Hongdian M2 Mini Fountain Pen - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- My thoughts on the Hongdian M2 mini fountain pen. Overall a solid fountain pen with quite a few similarities to the Kaweco AL Sports. It is currently offered in four colors with two options for nibs: EF and F. I purchased mine on eBay for $22.
I have M1 & M2. M2 pricing on eBay can be under $15 USD. I like M2 design more. Top finial is interesting, posted length longer. Agree Hongdian is making some very good pens that write well.
Hi, Chris. I’m thinking about getting a brown M2 as well. I’ll have to shop around for that $15 one. That’s an awesome price. Thank you!
Excellent detailed review - you have convinced me to order one. TY!
Also, your ambidextrous handwriting is incredible 👍
Hi. Thank you so much. I really hope you like it.
Did you notice the finial image of two cats, black and white, yin-yang style? It’s a playful touch that contrasts nicely with the sleek minimalist design. I have two M2’s and really enjoy them. One has an EF nib and the other has a F, both write smoothly with no hard starts and have a bit of bounce. (I don’t use shimmer inks.). I believe the #5 nib can be swapped out with other HongDian #5 nibs, which are available in a variety of colors and sizes and unscrew. I agree that the pen’s section/grip isn’t ideal would be improved by being a bit wider and less slick. The M2 is anodized aluminum and very tough. I carry them loose in my pocket without issues, but if your ink is very wet, that might result in ink on the section.
Thanks for your clear, detailed review. I agree that HongDian makes good quality pens.
Hi, Catherine. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Is that what’s on the finial? I have yet to take a good look. I love Hongdian pens. I have a gray M2 in my cart now. The blue one is still going strong. No hard starts, no scuffs and it’s just rolling around in my bag. Very nice pen.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 : yes, the double cat design on the finial is worth a look. Once you see it, it’s obvious, but at first it’s hard to decipher. On commenter said he first thought it was a black cat farting - the whiskers of the white cat misled him.
I really like these M2s and am awed by the range and quality of what HongDian has been producing the last couple of years. Apparently the company used to make fountain pens under contracts for other brands, but now they are producing their own designs under their Asvine and HongDian names.
I do wish they would do something to make the sections/grips less slippery and easier to grip. But though the M2 section is narrow and slick, it’s made usable by the flare at the nib end and the length of the section. Like you, I wouldn’t want to use it to write many pages.
My current favorite HongDian/Asvine pens are the N7 “Moon Rabbit” piston-filler - gorgeous, exquisitely balanced and a great writer - and the V126 vacuum-filler. I have the V126 in transparent amber and in “stealth” translucent black and love both of them. These pens invite effortless pages of writing, but I wouldn’t want them banging around a trouser pocket.
My Kaweco experiences are spotty. I really like the Hongdian pens I own but I really never looked into the M2. Thank you for this review. The M2 is now on my radar.
Hi, David. It’s really solid. I’ve been writing with it steadily since I received it and am still pleased.
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i think the M2 is new. this is only the second review i see here. mine is on the way. lets see
Yep. Buying this one as well. I dont like small pens. But that brown finish…… omg.
I’m sure you will like it. Posted it’s not so bad. Just a little on the slippery side, like I said. More than worth the $22!! I like the brown as well.
Another good review, Terry. I believe I'm going to order one. This would be my first pocket pen.
Let me know how you like it. I recently got another in EF.
It's a good working pen.
I didn't know I was allergic to the metal used in this pen....every time i picked it up , my hand would have pain after a few minutes of writing with it....I had to buy a plastic Kaweco , and my hand no longer hurts.
Hi. That’s interesting. I wonder what exactly in the metal is causing your issue. I wonder if a good soak or cleaning would help.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 I will give it a try....and get back to you..
Nice review, thanks. Do you know if the Hongdian convertor will fit on the Kaweco pen? I have the small convertor on my Kaweco Alsport, and it works quite well, but I would like to have just a little more ink to work with. My Kaweco nibs are a BB, which is smooth, and a B Premium, which is even smoother.
Hi, Jim. Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, the M2 converter will not fit. It will not seat securely.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 Thanks for the info. I might try one of the Hongdian pens.
Thanks for the comparison video on both pens 🖊️ 👍
You are welcome. Thank you for watching!
Good video. I'd had my eye on that one.
Thanks for watching. It’s a solid pen. I’m very impressed.
mine is coming. thanks for the review.
Hi, Pedro. I really hope you like it!!
Really well done review and comparison to Kaweco. I really like your template for pen review - Do you have that online for people to print on their favorite paper?
Hi, Shahriar. Thank you. I wish I could take credit for the template but that was created by Yoseka Stationary. They have a free download for A5 and A6 paper. It is here: yosekastationery.com/products/yoseka-nib-log
Excellent review!!!
Thank you. I appreciate it!!
Thank you for your thorough review. The Kaweko ranges from $69-$90 on Amazon depending on the color you choose. Would you say that it is 3-4 times better. I just purchased the Hongdian with the fine nib and should receive it today. The Kaweko is much costlier, is it that much better of a writing instrument, or is one paying more for the materials and name?
Hi. That is a good question. I would not say that my Kawecos are 3-4x better but you are paying for made in Germany craftsmanship. I don’t doubt that the Kawecos will outlive me. It remains to be seen how the M2s will holdup. The fact that it comes with a clip at that price makes it more than worth trying.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 thank you so much for your reply.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 If I may asked one more question. I have a fountain pen (M) nib. Did you find the fine nib on the Hongdian to be similar in writing and ink distribution as the (M) nib on the Kaweco?
That was helpful.. thanks
Hi. You are welcome. Thank you for watching!
Bon Jour: Je suis SANCHO Z. Please tell me where I can find that notebook that you use to keep track of your pens and inks and stuff all around the world.
Merci.
Bonjour Sancho. Enchante. The red leather A6 journal is from Amazon and made by TSBIAOYE. It is $30. The paper is not great for fountain pens though. The large notebook with the French transcriptions is made by Black and Red and they are excellent for swatching and writing. Merci.
@@drawinsscribblins5326 what about the "NIB LOG" is that something you created ? or is that available on Amazon also
Black and Red is awesome, I do use that for fountain pens, nice and smooth.@@drawinsscribblins5326