Jinhao 159 Overview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- The Jinhao 159 is a big fountain pen with a small price tag. Manufactured in China by Jinhao, the 159 features a metal body with chrome hardware. With a body diameter of 16mm and a weight of 50g, the Jinhao 159 is a great fountain pen for those who like big, heavy pens, as well as beginning pen users -- mostly because of the price.
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I'm a middle school special education teacher and every time a get a new 159, my students ask to create a behavior contract to earn it. I've basically given away a bunch of these as well as a bunch of 450's and 750's. Now my students have more fountain pens than I do!
Great video-Thanks!!! :)
Go Aztecs really. I have a teacher who would buy novels for us but kudos to you
That's awesome!
Woooww
That's great.
I bought one for a student as a prize too
My first fountain pen (after an almost 40 year hiatus from them) was a 159, which I use all the time for letters and such. (Not an easy pen to carry in a shirt pocket.) Wet, smooth, and at the price?
Plus I have had a stroke, and it's "primary crayon in the hands of a very small toddler" vibe is exactly what I need. Lets me still have decent handwriting (I'd polished my handwriting years ago on lever fill pens, so this was easy to drop back in the routine. Plus it doesn't give me the hand strain and cramps I get from thin "b-word" (first part of the word is "ball" 😁) pens. And the weight and size help me not to drop it.
have recently received two 450 and they where going to be my play pens to learn nib tuning
WRONG they are stunningly good writers... like some one tuned them
Just to show you we sometimes find diamonds amount the coal
+Matthew White 2 or 3 years ago I bought a Jinhao 250. Within the past 3 months I bought 3 Jinhao x450s and 1 x750. The 450s wrote perfectly right out of the package, as did the 750. The 250 is a little less perfect, but still a good writer. I've paid a max of $3.50 each for all of them. How can you go wrong?
+David J yep, I was very suprised at the broad nibs my " M" nibbed 159 displayed... i like broad nibs so I am not complaining... I also have some nice writing Deltas... I am not saying they are the same, just the best value ever
I am surprised at how much I love these huge, heavy pens. Once I followed your instructions, my Jinhaos are writing beautifully. I need the colors now💝
I really don't see these pens deterring anyone from getting the higher end pens. Jinhao really makes it great for a new person to play and eventually evolve up to getting the much nicer pens, once it makes sense to do so. Gotta love Jinhao for opening the doors to the fun of fountain pens and ink and nibs.. get people hooked and addicted. lol
Yeah, I agree completely. The more affordable an entry-level fountain pen is, the easier it is for people to get into the hobby. From there, it's only a matter of time until they upgrade, maybe even to Montblanc levels. - Colin
I guess its only problematic for high end user that suddenly discover about Jinhao and stick on it for awhile.
I am a pen enthusiast, and I had many good quality, european pens. But to be honest,a cheap Jinhao is writing in the best quality for me, better than 4 Lamy Safaris that scrached, and better than Rotring, etc. So I'm not sure, I wish to pretend that its only for "new persons" just because it's cheaper. that would be snobbish a little bit. A youtuber demonstrated that a stupid shark looking jinhao has more pleasant flow than his limited edition, 1000$ fountain pen. But its rare that someone would admit that, after such spending :)
Brian, In the last month or so the quality of your videos has gone from very good to Excellent. Kudos to you and your media team.
Greg Moore Thank you! props to Jenni, she's really helped step up our game :) -Brian Goulet
I recently bought this pen, and am surprised by it in so many ways. Very heavy, enough for me to not even consider taking it out with me. I find also that it forces me to write in a larger than normal hand, as it feels awkward trying to write at my usual size. For obvious reasons I don't wish to write with it posted. But it is quite smooth, and the ink flow is just right for me. I'll be using it occasionally, when I need to write big. Amazing for the price though.
The way you present it make it all the more interesting...such clarity
I just got one today. Not disappointed. Great bang for the buck. Nice review. Thanks
I must say Brian, I see some of your old enthusiasm coming back in some recent videos, I love it when you get animated this way! Keep doing what you're doing.
"Fake it till you make it" ...LOL
I have 5 of these pens, but they are sold under the Bulow Writing Instruments label.
Considering what they are, they don't write too badly at all. And if you want to exercise your biceps and your triceps and your finger and hand and forearm muscles, you certainly don't need a dumbbell with which to do it. There is a definite sweet spot on the nib.
Happy Easter to you, Brian
Kind regards.
Liz.
