The exact Chinese wording is “大道" meaning principal, The word came from a sentence of Laozi Tao Te Ching “大道至簡", It told us the reason or principal of being simple and minimalistic in life. That’s why the pen look and design become.
I don't know Chinese, but from reading the kanji, I arrive at the following meaning: "The great road 大道 (of/is) simplicity 至簡. Maybe we could render it as "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - a quote attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
Hi James! Thanks for this nice review. The correct meaning for "Dadao" is "main street", "big road" or "broad road". For this reason, the term "Avenue" was used in the first review post from East Asia on a well-known American fountain pen website. I also have confirmation from contacts specialized in fountain pens in China. The name of the fountain pen is not Jinhao 9019 but Jinhao DADAO nr. 9019 as exactly engraved on the cap ring. I understand that it is the first time that Jinhao uses a word to name one of its models. All denominations have a precise meaning, nothing is random. For this denomination it is possible to find a mysterious link to the X159, as I had already pointed out to Chris, the first western reviewer of the fountain pen. If you take the translucent model you can appreciate the stabilizing lugs in the body for the converter, which I think is the first to be screwed into fountain pens. We are facing a new and surprising engineering in the world of fountain pens!
When I test a pen or ink, I usually write quotes from famous people, Edgar Allan Poe is my favorite one. One of her best quotes is “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” I have a notebook just for this. Great review, I usually order one medium and one fine, times two, why times two? One for me, one for my wife so she stays away from my pen collection 😂😂😂
Edgar always has the most exquisitely dark poetry. Love that line. I just bought a notebook to practice my calligraphy and favorite poetry. Will definitely add quotes now, too 😊
9:11 the wood pen exposed is in reality the 9056 -- the mentioned 9035 is a different model - also made in wood but with different clip; very similar to the one in the 9019 and the body is narrower compared to the 9056 shown in the video
Another great review. I enjoy the Medium Jinhao nibs, from 5-6-8. Amazing all the "improvements" in the 9019. I have a few inked upped & enjoy them a lot. The clear & translucent models look fabulous. I wonder what's next.
Thanks, Chris! Between Jinhao and Asvine Medium nib fans have to be pretty happy right now (I sure am). I'll have to order a demonstrator, too. Btw, that Cypress resin pen you shared the other day is stunning. Very nice!
@@chrisrap52 Well, that's why I haven't ordered, yet. I'm a sucker for clear demonstrators, though, so that's where I'm leaning. They all look pretty good to me, though, as does the solid black.
What a beautiful pen ! Before watching your video I ordered it but it will only be delivered to me between the first and 14th of September. When I ordered it I had no idea about the size, but your video makes me appreciate it even more. Thank you very much !!! 👍
If you look at the name of the pen in sinograms, "大道" (dà dào) means "avenue" (see also "The road to a better future"). It would appear to be dà dāo which corresponds to the blade. Chinese has a huge number of words that are pronounced in almost the same way, so relying solely on the transliteration is not enough to get a correct translation.
Hi James. Thanks again for your wonderful videos. I'm impressed with Jinhao, and also Majohn. They are making some really quality pens at affordable prices.
I ordered two of these the other week, James. AU$10 each! It’s such an unbeatable value proposition and I have had so much fun with every Jinhao I own.
@aumshanti2514 it's got holes in the end. You could seal it with a drop of hot glue, and the thing would probably hold 10-15ml say. But I haven't tried yet. Luckily, I didn't start with ink, I filled it with water, and it slowly drains out the end.
I love your videos! I appreciate the fact that you review pens in all price ranges. Your reviews are very thorough and you've helped me a lot! Thank you!!!
Well, I’m sold … just ordered one via EB, but up to three weeks wait. Priced at under £12 GBP including tax and delivery. Solid Wine Red nib. I have many Jinhao models and have seen their various ranges evolve for the better. They have been listening … big no. 8 nib in a Medium at last! Thanks for your review, James, much appreciated.
Very well made and detailed review. I got 2 of them a couple of weeks ago, in M and F and different colors (Burgundy and dark blue). And I'm in love with them right from the start. Wrote flawless out of the box. They are really great FP's. Like many other models made by Jinhao. I only hope that one day Junhao will come up with B, BB, Obliques and italic nibs. Their #6 M replacement nibs are already reached a very good quality level
I have looked the term "dadao" and asked my East Asian history professor. It seems that it is used in two ways (not unusual). It can be a reference to the "the Great Way" of Eastern philosophy. Or, it can refer to a "big sword." I think that it's a combination of both uses. Daoism (pronounced taoism) is a major (big) philosophy in East Asia, and literally, dàdāo translates to "big dao" with "dao" meaning sword. And there is no mistake about it, the Jinhao 9019 is a major/big sword/philosophy...the pen is mightier than the sword! 😃
Got mine Saturday. (8/12) IT IS AWESOME! I got the medium also and it is smooooooooooth and juicy! I got the solid red color, which has a touch of transparency. Diamine Oxblood matches VERY well. "Beautiful, liberty, Lighthouse," are my words of choice. Brian Goulet really hates "Community" and I really don't blame him. I definitely prefer this pen to my Sailors. FWIW.
