I was sitting in a Saigon coffee shop writing in a journal using a fountain pen. A boy about 10 years old was astounded by my handwriting, as if I was from another planet. It occurred to me that he only uses tablet or phone to do his homework. Because of Jinhao and their inexpensive but very good fountain pens, I've relearned the pleasure of cursive handwriting, fancy inks, and I want to improve it to the point of being able to do calligraphy. Thanks for the informative video.
Jinhao has a giant hit on their hands, which they are even maximizing with their incredible turnaround time. All this will be even more fun if Majohn can give them a run for their money.
Well... This video convinced me to get this fountain pen. I ordered December 4th in glden trim black, blue and burgundy in Fine nib. Can't wait to have them!! One week to go yet.
I bought 2 the goldish and Silverish both worked super smooth out of the package super Impressive . Now the real MB149 stays at home . Thanks for the update .
Thank you for the review. I am going to give the X159 a try now. I need to replace a leaky Jinhao and this sounds just right. The burgundy and gold is gorgeous. So glad to hear they are listening to you.
I just received this pen in black. The Nib is pure BUTTER!!! One of two or three of the smoothest pens I have ever written with in my entire life(the distinction for the other two smoothest pens I've used both belongs to Sheaffer, one vintage 585 14k gold nib and one model 240 in stainless steel from the 1990s) and I never expected the 159 to blow me away to the extent that it has. This pen absolutely deserves to be on the best pens of 2022 list and it's amazing how Jinhao keeps upping their game and their quality. Over the next few years this company is rapidly going to be a major force to be reckoned with, and the pen shows that we all go to are going to be forced to have to acknowledge them and treat them seriously, all in all this is pretty much a perfect pen.
The 159s are my favorite pens. The metal 159, the first black x159, and now these newer x159s, I've got all of them and am in LOVE with them all. Maybe they're not as pretty as some of my other pens buuuut I don't care, they're a joy to write with. Maybe I just got lucky on mine, but whatever the case, I am always, ALWAYS excited to write with them and these pens definitely increase my story productivity [I write fiction] just bc they're so nice to use. Love your videos, they're always so much fun! Hope you have a great weekend, thank you for another great vid!
What an excellent video: informative, funny, and poignant- really enjoyed it. I got the original x159 and ground it into a stub; when I saw the new colors, I ordered one of each. By the way, Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens bought 200 #8 nibs from Jinhao because he can make them fit into his pens. He says Jinhao will start making other tip sizes in the #8, and he’s going to make them a standard option on his pens.
This is my 2nd X159, as my 1st one had a cracked barrel after filling the converter. Thanks to the O ring, plus your 7 steps to wisdom, my 2nd x159 writes like a dream!
@@InkquiringMinds Ordered a third, from esybuy, who claims that they have a version with a calligraphy nib, thought it looks like the same nib. Doesn't mayyet, I wanted the maroon. Also, another poster mentioned this, and its true - a PenBBS 489 with a Shaeffer style pump filler! New calligraphy nibs!
I got the new version X159 and saw that they changed the thread connecting the nib section to the barrel , plastic instead of metal ! I was happy to see that as I then eyedropped it for much more ink capacity! the barrel as I tested it with water,was leaking at the level of the golden ring , I filled the barrel to that level with "blue tack "adhesive paste ( which could be removed ,in case you want to use the converter again...) , and of course put silicone grease on the thread ! and now I have a JinhaoX 159 eye dropped perfectly working without any leaking,with huge ink capacity!!! Great! to share with you for happy info!
I finally found the video again where I saw you perform your „7 strokes to inky happiness“ 😊Thank you so much for that tip. ❤️ It has worked wonders on so many pens (also more expensive ones) that I would have been quite unhappy with otherwise; and that I very much enjoy now.
You've become one of my favorite TH-cam channels in general and I so appreciate how HUMAN you are. Your edits are so well done although I admit I don't recognize nearly any of them, besides "Beuller? Bueller?" 🤣 I'm a 27 year old black woman to be fair lmao😅 But most of all you are a real one, your statement on the royal family was admirable and inspires overdue empathy!
Why thank you so much Bree! That's awesome of you to say! I'm not surprised you don't get some of this old white fart's references from before you were born! LOL Thanks for watching and enjoy your pens!
Damn, you read my mind. If they put a piston filler system in it, I'll go for it. If Jinhao got a little more adventurous with their nibs, by providing different tips and widths in the No. 8 size, it would be great too. As for the hullabaloo around Charles III, its been a long time since anyone had to arrange a Proclamation Ceremony, so I think the deep expertise needed wasnt available. If anything, it would help if they set draft a protocol that details everything needed - including a slightly larger table - and what should be used and where. It would take a bit of the pressure off for all concerned for the next time. It's not easy at times like these, and the bereaved aren't going to be in the right place mentally to arrange things like that themselves. Moreover, Charles relationship with the media will be a little tense, as he shouldnt have an opinion on anything, and should be always like a swan. In other words, the establishment is a little uneasy that he might be human. I think he may do the job admirably, if he gets some good people around him, and if he can choose his battles wisely. They've been spoiled having the late Queen around for so long. She was of a different generation, and probably bought up to use her influence more reservedly. Perhaps he might even shake things up a bit. Lol.
Charles has always had his own mind on things and while Prince of Wales, he was an activist for many causes. But he has, in his speech, renounced that path to carry on the example of the late Queen. Proof is in the putting and we'll have to see how well he does. I think he will be fine.
Yep, at 73 I'd want to have hung up the gloves, and be left in peace. But he can't. Trouble's simmering at home and abroad, and he can't trust all of his Privy Councillors to be straight with him either. A poignant destiny. I'm no monarchist per se, but as a man I don't envy him. I wish him well. May we all find peace.
Great follow-up video Doug! I ordered a one in magenta. Should be getting it in a few days time. This model along with the Jinhao 80 are their super hits this year.
Hi, Doug. Thank you for your intelligent and sympathetic comments about our new (Aussie) King. As for x159, I'm almost tempted--but it's a long way from my new #1 (just home from the pen doctors) an Onoto 3000 from 1916 with a nib that cannot be equalled today and a slip cap (so no turns). Looking forward to more vintage reviews. Cheers from Oz.
I'm one who watched and eventually bought an x159 :) Thanks for the review, Doug! Updates??? This I gotta see! ...which I immediately bought! Presents for mi Sibs!
Love these x159s! Amazing value for cost, and an easy way to determine if you'd like the Montblanc 149 size wise. I actually don't mind the converter filling either as it makes changing inks very easy.
Thank you for your review. I bought the burgundy color and am quite pleased with it. Also, did you notice that two new colors are coming from Jinhao. A green and a light cream if the photos on ebay are correct. industrialmechanical is one ebay seller showing a picture of the new colors. I was informed by another seller that these are expected in December.
