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Introduction

 

This Chinese pen was given to me by a desk clerk at the hospital I work (hospitalize, more correctly). She describes herself as "The E-Bay Queen" and says she saw this pen in an auction. Because she knew I like fountain pens, she bought it for $2.00! I thought that was very nice and thoughtful of her part and that is why I am dedicating this review for Miss Ethel. I will stay away from grading the pen for such a nice present should not be graded at all!

 

Presentation

 

the box is very cute and feminine, you can guess it will be a pen for a female.

 

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The Pen

 

Surprise! not that feminine but it is very attractive. I usually don't like metallic pens but I must admit I like this one. The engraving is not sophisticated but neither makes the pen look cheap nor dull. It is not a heavy pen (sorry, I don't have a scale) and uncapped is quite well balanced. The size is close to a [Pelikan] M600, but sleeker.

 

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The Cap

 

Very heavy! and has a blue cabochon/jewel at the top. May cheapen the look of the pen for it is big but for some reason I don't mind it at all. The clip was a delightful surprise for it has a roller like the Omas. A nice detail for a cheap pen.

 

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The only objection I have for this pen is the cap mechanism. It is plastic and closes by pressure, now, it is so tight that a lot of force has to be applied and it closes in a loud click.

 

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The Nib

 

This was THE best surprise I had, for the nib is an extra-fine hooded nib that looks like a hybrid between a Parker 51 and a 45! The nib is no scratchier than my Dama Parker 51. To my surprise it is a quick starter!

 

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The grip section has a carved wavy design that helps a lot for a comfortable and stable grip.

 

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Overall Impression

 

I like it! And it serves me well, a pen snob who thought NO cheap pen was going to win me over :blush: .

 

I recommend it for those who cannot afford a Parker 51 to experience a hooded nib and to those who also love an extra-fine nib but are not willing to pay a lot. After all, this pen cost $2.00!!! I told Miss Ethel she paid more for the shipping than the pen!

 

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Thank you so much!

Edited by alvarez57

sonia alvarez

 

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I have a DKW 800, same nib and section. Only barrel and clip differ. Nib was very smooth, even some flex....until I bent it...that never happened before with any pen. Not use it really. Funny to see a review came up here. I never found the pens elsewhere. Bought it at some pen stall selling in a department store in Thailand.

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That nib reminds me of the Parker 51 nib :)

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That nib reminds me of the Parker 51 nib :)

 

That's what I liked about this pen.

sonia alvarez

 

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I just bought five with similar nib last week. Very satisfied with their performance. And very cheap also, only $3 -$5.

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I have this pen and at 39 gm it's way too heavy for me. It has a slippery grip; the wavy lines don't help much for small hands To me it feels more like a piece of industrial equipment than a fountain pen. But it's attractive and writes well.

Let there be light. Then let there be a cat, a cocktail, and a good book.

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