My Jinhao x750 is now my favorite Fountain Pen ✒ in my collection. I am pleasantly astonished by how smoothly it writes ✍ It has a nice weight to it, looks FAR more expensive than it costs, and has blown some of my more expensive pens out of the water. I have filled mine with Diamine's Jet Black ink and I am undeniably delighted in the overall writing ✍ experience.
I also bought a couple Jinhao X750 pens on Temu, which offers an assortment of colors. They are great for the price! I'm writing to clarify something that the reviewer has probably learned since making the video. Although the nib is a silver color, it's stamped 18K GP. (No, the manufacturers did not forget to change the stamp on the nib.) The nib simply has an 18K WHITE gold plating. [A little more data: 100% gold (aka pure; aka 24 Karat) is "yellow", but it is far too soft to be useful for most applications. To give gold strength or durability, other metals are added. The color of the other metals changes the color. For rose gold, copper is added. In the case of 18K white gold, it is 75% (or 18/24) pure gold, mixed with 25% other metals which have a "silver" color. These are usually a combination of nickle, palladium, platinum and zinc.]
Congrats! The Jinhao is a good first pen. For the price, it has the same kind of quality of pens that are worth $50, $60, $70 more. I still love my Monteverde and Parker pens, but my Jinhao is my everyday pen. I love it.
Thanks for showing how to fill it. When I bought it and unscrewed this, my first fountain pen, I had no idea what to do. My Jinhao pen is now writing wonderfully!
I bought two of these (black with sparkles and ecru) off the bargain site Temu for a ridiculous price. They came with the nicer converter you switched to, filled easily and started like a dream right off the bat! I love how expensive it looks and feels! Especially the sparkly one. Thanks for the detailed demo. I appreciated, since it was my first time using the screw-y converter.
I actually really like this pen. It runs for $7-8 on Amazon. And it feels expensive when you hold it. It has a nice weight to it. Writes soooooooo smooth. If anyone was looking for a starter pen, this is a great introduction pen for beginners.
I wouldn't want to recommend these for starters, actually. Probably much better as a second or third pen, since this requires quite a bit of tinkering to make it a reliable writer. I'd still recommend the usual Lamy Safaris and Metropolitans, before recommending these, I wouldn't want people to have a potential lemon as their first fountain pen experience.
@@isssma0 I can at least say that I have 2 Jinhao x750 pens and I've never had to tinker with them and they clean up like a dream, quick & easy. They are cheap enough to not worry so hard about should an ink mix I throw in not agree with the pen. If I lose one, come what may. They also offer cheaply interchangeable nibs in the #6 realm. I def second the Lamy Safari/ Al-Star for beginners. TWSBI pens always seem to be mentioned for newbs and I totally don't get it. I'm a regular user of fountain pens and even I think they are more trouble than they are worth. I have one and I hate it. It's cute, but nope.
Jin means gold, and hao means rich or generous in Chinese. So basically the brand name Jinhao measn gold and wealth which is a little exaggerated literally. It's a not so popular Chinese brand even in China. Most people just don't know it. Not like other famous Chinese fountain pen brand, e.g. Hero or Yongsheng(live forever), I guess Jinhao's nib is usually not fine enough for complex Chinese character handwriting. Usually its nib is broader than what Chinese are used to. But it's broad and OK for letter writing language like English or French. So it becomes a money worth buy for those in English speaking countries.
jing cao That's actually a really interesting insight, Jing, thank you! Hero is probably equally well-known (or maybe moreso) in the US as Jinhao. I can definitely see what you're talking about with the nib sizes, they're pretty comparable to most of the other European line widths I'm seeing. -Brian Goulet
jing cao Being more expensive doesn't equate a better pen. My two Sailors are absolutely disgraceful. Both wrote dry and scratchy and performed far below my Jinhao and Pilot Metropolitan. Mind you, each of my Sailor costs 250 US dollars.
I ordered this pen on a whim from ebay. Never used a fountain pen in my life, but I thought the idea sounded fun, and the pen looked cool. I'm glad I found your video because it came with no instructions or anything. So now I know what to do. Thanks! I'll definitely be checking out your website.
I love my Jinhao x750!!! Found it at a pen show by happenstance and I love it! I love the snap cap and no threads the size 6 nib and smooth writing. I love the heft, length of the pen and the metal body. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I ordered this in the sparkling black "iridescent" finish off eBay for $2.99 a week ago before I found this site. I'm excited to get it, especially after seeing it write. There are a lot of Jinhao styles that are inexpensive, I'd love to see more of them reviewed!
Just bought the x450 to see if it was any good. I'm blown away by this company. Dirt cheap with features found in more expensive ones. This is one nice pen. Also, they now include the larger international standard with the black end. So even better value.
Great starter pen. I bought it in a Broad nib and I can say it a great pen for its value. One word that comes to mind as I started writing with this particular pen is “smooth”
"Beautiful plastic sleeve" ha that sarcasm, made me giggle a bit. I love my x750 but feel sort of conflicted over it. It's gorgeous, feels good in my hand, but mine has had leakage and skipping issues sometimes. But then again, I suppose I can't complain much considering the price. Maybe I'll fetch myself a Goulet nib sometime to get a smoother writing experience.
Yeah, a Goulet nib can definitely transform that pen into a different beast. It should help with any flow issues you may have, so I recommend checking it out when you're ready to do so. - Colin
I just got a shipment of three x750 Jin Hao pens. The purple, sparkly black and pink. I filled the purple with Kaweco ink and the sparkly black one with the ever popular J.Herbin's Emeraude de Chivor. Sadly, both these pens leak like crazy. You have to be really careful how you take the caps off or it blotches everywhere. The cap on the black on needs to be jammed down pretty hard just to get it to stay on the post. However, once you start writing with these, you can't beat them for the cost. They aren't scratchy, they have smooth flow and I don't mind a wet line. With the J.Herbin ink, they recommended a wetter pen so the sparkles come out. I love the weight of them and the feel. I get a nice line holding it just back of the nib or back on the barrel. They are pretty forgiving. If I didn't have so much ink on my hands, I would totally love this pen. But I will give it 4 stars our of five because, really! So inexpensive!