I'm one of those types that LOVES giving things away to people. Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near "rich" and can't do that 'Elvis thing' and give away Cadillacs... But I have always carried a fountain pen and have always found it to be an excellent conversation starter. These Jinhao pens are so reasonably priced, I buy them a dozen at a time and whenever I'm using the pen, if someone there comments on "wow, what a cool pen!", etc, and I really think they'd benefit from owning one, I just gift them the pen I'm using. Believe it or not, those "cheap" fountain pens have fostered me some great friendships over the last twenty years... These new Jinhao pens are going to make this practice of mine even easier! And I feel like the old fashioned "gift giving" tradition is dying out... Sometimes just freely giving a complete stranger a little trinket and telling them that you appreciate them makes all the difference in the world, especially these days. THANKS, JINHAO. Cheers, Folks!😁
A new version! Well, guess I will be spending some money today after all. Hope they listen to you about a version with a piston As to your Charles III rant - fully agreed.
My original x159 hasn't arrived yet - and now I want the new version, especially in that colour. Also eyeing the Majohn P136 - there's quite a range of replacement nib units available including a 1.1mm stub.
I got the initial version of the black and chrome trim, the F nib is very wet very similar to the medium size nib feel, not a bad pen honestly. The resin quality is good, I hold the Jinhao x159 with my Montblanc 146 I cannot differentiate in the feel, except that my Montblanc 146 is 14K gold EF nib. I also got the Majohn P146, this one is same in length as my MB 146, the Majohn pen cannot post, unlike Jinhao x159 which can post beautifully and does not backweight.
Thanks for your comment on Charles III and his pen woes. I was wondering when someone of you reviewers would address this problem. I too await a medium #8 nib on the x159.
Well, He's the king, and Montblanc can always give His Majesty's pen service. Apart from that, this new x159 looks very interesting and classy. Thank you for the video. PS. I have recently experienced myself the lost of a love one, so that excerpt about grieving you read resonates with me too. Thank you for the video Doug, saludos and may you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy 🙏.
Doug, Just to add a few observations beyond what you had listed. I have both the first revision and the updated gold plated version. I did notice the lower engraved cap band is actually quite a bit thicker, while I don't have calipers at home to check. Just putting the two pens together and offsetting the rings really shows the difference. I think it's quite too thick of a difference to just be plating. The other thing I noticed was that the included converter now has a steel ring at the nipple end. The first one I received did not have this ring. But both the blue and Maroon one did. Also another thing, Ben Walsh over at gravitas pens actually ordered 100 of these new #8 nib units for use in some of his pens as an option. So I know you can buy them separately, it just depends when it will be available to us plebeians. Also thank you Doug for another wonderful review! I really appreciate the time you take to produce these for us.
Hey Wayne! Both of my x159s have a 3.04mm cap band and both have metal reinforced nipples on the converters. So, you might have received a very early version.
Thank you for the review. I just received my Jinhao x159, wine red with silver clip and converter. I own several kind of expensive pens, a Delta Alpha Romero Limited edition, a WWII Victory Fountain Pen Limited Edition Duofold, a Delta Dolcevida Orange, and a couple more. This Jinhao is such a smooth writer, classic lines, and so inexpensive. I have a green one on order, with gold clip and converter. I believe they are the best value for someone looking to start using fountains. I am 70 years old and have used fountain pens since Junior High School. Keep up the good work. Also, thank you for the comments on King Charles III. Well said, sir.
Just got a Jinhao x159 4-pen set, $9 US ea (Black ST, Black GT, Blue GT, Burgundy GT.) Noticed the #8 F nib actually writes more like a M. Writes like a charm unposted. Best Jinhao (vs 159, vs x450, vs x750,) thanks for the recommendation.
I just got another X159 for the express use as an eyedropper fill pen. Filling the barrel with water it was seeping at the ring between the barrel and end cap. I gently smeared a bit of Gorilla Glue around the ring. It works very nicely. I added some silicone grease to the section threads to go along with the included ring. No leaks and it holds almost 5ml of ink. I would not have done this if it had a piston mechanism but for $10, it was worth the experiment.
Bravo, Doug, for your remarks on King Charles. We need more reminders to treat everyone, Prince or pauper, with respect and humanity. Oh, and thanks for reviewing the pen. I purchased two of the first run, giving one to my son who is temporarily living in Spain and wanted a pen to write letters and cards. Mine was exceptionally smooth and I didn’t find it necessary to adjust the wetness of the feed. I’m with you on the piston filling version. Please hear our sage from the Great White North, Jinhao!
I too was an early buyer of the black/chrome x159 and was very pleased with it. In fact, I was so pleased that I also ordered the Maroon/Gold as well as a Blue/Gold. I haven't had a chance to ink them up yet since I have been on vacation and had received a Narwhal Voyager: New Orleans that I need to make time for first. Aside from the gold trim and dual color nib, both of these pens seem to have better fit and finish than the first. The original black one had some slightly visible seems from the injection moulding process along the body and cap. Neither of these new ones do. If I hold the red one up to the light and strain to look, I can still find a hint on the body, but otherwise they have been polished very well. All of the metal bands and clip are perfectly centered on the new ones, as well as any mainstream Japanese or Euro brand. There are a couple of slightly rough edges where the metal could have been polished a bit more but whaddya expect for $8. I just ordered the P136 a couple of days ago, too and I am curious how these pens stack up against the other recent Montblanc clone, the Wing Sung 628/629. Great review as always, Doug.
I would strongly recommend Pennonia Draculea red ink. It is quite different than standard ones. I'm using it in custom pen with Leonardt 256 nib. And when you make juicy line, after it dry it gets dark (black) edge. Looking really good!
I recently tried a blood red ink as a base and added one drop of carbon black and one half drop of midnight blue... The end result is an incredibly DEEP, DARK red and it happily sometimes dries with the black edge that you mention!
Just a couple of days ago my Jinhao X159 arrived. Its the newest version in black and gold and 2 tone #8 nib. Right out of the box and it writes SO smooth and wet. I have to agree with some the F writes more like a medium, but I still love it. May have to order the burgundy with the EF nib. These pens are a SUPER value and highly recommended to anyone curious how a Montblanc would feel in their hand. Come on, for under $10.00, you need to try it. 😊
You nailed it! I like this pen. Also, the new and improved x159 is starting to appear for sale on EBay with calligraphy nibs. Thanks for a great review!👍👍
I realise this is 5+ months old but Ive just ordered a couple of these NEW X159's in Burgundy and Blue, both with gold finish and while I appreciate what you say about Jinhao listening regards the turns on the cap but with my old old non-X 159's I find the caps are removed with just one full turn of the cap so there still not as easy as the original which is a shame. Anyway I thoroughly enjoyed your two videos on the new and newer X159's and you have a new subscriber, so thanks for your hard work.
Jinhao Just released More colours on this pen, Ordered a Dark green colour among other colours such as Red and Blue, anxiously waiting for its arrival. (also not sure if pen community would like the dark green colour).