Great vid man! thanks for the awesome reviews! I've got a few 1-200$ pens, lots of 40-100$ pens, and many 1-40$ pens. It's that last category with all the Mahohn/Moonman, Jinhao, Hongdian, and random other twsbi, pilot, platinum, diplomat, kaweco. Muji pens that I'm checking the tracking 5x a day 😂 I'd say I do over half of my drawing and writing with my cheapest category of pens.
Just got my fourth one today in the mail, a clear blue demonstrator. I though this was one worth getting as a demonstrator with that giant converter. We named our son Hudson, after Hudson Taylor.
I was on the fence on this one since I bought the x159s in 6 different colors. I bought the olive green demonstrator with the heartbeat nib in (M) I Americanize my pronunciation and say Daddy -O. Long A, long O. After all it is a big ole ' pen.
I'm waiting for mine to arrive. Ordered it in wine red (burgundy) and am looking forward to receiving it! Jinhao pens lately are even better than ever, and they have been vry good for quite some time now. Thanks for the review, James! (Edit: It has arrived! And what a beauty it is!)
I was hoping it was going to be better than the x159. Maybe it's I haven't used it as much, but I like the feel of the x159 better. I really like the 9019 huge ink capacity, and I may get used to it as I work with it. I like it and would recommend it as one of the better Jinhao offerings. UPDATE: on 2nd thought, I'm finding it much smoother than the x159. And the fine nib is really a fine. I still like the 159, but I think I may end off using the 9019. And the huge converter is VERY NICE!!
I bought one of these pens for myself for my birthday a month ago, and so far, I love it. It's a little long and fat for carrying in a shirt pocket, but it feels great in my hand, the nib is shockingly smooth and responsive (especially considering I got the XF nib), and it holds a ton of ink. This pen is a fantastic value for the money, and outperforms Cross, Sheaffer, and Parker pens I have that were 5 times the price...
I wish everyone gets to experience this dream of a pen. Got mine for $6 and it feels as good to use as my Lamy 2K. Reviews and my words don't do the smoothness justice. I am so surprised by how the nib performed on this pen. A wet writer, but almost feels like a gasoline store ball pen. An absolute pleasure! I don't purchase pens that look too similar from where they're inspired but this pen is the exception for me. Wish I got the deep dark blue version too.
The Dadao is a traditional Chinese sword. A short, chopping weapon, it is designed to be used with both hands. It had a long association with law enforcement and the maintenance of public order, most frequently being seen in the hands of police or militia personnel or indeed official executioners.
I looked up this model on Taobao, and the stores are all listing it as the 9019 大道 / dàdào, which means avenue or boulevard, i.e., a very wide, multi-lane road in a city, but it could also mean "the great Dao", as in daoism, or the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War (I think we can rule out that last one, LOL). The Chinese broadsword would be 大刀 / dàdāo ("big knife"), so it's not that.
I'll stick with the X159, which I also ordered with a #8 , which also writes like a or a paintbrush. Dr. Freud would have fun with his sexual symbolisms here with these massive fountain pens. And I thought that the X159 was massive. (Jinhao goes to the next level) This takes me to places I've never been before. Great review - - - as is traditional with JG3. All my best. Thanks.
Pen looks great, love the form factor (enjoyed the x159 too) - my problem and disappointment is that these pens require 2 to 2.5 turns to uncap. I use my pens mostly for quick note taking which makes these pens very cumbersome to use. I'm hoping that eventually they will get them down to 1 turn (TWSBI ECO manages with 3/4 turns).
I have been hesitating about whether to buy this pen. I find the original Jinhao 159 big and heavy. I find the Jinhao X159 just big. The 9019 seems to be even larger still. Although I have biggish hands I tend to prefer something a bit smaller than those "Jumbo" pens. That said, I don't want to miss out on a good new pen and since the 9019 is inexpensive maybe I should try one. The new converter is the highlight of this design, in my opinion, though it would be nice if Jinhao started making piston filler pens in the future. My X159 has a Fine nib. I really would like to try that no.8 medium nib.
I just placed an order on a local to me shopping website for a clear demonstrator with an F nib and a dark blue one with an M nib. I'm still looking for one with an EF nib. I kinda want to avoid having to create an Aliexpress account. We'll see.
Mine required quite a bit of fine tuning the nib and the feed. The nib is a stiff nail despite its larger #8 size. The plastic feels like... cheap plastic, unlike those better quality, thicker plastics with a tad of resilience and plasticity to prevent sudden cracking once you accidentaly drop it... but you get what you pay, so you have to manage the expectation here. Despite the cartridge being a screw type, with motion, it hits the barrel producing a rattling sound. As a writing experience, it takes a while to get used to it because of its larger girth, it feels like writing with a child's big, fat crayon.
