Comparing Hero 338 Flighter Against Hero 100

[whoelse]

I already have a Hero 100 and was wondering how a $6+ Hero 338 compare against it. Sorry for the quick camera phone picture

 

Hero 100 on top, Hero 338 below. They look and feel similar, Hero 100 is slightly heavy, slightly of better material but the 338 is made from good metal too. Nothing to worry about it, both are strong material.

 

To my surprise, the newer 338 comes with cartridge converter which I like. Take less ink capacity than the aerometric style but it is easier to clean and maintain. The hook is likely able to unscrew like the rest of Hero 300 family. I didn't try it as there is no issue with the pen.

 

 

The metal screw threads will be more reliable in long run but I won't see any problem unless I sit on the pen. The clear plastic gives a small ink window which some might like.

 

How do they write? The Hero 338 writes like a regular 300 series which itself is very nice to write with. Fine line, not dry and not too wet. It is a little wetter than the Hero 100 for my samples, that is not to say the Hero 100 is no good. These fine line, regular wetness pens are very good for cheaper general office paper.

 

I might buy a few to keep for $6+ it is very worth the money.

Edited October 1, 2014 by whoelse

[whoelse]

 

Both pen capped. Below is the Hero 338 with the tiny ink window.

[richardandtracy]

Fascinating. This is a model I had missed.

 

Regards,

 

Richard

[mooshi]

Thanks for the comparison.

[winknut]

Can you tell me if this is the same front section as a 329, but with a metal barrel?

 

WVW

[Contax1961]

Interesting review, a curiosity of the section of the nib 338 is screwed on the stem of the 100?

 

Riccardo

[lovemy51]

hmmm. i've been away from FPN for some time now... have never seen this H338 model before. ebay has it for 1.59 american...

thanx for the comparison.

[mcgeechan]

I like both of them, I have over the past few months picked up a stack of 338's mainly to give away to people (i was bidding on them and got them for less than a dollar each delivered)