I have never dabbled into the pen world before. I am going to start journaling and wanted to find a enticing way to do so. I just ordered this pen! Thanks for the awesome video!
Watched thi whole video and went looking for one,only to realize I already had one. $6.99 on Amazon. Brilliant starter, smooth writer. One of my favorite pens.
I just got a FuliWen 2037 Fountain Pen with Converter Pen Medium Nib Resin Pen - the Chrysanthimine colors - $18.50 - writes very nicely right out of the box. Great ink flow and a gorgeous pen. Heavy, nice. There are several great colors/designs. I know you can't carry everything but it's a great pen. I got it for its beauty and the love it for the nib and feed!
I own the matte black and the silver x750 and it is a nice pen for the price. However if you are expecting to use it on poor quality paper, like the kind schools provide, most inks will be your worst enemy. I've tried a number of different inks and I found Noodler's generally works the best.
BTW parkablogs claims you can replace the factory nib with a Zebra G nib. That makes one cheap, nay, inexpensive flex pen for you, and the feed apparently also is reasonably bearable at keeping up with the flow (provided the ink is not too dry flow-wise). Cannot wait to try it out myself!
Hi Brian! I've purchased a lot of these pens from China: Jinhao, Lanbitou, Luoshi, Baoer, to name a few, and they are fantastic! Especially considering how cheap in price they are, but not in quality. They ALWAYS start when I uncap them (unlike some of my very expensive pens) and this is huge for me - a pen's ink flow should be IMMEDIATE when one starts writing with it and not have to go thru steps to get it to write! They are beautifully made, especially Baoer, which many of theirs are majestic, have substance, write beautifully, no scratchiness, no stop and go, and NO NEED to replace the nib (which are beautiful) like you suggested. So folks out there, get these very, very inexpensive pens that write beautifully! Also, the workmanship on some are really exquisite, i.e., those with the embossed filigree over the pen. BTW Brian, I'm surprised you don't know the Greek key when you see it, which the Chinese invented, and you called it "filigree!" Ciao!
Mine came in the mail today, i got a inox looking one and I'm in loove! It's gorgeous, the weight is very comfortable, not too heavy not too light, and the writing is smooth and flows very well. Let's see if it stays that way over time :)
The problem for Chinese fountain pen builder is unstable QC. Sometimes you get brilliant writing instrument with little money, sometimes the pen will be sort of dysfunctional and mess up your paperwork thoroughly. As a Chinese, I do wish they would produce more exquisite pens to compete Japanese Brand or even German Brand. As you guys always know, Chinese is very of nationalism now. And I may not be an exception. :) But that means more money spent on R & D, and more money investing on the experience skill workers. And even they succeed to produce some awesome pens, they still have to change people's stereotype about Chinese products' shitty quality...Damn, they really have a lot work to do...
jing cao There are definitely some challenges here as you pointed out, but for the price, I think most are willing to take the risk! I know I am, what else can you get as a fountain pen for under $10? -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company I agree. I recently got a Jinhao 601 and was so frustrated when I tested it out on a notebook I got just for doodling and writing with FPs. The nib was very scratchy and I had to write slow and steady to see any words form. The ink cartridge it came was loose and I was on the verge of just disposing it and be done with a few bucks. However, thanks to my girlfriend's urging, I tried using a different ink with the converter it came with (it's the Pelikan 4001 Brown) and tested it on cheaper paper. Lo and behold, a serendipitous discovery: my Jinhao works better on non-FP friendly paper!
if they put their mind to it they can make good quality. Unfortunately it's all about fast cash , hence the knockoffs now. It used to be the other way around. Japanese made stuff was really bad quality compared to made in China which was virtually indestructible. Now it's the other way around
Great video. This seems to be quite the pen considering the under $10 price tag. Add that to the fact that it writes decently, has the ability to switch nibs and even has a bit of flex...I'd say my mind is sufficiently blown. Have to get me one of these soon!
I’ve had one of these for a few years, thinking I’d have it as a flashy addition to my collection. It is now my go to pen. Nib is a bit unforgiving, but I’m used to it now.
This pen is one of my daily drivers bc it writes so well and I can replace it if I lose it And don't worry this pen gets looser but not too lose after about two months of daily use
I love these pens, and the x450, for the fact I can change out the nib for a Manga G or another nib like the brause rose and most of my vintage ones. I have to mod the feed a little sometimes but still works well and the Fred's are super cheap.
Perfect timing Brian… it's a no-brainer for stocking stuffers or gift exchanges. Picked up a few Metro's to toss around the house by the notepads & grocery lists. Now I'm getting a handful of these, if nothing more than to try out a plethora of inks. BTW…"Looking good Louis." "Feelin' good Billy Ray!"
Last night, i've found them online, ordered shiny black, and silver. Would also oder the champagne silver one. And found this Video today about the X750 Jinhao.
I’ve gotten a few Chinese pens, including this company. Out of about 10, I’ve been happy with 4 or 5 of them. For the price, I think they are worth the chance, since most cost $5-15 each.
I’ve decided that I love these giant, heavy pens. I’m going to get a few so I can ink them all up in different colors. I want to get some nib replacements as well.
I have two Jinhao's 250 and X750. In fact these were my first fountain's pen's since high school. Just getting back into the love of fountain pens (cheaply); these two pens are excellent. I love writing with them. I'm using Noodler's ink and am just enjoying the experience. I have a Noodler's Ahab Flex on it's way to try a different type of pen out; but not because Jinhao is not getting the job done. Definitely worth the investment - can't go wrong!