I have had some problems with mine and was wondering if any other pen enthusiasts had experienced similar ones. The first thing I noticed was that the part of the converter that one rotates with one's fingers was wobbly enough to make the pen rattle anytime I touched it at all. I didn't have to move it very far or shake it for that to happen. My "fix" for this was to pull off the ridiculous metal cap that was making the converter so top-heavy. The pen no longer rattles even if I shake it, but this is a good solution only for 9019s in solid colours. Some owners of 9019s in transparent colours might not want to do this, because underneath the metal cap is the same flat-sided Lamy-style rotating knob that Jinhao uses on their standard-size bottle converters. The result is that when the larger 9019 converter is completely filled with ink, the threaded centre rod sticks out of the top of the rotating knob, which some people may consider a bad or messy look for a clear demonstrator pen. Of course the rod won't be visible if you fill the converter only 80 - 85% or so. The other thing that bothered me was that both the X159 and the 9019 have caps that allow the nibs and feeds to dry out, especially if I use my favourite Waterman Serenity Blue ink. For both of my X159s, switching to Namiki Blue Fountain Pen Ink -- the kind that comes in curiously shallow 60 ml bottles inside red boxes -- solved this problem completely. Namiki doesn't market this product as an "infinity" ink, but it certainly seems to work that way inside my X159s. I still have a real fight on my hands, however, getting my 9019 to write for the first time each day. The Namiki ink and flushing out factory residues from the feed and section with a rubber bulb-style ear syringe have helped only a little bit.
I’ve only had mine inked with Monteverde Sapphire (and constantly since the review) without any dry out. The Sapphire is a pretty wet ink, with more ghosting and bleed-through than is typical for their inks. Maybe that’s been beneficial in this pen? I have a Pilot pen that was finicky about dryness with the first few inks, but a bottle of Pilot Blue-Black solved that.
Nice review of a decent pen. Sure, you may find something better for more money, but the X159 is hard to beat. I have this exact pen and it's great! Can't figure out what I got a green one and it's not so good. Oh, well. Also, I really liked the style and quality of your video. Is that your voice or did you come across a good AI? This is the best I've ever heard!
The name of this Jinhao 9019 - 'Dadao' here means 大道 （The Great Dao). It is clearly written in Chinese on the pen box. 'Da' means big, 'dao' means "The Way" as in the 'dao' in Laozi (Lao Tzu)'s famous book the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching）. It has only one meaning here, and definitely does not mean 'big knife'. Pronunciation= da as in (rhymes with ) Darwin or darling, 'dao' as in Darwin or darling with an 'o' ending . This Jinhao 9019 is a great pen worthy of the name Dadao. "The great dao of pens" .
On the other hand, the term dadao means great saber or big knife. Since it is a broad term, it refers to different types of weapons throughout history. The early uses of the term dadao referred to large bladed weapons on polearms. KB
I have ordered one from China and should receive it by next week. I think this pen won't let me down just like the X159. According to the introduction on shop web, there's a phrase "大道至簡, 悟者天成". I think Dadao is not meaning Big Road nor Big Sword. It is orginated from an ancient Philosopher Laozi. Dadao means the main or fundamental theroy or order. The phrase is more or less means "The very fundamental order or theroy is simplicity. If you know how to use it, you will gain success". The pen is simple with no fancy things nor gold nib. But... if you know how to use it, write with it, you will success (gain your knowledge) and get all the value from it. I hope my translation or interpretation of Dadao is close to what Jinhao's original thinking.
You should make some recommendations for pens to use for taking notes at church. Obviously a posting pen is more ideal. Needs to be usable without a solid writing surface. Things like that. You seem like you'd have some experience with that!
Good idea. At a class at Baylor held in the 1st Baptist sanctuary a couple years ago I took 4-5 pens to see that I liked, and I found the Platinum Procyon to be the surprise of the bunch. Great writer, cartridges for quick refills on the go, and the cap posts well and comes off in a quick turn.
Thanks for the nice review. I prefer a thick pen and I'll have to order one of these. I really like the black pen holder you used to show size comparisons. Do you remember where you got it Thanks
@JG3Reviews thanks so much- that's wonderful. I might have to pick one of these up. I hate refilling pens, and the large grip of the x159 I find leads to a very relaxed grip
@@JG3Reviews just picked one up in F and filled it with Robert Oster Red candy. Might swap the nib to M like my x159 - should be wetter. What great pens!
I accidentally dropped my solid black Dadao on the floor( 2 times so far). no scratches or cracks as of now.... I would love to hear the stories of how others break their X159 or 9019 pens😅...
A dadao is a type of Chinese sword. It's got a single-edged, curved blade, like a falchion or machete, and a handle about as long as the blade, putting it somewhere between a two-handed sword and a polearm. It's a big sword. Beautiful things
I am fairly certain it refers to a type of sword, the name Dadao. That aside, I just received mine which is the clear demonstrator. I can tell you it is wider than the Wing Sung 630 and by association the Montblanc 149. It may be millimeter shorter than both. The converter is something to behold. I think it has the capacity of 1.7 ml which is about 3X the capacity of the regular Jinhao converter. I almost think the pen's dimensions may be to accommodate the converter. I think the length of the turning knob may be to accept a longer shaft for the increased capacity. I have yet to ink mine but am looking forward to using it. If this has come out earlier, I probably would not have Frankenpen an X159 into an eyedropper. I think you could eyedropper this pen, but why would you? I think the pen would accept Parker and Lamy cartridges. Great review James.
Nice review as always. Any reliability issues? There are some opinions that the stiff clip could cause stress cracks and break the cap. Have you had a chance to compare with ASA Pens (you got Beena from him) Demonstrator or any large ebonite pens?
I haven't yet compared to ASA Pens, but they should be on my list. I just checked my 9019 a couple days ago for cracking and so far, so good. It's funny you bring that up, because I was getting out of a case and the resistance of the clip is what made me check.