Another great and informative review Doug, Eager to see the review on the majohn p136 ( love the grey & green ). I'm waiting for my burgundy x159 , just got the navy blue and I'm in faux kop/149 heaven! As with my 1st black/chrome x159 inked it right out of the package. Now that's a good fountain pen. Hoping for a tan, green, & grey versions of this pen also. If the p136 has a #8 sized nib I'll be all over it. I agree with your perspective on King Charles the third, give the man a break and give him his space. I lost my Dad and miss him very much. The only thing that helps is time.
Thanks a lot for yet another thorough and thoughtful review, Doug! The pen body and trim colour combination, coupled with the beautiful Oxblood ink are stunning. I like Jinhao's quick update to the pen design. I am wondering: is it true that the pen barrel when you tap on it while uncapped? I think DoodleBud made a comment about that aspect of the pen design. Thanks again, and keep up the excellent work! 👍👏
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks for your response and, indeed, some expensive fountain pens don't seem to care much about the quality of their products. Thanks again, and have a fantastic balance if your weekend.
Greetings from Australia. Great Video Doug. I appreciate your reference to Australia. I will be buying the maroon colour, but I may just buy the three colours as a set. I have the X159 and it is a great pen for the price.
Looking this video in retrospective Jinhao seems to listen since they released a medium #8 nib for the pen, and they also released the nib unit in all sizes. Now the only thing we're missing is the piston filler version.
I love your videos. I have learned of some great affordable pens on your channel. Thank you for sharing. I have two of these pens so far. I have the black and chrome one inked with Robert Oster Fire and Ice. The black with gold trim is inked with Diamine Oxblood. I plan to order the other colors soon. Have a great week my friend.
Great video! The Jinhao X159 is a surprisingly good pen. I have been disappointed many times in the past with Chinese fountain pens...and I've purchased far too many to explain the why of it...and this cheap pen has become my new favorite within that genre. It's not perfect, but it works well, writes smoothly, and is inexpensive, to boot. If they ever upgrade the plastics, improve the polish, and make it a touch more substantial overall, this would be a world-beater at $20-$30. And if Jinhao ever offers it with a 14k #8 gold nib at $150, watch out! Again, another great video and thank you for your time and effort to produce them!
Not at $150 just do a 10K or even 8K and bring that price in at 65-80 then you can say watch out!!! That would be a game changer for sure….X159 with upgraded polish and plastic’s, piston filler with brass piston setup, and 1.5 cap turn opening, then add the 8K or 10K #8 nib!
I love these filled witn dome of my ink concoctions i use for art pens. I would adore Medium or larger nibs so I can mess with them making some personal grinds closer to architect, calligraphy, and oddball ones. Love being able to keep your whole pens inked so im not aways rinsing out then also changing nibs in inked pens! Also want a set of pen colours with different size nibs & spares --all in a tight closing plastic box keeping them all safe in my art bag with wet nibs at the ready (not trying to de-crust dried ink from a few of my odd ink colours!! And please dont jack up the price fir us starving artist! 😊
Hello Doug! Your reviews are always very interesting. The Majhon P136 cannot have the # 8 nib, it is a # 6. The # 8 steel nib, as I have already had the opportunity to write, is a Jinhao pilot project with the initial model X159 black & silver. No Jinhao fountain pen has a piston filling system, exclusively with a screw converter that guarantees maximum diffusion and ease of use.
Not really, as thr converter is standard capacity for a humungous pen. I pray they take the leap into pump filling, and issue it as a special edition. Then, even though it might be more expensive, they would have a real winner on their hands, and not leave the field to Wing Sung. That was the last pen I bought and it was a pump filler, and I'm not interested in cartridge converters after that. Sorry.
It was hard to resist this burgundy model, so I ordered the second X159 besides the gold trim black version that I have ordered earlier which is still in transit...
As soon as my first X159 cartridge started going dry, feed problems arose and never really cleared up. There may have been some user error along the way(ahem, pressure, improper cleaning) that caused that, but maybe I just needed an excuse to get a second. It is a nice pen, and at a great price.
Nice video as before, Doug! And I just got a good news , PENBBS have just launched a new model 489, which use Sheaffer's touchdown-filling with some refinements.
Jusrt ordered this pen recently and my go-to online fountain pen seller already has a medium nib option for a few of the colors in chrome trim (Black, burgundy, and that avocado green)
I purchased the dark blue updated X159. Currently inked with Dryden Designs Sky Blue. It would be nice to have a stub nib unit. However, I do love the pen. I have witnessed the Chinese pen makers upping their game over the past 5+ yrs, and we collectors benefit from that effort. I've lost a mother, father, spouse and child--yes, I truly do know what grief is.😓
As soon as I learnt that the turns to open the cap is reduced to 2, I ordered one immediately and have been enjoying it since I got it. I also got my hands on the p136, and it's also surprisingly a good smooth writer. On another note, did you see the new model 489 from penbbs? This time they recreated the touchdown filling system from Sheaffer's.
I couldn’t get the feed out but I did pull the Jinhao nib out and slid in an old Montblanc 149 nib. Writes nicely (not my idea…I saw it out here somewhere)
I bought this pen in red but the color is chocolate and I like it. I don’t like the writing experience out of the gate. It’s skipping a lot. I learned I don’t need the large pen nor the big nib so the lesson was worth it to me.
I never expected for a fountain pen company, a Chinese one at that, to possibly or even actually listen to us people who are into the hobby, let alone how they should be done right. Well since Jinhao is seemingly becoming successful with the X-159, they should try looking at Mont Blanc's other pens like the 146, 144, and others with the number 1 too, could add some variety for them in my case
Another excellent stand out video Doug & it’s good to see Jinhao are listening to the chatter in the pen market because at the end of the day they’ll reep the benefit.King Charles did extremely well to keep is composure through out that week,not sure I could have done the same at my own mothers funeral.I’m off to watch your pen resurrection now.
Douglas, thanks again for another fine review. After seeing this video, I received my 3-pack of the X159 MK II's. I too prefer the polished brass to the chrome. My test of the worth of this pen is simple. I inked up one of these and my Montblanc 149 and laid them on the table side by side to see which I would pick up more often. It's a toss-up. Regarding the Moonman, I've had a few fake 146's piston fill for quite some time (Great pens) that may just possibly have been made by Moonman. Who knows.
Sat down with an United States sized coffee, looking forward to this review. You didn't disappoint. Looks like I'll be biting the bullet and getting this in the "red." As to Charles III and fountain pens: he has given Parker the Royal Warrant, and has used them for years. You are right. He has and still uses them. Be interesting to see if he uses his grandmother's Parker 51 like his mother did. I also agree that he should get some space out of the public eye, so he can grieve properly, and not have to maintain the"stiff upper lip."
I bought a black x159 with a fine nib and silver trim when they first came out. Then, more recently I bought a green x159 with a medium nib and silver trim. Both nibs wrote perfectly out of the package. I prefer the medium nib. I don't like the gold trim. jinhao could increase the weight of the pens to be the same weight as the Montblanc by getting a bird to sxit on the pen cap. Or get a Jinhao x750 which is exactly the same weight. My favourite pen .Metal. with nibs that are easy to swap if required if the excellent number 6 fitted M nib is unsuitable.
