Intriguing Non Existent Chinese Pens?(Jinhao)

[Sundrah]

Hey all,

 

As I'm in one of these thinking moods I think about how not too long ago I stumbled across these Jinhao pens which were great for their cost and even better for those who like wet pens. However, today I decided to really look into their pens and I realised that a lot of these pens don't seem to exist, but are still on a catalogue. For example: http://www.jinhaopen.com/en/product_blank.asp?id=134&pid=916

 

Is anyone able to affirm or deny that attainability of these absolutely glorious pens?

[Chiyoko]

Wow, these are really nice pens! Though I've never seen them before, sorry...

[Thier.]

Found on Ebay .....

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jinhao-LDCR-Antique-Gold-Fullfederhalter-Geschenk-Fuller-Fullhalter-F643-/271479347188

[Chiyoko]

ooooh shiny I'm buying this pen now

[Thier.]

ooooh shiny I'm buying this pen now

 

I know which one will be your next fountain pen .....

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/267952-which-one-will-be-your-next-fountain-pen/

[chas0039]

Some are discontinued, some aren't. I have a few Century models, very much like the Parker International, but I have been told there are no more after current stock runs out.

[Helen350]

Some are discontinued, some aren't. I have a few Century models, very much like the Parker International, but I have been told there are no more after current stock runs out.

So you have the Blue Century with the gold tone fittings. The acrylic on this pen is really lovely. I have the one with the silver tone fittings. Have you seen the red Century, and if so, is it as attractive as the blue one?

[chas0039]

So you have the Blue Century with the gold tone fittings. The acrylic on this pen is really lovely. I have the one with the silver tone fittings. Have you seen the red Century, and if so, is it as attractive as the blue one?

If you look here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331212270629?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

you can see the variations in color. There is a white celluloid, again, like Parker, as well. The gold and chrome trim pens are actually completely different, in size, trim, colors, and nibs. I wouldn't consider them the same pen even though Jinhao does. I have the black chrome which is almost, a dead ringer for the Parker. The red is a beautiful pen with a larger nib, longer body, and additional metal trim. Last I checked, these were the only options left. I wanted the blue as well, but they are gone from this seller but others have some at a higher price.

 

Kaigelu also makes a comparable model, very good quality, called the model 316. It sells for closer to $20.

Edited October 24, 2014 by chas0039

[Sundrah]

Some are discontinued, some aren't. I have a few Century models, very much like the Parker International, but I have been told there are no more after current stock runs out.

I can't believe they would discontinue them. They could triple their prices and people would still buy their pens thinking about how cheap they are.

[chas0039]

Mysterious Asian marketing theory? Who knows. The best Parkers ever made have all been discontinued. The U S mint makes new nickels that look really stupid. Like we were all complaining about the old nickel?

 

Who can explain why companies make changes in perfect products. Remember New Coke?

Edited October 25, 2014 by chas0039