Chinese text from various Chinese fountain pen sites... 金豪 [Jin Hao] No. 9019 "大道" - pronounced D-ah Dow ( as in 'Dow' Jones) meaning BIG Street / Avenue.
"Da Dao" is an important Chinese philosophy theory. "Dao" means "ultimate truth", personally speaking, I think it's similar to the theory established by Eugen Karl Dühring. "Da Dao" is also the first part of the phrase ”大道至简” from antiquarians during Song(South) density. It can be translated into all basic theory should be explained in plain words. I do think my explanation is not in plain words..... I'm already confused. .....lol
In Chinese, "大刀" (Dàdāo) literally translates to "big knife" or "broadsword." "大" (dà) means "big" or "large," and "刀" (dāo) means "knife" or "sword." The term "Dadao" is often used to refer to a type of Chinese sword or weapon with a wide blade that was historically used by various Chinese military forces.
It could also be "大道" (dà dào): This translates to "great way" or "great path," often used in the context of philosophical or profound truths. Without the actual Chinese or proper hànyǔ pīnyīn it is unknowable what Jīnháo meant.
I don't think you're right, but okay. The lady I'm speaking of is from China, where she taught for 20 years, and has taught the last 10 years in America. She knows her Chinese. @@raymondchengwm
That might depend on the day you ask me. 😆 If I had only one, it would probably be the AL-Star over the plastic Safari (or a Vista, maybe?). But Safari vs 9019 is close, I really like the 9019 I have. The Safari might-might-win by a hair, and that’s down to more practical size and long-term proven durability. Not that I have issues with the Jinhao, it’s just that it’s new and so that’s an unknown.
Da-dao = Big Tao (as in Taoism). It should not be interpreted as big road, as it literally means. It's The Way. Some comments stated that it leads to the future, No. The Way is a state of mind, time has nothing to do with it. It has nothing to do with sword either, although some people like to grind it down to a look-alike Sailor naginata togi nib.
This looks fancy! Thanks for reviewing low-cost pens for those of us impoverished, but not impoverished enough to stop pen shopping.
Broke pen boys rejoice!
Yep, maybe someday I'll get lots of money and be able towed hauler that fancy pen I covet. 😁
FWIW, mine was US$2.95 delivered to Australia, couldn't buy a cup of coffee for that price.
The exact Chinese wording is “大道" meaning principal, The word came from a sentence of Laozi Tao Te Ching “大道至簡", It told us the reason or principal of being simple and minimalistic in life. That’s why the pen look and design become.
You mean ‘principle.’
I thought it would be “大刀” means big blade haha
thank you so much!
Thnx
I don't know Chinese, but from reading the kanji, I arrive at the following meaning: "The great road 大道 (of/is) simplicity 至簡. Maybe we could render it as "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - a quote attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
Everyone seems to love this pen! Great reciew.
I just bought this about a week ago, and I am loving it!
Hi James! Thanks for this nice review. The correct meaning for "Dadao" is "main street", "big road" or "broad road". For this reason, the term "Avenue" was used in the first review post from East Asia on a well-known American fountain pen website. I also have confirmation from contacts specialized in fountain pens in China. The name of the fountain pen is not Jinhao 9019 but Jinhao DADAO nr. 9019 as exactly engraved on the cap ring. I understand that it is the first time that Jinhao uses a word to name one of its models. All denominations have a precise meaning, nothing is random. For this denomination it is possible to find a mysterious link to the X159, as I had already pointed out to Chris, the first western reviewer of the fountain pen. If you take the translucent model you can appreciate the stabilizing lugs in the body for the converter, which I think is the first to be screwed into fountain pens. We are facing a new and surprising engineering in the world of fountain pens!
I like the subdued, classy, look of this pen. The converter size is really appealing! Thanks for the review!
I do, too. 👍 Missed camp this year! Hope all is well.
When I test a pen or ink, I usually write quotes from famous people, Edgar Allan Poe is my favorite one. One of her best quotes is “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” I have a notebook just for this. Great review, I usually order one medium and one fine, times two, why times two? One for me, one for my wife so she stays away from my pen collection 😂😂😂
I have a notebook with quotes as well for longer evening writing. I do a page of quotes either by a particular person or on a topic. 👍
@@JG3Reviews Outstanding!!!
Edgar always has the most exquisitely dark poetry. Love that line. I just bought a notebook to practice my calligraphy and favorite poetry. Will definitely add quotes now, too 😊
9:11 the wood pen exposed is in reality the 9056 -- the mentioned 9035 is a different model - also made in wood but with different clip; very similar to the one in the 9019 and the body is narrower compared to the 9056 shown in the video
Correct. I think I have accidentally swapped those numbers before. 🤪
Another great review. I enjoy the Medium Jinhao nibs, from 5-6-8. Amazing all the "improvements" in the 9019. I have a few inked upped & enjoy them a lot. The clear & translucent models look fabulous. I wonder what's next.
Thanks, Chris! Between Jinhao and Asvine Medium nib fans have to be pretty happy right now (I sure am). I'll have to order a demonstrator, too. Btw, that Cypress resin pen you shared the other day is stunning. Very nice!
@@JG3Reviews Yes, it is. Sometimes, you find a pen like it. Enjoy your 9019 demonstrator, clear or color?
