Jinhao 1200 - The Golden Dragon

[mehandiratta]

Dear All

 

I purchased a pen long time back on insistence of my wife, yeah there are certain things in life you cant say no to.

The pen is Golden Dragon - "Jinhao 1200". I am actually very happy with the pen that i bought for Rs. 350 ( US $6) only thing that sometimes bothers me is the color but yeah it actually wants attention from people some positive some negative.

 

But if you talk about the pen writing experience its a killer. Following is my handwritten review along with some images. The coverter supplied with the pen hold okay amount of ink not great but acceptable.

 

 

Following are the images:

Capped Pen with Clear Branding of Jinhao 1200 at the bottom of cap

 

 

Dragon clip on the pen had two red small fake stones in the eyes of dragon which have come out after prolong use or maybe not glued properly.

 

top of cap has nice logo or design

 

two tone 18kgp nib writes excellent medium

 

The bottom line is the pen for the price is a superb writer.

[C-town]

Wow great review and pictures.

[mehandiratta]

Wow great review and pictures.

thank you

[a_m]

Good review. I don't understand why Chinese FPs are looked down compared to European or American brands. Infact I have in most cases found Chinese FPs to perform better than more branded FPs. And nib is something that really excels. If i can even say further - I have found these Jinhao nibs to be softer than Jowo nibs & in my view they give an overall better writing experience.

[mehandiratta]

Good review. I don't understand why Chinese FPs are looked down compared to European or American brands. Infact I have in most cases found Chinese FPs to perform better than more branded FPs. And nib is something that really excels. If i can even say further - I have found these Jinhao nibs to be softer than Jowo nibs & in my view they give an overall better writing experience.

I totally agree with you... They outperform most of the European pens.

[mhguda]

My best pens have Indian bodies and Jinhao nibs.

[Art]

Very nice review. It looks like a great pen.

[mehandiratta]

Very nice review. It looks like a great pen.

 

Thank you

[mehandiratta]

My best pens have Indian bodies and Jinhao nibs.

Where do you get spare jinhao nibs from...

[a_m]

#6 jinhao spare nibs available with ASA.

 

Alternately hack some cheap Jinhao FP

[mhguda]

I buy Bulow (rebranded Jinhao) nibs from Xfountainpens.

[a_m]

 

 

 

Modified Jinhao nib on Revolution FP

[mehandiratta]

#6 jinhao spare nibs available with ASA.

 

Alternately hack some cheap Jinhao FP

Will surely stock up now

[richardandtracy]

Nice review & good photos. Thanks.

 

I find my silver one very heavy, and can't keep it in my shirt pocket because it is so heavy that it bruises my nipple, making the nipple very tender.

 

The pen is very good value for money, but, in common with all other Jinhaos, the plating is not really good enough for long term wear. My J1200 now looks tired even though I've not used it a great deal.

The balance is not good when posted, I find in my large hands the weight of the cap makes the nib flip up off the paper.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[mrmohitmishra]

Good review. I don't understand why Chinese FPs are looked down compared to European or American brands. Infact I have in most cases found Chinese FPs to perform better than more branded FPs. And nib is something that really excels. If i can even say further - I have found these Jinhao nibs to be softer than Jowo nibs & in my view they give an overall better writing experience.

 

l tried to fit jinhao nib in Athlete but I found the result too wet to appreciate. Any suggestions

[a_m]

Athlete best works with a bit smaller nibs

 

 

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