Afrikitty yeah. and pocket also remains heavy because you have not bought stupid montblanc
I find it confortable, writes smoothly and with good response (no skipping and no hard starts). It is not so heavy, although it is huge. It is also available in red, blue, and white. And here is a gold trim version of the black one.
Oh man, that orange looks awesome!
It is! Looks just as great in person too -Brian
I like the yellow color, but oraange is nice also....
I’ve the Orange one, and I dream it is a Sailor KOP Royal Tangerine 😂😂
Great video! I just read that the Chinese government subsidizes the pen companies and I believe it, as the Jin Hao brand is always a bargain-John in Texas
I bought a red Jinhao 159, so I guess the color offering has increased. The medium nib is surprisingly smooth and quite wet. It's a no-brainer for the price. The clip, nice and flexible, would be a bit more "Montblanc-like" if it weren't for the emblem thingy.
yea, they have a couple of colors but the red/white/black version look the best. I bought mine for 3 bucks so for this price its indeed worth the money.
I have a variety of pens in a range of prices and I LOVE MY Jinhao 159's! so comfortable and they are juicy as heck. reliable and a fantastic pen.
I think any of these cheaper pens would be ideal for teachers as I would feel some type of way about loosing it or dropping
The 159 is the most comfortable pen, that I own. I just don't like to post it , its very back heavy. I usually have it inked up with Diamine Sunshine Yellow!
Ive never used a yellow ink
My 159 arrived today. Smooth, wet, it literally glides over the paper, and I'm writing on regular composition notebook paper. I will order another one, and will probably never own a Montblanc, so I think I just saved myself at least a thousand dollars. Just so you know.
For under $10, it's a really good option. Swappable nibs mean with a JoWo (Goulet nib) you can even elevate the writing experience more! - Colin
Being new to the game, how does this elevate the experience? My 159 is so smooth already.
loved the side by side comparison shots of Brian holding the two pens, Brian...you and your team are taking the videos up a few notches, keep rocking!
The Beans and Todd Show Thanks so much! -Margaret
The Beans and Todd Show Yeah, wasn't that cool? Jenni totally whipped that together, I think we'll probably do more of those. -Brian Goulet
I've been looking for a good fountain pen to start with, but all of them are so expensive, maybe I'll give this one a try considering it's only 12 dollars. Great video, thank you for sharing
Thy Phan The Jinhao is a great option! :) And now with even more color choices! -Margaret
Thanks I bought some Jinhao x450's, and am quite impressed. They came with medium nibs, so I will be ordering some EF or F number 6 nibs from you when funds allow. I'm also looking at the 59A with wood barrel, a couple of their ceramic pens, and a few others.
I bought this pen in black for my daughter who likes larger pens. The nib on hers is very good and she was delighted with it. Nice to see the new colour range, not available here in the UK yet. Great video thanks, look forward to the next one
That's great! Yeah, they perform surprisingly well for the price. -Brian
I enjoy my 159, but didn't know it came in different colors. I'm off to get the orange one now...thanks for the great video! :-)
I have a black X750 and a white/gold X450 and I love them. They definitely make a statement and you can't beat them for the price.
They sure do! -Brian
Thank you
I bought one because of this review. It's great.
The Duke of Deanwood So glad the review helped. Which color did you go with? -Margaret
I LOVE the orange color of this pen and the pilot metropolitans... but i have tiny hands and get cramps from the weight! any suggestions for other inexpensive, yet lightweight pens? (preferably available in orange?)
White version of jinhao 159 is out now
Got one of these, just to try the size out. This thing is bigger in reality than it appears on screen (lol). It's a thicc boi. Dummy thicc.
Well said! - Drew
Purchased a black one with converter for ₹350/-(less than $5) in India. It is a good VFM. No skipping. I like it. Saw a golden colour one also but it looks too flashy.
I start to like those kind of pens . I just have a question can poor souls who where born left handed use proficiently them ? Regards to all of you
I have a couple of these I just received and just had to throw one in the trash due to damage I caused after an entire evening of trying to get the nib and feed out. It's as if they had been epoxied in. Have you ever encountered this and do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Does the plastic Ghoulet feed also fit in this pen?
Jinhao has released the 159 in white, blue, red, and a "brushed gold and silver".
More colors than that, actually. And all of mine but 1 has gold trim, & nib. Love my 159s.
Would like to know about twist thread sustainability, do they disrupt on frequent opening and closing or they work well even after long use?
Thanks for the nice review. This looks like a great option for someone who wants to explore fountain pens and wants a large pen at a great price. BTW, is there a cross reference for which size nib goes can go with which pen? I'd love to change my daily writer out, but nib choices for this pen are pretty bleak.
