrook J series had black plastic "jewels" as well. Never heard them called anything else.
I do agree that the 6xxx series of the Wing Sung pens seems to be a step above the 3xxx series. I have a (kind of hard to find in the US) 6100 that I use daily, because it's such a nice writer. Still with the Parker vibe, a closer match for the 61 (hence the model number?), but metal construction and the "arrow" is more of a Star Trek swoosh. 😁
Yep, I think that's correct, too. I think the Esterbrook is where I first heard the term.
1:24 Parker never left any equipment in China.
They sent representatives to China to see if the Chinese could produce product to Parker standards (implied: using Chinese raw materials and tooling).
And it wasn't the 51, it was the 45. Parker let this particular deal die on the vine, so there is only the most tenuous of connections between the two companies.
Considering that you referred to the article (frankunderwater.com/2017/02/20/remaking-parker-45-a-cooperation-between-hero-parker/) . . . well, at least you got "Parker" and "Hero" right.
I heard the other details elsewhere, as additional info, some in previous comments from others here as well. From what I've seen, a constant in all this is that there is conflicting information. Yes, the 45 is also among them, as comes up in discussions of the Moonman 80.
Nice watch! Speaking of watches. I see alot of parallels between watches and fountain pens lol.
One big hugr brand that basically everyone knows : rolex/montblanc.
The chinese brands generally beating out japan and the west for value.
And the chinese "homage" pens/watches.
But unlike watches people will probably look at you weird if you told them your pen is $20 and up lol.
Seems scratchy I have Chinese fountain pens that don't make a sound...just read the screen may be your mic..not the pen?
Yes, definitely the mic. I had to use a different set up because some of my equipment was at the office. Even turning down the gain to the lowest setting, it was overly sensitive.
That's a Russian watch at 9:58.
Good catch. Bought it there in ’96, still ticking.
@@JG3ReviewsVostok.
Don't really like the hidden nib, makes it look at a glance like a ball pen.
✍️⭐ do not know why I have been buyingand keep buying ...Hero...s ..thorough our lives but using our Parkers.🤔🥸funny. Anyway.. guess I will keep doing that🤓. Tq 💯