Many moons ago, I purchased a LIANGBO “over/under” double nibbed pen. Okay, not quite true. I bought two and can't find the other one...
Thought I might share some observations on the pen's performance and fit.
Based on a couple of threads in CHATTER and COMMUNITY FEEDBACK, I will list some disclaimers up front...
First, I like all kinds of pens, from the less expensive (like the Laingbo, which set me back about $15 to my Mont Blanc, which was about $1000.
Second, I have some I like better than others, for as many reasons as I have pens
Third, my observations are just that...mine. I like the Internet shorthand comment YMMV...Your Mileage May Vary. You may try a pen that I find wonderful and think that it is complete POS. So be it...either don't buy it or contact me back channel, your and I may come to a reasonable accommodation on a purchase price...if I am open to buy at the time...
Fourth, I don't know...every list seems to have four things...
On to the pen.
Capped, the Liangbo is about a quarter-inch shy of the length of an old-style Sheaffer Legacy. Uncapped, they are of the same length..barrel, section and nib. Girth is about the same. Weight is significantly different, with the Sheaffer being the heftier of the two.
Filling system on the Liangbo is aeromatic, with the filler reminiscent of the Parker 51 aero. Ink capacity seems very sufficient. I write about three-four 8.5x11 sheets per day and can go about 3 days between fill-ups.
The nib is where the fun begins. Gold side the pen writes in an M/F mode, silver side up an F..and I mean a true F line is laid.
Discussing the M/F nib first—this is a fairly wet writer, paper stock regardless. Moleskine, Staples Better, as well as Staples Not So Good paper all yield a nice line, without bleed. Probable cause? A nice big blob of iridium at the end of the nib.
The F side is not so wet, but more precise---more along the lines of a fat Wing Sung. Again paper maker is not a variable.
The nib has no hesitation issues, but there is a definite sweet spot on my example...
The weight of the pen is light, given the girth, and writing for a long period presents no problems.
Would I recommend this pen. Yes—if one is into the fun of the value pen. No if one is not. Only problem—don't know if one can find them anymore...