@@chrisrap52 Well, that's why I haven't ordered, yet. I'm a sucker for clear demonstrators, though, so that's where I'm leaning. They all look pretty good to me, though, as does the solid black.
@@JG3Reviews Amazing Jinhao released so many colors, Decisions, decisions... I want them all!
A big nib is basically good for visual matters..
Just my opinion.. 👍👍🇪🇸🇪🇸
What a beautiful pen ! Before watching your video I ordered it but it will only be delivered to me between the first and 14th of September. When I ordered it I had no idea about the size, but your video makes me appreciate it even more. Thank you very much !!! 👍
The trim ring reminds me more of the namiki yukari royale but the girth is definitely inspired by the emperor
That’s the whole idea. The brand owner cannot pin point the exact model they copied
If you look at the name of the pen in sinograms, "大道" (dà dào) means "avenue" (see also "The road to a better future").
It would appear to be dà dāo which corresponds to the blade.
Chinese has a huge number of words that are pronounced in almost the same way, so relying solely on the transliteration is not enough to get a correct translation.
As with others, we thank you for the reviews. (No Cyrillic keyboard, so, “spacebo” from your friend from “tserkof Xrista”. :) fun day. KW
Thank you for a wonderful review. Elegant looking pen with a very modest price tag. Your ink is really beautiful.
Hi James. Thanks again for your wonderful videos. I'm impressed with Jinhao, and also Majohn. They are making some really quality pens at affordable prices.
I ordered two of these the other week, James. AU$10 each! It’s such an unbeatable value proposition and I have had so much fun with every Jinhao I own.
Mines otw! Can't wait to see that clear acrylic one eyedroppered with some Emerald de Chivor
Eye topper capacity? 🎉 And you just can't go wrong with Emerald of Chivor!
@aumshanti2514 it's got holes in the end. You could seal it with a drop of hot glue, and the thing would probably hold 10-15ml say. But I haven't tried yet. Luckily, I didn't start with ink, I filled it with water, and it slowly drains out the end.
I love your videos! I appreciate the fact that you review pens in all price ranges. Your reviews are very thorough and you've helped me a lot! Thank you!!!
Thanks!
Love these pens! Mine,a , skipped a little when I first got it; but,after I scrubbed the feed and nib with dish soap it writes smooth and wet.
Well, I’m sold … just ordered one via EB, but up to three weeks wait. Priced at under £12 GBP including tax and delivery. Solid Wine Red nib. I have many Jinhao models and have seen their various ranges evolve for the better. They have been listening … big no. 8 nib in a Medium at last! Thanks for your review, James, much appreciated.
Very well made and detailed review. I got 2 of them a couple of weeks ago, in M and F and different colors (Burgundy and dark blue). And I'm in love with them right from the start. Wrote flawless out of the box. They are really great FP's. Like many other models made by Jinhao. I only hope that one day Junhao will come up with B, BB, Obliques and italic nibs. Their #6 M replacement nibs are already reached a very good quality level
I have looked the term "dadao" and asked my East Asian history professor. It seems that it is used in two ways (not unusual). It can be a reference to the "the Great Way" of Eastern philosophy. Or, it can refer to a "big sword." I think that it's a combination of both uses. Daoism (pronounced taoism) is a major (big) philosophy in East Asia, and literally, dàdāo translates to "big dao" with "dao" meaning sword. And there is no mistake about it, the Jinhao 9019 is a major/big sword/philosophy...the pen is mightier than the sword! 😃
Thanks for the insight!
It can also be translated as "Avenue."
Got mine Saturday. (8/12) IT IS AWESOME! I got the medium also and it is smooooooooooth and juicy! I got the solid red color, which has a touch of transparency. Diamine Oxblood matches VERY well. "Beautiful, liberty, Lighthouse," are my words of choice. Brian Goulet really hates "Community" and I really don't blame him.
I definitely prefer this pen to my Sailors. FWIW.
Good words. I find the word I just can't write in a smooth action is "Platinum" and I don't know why. It's my kryptonite. lol
Great vid man! thanks for the awesome reviews! I've got a few 1-200$ pens, lots of 40-100$ pens, and many 1-40$ pens. It's that last category with all the Mahohn/Moonman, Jinhao, Hongdian, and random other twsbi, pilot, platinum, diplomat, kaweco. Muji pens that I'm checking the tracking 5x a day 😂 I'd say I do over half of my drawing and writing with my cheapest category of pens.
I bought a Majohn C4 earlier in the year and now I've an urge for bigger pens. That looks great! A pen that massive deserves a stub or a fude option 😊
Just got my fourth one today in the mail, a clear blue demonstrator. I though this was one worth getting as a demonstrator with that giant converter. We named our son Hudson, after Hudson Taylor.
Haven't seen this one, thanks for sharing
Great review. The 9091 is now on my radar for a budget pen with a medium nib with smooth writing, and an oversized, clean design.
I was on the fence on this one since I bought the x159s in 6 different colors.
I bought the olive green demonstrator with the heartbeat nib in (M)
I Americanize my pronunciation and say Daddy -O. Long A, long O.
After all it is a big ole ' pen.
I ordered this one in black also. Should be here in another week or so. Looking forward to trying it out!