Thanks for the video and review. Jinhao, keep up the great work My X159 has two and a half turns and my 159 only has one full turn to uncapped. Not sure how yours differed from mine?
Thanks for the review and I completely agree that this would be a major winner as a piston feed. Ever since I bought my first TWSBI Diamond 580 I've loved the piston feed and the idea of not having to refill the converter every 2 or 3 days (I write a LOT) fills me with joy. Thank you also for your comments re King Charles III. I'm an Aussie, so, until we petition for our freedom from the monarchy, he is our King. I'm no royalist however, having spent my life a confirmed republican, however I was very irritated by the mean sob's who pecked away at him for a fit of pique over the fountain pen/desk accoutrements. To begin with, he IS THE KING. That comes loaded with noblesse oblige, and among them is the expectation that all those people 'in waiting' will be sensible about desk decoration. I personally was appalled that those silly stands were left in his way and not put to either end of the table. Why should they be positioned for the comfort of the 'commoners' and not the top dog? It doesn't matter whether you're into the whole royal thing. Look at the toadying your (american) people do with your President! And he's just an elected official of dubious character, not some twat with a lineage longer than your arm. He is however, a human being who deserves a little respect in his time of loss - remembering also that he lost his dad last year too. So again, I thank you for your 'rant'. I at least, appreciated it. 🖋
Nice review. I will wait for your Majohn P136 review and decide. BTW- if I am not mistaken, the number 7 also has significance in Chinese culture as well as symbology- 7days in a week, seven deadly sins, seven seas, seven wonders of the ancient world, seven reasons your mother in law bothers you. You get the picture.
Glad to see that Jinhao has made improvements. However, the one I bought a few weeks back suffers from a misalignment of the feed and the nib. Took the nib and feed out of the housing, aligned them, slid them back...but as soon as I began to write, the tip of the feed moved to the side of the nib again. Pity, because the pen is quite comfortable to write with. Got my fingers crossed for the Majohn. (P.S. A thousand dollar pen is a hundred times more expensive than a ten dollar pen.)
This video got me hooked. Now you are my dealer😂. I have watched almost 3 of your videos on an average per day. Thank you for your work. Now I am down this Chinese pen rabbit hole. I want to buy a size 6 nib pen which is a smooth fine nib and a day to day writer. I am so confused between Jinhao 100, Pen BBS 456, Kaigelu 316a etc. Plus there is the option of adding kaigelu nibs to your moonmans. Damn. I am confused. Please tell me Doug. What should I buy next? And should I swap the nibs or work with standard nib?
If you want to try out a lot of nibs, choose the Jinhao 100. If you want the best pen of the ones mentioned , get the PenBBS 456. You can get EF, F or M for it and it will also accept a few #6 nibs like Jowo.
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks. I reached out to ETSY and there are only limited designs available for PenBBS 456. They dont make 456 anymore! Do I settle for the existing colors or you can suggest an alternative please
@@rahultawde3017 Penbbs makes its models in batches. The rare finishes like Galaxy, Amber, Niangao and Tuzi are made in even smaller numbers - 100s rather than 1000s. The model comes around again in time. I've only seen two releases of new 456s in two years. The rest of the time you can watch ebay and aliexpress to see if your favorite finish pops up, but you pay a premium. I've seen a Galaxy 456 go for over $100 on ebay from a UK seller. The more normal finishes, even if they are out of stock on the official Penbbs Etsy shop, are sometimes available on Aliexpress. You have to be vigilant. For an alternative, the new Nahvalur (Narwhal) Original Plus is a lovely vacuum filler that uses the same vac hardware as the 456. It isn't as nice in the hand in my opinion but a great pen.
I ordered the Burgundy & Blue models as soon as I saw them. Under $10 USD each, delivered. Yes, would be another big enhancement. Yes, two tone nib is preferred. Yes, Oxblood is a good match…Red Dragon (the ideal red) would be more to my taste. But Montblanc makes a very good Burgundy as well. Now I have to figure out what to use for the blue pen. Thanks for the RANT! I agree with your common sense positions about 95% of the time.
I was sitting in a Saigon coffee shop writing in a journal using a fountain pen. A boy about 10 years old was astounded by my handwriting, as if I was from another planet. It occurred to me that he only uses tablet or phone to do his homework. Because of Jinhao and their inexpensive but very good fountain pens, I've relearned the pleasure of cursive handwriting, fancy inks, and I want to improve it to the point of being able to do calligraphy. Thanks for the informative video.
Jinhao has a giant hit on their hands, which they are even maximizing with their incredible turnaround time. All this will be even more fun if Majohn can give them a run for their money.
Competition in Chinese enterprise!
Excellent rant. Having lost my mother and father, I know something of grief
Well... This video convinced me to get this fountain pen. I ordered December 4th in glden trim black, blue and burgundy in Fine nib. Can't wait to have them!! One week to go yet.
Yay!
I bought 2 the goldish and Silverish both worked super smooth out of the package super Impressive . Now the real MB149 stays at home . Thanks for the update .
Thank you for the review. I am going to give the X159 a try now. I need to replace a leaky Jinhao and this sounds just right. The burgundy and gold is gorgeous. So glad to hear they are listening to you.
Glad I could help
I am so surprised at how much I love this gigantic, large nib pen. Smooth and so happy in my hand💝
Same here!
I just received this pen in black. The Nib is pure BUTTER!!! One of two or three of the smoothest pens I have ever written with in my entire life(the distinction for the other two smoothest pens I've used both belongs to Sheaffer, one vintage 585 14k gold nib and one model 240 in stainless steel from the 1990s) and I never expected the 159 to blow me away to the extent that it has. This pen absolutely deserves to be on the best pens of 2022 list and it's amazing how Jinhao keeps upping their game and their quality. Over the next few years this company is rapidly going to be a major force to be reckoned with, and the pen shows that we all go to are going to be forced to have to acknowledge them and treat them seriously, all in all this is pretty much a perfect pen.
That's terrific, Paul! Thank you so much for sharing! I agree.
The 159s are my favorite pens. The metal 159, the first black x159, and now these newer x159s, I've got all of them and am in LOVE with them all. Maybe they're not as pretty as some of my other pens buuuut I don't care, they're a joy to write with. Maybe I just got lucky on mine, but whatever the case, I am always, ALWAYS excited to write with them and these pens definitely increase my story productivity [I write fiction] just bc they're so nice to use.
Love your videos, they're always so much fun! Hope you have a great weekend, thank you for another great vid!
Thank you so much, Quailypoes!
What an excellent video: informative, funny, and poignant- really enjoyed it. I got the original x159 and ground it into a stub; when I saw the new colors, I ordered one of each. By the way, Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens bought 200 #8 nibs from Jinhao because he can make them fit into his pens. He says Jinhao will start making other tip sizes in the #8, and he’s going to make them a standard option on his pens.
That's excellent news! I've been looking at Gravitas!
@@InkquiringMinds his pens are fantastic
This is my 2nd X159, as my 1st one had a cracked barrel after filling the converter. Thanks to the O ring, plus your 7 steps to wisdom, my 2nd x159 writes like a dream!