The Goulet Pen Company Brian, just wanted to thank you for your TH-cam instructions. I was handling the pens too gingerly. I was enjoying writing with them, but your demonstration gave me the confidence to just play with them. Take them apart. Get to know how they work. Adjust them. They feel even more natural in my hand and I think my love of fountain pens has gone from enjoyment to possibly this side of an addiction: "pens & ink", "pens & ink", "pens & ink & paper"... thanks!
The nib is too broad for my taste. Instead of throwing another $15 for a replacement nib I am writing using the reverse side of the nib and I can achieve almost the F point. It works well because this pen is quite wet and surprisingly still smooth. Smoother than my Kaweco/Lamy with F nib.
The Jinhao "Dragon" Fountain Pens are EXCELLENT quality for the price. They even come in a handsome wooden gift box which I was quite impressed with. They are eye-catchers and make for great conversations! In my view,they write very pleasantly! I cannot create any remonstrance with the fountain pen I own!
Mine came with the standard international (bigger capacity) converter. But wow does it dump ink. I will burn through around 1-1.5ml of ink in a few hours of writing. Depending on the ink of course. I don't get the blobs some people mention but my line is very thick and with certain inks I will get a small blob of ink at the start of each letter. But for its price this pen is unbeatable.
I have the X450 and 2 X750, pleasantly smooth and wet. Stunning for the price. There is the 250 which is similar in length, but as it uses metal and plastic, so is lighter and fractionally narrower, with a slimmer ringed grip - 8mm - so would suit a smaller hand. There is the 599 which is a Lamy Safari clone. Comes in several versions - both plastic and metal [aluminium?] and with 3 styles of nib. One conventional shaped [#2 or #3] a hooded version, and one like the original Lamy Comes in M, EF and B [1,1 stub] and in a myriad of colours including a Purple. I saw you would like Lamy to do a Purple.
Hello, after having my Lamy kit "purloined/palmed/filched/borrowed or stolen" and on the basis of your review I went to our local pen distributor Jin Hao Pens Australia and bought BOTH a 750 and 159 I got them today. As discussed in your 159 both models are heavier and broader than the Lamy's but comfortable and write well in the hand they are GOOD VALUE. They deliver a lot of ink to the paper (159 > 750) so you have to be very definite - he who hesitates or is unfocused will certainly come unglued!
The 159 is a mammoth of a pen, but still lightweight making it comfortable in hand. Definitely find the Jinhao nibs to be pretty wet in terms of flow, and like you said, great value! You could even swap on a Goulet nib to really enhance the writing experience on them. - Colin
I have three Jinhao X750's, one of which has a fude nib. I never set out to buy three of the same make, but the first two (minus the fude nib) I bought on Amazon because they were so cheap, not realising that they were the same make. They have since doubled in price, and I expect they'll go even higher. I also have a Jinhao 159, which is lovely, but too heavy for me to use for more than a few minutes.
Apparently the metal of these pens works well on touchscreens as a stylus... I just discovered that by accident... Also the jinhao 159 is very sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and I bet the other jinhao pens are too
Is the X750 made of aluminum, or like the X450, brass? I like the weight of the X450's. Also, I think Jinhao has changed the converter to the same full size converter that comes with the X450. (looks identical to the chrome and black converter you showed.) A tight clip (to me) says "I'm not going to fall out of your pocket if/when you lean/bend over to pick up something on the floor." IMHO, that is a good thing, taking into consideration the floor (and ground) is a lot lower than I remember it being when I was young. I can hardly reach the floor and/or ground these days. ☹️
I have an X450 and if you want me to be completely honest I swear I enjoy writing with it more than many of my other pans and I have Montblanc and Parker 51s and tons of old vintage Esterbrooks and so on , and the nib is soooo wet. I have absolutely no skipping or anything going on with mine I have the two-tone gold and silver 14 K Jinhao in medium. I love it, it’s the pen I carry on a daily basis, on top of that I gave a few a way I bought a four pack for $17 and they came with converters and everything and if something happens let’s say I lose it or break it, I’m only out a couple bucks. With all of that said if I’m going somewhere and I will be doing a lot of signing and people will be seeing the Pen , we all know how perception can be and I do carry a Montblanc..
I've been very interested in the x750. I've got an x450 and I find that it puts too much ink onto the paper and leads to SIGNIFICANT bleeding, even on rhodia paper. But that could just be the nib. Should I invest in the x750 or a new nib for my x450?
thank you. Your information was very helpful. I ordered a pen a few years ago and could never figure out how it works. Now I need to know, where do you get ink? haha I had no idea it actually needed ink like that. Appreciate your help in this video. It's my first fountain pen and I'd really like to use it. So excited. Thank you Mr. Goulet.
Either ink cartridges or an ink converter (with bottled ink) would work with this pen! You can browse our ink selection here: www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink - Colin
I was recently gifted a Jinhao 5000 (because I like Dragons), this is also my 1st Fountain pen, when I buy ink for it, does it matter what brand I use?
The problem with matte black jinhao x750's are the paint chips off like crazy fast, so be careful. The factory did not use good quality paint or maybe the pen surface is not good at adhering with paint maybe
the ink on my new Jinhao X750 does not flow, I am using the converter it comes with, my guess is that the suction is to strong that nothing escapes, could this be the issue? thanks.
Haha, I was wondering if anyone would point that out ;) Yeah, I took a little vaca last week and decided to get a (real) haircut, something I haven't done in 10 years. I normally just buzz it down myself, but after having lost 50 pounds I though maybe it was time to rethink my look a little bit. We'll see how I like it ;)
Hello, I have the x750 and was using a different nib. I like using the nib from the 126 but on the x750, it doesnt do a good job and I dont like it at all. What nib is best similar to the 126?
The writing experience should be the same for both, so it does come down to aesthetics really. I prefer the grip section on the x450 a bit more, so I'd go with that. - Colin
Also, I understand that the Aurora ink cartridges are twice as long as the international cartridges. Do these longer Aurora's fit into an jinhou x 450?
just got mine. I find it's grip to be very thin in my hands. I'm afraid to get a metrô after that. any advices or recommendations? I really wanted a japanese nib. thank you!