Wish Jinhao made a #8 size nib for this pen!
This is my first fountain pen
+Jacob Bonness It's a great one to start with! -Margaret
Wow that converter looks JUST like the Lamy Z26. Sweet looking pen for the money though.
It’d be great if you show more how it writes
is it just me or do the nib and feeds of these pens tend to dry up very quickly, after only one or two days with out use?
I have a few Jinhao pens and haven't had that problem.
I have 5 Jinhaos including the 159, and they all stay wet even after a few days.
U guys should sell BAOER
Love it, I have been hunting for the yellow/orange versions of these for 4 months now since I first seen them. The only other place I had seen them was from china but it was a minimum order of 5000 pens :).
hopefully you don't have this as an April 1st joke.
No joking around here, these things are for real :) and they're brand new to us, I don't think you'll find them many other places, were pretty excited about that -Brian
Hey Brian, you should check out the Jinhao model 886. It is small, very good quality, and it does not look a copy of some other pen.
Others have mentioned that model as well, so I'll have to check it out. - Colin
whats the most flexible nib/pen but the cheapest? i want to own one... but wet noodles are too expensive.
Noodler's flex pens are probably the way to go if you want to start with something affordable. The Konrad starts at $20 (www.gouletpens.com/noodlers-konrad-flex-pens/c/153 ) - Colin
I now have an X450, and it's an amazing pen! Have an X750 on order, but I might have to get a 159 as well lol.
I think you'll like the X750! The 159 is much bigger, but is a good writer too! -Margaret
@@Gouletpens Thank you, Margaret! Good to have your input.
Does the Jinhao 165 take a #6 size nib? Thanks
Fake it til you make it pen! That's awesome! LOL!
I actually ordered these, but from a different seller because I can't do international shipping.And it got stolen from the packaging before it got to my house.lol
oh bummer. sorry to hear that! -margaret
Could I perhaps use a Zebra G Nib with it?
Yeah you can. There's some tutorials online on how to swap them out. - Colin
Thanks for showing Never would have know......Is a colour of the Duofold or colour of a Shaeffer. ....but for the price guess I would like to have both....🙄😃😃🌏🌎👌💘
i love mine!! i could bonk a robber with it! and i do love the way it writes.
I think this pen might coming in the mail for me soon :). It looks amazing and I have some money to spare.
cody baumeister It's a great value too! :) -Margaret
Thank you, sir! Semper Fi
Great info. How would you contrast this with the X450?
It's definitely thicker! - Drew
However. ....I've had two of of these great pens but after refilling it a few times using the converter it begins to get loose to the point that eventually it just would not hold the converter in place. It seems that the converter's opening is too big for that pen so jinhao compensates by adding a plastic fitting which breaks after you plug it in a few times. After that happens....pen is useless not even a cartridge would hold in place. love the pen..hate the filling mechanism
Replacing it early with a Schmidt K5 helped my 159 incredibly. It is a very tight fit.
Hey Brian, I was wondering if you were looking at the kaigelu brand to be carried in goulet pens. The 316 is made out of celluloid and it is about 19.00 which is a phenomenal deal for a pen with celluloid.
Pratik Patel Hey there! No plans right now, but I'll let Brian know about your interest. Thanks! -Margaret
What is the best nib for replacing the original Jinhao 159 nib,
but for the closest writing feel like the original Montblanc nib but affordable...enough ??
thanks
i have the x250 in gold and black
i love it
i also own to use with this pen the diamine beau blue ink
+liam moore Beau Blue is such an interesting color! - Colin
Nice review THE WHITE VERSION IS ACTUALY OUT OF A YEAR A THINK
I cannot get the Jinhao cartridge to fit! Too short.
here is an idea ... you could make a video in which you would make a small beginners fountain pen hobby kit ( notebook(s) , pen , ink etc ) . Kit should be relatively cheap and simple ...
hope you like my idea
grumpy communist that is a cool idea...we're limited on our site right now for putting together package sets, but it's something I'll definitely give a hard look. -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company you dont have to put together packaged sets for sale , but yust recomend few items for beginners in your video ... and keep up with great work
Whats the best 6 nib thats affordable but will upgrade this pen should I buy? Links please
I just got my from you,and the nib is much wider. should is that bent it something? it was like this when it came out of the box.
thanks,
Eli Friedman
+eli Friedman depending on the ink and paper used, the line could look wider than what I wrote. The paper especially can make a big difference, if it's more absorbent it soaks up more of the ink and makes it look really broad. I'd almost be willing to bet that's what's going on here. But if it seems like something's really wrong with it shoot an email to my team at info@gouletpens.com and they'll help you troubleshoot your specific nib. -Brian Goulet
Your website reports the X750 to be cheaper than the 159 but the X750 appears to be better built, what's the difference?