If they release these in cracked ice like the Centennials and with a medium nib then we have a true winner.
I'd be very surprised to see an x159 in anything but injection molded plastic!
Cracked ice or any other style acrylic would cause some serious disruption. I am here for it! Yessss 🤞🏼
@@InkquiringMinds Ordered a third, from esybuy, who claims that they have a version with a calligraphy nib, thought it looks like the same nib. Doesn't mayyet, I wanted the maroon. Also, another poster mentioned this, and its true - a PenBBS 489 with a Shaeffer style pump filler! New calligraphy nibs!
If they're smart, they'll offer all kinds of beautiful options and manspread all over the fountain pen market 😂
I got the new version X159 and saw that they changed the thread connecting the nib section to the barrel , plastic instead of metal ! I was happy to see that as I then eyedropped it for much more ink capacity! the barrel as I tested it with water,was leaking at the level of the golden ring , I filled the barrel to that level with "blue tack "adhesive paste ( which could be removed ,in case you want to use the converter again...) , and of course put silicone grease on the thread ! and now I have a JinhaoX 159 eye dropped perfectly working without any leaking,with huge ink capacity!!! Great! to share with you for happy info!
Wow! What a great hack!
I finally found the video again where I saw you perform your „7 strokes to inky happiness“ 😊Thank you so much for that tip. ❤️ It has worked wonders on so many pens (also more expensive ones) that I would have been quite unhappy with otherwise; and that I very much enjoy now.
I wish they would bring out the Medium nib for these. And maybe a stub. And a left handed oblique...
We might see a meidum but I'd be surprised by a stub and stunned by a left oblique!
@@InkquiringMinds A man can dream 😆
You've become one of my favorite TH-cam channels in general and I so appreciate how HUMAN you are. Your edits are so well done although I admit I don't recognize nearly any of them, besides "Beuller? Bueller?" 🤣 I'm a 27 year old black woman to be fair lmao😅 But most of all you are a real one, your statement on the royal family was admirable and inspires overdue empathy!
Why thank you so much Bree! That's awesome of you to say! I'm not surprised you don't get some of this old white fart's references from before you were born! LOL Thanks for watching and enjoy your pens!
@@InkquiringMinds I’m 36 and here for your pen content of course… but the video that includes Cary Grant is a winner for me!
Damn, you read my mind. If they put a piston filler system in it, I'll go for it. If Jinhao got a little more adventurous with their nibs, by providing different tips and widths in the No. 8 size, it would be great too. As for the hullabaloo around Charles III, its been a long time since anyone had to arrange a Proclamation Ceremony, so I think the deep expertise needed wasnt available. If anything, it would help if they set draft a protocol that details everything needed - including a slightly larger table - and what should be used and where. It would take a bit of the pressure off for all concerned for the next time. It's not easy at times like these, and the bereaved aren't going to be in the right place mentally to arrange things like that themselves. Moreover, Charles relationship with the media will be a little tense, as he shouldnt have an opinion on anything, and should be always like a swan. In other words, the establishment is a little uneasy that he might be human. I think he may do the job admirably, if he gets some good people around him, and if he can choose his battles wisely. They've been spoiled having the late Queen around for so long. She was of a different generation, and probably bought up to use her influence more reservedly. Perhaps he might even shake things up a bit. Lol.
Charles has always had his own mind on things and while Prince of Wales, he was an activist for many causes. But he has, in his speech, renounced that path to carry on the example of the late Queen. Proof is in the putting and we'll have to see how well he does. I think he will be fine.
Yep, at 73 I'd want to have hung up the gloves, and be left in peace. But he can't. Trouble's simmering at home and abroad, and he can't trust all of his Privy Councillors to be straight with him either. A poignant destiny. I'm no monarchist per se, but as a man I don't envy him. I wish him well. May we all find peace.
Great follow-up video Doug! I ordered a one in magenta. Should be getting it in a few days time. This model along with the Jinhao 80 are their super hits this year.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video Doug, I agree bring on the mediums and other nib grinds
Right on
Hi, Doug. Thank you for your intelligent and sympathetic comments about our new (Aussie) King.
As for x159, I'm almost tempted--but it's a long way from my new #1 (just home from the pen doctors) an Onoto 3000 from 1916 with a nib that cannot be equalled today and a slip cap (so no turns).
Looking forward to more vintage reviews. Cheers from Oz.
Thanks for sharing
I'm one who watched and eventually bought an x159 :) Thanks for the review, Doug!
Updates??? This I gotta see!
...which I immediately bought! Presents for mi Sibs!
Right on! Early X159Mas gifts!
Love these x159s! Amazing value for cost, and an easy way to determine if you'd like the Montblanc 149 size wise. I actually don't mind the converter filling either as it makes changing inks very easy.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your review. I bought the burgundy color and am quite pleased with it.
Also, did you notice that two new colors are coming from Jinhao. A green and a light cream if the photos on ebay are correct.
industrialmechanical is one ebay seller showing a picture of the new colors. I was informed by another seller that these are expected in December.
Yes I did!
I'm one of those types that LOVES giving things away to people.
Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near "rich" and can't do that 'Elvis thing' and give away Cadillacs...
But I have always carried a fountain pen and have always found it to be an excellent conversation starter.
These Jinhao pens are so reasonably priced, I buy them a dozen at a time and whenever I'm using the pen, if someone there comments on "wow, what a cool pen!", etc, and I really think they'd benefit from owning one, I just gift them the pen I'm using.
Believe it or not, those "cheap" fountain pens have fostered me some great friendships over the last twenty years... These new Jinhao pens are going to make this practice of mine even easier!
And I feel like the old fashioned "gift giving" tradition is dying out... Sometimes just freely giving a complete stranger a little trinket and telling them that you appreciate them makes all the difference in the world, especially these days.
THANKS, JINHAO.
Cheers, Folks!😁
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful practice ❤
A new version! Well, guess I will be spending some money today after all. Hope they listen to you about a version with a piston
As to your Charles III rant - fully agreed.
Thanks, David!
My original x159 hasn't arrived yet - and now I want the new version, especially in that colour. Also eyeing the Majohn P136 - there's quite a range of replacement nib units available including a 1.1mm stub.
That would be the plus side for the P136 with a #6 nib.
I got the initial version of the black and chrome trim, the F nib is very wet very similar to the medium size nib feel, not a bad pen honestly. The resin quality is good, I hold the Jinhao x159 with my Montblanc 146 I cannot differentiate in the feel, except that my Montblanc 146 is 14K gold EF nib. I also got the Majohn P146, this one is same in length as my MB 146, the Majohn pen cannot post, unlike Jinhao x159 which can post beautifully and does not backweight.
Thanks for your comment on Charles III and his pen woes. I was wondering when someone of you reviewers would address this problem. I too await a medium #8 nib on the x159.
Well, He's the king, and Montblanc can always give His Majesty's pen service. Apart from that, this new x159 looks very interesting and classy.