If you can wait a few more weeks, we'll be launching the Pilot Kakuno which is around the same price as the Metropolitan, but it's thicker in the grip and still has that Japanese nib: www.gouletpens.com/pilot-kakuno/c/540 - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company awesome News! Thank you very much, you guys are the reason why I'm getting into fountain pens. And I must say, what an writing experience haha.
I just bought an x750 in silver. Looks and feels great, and has the converter with the metal band shown in your video. One major frustration I am having though -- a drop of ink forms under the nib as I am writing, and all of a sudden drops onto the paper and makes a royal mess. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a defect in the pen?
For someone with Large hands as a good starter pen, what would you recommend in the under $30 range. Preferably fine or drier as I'm left handed and tend to smear!
I bought this on amazon a while ago; it was great for its price, but the shipping from China was SLOW (I'm talking weeks). So I would freak out if I lost this pen.
I have two Jinhaos and love them - gave the slimmer of the two to my wife. Do wish I'd order the slimmer nib. It's not quite as reliable as the Metropolitan - sometimes takes a little encouragement if left for a day or two,. I'm curious about replacement nibs, particularly something for drawing.
The G nib swap is more trouble than it's worth, IMO. That nib needs to be replaced frequently because it corrodes and removing it is no walk in the park. It's a pain and a half. Not to poo on anyone's parade, but I just want to offer some insight from someone that learned the hard way.
I own one of these and will probably get another. I think they are great pens. Out of curiosity, Brian, are you guys inspecting the nibs before they go out? I've heard a lot of other people claim that they are really inconsistent with their nibs. Mine has no problem but I would definitely purchase from you guys over eBay for these if I knew they were checked before I get it.
The Goulet Pen Company I've gotten quite a few Jinhao pens before you guys started offering them, and the majority of them were junk to the point where I swore off buying any more Jinhao pens. But, if you'll inspect upon request, I'll have to consider it.
I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm fairly new to the urban sketching scene. I've used a platinum carbon, lamy safari, and noodlers ahab. I'm planning on taking a step up and purchase more expensive pen. What would be the best pen for sketching, and also a descent writer for daily use?
I know Liz Steel is a big urban sketcher and she uses the Lamy Joy (www.gouletpens.com/lamy-joy/c/156). If you're looking for something a bit more expensive, the Pilot Falcon (www.gouletpens.com/pilot-falcon/c/198) with the soft nib could be great as both a sketching pen & daily writer. - Colin
Which is better for efficient writing, the Jinhao X750 or The Jinhao 159.... Like for students, on any type of notebook, with a good amount of smoothness, ease of use, long writing sessions.
They use the same nib & feed, so the writing experience should be similar. For longer sessions, I would go with the x750. It's a bit smaller & lighter, so you get less hand fatigue. - Colin
Less absorbent paper is one option. Certain paper can 'pull' ink out a lot more than others. Having a glossy layer to it (Rhodia, Clairefontaine) are both good options to limit that. - Colin
My Jinhao x750 is now my favorite Fountain Pen ✒ in my collection. I am pleasantly astonished by how smoothly it writes ✍ It has a nice weight to it, looks FAR more expensive than it costs, and has blown some of my more expensive pens out of the water. I have filled mine with Diamine's Jet Black ink and I am undeniably delighted in the overall writing ✍ experience.
Ten years later and I just bought my second X750 to join my 34 other Jinhao pens. Currently my 9019 Dadao is my EDC, fabulous pen!
I also bought a couple Jinhao X750 pens on Temu, which offers an assortment of colors. They are great for the price! I'm writing to clarify something that the reviewer has probably learned since making the video. Although the nib is a silver color, it's stamped 18K GP. (No, the manufacturers did not forget to change the stamp on the nib.) The nib simply has an 18K WHITE gold plating.
[A little more data: 100% gold (aka pure; aka 24 Karat) is "yellow", but it is far too soft to be useful for most applications. To give gold strength or durability, other metals are added. The color of the other metals changes the color. For rose gold, copper is added. In the case of 18K white gold, it is 75% (or 18/24) pure gold, mixed with 25% other metals which have a "silver" color. These are usually a combination of nickle, palladium, platinum and zinc.]
its so cute how this video proves when they grow up adults still have a childhood. his bandaid.
I just ordered the red, my first fountain pen. I'm so excited.
+Maite Alves Awesome - the Jinhao is a great choice! -Margaret
+Maite Alves mee too
Congrats! The Jinhao is a good first pen. For the price, it has the same kind of quality of pens that are worth $50, $60, $70 more. I still love my Monteverde and Parker pens, but my Jinhao is my everyday pen. I love it.
How has you fountain pen experience been?
I just received two beige/creme ones with different nibs, he replied three years later. *cough* Um...
The bandaid though.
Came for the pen, stayed for the bandage.
And the toys on his desk in the background ;)
Yes.
Thanks for showing how to fill it. When I bought it and unscrewed this, my first fountain pen, I had no idea what to do. My Jinhao pen is now writing wonderfully!
I bought two of these (black with sparkles and ecru) off the bargain site Temu for a ridiculous price. They came with the nicer converter you switched to, filled easily and started like a dream right off the bat! I love how expensive it looks and feels! Especially the sparkly one. Thanks for the detailed demo. I appreciated, since it was my first time using the screw-y converter.
I actually really like this pen. It runs for $7-8 on Amazon. And it feels expensive when you hold it. It has a nice weight to it. Writes soooooooo smooth. If anyone was looking for a starter pen, this is a great introduction pen for beginners.
I wouldn't want to recommend these for starters, actually. Probably much better as a second or third pen, since this requires quite a bit of tinkering to make it a reliable writer. I'd still recommend the usual Lamy Safaris and Metropolitans, before recommending these, I wouldn't want people to have a potential lemon as their first fountain pen experience.