I'm waiting for mine to arrive. Ordered it in wine red (burgundy) and am looking forward to receiving it! Jinhao pens lately are even better than ever, and they have been vry good for quite some time now. Thanks for the review, James! (Edit: It has arrived! And what a beauty it is!)
Cheers! James. Another great review. 👍
I wasn't aware of this model. I've just ordered one 🙃
All the best. 💐
I was hoping it was going to be better than the x159. Maybe it's I haven't used it as much, but I like the feel of the x159 better. I really like the 9019 huge ink capacity, and I may get used to it as I work with it. I like it and would recommend it as one of the better Jinhao offerings.
UPDATE: on 2nd thought, I'm finding it much smoother than the x159. And the fine nib is really a fine. I still like the 159, but I think I may end off using the 9019. And the huge converter is VERY NICE!!
That thing is huge! The comparison to the x159 was helpful
I bought one of these pens for myself for my birthday a month ago, and so far, I love it. It's a little long and fat for carrying in a shirt pocket, but it feels great in my hand, the nib is shockingly smooth and responsive (especially considering I got the XF nib), and it holds a ton of ink. This pen is a fantastic value for the money, and outperforms Cross, Sheaffer, and Parker pens I have that were 5 times the price...
I wish everyone gets to experience this dream of a pen. Got mine for $6 and it feels as good to use as my Lamy 2K. Reviews and my words don't do the smoothness justice. I am so surprised by how the nib performed on this pen. A wet writer, but almost feels like a gasoline store ball pen. An absolute pleasure!
I don't purchase pens that look too similar from where they're inspired but this pen is the exception for me. Wish I got the deep dark blue version too.
Thank you for sharing this pen with us. I want one but cannot decide on color...lol. God Bless You.
The Dadao is a traditional Chinese sword. A short, chopping weapon, it is designed to be used with both hands. It had a long association with law enforcement and the maintenance of public order, most frequently being seen in the hands of police or militia personnel or indeed official executioners.
James I just ordered one. Thanks.
I looked up this model on Taobao, and the stores are all listing it as the 9019 大道 / dàdào, which means avenue or boulevard, i.e., a very wide, multi-lane road in a city, but it could also mean "the great Dao", as in daoism, or the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai during the Sino-Japanese War (I think we can rule out that last one, LOL). The Chinese broadsword would be 大刀 / dàdāo ("big knife"), so it's not that.
Monteverde Sapphire Blue looks so great!And Diamine violet is also beautiful.
thanks for the review
Great review, thank you!
I have it in clear and I have a transparent blue on the way. They are so fun. I hope they have more colors on the way!
Wish i could find a 1.1 stub for this in a #8 NIB
A stub would be great in this pen!
I'll stick with the X159, which I also ordered with a #8 , which also writes like a or a paintbrush. Dr. Freud would have fun with his sexual symbolisms here with these massive fountain pens. And I thought that the X159 was massive. (Jinhao goes to the next level) This takes me to places I've never been before.
Great review - - - as is traditional with JG3.
All my best. Thanks.
Interesting you say that about the nib width. I have an X159 with nib and it is broader than any of my nib pens.
Thanks for this review. I ordered a new nib for my x159 and a 9019 all in one go. I ordered the demonstrator though.
Interesting , good review, but i think i'll wait see if they come up with a chomes appointments version . Thanks for sharing
I wouldn't by surprised if they do. They staggered the x159 chrome release by several weeks, IIRC.
“大道”的意思是指大道理，就是我们平时所说的事物变化发展的基本原理基本方法和基本规律。“大道至简”是中华道家的哲学，语出老子道德经“万物之始，大道至简，衍化至繁”😊
还有一种说法，大道即大同，是孔子的一种社会理想，正如柏拉图的理想国一样我认为达到可以分开来理解。
感谢你对金豪大道9019的测评，我也已经购买了一支，但是还在路上，非常期待！😊😊
my 159 writes so well but really tempted by this one - I think the key to a cigar-sized pen is simplicity, the less decoration the better
Pen looks great, love the form factor (enjoyed the x159 too) - my problem and disappointment is that these pens require 2 to 2.5 turns to uncap. I use my pens mostly for quick note taking which makes these pens very cumbersome to use. I'm hoping that eventually they will get them down to 1 turn (TWSBI ECO manages with 3/4 turns).
Me, too.
Thanks to your review I tried the 9019 and it is wonderful.
Sir I really appreciate your reviews but if you don't stop I will be broke for life.
Lol thanks for the work.
Don't buy them all! 🤣
As always, I lost my head and bought 4... For less than 9 euros, c'mon. Great pen.
Wonderful review. Thanks
Hi, Chinese speaker here. Dadao means big road, literally.
I have been hesitating about whether to buy this pen. I find the original Jinhao 159 big and heavy. I find the Jinhao X159 just big. The 9019 seems to be even larger still. Although I have biggish hands I tend to prefer something a bit smaller than those "Jumbo" pens. That said, I don't want to miss out on a good new pen and since the 9019 is inexpensive maybe I should try one. The new converter is the highlight of this design, in my opinion, though it would be nice if Jinhao started making piston filler pens in the future. My X159 has a Fine nib. I really would like to try that no.8 medium nib.
I'm really hoping they get into the piston market. Like you, I think the converter is the #1 standout in this model.