Thank you for the video.
PS. I have recently experienced myself the lost of a love one, so that excerpt about grieving you read resonates with me too.
Thank you for the video Doug, saludos and may you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy 🙏.
Saludos, my friend.
I am a newcomer in the Fountain Pen world, and i find your reviews always helpfull, thank you
Happy to hear that!
Doug, Just to add a few observations beyond what you had listed. I have both the first revision and the updated gold plated version.
I did notice the lower engraved cap band is actually quite a bit thicker, while I don't have calipers at home to check. Just putting the two pens together and offsetting the rings really shows the difference. I think it's quite too thick of a difference to just be plating.
The other thing I noticed was that the included converter now has a steel ring at the nipple end. The first one I received did not have this ring. But both the blue and Maroon one did.
Also another thing, Ben Walsh over at gravitas pens actually ordered 100 of these new #8 nib units for use in some of his pens as an option. So I know you can buy them separately, it just depends when it will be available to us plebeians.
Also thank you Doug for another wonderful review! I really appreciate the time you take to produce these for us.
Hey Wayne! Both of my x159s have a 3.04mm cap band and both have metal reinforced nipples on the converters. So, you might have received a very early version.
Thank you for the Charles III thoughts!
Thank you for the review. I just received my Jinhao x159, wine red with silver clip and converter. I own several kind of expensive pens, a Delta Alpha Romero Limited edition, a WWII Victory Fountain Pen Limited Edition Duofold, a Delta Dolcevida Orange, and a couple more. This Jinhao is such a smooth writer, classic lines, and so inexpensive. I have a green one on order, with gold clip and converter. I believe they are the best value for someone looking to start using fountains. I am 70 years old and have used fountain pens since Junior High School. Keep up the good work. Also, thank you for the comments on King Charles III. Well said, sir.
Thank you!
Just bought 3 of it because of your reviews!
I am waiting for the Red and Blue. Should have got the black at the same time but I have three already. Thank you for the update!
Just got a Jinhao x159 4-pen set, $9 US ea (Black ST, Black GT, Blue GT, Burgundy GT.) Noticed the #8 F nib actually writes more like a M. Writes like a charm unposted. Best Jinhao (vs 159, vs x450, vs x750,) thanks for the recommendation.
I just got another X159 for the express use as an eyedropper fill pen. Filling the barrel with water it was seeping at the ring between the barrel and end cap. I gently smeared a bit of Gorilla Glue around the ring. It works very nicely. I added some silicone grease to the section threads to go along with the included ring. No leaks and it holds almost 5ml of ink. I would not have done this if it had a piston mechanism but for $10, it was worth the experiment.
Cool experiment!
Can't wait for the review on the Majohn P136 Doug. That gray color is calling me haha
Bravo, Doug, for your remarks on King Charles. We need more reminders to treat everyone, Prince or pauper, with respect and humanity.
Oh, and thanks for reviewing the pen. I purchased two of the first run, giving one to my son who is temporarily living in Spain and wanted a pen to write letters and cards. Mine was exceptionally smooth and I didn’t find it necessary to adjust the wetness of the feed. I’m with you on the piston filling version. Please hear our sage from the Great White North, Jinhao!
I too was an early buyer of the black/chrome x159 and was very pleased with it. In fact, I was so pleased that I also ordered the Maroon/Gold as well as a Blue/Gold. I haven't had a chance to ink them up yet since I have been on vacation and had received a Narwhal Voyager: New Orleans that I need to make time for first. Aside from the gold trim and dual color nib, both of these pens seem to have better fit and finish than the first. The original black one had some slightly visible seems from the injection moulding process along the body and cap. Neither of these new ones do. If I hold the red one up to the light and strain to look, I can still find a hint on the body, but otherwise they have been polished very well. All of the metal bands and clip are perfectly centered on the new ones, as well as any mainstream Japanese or Euro brand. There are a couple of slightly rough edges where the metal could have been polished a bit more but whaddya expect for $8.
I just ordered the P136 a couple of days ago, too and I am curious how these pens stack up against the other recent Montblanc clone, the Wing Sung 628/629.
Great review as always, Doug.
Thanks for sharing, Brett!
I would strongly recommend Pennonia Draculea red ink. It is quite different than standard ones. I'm using it in custom pen with Leonardt 256 nib. And when you make juicy line, after it dry it gets dark (black) edge. Looking really good!
I recently tried a blood red ink as a base and added one drop of carbon black and one half drop of midnight blue... The end result is an incredibly DEEP, DARK red and it happily sometimes dries with the black edge that you mention!
Just a couple of days ago my Jinhao X159 arrived. Its the newest version in black and gold and 2 tone #8 nib. Right out of the box and it writes SO smooth and wet. I have to agree with some the F writes more like a medium, but I still love it. May have to order the burgundy with the EF nib. These pens are a SUPER value and highly recommended to anyone curious how a Montblanc would feel in their hand. Come on, for under $10.00, you need to try it. 😊
You nailed it! I like this pen. Also, the new and improved x159 is starting to appear for sale on EBay with calligraphy nibs. Thanks for a great review!👍👍
Thanks for the info!
Lovely Marroon ....guess I have to return to fountain pen 💕 again. Would blame no one but the visual that was irrisistable ...🤠😄🌟🎸🎵✍️
Great pen finally some affordable nice nibs Thx for the video
Think I’m going to order the updated in an EF nib. The Fine in the original X159 writes more like a wet medium.
I purchased the x159 because of your review and I love it!
Great to hear!
I LOVE my X159! Brilliant pen.
My original x159 #8 fine nib has some soft bounce to it. No line variation but considerably softer than a Majohn fine #6 nib
Good speech on Charles
Thanks, Kevin!
I realise this is 5+ months old but Ive just ordered a couple of these NEW X159's in Burgundy and Blue, both with gold finish and while I appreciate what you say about Jinhao listening regards the turns on the cap but with my old old non-X 159's I find the caps are removed with just one full turn of the cap so there still not as easy as the original which is a shame.
Anyway I thoroughly enjoyed your two videos on the new and newer X159's and you have a new subscriber, so thanks for your hard work.
Thanks, Sid! Welcome aboard!
Jinhao Just released More colours on this pen, Ordered a Dark green colour among other colours such as Red and Blue, anxiously waiting for its arrival. (also not sure if pen community would like the dark green colour).
Bought one off aliexpress yesterday, they got the medium nib now! Very curious about this one after these reviews.
Glad to see the updates to this and look forward to getting some more colors. The chrome one I have is working well for me.
Good to hear
Another great and informative review Doug, Eager to see the review on the majohn p136 ( love the grey & green ). I'm waiting for my burgundy x159 , just got the navy blue and I'm in faux kop/149 heaven! As with my 1st black/chrome x159 inked it right out of the package. Now that's a good fountain pen. Hoping for a tan, green, & grey versions of this pen also. If the p136 has a #8 sized nib I'll be all over it.
I agree with your perspective on King Charles the third, give the man a break and give him his space. I lost my Dad and miss him very much. The only thing that helps is time.