@@isssma0 I can at least say that I have 2 Jinhao x750 pens and I've never had to tinker with them and they clean up like a dream, quick & easy. They are cheap enough to not worry so hard about should an ink mix I throw in not agree with the pen. If I lose one, come what may. They also offer cheaply interchangeable nibs in the #6 realm. I def second the Lamy Safari/ Al-Star for beginners.
TWSBI pens always seem to be mentioned for newbs and I totally don't get it. I'm a regular user of fountain pens and even I think they are more trouble than they are worth. I have one and I hate it. It's cute, but nope.
Jin means gold, and hao means rich or generous in Chinese. So basically the brand name Jinhao measn gold and wealth which is a little exaggerated literally. It's a not so popular Chinese brand even in China. Most people just don't know it. Not like other famous Chinese fountain pen brand, e.g. Hero or Yongsheng(live forever), I guess Jinhao's nib is usually not fine enough for complex Chinese character handwriting. Usually its nib is broader than what Chinese are used to. But it's broad and OK for letter writing language like English or French. So it becomes a money worth buy for those in English speaking countries.
jing cao That's actually a really interesting insight, Jing, thank you! Hero is probably equally well-known (or maybe moreso) in the US as Jinhao. I can definitely see what you're talking about with the nib sizes, they're pretty comparable to most of the other European line widths I'm seeing. -Brian Goulet
jing cao Being more expensive doesn't equate a better pen. My two Sailors are absolutely disgraceful. Both wrote dry and scratchy and performed far below my Jinhao and Pilot Metropolitan. Mind you, each of my Sailor costs 250 US dollars.
I ordered this pen on a whim from ebay. Never used a fountain pen in my life, but I thought the idea sounded fun, and the pen looked cool. I'm glad I found your video because it came with no instructions or anything. So now I know what to do. Thanks! I'll definitely be checking out your website.
8 years later, do you still use them?
I love my Jinhao x750!!! Found it at a pen show by happenstance and I love it! I love the snap cap and no threads the size 6 nib and smooth writing. I love the heft, length of the pen and the metal body. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I ordered this in the sparkling black "iridescent" finish off eBay for $2.99 a week ago before I found this site. I'm excited to get it, especially after seeing it write. There are a lot of Jinhao styles that are inexpensive, I'd love to see more of them reviewed!
Everything I know about fountain pens are from your videos! Great presentation with all of the info!
Thanks
Vicki
Thanks Vicki! Glad you found your way to us and these videos have been helpful, it means a lot to us! - Colin
I've just placed my first of many orders I'm sure! Take care
Just bought the x450 to see if it was any good. I'm blown away by this company. Dirt cheap with features found in more expensive ones. This is one nice pen. Also, they now include the larger international standard with the black end. So even better value.
Great starter pen. I bought it in a Broad nib and I can say it a great pen for its value. One word that comes to mind as I started writing with this particular pen is “smooth”
"Beautiful plastic sleeve" ha that sarcasm, made me giggle a bit.
I love my x750 but feel sort of conflicted over it. It's gorgeous, feels good in my hand, but mine has had leakage and skipping issues sometimes. But then again, I suppose I can't complain much considering the price. Maybe I'll fetch myself a Goulet nib sometime to get a smoother writing experience.
Yeah, a Goulet nib can definitely transform that pen into a different beast. It should help with any flow issues you may have, so I recommend checking it out when you're ready to do so. - Colin
ic princess Standard #6 size nib
I just ordered two of these due to this video. I got the Ruby Red and the Simmering Sands. Also got Diamine sample inks in Onyx black and Blue/black.
+Andre van Wyk Nice! Enjoy! -Margaret
I just got a shipment of three x750 Jin Hao pens. The purple, sparkly black and pink. I filled the purple with Kaweco ink and the sparkly black one with the ever popular J.Herbin's Emeraude de Chivor. Sadly, both these pens leak like crazy. You have to be really careful how you take the caps off or it blotches everywhere. The cap on the black on needs to be jammed down pretty hard just to get it to stay on the post. However, once you start writing with these, you can't beat them for the cost. They aren't scratchy, they have smooth flow and I don't mind a wet line. With the J.Herbin ink, they recommended a wetter pen so the sparkles come out. I love the weight of them and the feel. I get a nice line holding it just back of the nib or back on the barrel. They are pretty forgiving. If I didn't have so much ink on my hands, I would totally love this pen. But I will give it 4 stars our of five because, really! So inexpensive!
I have never dabbled into the pen world before. I am going to start journaling and wanted to find a enticing way to do so. I just ordered this pen! Thanks for the awesome video!
Krystal Utkin A good pen and a good notebook make journaling that much better :) -Margaret
The Goulet Pen Company thank you so much Margaret!!!!
That's really cool! I just ordered my first fountain pen, and it's Jinhao x450 :)
Watched thi whole video and went looking for one,only to realize I already had one. $6.99 on Amazon. Brilliant starter, smooth writer. One of my favorite pens.
I love the bandage on your right thumb. ;)
I just got a FuliWen 2037 Fountain Pen with Converter Pen Medium Nib Resin Pen - the Chrysanthimine colors - $18.50 - writes very nicely right out of the box. Great ink flow and a gorgeous pen. Heavy, nice. There are several great colors/designs. I know you can't carry everything but it's a great pen. I got it for its beauty and the love it for the nib and feed!
Thanks for helping me with my decision. I hope it will serve me well.
If this pen came with an Angry Birds Band-Aid combo, I would just have to buy it.
Haha! Well, half a box of Angry Birds band-aids ought to cover the whole pen quite easily ;)
I own the matte black and the silver x750 and it is a nice pen for the price. However if you are expecting to use it on poor quality paper, like the kind schools provide, most inks will be your worst enemy. I've tried a number of different inks and I found Noodler's generally works the best.
I have 4 Jinhaos; bought them skeptically, and have been using them ever since
BTW parkablogs claims you can replace the factory nib with a Zebra G nib. That makes one cheap, nay, inexpensive flex pen for you, and the feed apparently also is reasonably bearable at keeping up with the flow (provided the ink is not too dry flow-wise).