Great looking pen.
Looking forwards to my 9019 arriving in a few days
I just placed an order on a local to me shopping website for a clear demonstrator with an F nib and a dark blue one with an M nib. I'm still looking for one with an EF nib. I kinda want to avoid having to create an Aliexpress account. We'll see.
Me encanta esta estilográfica.
Yes, this screams Namiki Emperor with it's clip
Mine required quite a bit of fine tuning the nib and the feed. The nib is a stiff nail despite its larger #8 size. The plastic feels like... cheap plastic, unlike those better quality, thicker plastics with a tad of resilience and plasticity to prevent sudden cracking once you accidentaly drop it... but you get what you pay, so you have to manage the expectation here. Despite the cartridge being a screw type, with motion, it hits the barrel producing a rattling sound. As a writing experience, it takes a while to get used to it because of its larger girth, it feels like writing with a child's big, fat crayon.
Take note Pilot with your small converters.
Thanks for the review.
I prefer Jinhao to Waterman. The x159 convinces me more how bad I need a Montblanc
I have had some problems with mine and was wondering if any other pen enthusiasts had experienced similar ones. The first thing I noticed was that the part of the converter that one rotates with one's fingers was wobbly enough to make the pen rattle anytime I touched it at all. I didn't have to move it very far or shake it for that to happen. My "fix" for this was to pull off the ridiculous metal cap that was making the converter so top-heavy. The pen no longer rattles even if I shake it, but this is a good solution only for 9019s in solid colours. Some owners of 9019s in transparent colours might not want to do this, because underneath the metal cap is the same flat-sided Lamy-style rotating knob that Jinhao uses on their standard-size bottle converters. The result is that when the larger 9019 converter is completely filled with ink, the threaded centre rod sticks out of the top of the rotating knob, which some people may consider a bad or messy look for a clear demonstrator pen. Of course the rod won't be visible if you fill the converter only 80 - 85% or so. The other thing that bothered me was that both the X159 and the 9019 have caps that allow the nibs and feeds to dry out, especially if I use my favourite Waterman Serenity Blue ink. For both of my X159s, switching to Namiki Blue Fountain Pen Ink -- the kind that comes in curiously shallow 60 ml bottles inside red boxes -- solved this problem completely. Namiki doesn't market this product as an "infinity" ink, but it certainly seems to work that way inside my X159s. I still have a real fight on my hands, however, getting my 9019 to write for the first time each day. The Namiki ink and flushing out factory residues from the feed and section with a rubber bulb-style ear syringe have helped only a little bit.
I’ve only had mine inked with Monteverde Sapphire (and constantly since the review) without any dry out. The Sapphire is a pretty wet ink, with more ghosting and bleed-through than is typical for their inks. Maybe that’s been beneficial in this pen? I have a Pilot pen that was finicky about dryness with the first few inks, but a bottle of Pilot Blue-Black solved that.
I got this in the clear. I’m curious to see if it will overtake the 82 for Jinhao pen of the year.
Nice review of a decent pen. Sure, you may find something better for more money, but the X159 is hard to beat. I have this exact pen and it's great! Can't figure out what I got a green one and it's not so good. Oh, well. Also, I really liked the style and quality of your video. Is that your voice or did you come across a good AI? This is the best I've ever heard!
Since there is an o-ring, would the clear demonstrator work as an eye-dropper? Seems the barrel is solid all way down.
No it is not solid there is a small hole in the very end.
Yes, it should.
The name of this Jinhao 9019 - 'Dadao' here means 大道 （The Great Dao). It is clearly written in Chinese on the pen box. 'Da' means big, 'dao' means "The Way" as in the 'dao' in Laozi (Lao Tzu)'s famous book the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching）. It has only one meaning here, and definitely does not mean 'big knife'. Pronunciation= da as in (rhymes with ) Darwin or darling, 'dao' as in Darwin or darling with an 'o' ending . This Jinhao 9019 is a great pen worthy of the name Dadao. "The great dao of pens"
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Vídeo muito bom. Obrigado.
On the other hand, the term dadao means great saber or big knife. Since it is a broad term, it refers to different types of weapons throughout history. The early uses of the term dadao referred to large bladed weapons on polearms. KB
I wonder if we could put a dipping pen nib in that thing.
I have ordered one from China and should receive it by next week. I think this pen won't let me down just like the X159. According to the introduction on shop web, there's a phrase "大道至簡, 悟者天成". I think Dadao is not meaning Big Road nor Big Sword. It is orginated from an ancient Philosopher Laozi. Dadao means the main or fundamental theroy or order. The phrase is more or less means "The very fundamental order or theroy is simplicity. If you know how to use it, you will gain success". The pen is simple with no fancy things nor gold nib. But... if you know how to use it, write with it, you will success (gain your knowledge) and get all the value from it. I hope my translation or interpretation of Dadao is close to what Jinhao's original thinking.
You should make some recommendations for pens to use for taking notes at church. Obviously a posting pen is more ideal. Needs to be usable without a solid writing surface. Things like that. You seem like you'd have some experience with that!
Good idea. At a class at Baylor held in the 1st Baptist sanctuary a couple years ago I took 4-5 pens to see that I liked, and I found the Platinum Procyon to be the surprise of the bunch. Great writer, cartridges for quick refills on the go, and the cap posts well and comes off in a quick turn.
