Jinhao 159

[reval]

I spent some time writing with this pen today. The smooth nib and the shape of the pen made it a very comfortable experience on par with the best of my pens.

I'll probably order another one.

[J English Smith]

Still very pleased with mine. So far the cap threads have been fine, very secure. It is a very heavy pen but the balance is good, though I usually use it unposted. Mine gets a little bit slower on flow at the very end of the cartridge, but not too bad. I will probably pay someone to slim down the nib width a bit in the future, the stock nib is definitely a "B".

[Benpiggy]

Good afternoon,

 

I wonder if anybody knows whether the Jinhao 159 can be fit with other nib, e.g. Knox K35 from the xfountainpens.com? I also saw some nibs from this website: www.woodturnerscatalog.com as they offer a broad nib in 1.0 mm, though I am not sure if the size would fit the 159.

 

Also, I try to remove the nib from the 159 for clean, but it seems to be very resistant to any movement (or maybe I did not pull hard enough).

 

Any information would be appreciated.

 

I like this pen very much. It is of good weight and size and very inexpensive!

 

Cheers, ben

[amberleadavis]

It is no coincidence that Jinhao named this pen the 159... Photo below offers a handy visual comparison of the J 159 vs MB 149.

 

 

 

I have a couple of these and find them quite nice reflecting the improving quality control of PRC fountain pens. I paid only $20 USD for both 159s.

 

 

cuza

 

WOW Interesting photos.

[steviebee]

With thanks to this thread, I finally plucked up my pennies (literally) and ordered a J159 - it arrived today & tho I've only dipped thus far, I am very impressed with its' apparent quality: nice weight, balance & build (everything seems tight & well put together). Seems nice, wet -ish writer from the brief dip. For the sum I paid (equivalent of about $11US, including shipping) I am a deliciously happy bunny Be interesting to see how the 159 nib is against, say, an Ypsilon (non-deluxe)....

 

And as it will be carried cased, I'm hoping the finish will last awhile.

 

Thanks for the review & everyone's comments - at last a pen I didn't need to budget for!

[Justin Low]

Thanks for the review. I bought a 159 a few weeks ago as well.

 

The cap liner on mine came loose as well, but I've managed to replace the glue. After a quick tine alignment, it writes really well, perhaps a bit too wet? I'd have to experiment with different inks.

[rwilsonedn]

Hi folks - I have one of these pens for about 2 months. Was quite nice but now the cap won't tighten on the pen, tightens a little then "slips" - any fixes for this?

 

RH

The threads in the cap are actually in a plastic collar that is glued inside the cap. The collar may have come loose on your pen. If so, you should be able to put your finger into the cap and slip the collar out, and then reglue it.

ron

[rjbull]

Am I reading this right? That most people are buying the Jinhao 159 with the Medium nib, but it's more a Broad? Do Jinhao even offer a Broad, as there don't seem any but Medium on eBayUK? If they do, did anyone try it?

[Redbarchettayyz]

Am I reading this right? That most people are buying the Jinhao 159 with the Medium nib, but it's more a Broad? Do Jinhao even offer a Broad, as there don't seem any but Medium on eBayUK? If they do, did anyone try it?

 

Mine came with the "M" nib that the listings say, and you are reading right, it is fairly broad. I'm not complaining, as its an excellent wet writer.

[testrider]

Yes, the Knox K35 nibs fits both the Jinhao X750 and Jinhao 159, as I ordered

a set of 3 to fit my X750 and 159 and they are a perfect fit.

 

You just need to pull the nib and feed straight out.

 

http://www.pbase.com/motorcyclist/image/142095840.jpg

 

Good afternoon,

 

I wonder if anybody knows whether the Jinhao 159 can be fit with other nib, e.g. Knox K35 from the xfountainpens.com? I also saw some nibs from this website: www.woodturnerscatalog.com as they offer a broad nib in 1.0 mm, though I am not sure if the size would fit the 159.

