Hero 369 - Is There An Alternate Filling Version Available?

[ScottT]

The title says it all...

 

I stumbled across the Hero 369 during a late night browsing session on that auction site. I really enjoy thinner pens, so gave it a shot and ordered a couple, they certainly were cheap enough.

 

I love the pen, thin, light, nice nib. Only issue is that it is an aerometric filler, which I tend not to like as they are a pain if you want to change inks.

 

My near-perfect pen would be a pen as light and thin as the Hero 369, with as fine a nib, but having a converter or even cartridge filling system.

 

Has anyone heard or know of such a fountain pen?

 

I've heard of the Sailor Chalana, but as it is over 100 times as expensive, I thought I would see if other options exist.

[Octo]

If you like the Chalana, go here and scroll down to Gazzaz. I've been tempted, but haven't bought due to the low ink volume in such a thin pen.

 

http://www.andys-pens.ukhome.net/forsale.shtml

 

There's also the Kaigelu 325, which takes standard universal cartridges or converter.

Edited February 21, 2015 by Octo

[ScottT]

Great find!

 

Sadly for me, this is the first time the looks of the pen put me off. I like metal, chrome or matte black, steel/silver over gold, and really don't like brown...lol. Somehow that ticked all the boxes, which is a shame as it looks like a great buy.

 

I found the Kaigelu online, but only available in a M nib. Have you seen it available in a F or smaller?

 

Thanks for the help, it is appreciated.

[Octo]

You didn't see the Gazzaz just below the brown one? That one is blue with a pattern.

[ScottT]

I did actually, just forgot to comment on it.

 

Also very much not my first, second or tenth color choice. Too bad, because it is a wonderful deal.

 

But those patterns are either a love 'em/hate 'em type, and I don't love 'em.

 

Too bad I couldn't convert an aerometric filler to cartridges...