I agree, Eddie.
Thanks a lot for yet another thorough and thoughtful review, Doug! The pen body and trim colour combination, coupled with the beautiful Oxblood ink are stunning. I like Jinhao's quick update to the pen design. I am wondering: is it true that the pen barrel when you tap on it while uncapped? I think DoodleBud made a comment about that aspect of the pen design.
Thanks again, and keep up the excellent work! 👍👏
My Gen 1 version makes that click, but the Gen 2, not so much. However, I've got a few pens that are over $100 that do the same thing.
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks for your response and, indeed, some expensive fountain pens don't seem to care much about the quality of their products. Thanks again, and have a fantastic balance if your weekend.
Greetings from Australia.
Great Video Doug.
I appreciate your reference to Australia.
I will be buying the maroon colour, but I may just buy the three colours as a set.
I have the X159 and it is a great pen for the price.
Right on!
"We want an X159 Piston Filler with a #8 sized Medium Nib" - Amen Doug! Amen.
Oh yeah! It won't happen though as Jinhao doesn't have a piston filler mechanism.
🤣🤣👑🔥💥 The pillows didnt look that dirty to me. Perhaps a closer look...
Looking this video in retrospective Jinhao seems to listen since they released a medium #8 nib for the pen, and they also released the nib unit in all sizes. Now the only thing we're missing is the piston filler version.
Now I’m looking for that maroon FP! Great video!
It's so good!
I love your videos. I have learned of some great affordable pens on your channel. Thank you for sharing. I have two of these pens so far. I have the black and chrome one inked with Robert Oster Fire and Ice. The black with gold trim is inked with Diamine Oxblood. I plan to order the other colors soon. Have a great week my friend.
Nice review as allways! And how true what you said about the comments! Regards from The Netherlands!
Great video! The Jinhao X159 is a surprisingly good pen. I have been disappointed many times in the past with Chinese fountain pens...and I've purchased far too many to explain the why of it...and this cheap pen has become my new favorite within that genre. It's not perfect, but it works well, writes smoothly, and is inexpensive, to boot. If they ever upgrade the plastics, improve the polish, and make it a touch more substantial overall, this would be a world-beater at $20-$30. And if Jinhao ever offers it with a 14k #8 gold nib at $150, watch out! Again, another great video and thank you for your time and effort to produce them!
Thank you so much, sailcat9!
Not at $150 just do a 10K or even 8K and bring that price in at 65-80 then you can say watch out!!! That would be a game changer for sure….X159 with upgraded polish and plastic’s, piston filler with brass piston setup, and 1.5 cap turn opening, then add the 8K or 10K #8 nib!
Sold! Just placed my order. Thanks for the review.😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Nice review. Good as always. 🎉
Thank you 🤗
I love these filled witn dome of my ink concoctions i use for art pens. I would adore Medium or larger nibs so I can mess with them making some personal grinds closer to architect, calligraphy, and oddball ones. Love being able to keep your whole pens inked so im not aways rinsing out then also changing nibs in inked pens! Also want a set of pen colours with different size nibs & spares --all in a tight closing plastic box keeping them all safe in my art bag with wet nibs at the ready (not trying to de-crust dried ink from a few of my odd ink colours!! And please dont jack up the price fir us starving artist! 😊
Hello Doug! Your reviews are always very interesting. The Majhon P136 cannot have the # 8 nib, it is a # 6. The # 8 steel nib, as I have already had the opportunity to write, is a Jinhao pilot project with the initial model X159 black & silver. No Jinhao fountain pen has a piston filling system, exclusively with a screw converter that guarantees maximum diffusion and ease of use.
Not really, as thr converter is standard capacity for a humungous pen. I pray they take the leap into pump filling, and issue it as a special edition. Then, even though it might be more expensive, they would have a real winner on their hands, and not leave the field to Wing Sung. That was the last pen I bought and it was a pump filler, and I'm not interested in cartridge converters after that. Sorry.
I am gonig to buy this pen.....thank you for the nice review
My pleasure 😊
It was hard to resist this burgundy model, so I ordered the second X159 besides the gold trim black version that I have ordered earlier which is still in transit...
As soon as my first X159 cartridge started going dry, feed problems arose and never really cleared up. There may have been some user error along the way(ahem, pressure, improper cleaning) that caused that, but maybe I just needed an excuse to get a second. It is a nice pen, and at a great price.
Nice video as before, Doug! And I just got a good news , PENBBS have just launched a new model 489, which use Sheaffer's touchdown-filling with some refinements.
Snagged Amber is a Cat (only 25 were there) a Galaxy and a #15 Calligraphy nib this morning! I was up before the dawn refreshing the Etsy page!
Your comments about the king 💯 percent
Jusrt ordered this pen recently and my go-to online fountain pen seller already has a medium nib option for a few of the colors in chrome trim (Black, burgundy, and that avocado green)
Thank you for your thoughts on the updated version
Thanks for talking about King Charles's grief. A good point that is too easily ignored.
Thank you so much, Michael!
I am a Heather Graham fan, too.
She’s awesome !
I purchased the dark blue updated X159. Currently inked with Dryden Designs Sky Blue. It would be
nice to have a stub nib unit. However, I do love the pen. I have witnessed the Chinese pen makers
upping their game over the past 5+ yrs, and we collectors benefit from that effort. I've lost a mother,
father, spouse and child--yes, I truly do know what grief is.😓
Thanks for this Helen. No one knows grief more than a mother who has lost her child.
As soon as I learnt that the turns to open the cap is reduced to 2, I ordered one immediately and have been enjoying it since I got it. I also got my hands on the p136, and it's also surprisingly a good smooth writer.
On another note, did you see the new model 489 from penbbs? This time they recreated the touchdown filling system from Sheaffer's.
Yes. I have an Amber is a Cat and a Galaxy 489 Touchdown on the way, as well as a #15 Calligraphy nib.
I couldn’t get the feed out but I did pull the Jinhao nib out and slid in an old Montblanc 149 nib. Writes nicely (not my idea…I saw it out here somewhere)
Wow! Now there is an upgrade (or a downgrade from the perspective of the nib)
Cheers for the nice review. 👍 I've ordered one🙂
I bought this pen in red but the color is chocolate and I like it. I don’t like the writing experience out of the gate. It’s skipping a lot. I learned I don’t need the large pen nor the big nib so the lesson was worth it to me.
Damn, that was a quick refresh. Thought I would have to wait a year before any revisions.
Same here!
I never expected for a fountain pen company, a Chinese one at that, to possibly or even actually listen to us people who are into the hobby, let alone how they should be done right. Well since Jinhao is seemingly becoming successful with the X-159, they should try looking at Mont Blanc's other pens like the 146, 144, and others with the number 1 too, could add some variety for them in my case
Jinhao needs more nib options now for the X159. We want M, B and stubs! (Like Majohn just did for their P136 😊)
@@jpg5540Yes please
Another excellent stand out video Doug & it’s good to see Jinhao are listening to the chatter in the pen market because at the end of the day they’ll reep the benefit.King Charles did extremely well to keep is composure through out that week,not sure I could have done the same at my own mothers funeral.I’m off to watch your pen resurrection now.