Cannot wait to try it out myself!
Hi Brian! I've purchased a lot of these pens from China: Jinhao, Lanbitou, Luoshi, Baoer, to name a few, and they are fantastic! Especially considering how cheap in price they are, but not in quality. They ALWAYS start when I uncap them (unlike some of my very expensive pens) and this is huge for me - a pen's ink flow should be IMMEDIATE when one starts writing with it and not have to go thru steps to get it to write! They are beautifully made, especially Baoer, which many of theirs are majestic, have substance, write beautifully, no scratchiness, no stop and go, and NO NEED to replace the nib (which are beautiful) like you suggested. So folks out there, get these very, very inexpensive pens that write beautifully! Also, the workmanship on some are really exquisite, i.e., those with the embossed filigree over the pen. BTW Brian, I'm surprised you don't know the Greek key when you see it, which the Chinese invented, and you called it "filigree!" Ciao!
Followed the bandage the whole time, just kinda tuned out the whole review. 10/10 hypnotic. Will prolly watch again.
Mine came in the mail today, i got a inox looking one and I'm in loove! It's gorgeous, the weight is very comfortable, not too heavy not too light, and the writing is smooth and flows very well. Let's see if it stays that way over time :)
The problem for Chinese fountain pen builder is unstable QC. Sometimes you get brilliant writing instrument with little money, sometimes the pen will be sort of dysfunctional and mess up your paperwork thoroughly. As a Chinese, I do wish they would produce more exquisite pens to compete Japanese Brand or even German Brand. As you guys always know, Chinese is very of nationalism now. And I may not be an exception. :) But that means more money spent on R & D, and more money investing on the experience skill workers. And even they succeed to produce some awesome pens, they still have to change people's stereotype about Chinese products' shitty quality...Damn, they really have a lot work to do...
jing cao There are definitely some challenges here as you pointed out, but for the price, I think most are willing to take the risk! I know I am, what else can you get as a fountain pen for under $10? -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company I agree. I recently got a Jinhao 601 and was so frustrated when I tested it out on a notebook I got just for doodling and writing with FPs. The nib was very scratchy and I had to write slow and steady to see any words form. The ink cartridge it came was loose and I was on the verge of just disposing it and be done with a few bucks. However, thanks to my girlfriend's urging, I tried using a different ink with the converter it came with (it's the Pelikan 4001 Brown) and tested it on cheaper paper. Lo and behold, a serendipitous discovery: my Jinhao works better on non-FP friendly paper!
if they put their mind to it they can make good quality. Unfortunately it's all about fast cash , hence the knockoffs now. It used to be the other way around. Japanese made stuff was really bad quality compared to made in China which was virtually indestructible. Now it's the other way around
Lexter Victorio hey.. what does FP stand for?
Lexter Victorio I just realized. FP is fountain pen. Damn. "Duh" moment for me. My bad dude.
I'm using this pen for about 2 weeks. It's a very good pen for the price under the 10$ :)
ruslancik021297 glad you like it! -Brian Goulet
I bought an X450 a little while ago and it came with the larger converter with the metal section
Great video. This seems to be quite the pen considering the under $10 price tag. Add that to the fact that it writes decently, has the ability to switch nibs and even has a bit of flex...I'd say my mind is sufficiently blown. Have to get me one of these soon!
Thanks! Yeah, this pen is a phenomenal value, no question. -Brian Goulet
I’ve had one of these for a few years, thinking I’d have it as a flashy addition to my collection. It is now my go to pen. Nib is a bit unforgiving, but I’m used to it now.
This pen is one of my daily drivers bc it writes so well and I can replace it if I lose it
And don't worry this pen gets looser but not too lose after about two months of daily use
I love these pens, and the x450, for the fact I can change out the nib for a Manga G or another nib like the brause rose and most of my vintage ones. I have to mod the feed a little sometimes but still works well and the Fred's are super cheap.
Brian, you have had more hairdos than Rachel. I come for the pens, but I do enjoy the hair. ☺️
Jinhoa are a great buy.... I find that they usually have to be set up and improve with use.... This has helped me to learn how to TWEAK my own pens!
Perfect timing Brian… it's a no-brainer for stocking stuffers or gift exchanges. Picked up a few Metro's to toss around the house by the notepads & grocery lists. Now I'm getting a handful of these, if nothing more than to try out a plethora of inks.
BTW…"Looking good Louis."
"Feelin' good Billy Ray!"
They are great for that!
Last night, i've found them online, ordered shiny black, and silver. Would also oder the champagne silver one. And found this Video today about the X750 Jinhao.
I’ve gotten a few Chinese pens, including this company. Out of about 10, I’ve been happy with 4 or 5 of them. For the price, I think they are worth the chance, since most cost $5-15 each.
I’ve decided that I love these giant, heavy pens. I’m going to get a few so I can ink them all up in different colors. I want to get some nib replacements as well.
I have two Jinhao's 250 and X750. In fact these were my first fountain's pen's since high school. Just getting back into the love of fountain pens (cheaply); these two pens are excellent. I love writing with them. I'm using Noodler's ink and am just enjoying the experience. I have a Noodler's Ahab Flex on it's way to try a different type of pen out; but not because Jinhao is not getting the job done. Definitely worth the investment - can't go wrong!
Teri Carter Great pens for the money, definitely. Hard to go wrong with all of these pens :) -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company Brian, just wanted to thank you for your TH-cam instructions. I was handling the pens too gingerly. I was enjoying writing with them, but your demonstration gave me the confidence to just play with them. Take them apart. Get to know how they work. Adjust them. They feel even more natural in my hand and I think my love of fountain pens has gone from enjoyment to possibly this side of an addiction: "pens & ink", "pens & ink", "pens & ink & paper"... thanks!