Also, I'm 19 and have small hands so which one is better for me?
The 159 is bigger in terms of length & diameter. That extra material (metal) contributes to the higher price with the 159. Both seem very similar in terms of build quality though. - Colin
I have a jinhao fountain pen that came with cartridges , I know I can use an ink well, can I just put the cartridge in it to write with? How do I get the ink to start flowing to the nib?
+karen williams Yes, a standard international cartridge will fit and you can start using it right away. You may need to write on paper for a little bit in order to get the ink flowing through the feed. That's totally normal! -Margaret
I might get the orange one
The orange seems to be the hot one :) -Brian
Has he been working on his handwriting?!😜
I wish they made a Maroon color pen too
That would be awesome!! -Brian
Check out the new Jinhao x159
My first fountain pen is jinhao 250 plz review it
can I remove the converter and fill the ink completely in the case and use the pen? is this possible? will it not cause any leaks?
I would not recommend that. There are metal components in the body of the pen that might react to different inks & cause leaking or flow issues. - Colin
Many thanks. Yes you are right. I later realized this. Its the eye dropper fountain pen that allows this. Thanks again for the answer 😊
Hi, I really like the blue ink you used in this video, which ink is it?
That was Diamine Royal Blue! We only it carry it in cartridges though: www.gouletpens.com/products/diamine-royal-blue-ink-cartridges?variant=11884630442027 - Colin
@@Gouletpens nice! Thank you Colin. I will check it out.
Is the CC bigger in this one than in the X750 and X450?
It's a different converter but has the same ink capacity (1.05ml) - Colin
Have the x450 and the feed is poorly made, skips and hard starts. Didn't send it back as not worth it. Are these junk too?
Boondoc If your x450 is from us, we want to make it right for you. Email us at info@gouletpens.com and our Customer Care team would be happy to help! -Margaret
You need to flush out a new jinhao 159 first before inking it, as sometimes oil gets left under the nib and in the feed from manufacturing. Lukewarm water with a tiny drop of dish soap and a final flush with cold water will clear it out. If you have a baby nasal bulb that will make it quick and easy to pull water through. Push it into the feed section and stick it the water or cleaning solution, then squeeze and pause. Wipe dry, then ink it. My Jinhao 159 started fine after that. This is a good idea to do with any new fountain pen anyhow.
Does anyone find this pen to have hard starts. I love it but i get a lot of hard starts
Gary Zambardino What ink are you using?
I use noodlers Apache sunset
No
Heya, I have started doing calligraphy, I got a practice pen with this gorgeous medium, chisled nib. I believe it is manuscript, It has been perfect for at least practicing. I have bought a few fountain pens, but none of them are good for gothic script because the end is not flat. I am not well aquainted with terminology used among the fountain-pen users, and I don't know what I should be looking for. I don't have an insane price range, but it would be nice to get a more durable pen with the same kind of nib. Please help if possible, thank you.
SteamShinobi Hey there! I would recommend the Pilot Parallel pens. They have varying italic nibs, so you can pick which size is the best for you. And they are $10 each or come in a set of 4. Let me know what you think! www.gouletpens.com/package-parallel4/p/Package-Parallel4 -Margaret
What would you suggest this pen or x750? Thanks!
+Kaushal Kanikaram It's total preference! Personally I like the X750's size. :) You can compare them in our Pen Plaza on our website. www.gouletpens.com/pen-plaza -Margaret
I just reckon jinhao started selling mangoes before lamy did.
What do you believe is a better value? A metropolitan or the 159?
Belemrys oooo....good question! -Brian Goulet
Belemrys Check out this week's episode of Q&A! Brian answers your question :) -Margaret
Why don't you sell the montblanc
Montblanc only sells to retailers with a brick & mortar location, which we do not have. - Colin
Hi Brian, first I have to declare that I am a straight, I only love opposite sex. Now I am going to tell you that you look much much more handsome now (2015-2016 videos) than how you look in 2013 videos. What did you do? Did you exercise and lost weight or something? Was that because of your hair? Tell us your trick. (hmmm... and I think maybe I can get some discount code for saying all these......LOL)
heavy in the front, heavy in the back, the whole thing is just heavy.
lol
EXACTLY
Is the pen heavy ?
Yeah, at 50g, it's a pretty heavy fountain pen. - Colin
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It's a wannabe Monblanc 149.......