Thanks 👍
Douglas, thanks again for another fine review. After seeing this video, I received my 3-pack of the X159 MK II's. I too prefer the polished brass to the chrome. My test of the worth of this pen is simple. I inked up one of these and my Montblanc 149 and laid them on the table side by side to see which I would pick up more often. It's a toss-up.
Regarding the Moonman, I've had a few fake 146's piston fill for quite some time (Great pens) that may just possibly have been made by Moonman. Who knows.
Forgot to mention. I wanted to try this pen in a medium nib so I got out my trusty hammer and..........................
Thanks for sharing
Talk about brute force method! LOL
Sat down with an United States sized coffee, looking forward to this review. You didn't disappoint.
Looks like I'll be biting the bullet and getting this in the "red."
As to Charles III and fountain pens: he has given Parker the Royal Warrant, and has used them for years. You are right. He has and still uses them. Be interesting to see if he uses his grandmother's Parker 51 like his mother did.
I also agree that he should get some space out of the public eye, so he can grieve properly, and not have to maintain the"stiff upper lip."
Oh he's renewed the Parker Warrant? That surprises me with KC3's love of Montblanc.
@@InkquiringMinds Last I read. His was the most current.
I bought a black x159 with a fine nib and silver trim when they first came out.
Then, more recently I bought a green x159 with a medium nib and silver trim.
Both nibs wrote perfectly out of the package.
I prefer the medium nib.
I don't like the gold trim. jinhao could increase the weight of the pens to be the same weight as the Montblanc by getting a bird to sxit on the pen cap. Or get a Jinhao x750 which is exactly the same weight. My favourite pen .Metal. with nibs that are easy to swap if required if the excellent number 6 fitted M nib is unsuitable.
Thanks for the video and review. Jinhao, keep up the great work
My X159 has two and a half turns and my 159 only has one full turn to uncapped. Not sure how yours differed from mine?
When you increase the tip slit of the jinhao x 159 a little, it writes more wet. I think it's very nice.
I'm pretty sure I demonstrated that in the video. Works nicely.
Thanks for the review and I completely agree that this would be a major winner as a piston feed. Ever since I bought my first TWSBI Diamond 580 I've loved the piston feed and the idea of not having to refill the converter every 2 or 3 days (I write a LOT) fills me with joy. Thank you also for your comments re King Charles III. I'm an Aussie, so, until we petition for our freedom from the monarchy, he is our King. I'm no royalist however, having spent my life a confirmed republican, however I was very irritated by the mean sob's who pecked away at him for a fit of pique over the fountain pen/desk accoutrements. To begin with, he IS THE KING. That comes loaded with noblesse oblige, and among them is the expectation that all those people 'in waiting' will be sensible about desk decoration. I personally was appalled that those silly stands were left in his way and not put to either end of the table. Why should they be positioned for the comfort of the 'commoners' and not the top dog? It doesn't matter whether you're into the whole royal thing. Look at the toadying your (american) people do with your President! And he's just an elected official of dubious character, not some twat with a lineage longer than your arm. He is however, a human being who deserves a little respect in his time of loss - remembering also that he lost his dad last year too. So again, I thank you for your 'rant'. I at least, appreciated it. 🖋
Thank you so much, Kammie T!
Nice review. I will wait for your Majohn P136 review and decide. BTW- if I am not mistaken, the number 7 also has significance in Chinese culture as well as symbology- 7days in a week, seven deadly sins, seven seas, seven wonders of the ancient world, seven reasons your mother in law bothers you. You get the picture.
Thanks for the numerological analysis!
Interesting and helpful. Thanks, as always!
My pleasure!
Just ordered one from the same company. Looking forward to gibing it a try. Thanks
Hope you enjoy it!
The pen is brilliant for what it is and what you pay for (even if you have to turn the cap 3 times - this is not a quick note taking pen anyway). 💯❤
Glad to see that Jinhao has made improvements. However, the one I bought a few weeks back suffers from a misalignment of the feed and the nib. Took the nib and feed out of the housing, aligned them, slid them back...but as soon as I began to write, the tip of the feed moved to the side of the nib again. Pity, because the pen is quite comfortable to write with. Got my fingers crossed for the Majohn. (P.S. A thousand dollar pen is a hundred times more expensive than a ten dollar pen.)
Thanks for sharing. Yeah I should have said 1/100th. My bad.
I got mine delivered just a couple of hours ago, and I have the same issue. But I don't think it will be deterrent for the writing.
This video got me hooked. Now you are my dealer😂. I have watched almost 3 of your videos on an average per day. Thank you for your work. Now I am down this Chinese pen rabbit hole. I want to buy a size 6 nib pen which is a smooth fine nib and a day to day writer. I am so confused between Jinhao 100, Pen BBS 456, Kaigelu 316a etc. Plus there is the option of adding kaigelu nibs to your moonmans. Damn. I am confused. Please tell me Doug. What should I buy next? And should I swap the nibs or work with standard nib?
If you want to try out a lot of nibs, choose the Jinhao 100. If you want the best pen of the ones mentioned , get the PenBBS 456. You can get EF, F or M for it and it will also accept a few #6 nibs like Jowo.
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks. I reached out to ETSY and there are only limited designs available for PenBBS 456. They dont make 456 anymore! Do I settle for the existing colors or you can suggest an alternative please
@@rahultawde3017 Penbbs makes its models in batches. The rare finishes like Galaxy, Amber, Niangao and Tuzi are made in even smaller numbers - 100s rather than 1000s. The model comes around again in time. I've only seen two releases of new 456s in two years. The rest of the time you can watch ebay and aliexpress to see if your favorite finish pops up, but you pay a premium. I've seen a Galaxy 456 go for over $100 on ebay from a UK seller. The more normal finishes, even if they are out of stock on the official Penbbs Etsy shop, are sometimes available on Aliexpress. You have to be vigilant. For an alternative, the new Nahvalur (Narwhal) Original Plus is a lovely vacuum filler that uses the same vac hardware as the 456. It isn't as nice in the hand in my opinion but a great pen.
2:54: Thanks for making me spray my coffee… 😂😂😂😂 Thanks also for calling out the Charles III nonsense.
LOL. Thanks for catching it!
Beautiful pen review!👌
I would love to know which ink did u use here. Thank you.
I wrote it on the page in the "Likes and Dislikes" section. It is Diamine Oxblood.
I ordered the Burgundy & Blue models as soon as I saw them. Under $10 USD each, delivered. Yes, would be another big enhancement. Yes, two tone nib is preferred. Yes, Oxblood is a good match…Red Dragon (the ideal red) would be more to my taste. But Montblanc makes a very good Burgundy as well. Now I have to figure out what to use for the blue pen. Thanks for the RANT! I agree with your common sense positions about 95% of the time.
Thank you so much, David!
Just bought mine and it’s a M nib, so they listened on that anyway.