The nib is too broad for my taste. Instead of throwing another $15 for a replacement nib I am writing using the reverse side of the nib and I can achieve almost the F point. It works well because this pen is quite wet and surprisingly still smooth. Smoother than my Kaweco/Lamy with F nib.
The Jinhao "Dragon" Fountain Pens are EXCELLENT quality for the price. They even come in a handsome wooden gift box which I was quite impressed with. They are eye-catchers and make for great conversations! In my view,they write very pleasantly! I cannot create any remonstrance with the fountain pen I own!
Yeah, we've considered these ones, too! Perhaps in the future.
Mine came with the standard international (bigger capacity) converter. But wow does it dump ink. I will burn through around 1-1.5ml of ink in a few hours of writing. Depending on the ink of course. I don't get the blobs some people mention but my line is very thick and with certain inks I will get a small blob of ink at the start of each letter. But for its price this pen is unbeatable.
Thanks for a great video. I sure enjoy my X750. It's a great pen. Brian, you sure are cute.
I have the X450 and 2 X750, pleasantly smooth and wet. Stunning for the price. There is the 250 which is similar in length, but as it uses metal and plastic, so is lighter and fractionally narrower, with a slimmer ringed grip - 8mm - so would suit a smaller hand. There is the 599 which is a Lamy Safari clone. Comes in several versions - both plastic and metal [aluminium?] and with 3 styles of nib. One conventional shaped [#2 or #3] a hooded version, and one like the original Lamy Comes in M, EF and B [1,1 stub] and in a myriad of colours including a Purple. I saw you would like Lamy to do a Purple.
Just got mine !!!! Love it!!!
Hello, after having my Lamy kit "purloined/palmed/filched/borrowed or stolen" and on the basis of your review I went to our local pen distributor Jin Hao Pens Australia and bought BOTH a 750 and 159 I got them today. As discussed in your 159 both models are heavier and broader than the Lamy's but comfortable and write well in the hand they are GOOD VALUE. They deliver a lot of ink to the paper (159 > 750) so you have to be very definite - he who hesitates or is unfocused will certainly come unglued!
The 159 is a mammoth of a pen, but still lightweight making it comfortable in hand. Definitely find the Jinhao nibs to be pretty wet in terms of flow, and like you said, great value! You could even swap on a Goulet nib to really enhance the writing experience on them. - Colin
I have three Jinhao X750's, one of which has a fude nib. I never set out to buy three of the same make, but the first two (minus the fude nib) I bought on Amazon because they were so cheap, not realising that they were the same make. They have since doubled in price, and I expect they'll go even higher. I also have a Jinhao 159, which is lovely, but too heavy for me to use for more than a few minutes.
Lookin' snazzy Brian. These pens should make great stocking stuffers this holiday!
Thanks! I'm trying to clean up my appearance a bit. Now that I've lost a bunch of weight I don't feel so blech anymore ;)
Wow this pen looks amazing, and at such a price. And that black ink looks divine. Best ink I've seen.
The Noodlers Black review didn't look this good.
Oh gosh, that Noodler's black review was a while ago, I've improved my style a bit since then -Brian Goulet
I'm going with this pen as my first fountain pen for it's price and converter :)
Apparently the metal of these pens works well on touchscreens as a stylus... I just discovered that by accident... Also the jinhao 159 is very sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and I bet the other jinhao pens are too
DepthWave really? not work with my x750 :(
must only work for the 159 then
Its a very good pen , very smooth, not so heavy.
My pen come in plastic box which has branding jinhao
Is the X750 made of aluminum, or like the X450, brass? I like the weight of the X450's.
Also, I think Jinhao has changed the converter to the same full size converter that comes with the X450. (looks identical to the chrome and black converter you showed.)
A tight clip (to me) says "I'm not going to fall out of your pocket if/when you lean/bend over to pick up something on the floor." IMHO, that is a good thing, taking into consideration the floor (and ground) is a lot lower than I remember it being when I was young. I can hardly reach the floor and/or ground these days. ☹️
Both pens body are made from brass 😁😁
Got the Red Lava X750. Beautiful writer... and converter inside.
Great series x750
Bought 2 of these on the BOGO sales with the #5nibs.
I have an X450 and if you want me to be completely honest I swear I enjoy writing with it more than many of my other pans and I have Montblanc and Parker 51s and tons of old vintage Esterbrooks and so on , and the nib is soooo wet. I have absolutely no skipping or anything going on with mine I have the two-tone gold and silver 14 K Jinhao in medium. I love it, it’s the pen I carry on a daily basis, on top of that I gave a few a way I bought a four pack for $17 and they came with converters and everything and if something happens let’s say I lose it or break it, I’m only out a couple bucks. With all of that said if I’m going somewhere and I will be doing a lot of signing and people will be seeing the Pen , we all know how perception can be and I do carry a Montblanc..
I'm starting out with jinhao too....51as and x750
I've been very interested in the x750. I've got an x450 and I find that it puts too much ink onto the paper and leads to SIGNIFICANT bleeding, even on rhodia paper. But that could just be the nib. Should I invest in the x750 or a new nib for my x450?
I got mine on the way...
thank you. Your information was very helpful. I ordered a pen a few years ago and could never figure out how it works. Now I need to know, where do you get ink? haha I had no idea it actually needed ink like that. Appreciate your help in this video. It's my first fountain pen and I'd really like to use it. So excited. Thank you Mr. Goulet.
Either ink cartridges or an ink converter (with bottled ink) would work with this pen! You can browse our ink selection here: www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink - Colin
I realize this was from 9 years ago but you call that a writing sample? 🤣🤣🤣
All kidding aside, thanks for the review. Great pen!
I was recently gifted a Jinhao 5000 (because I like Dragons), this is also my 1st Fountain pen, when I buy ink for it, does it matter what brand I use?
As long as it's fountain pen ink, you can use any brand/color you like! - Colin
Nice Pen! what's the price?
I was a bit surprised I just got one yesterday and the clip on mine is perfectly springy. And come on, half empty? I believe you meant half full.