Fun fact: The big TWSBI cartridges for the Swipe actually fit!
I wondered about that, but forgot to check when doing the review. That's great!
Thanks for the nice review. I prefer a thick pen and I'll have to order one of these.
I really like the black pen holder you used to show size comparisons. Do you remember where you got it
Thanks
It’s a 3D print of a file I found on Thingiverse.
how much ink does that convertor hold? looks like at least a full ml?
Looks to be 1.7ml-ish
@JG3Reviews thanks so much- that's wonderful. I might have to pick one of these up. I hate refilling pens, and the large grip of the x159 I find leads to a very relaxed grip
@@JG3Reviews just picked one up in F and filled it with Robert Oster Red candy. Might swap the nib to M like my x159 - should be wetter. What great pens!
I accidentally dropped my solid black Dadao on the floor( 2 times so far). no scratches or cracks as of now.... I would love to hear the stories of how others break their X159 or 9019 pens😅...
A dadao is a type of Chinese sword. It's got a single-edged, curved blade, like a falchion or machete, and a handle about as long as the blade, putting it somewhere between a two-handed sword and a polearm. It's a big sword. Beautiful things
I am fairly certain it refers to a type of sword, the name Dadao.
That aside, I just received mine which is the clear demonstrator. I can tell you it is wider than the Wing Sung 630 and by association the Montblanc 149. It may be millimeter shorter than both.
The converter is something to behold. I think it has the capacity of 1.7 ml which is about 3X the capacity of the regular Jinhao converter. I almost think the pen's dimensions may be to accommodate the converter. I think the length of the turning knob may be to accept a longer shaft for the increased capacity.
I have yet to ink mine but am looking forward to using it.
If this has come out earlier, I probably would not have Frankenpen an X159 into an eyedropper. I think you could eyedropper this pen, but why would you?
I think the pen would accept Parker and Lamy cartridges.
Great review James.
Nice review as always.
Any reliability issues? There are some opinions that the stiff clip could cause stress cracks and break the cap.
Have you had a chance to compare with ASA Pens (you got Beena from him) Demonstrator or any large ebonite pens?
I haven't yet compared to ASA Pens, but they should be on my list. I just checked my 9019 a couple days ago for cracking and so far, so good. It's funny you bring that up, because I was getting out of a case and the resistance of the clip is what made me check.
A very interesting and ginormous pen! I wonder if my small hands would like it? 😆❤️👍
Chinese text from various Chinese fountain pen sites... 金豪 [Jin Hao] No. 9019 "大道" - pronounced D-ah Dow ( as in 'Dow' Jones) meaning BIG Street / Avenue.
"Da Dao" is an important Chinese philosophy theory. "Dao" means "ultimate truth", personally speaking, I think it's similar to the theory established by Eugen Karl Dühring. "Da Dao" is also the first part of the phrase ”大道至简” from antiquarians during Song(South) density. It can be translated into all basic theory should be explained in plain words. I do think my explanation is not in plain words..... I'm already confused. .....lol
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In Chinese, "大刀" (Dàdāo) literally translates to "big knife" or "broadsword." "大" (dà) means "big" or "large," and "刀" (dāo) means "knife" or "sword." The term "Dadao" is often used to refer to a type of Chinese sword or weapon with a wide blade that was historically used by various Chinese military forces.
It could also be "大道" (dà dào): This translates to "great way" or "great path," often used in the context of philosophical or profound truths. Without the actual Chinese or proper hànyǔ pīnyīn it is unknowable what Jīnháo meant.
On Taobao, it's listed as 大道
Dadao means saber or knife. I confirmed with a Chinese lady in our church.
Your friend translated the word as “大刀" but it should be “大道" meaning board principal.
I don't think you're right, but okay. The lady I'm speaking of is from China, where she taught for 20 years, and has taught the last 10 years in America. She knows her Chinese. @@raymondchengwm
Dadao = Achieve
And, aptly yclept, I'd say.
Ok... I'm ordering one more big Jinhao in two or three colours... 😅
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Where can I buy this fountain pen on line let know olease
I've included a link in the description.
Some refer to Taoism, my mind went to 大刀/打刀 big knife/Tang to Qing era single edged sword, without seeing the actual character we’re all guessing 😂
Hi which one do you enjoyed more between this 9019 or lamy safari?
That might depend on the day you ask me. 😆 If I had only one, it would probably be the AL-Star over the plastic Safari (or a Vista, maybe?). But Safari vs 9019 is close, I really like the 9019 I have. The Safari might-might-win by a hair, and that’s down to more practical size and long-term proven durability. Not that I have issues with the Jinhao, it’s just that it’s new and so that’s an unknown.
Your writing sample was done after a single dip or did I not get that right?
It was after a full converter fill up.
Super duper
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Why just gold trim😢
Hopefully it’s just a matter of time for the silver trim.
Just like namiki emporer.
Dadao 大道. Big Road/Large Way
Da-dao = Big Tao (as in Taoism). It should not be interpreted as big road, as it literally means. It's The Way. Some comments stated that it leads to the future, No. The Way is a state of mind, time has nothing to do with it. It has nothing to do with sword either, although some people like to grind it down to a look-alike Sailor naginata togi nib.