When he said "I have a pen" I heard in my head "I have an apple" 😂
The problem with matte black jinhao x750's are the paint chips off like crazy fast, so be careful. The factory did not use good quality paint or maybe the pen surface is not good at adhering with paint maybe
the ink on my new Jinhao X750 does not flow, I am using the converter it comes with, my guess is that the suction is to strong that nothing escapes, could this be the issue? thanks.
Alejandro Palacios Hmm I'm not totally sure. Email us at info@gouletpens.com so we can help sort this out for you! -Margaret
whoa, Brian, what did you do to your hair. You combed it.
Haha, I was wondering if anyone would point that out ;) Yeah, I took a little vaca last week and decided to get a (real) haircut, something I haven't done in 10 years. I normally just buzz it down myself, but after having lost 50 pounds I though maybe it was time to rethink my look a little bit. We'll see how I like it ;)
Hello,
I have the x750 and was using a different nib. I like using the nib from the 126 but on the x750, it doesnt do a good job and I dont like it at all. What nib is best similar to the 126?
Hey, which one would you choose between x750 & x450?
The writing experience should be the same for both, so it does come down to aesthetics really. I prefer the grip section on the x450 a bit more, so I'd go with that. - Colin
is it normal for this pen to continue moving the pen casing even when it is closed? please help me
Also, I understand that the Aurora ink cartridges are twice as long as the international cartridges. Do these longer Aurora's fit into an jinhou x 450?
just got mine. I find it's grip to be very thin in my hands. I'm afraid to get a metrô after that. any advices or recommendations? I really wanted a japanese nib. thank you!
If you can wait a few more weeks, we'll be launching the Pilot Kakuno which is around the same price as the Metropolitan, but it's thicker in the grip and still has that Japanese nib: www.gouletpens.com/pilot-kakuno/c/540 - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company awesome News! Thank you very much, you guys are the reason why I'm getting into fountain pens. And I must say, what an writing experience haha.
I just bought an x750 in silver. Looks and feels great, and has the converter with the metal band shown in your video. One major frustration I am having though -- a drop of ink forms under the nib as I am writing, and all of a sudden drops onto the paper and makes a royal mess. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a defect in the pen?
Wow nice hair cut
What fountain pen should I buy for calligraphy like style (both thin and thick lines), I mean that was designed for this purpose? Not very expensive.
I recently bought a Jinhao 80 that I really like. Do you sell that one? Nice band aid😄!
For someone with Large hands as a good starter pen, what would you recommend in the under $30 range. Preferably fine or drier as I'm left handed and tend to smear!
I bought this on amazon a while ago; it was great for its price, but the shipping from China was SLOW (I'm talking weeks). So I would freak out if I lost this pen.
I have two Jinhaos and love them - gave the slimmer of the two to my wife. Do wish I'd order the slimmer nib. It's not quite as reliable as the Metropolitan - sometimes takes a little encouragement if left for a day or two,. I'm curious about replacement nibs, particularly something for drawing.
Zebra g nibs can be made to fit.
The G nib swap is more trouble than it's worth, IMO. That nib needs to be replaced frequently because it corrodes and removing it is no walk in the park. It's a pain and a half. Not to poo on anyone's parade, but I just want to offer some insight from someone that learned the hard way.
Cool angry birds band age
James Rico Rico haha, you like that? busted up my thumb and wanted to cover it up, so why not AB? -Brian Goulet
Is there any age limit cause I'm 12 and I nwant to start this hobby
Nope! Just ask your parents and start with inexpensive products so in case you get bored, you won't feel so bad. :)
So you're 15 now. Is the fountain pen hobby still going strong?
How's the collection? It's been 3 years now. How'd it go?
I own one of these and will probably get another. I think they are great pens. Out of curiosity, Brian, are you guys inspecting the nibs before they go out? I've heard a lot of other people claim that they are really inconsistent with their nibs. Mine has no problem but I would definitely purchase from you guys over eBay for these if I knew they were checked before I get it.
The Goulet Pen Company I've gotten quite a few Jinhao pens before you guys started offering them, and the majority of them were junk to the point where I swore off buying any more Jinhao pens. But, if you'll inspect upon request, I'll have to consider it.
By the way Mr Goulet, English Amazon (at least) has adjusted their prices you may wish to check!
I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm fairly new to the urban sketching scene. I've used a platinum carbon, lamy safari, and noodlers ahab. I'm planning on taking a step up and purchase more expensive pen. What would be the best pen for sketching, and also a descent writer for daily use?
I know Liz Steel is a big urban sketcher and she uses the Lamy Joy (www.gouletpens.com/lamy-joy/c/156). If you're looking for something a bit more expensive, the Pilot Falcon (www.gouletpens.com/pilot-falcon/c/198) with the soft nib could be great as both a sketching pen & daily writer. - Colin
I hear that piston-fillers hold more ink than cartridge converters. Is it possible to convert a jinhou x450 into a piston-filler?
Which is better for efficient writing, the Jinhao X750 or The Jinhao 159.... Like for students, on any type of notebook, with a good amount of smoothness, ease of use, long writing sessions.
They use the same nib & feed, so the writing experience should be similar. For longer sessions, I would go with the x750. It's a bit smaller & lighter, so you get less hand fatigue. - Colin
Thank you, your review is very helpful.
Is this pen actually made of stainless steel? I've seen conflicting information on different sites.
I understand the nib is easily changeable by the consumer. Can I get a calligraphy nib for it?
and does this burn through ink quickly?
The broader nibs on the x750 are pretty wet writers, so they do lay down a lot of ink. - Colin
any solutions
and I cant buy from u guys as shipping is expensive from us to Australia
Less absorbent paper is one option. Certain paper can 'pull' ink out a lot more than others. Having a glossy layer to it (Rhodia, Clairefontaine) are both good options to limit that. - Colin
+John Le you can get it from Daiso. The Rosso Blanco they sell is a rebranded Jing jao x 750