 

Also, I try to remove the nib from the 159 for clean, but it seems to be very resistant to any movement (or maybe I did not pull hard enough).

 

Any information would be appreciated.

 

I like this pen very much. It is of good weight and size and very inexpensive!

 

Cheers, ben

Edited June 18, 2012 by testrider

[reval]

Now that I have a MB 149, I can see the similarities in real live.

Obviously the MB is clearly better in almost every aspect except its price, but the Jinhao 159 is a nice substitute. I can leave the Jinhao on my desk unattended, while I cannot imagine doing that with my MB.

 

So the 159s stay in rotation...

[79spitfire]

I grabbed one of these off e-bay for the 'less than $10 shipped' price. This is a lot of pen for the money. It is a nice wet writer (I tried mine with R&K Blau-permanent). I was very impressed for the money. This pen is a bit on the heavy side.

 

As far as the clip, the shield is kind of corny. The upper derby un-screws, so some thoughtful tinkering in the spare parts box should provide with a more subtle clip. To be honest it didn't bother me until I breezed through 60 posts of 'the shield looks funny'.....

[rjbull]

Mine came with the "M" nib that the listings say, and you are reading right, it is fairly broad. I'm not complaining, as its an excellent wet writer.

Thanks for the confirmation. I'm slightly surprised, as I was under the impression that oriental nibs tended to the fine rather than broad. For some things, I'd really like a broad, wet writer. I might look at the Jinhao X450 first, though, as it seems a little smaller.

[Benpiggy]

Thank you for the reply.

 

In fact, I have also figured it out to just pull the nib out (I was twisting it in the past).

 

I actually ordered a broad nib (#6) from the following: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Pen_Making___Pen_Components___Fountain_Pen_Nib___fount_nibs?Args=

 

It fits perfectly and I felt that it is better than the original Jinhao nib. It is a ted bit less broad then the original 146 B, but I have to say I am very satisfied with it.

 

All my colleagues thought that I have a new and expensive fountain pen :roflmho:

 

Total cost for this large, heavy pen is $20 - 30, I think it is a bargain!

 

It has been a great fun to read other users comments in this site.

 

Good day and cheers,

 

ben

 

Yes, the Knox K35 nibs fits both the Jinhao X750 and Jinhao 159, as I ordered

a set of 3 to fit my X750 and 159 and they are a perfect fit.

 

You just need to pull the nib and feed straight out.

 

http://www.pbase.com/motorcyclist/image/142095840.jpg

 

Good afternoon,

 

I wonder if anybody knows whether the Jinhao 159 can be fit with other nib, e.g. Knox K35 from the xfountainpens.com? I also saw some nibs from this website: www.woodturnerscatalog.com as they offer a broad nib in 1.0 mm, though I am not sure if the size would fit the 159.

 

Also, I try to remove the nib from the 159 for clean, but it seems to be very resistant to any movement (or maybe I did not pull hard enough).

 

Any information would be appreciated.

 

I like this pen very much. It is of good weight and size and very inexpensive!

 

Cheers, ben

[Cyclopentadiene]

Just ordered mine! Should take a while to get here but for £7 inclusive of postage I can wait . If the pen hasn't been reviewed to death before I get It I'll do a (mainly) picture based review myself.

Cheers for the review Malcy, it was most helpful!

 

See you around,

Badger

[kma335]

I just ordered this pen, can't wait to get it. I've heard lots of nice things about it and your review was great!

[Malcy]

Thanks for the kind comments.

 

So what kind of blue ink is being used in this picture. I don't like the blue black too much but the blue seems beautiful.

 

If you mean the ink in the first picture of the 159 it is either MB royal blue or Lamy blue, I don't remember exactly. However the text was written with a 1928 Sheaffer 7-30 flat top. The Diamine blue-black isn't my favourite either, it has a greenish tinge to it that I don't like.

[Cyclopentadiene]

Out of interest has anyone fitted another nib that isn't a Knox? Id est would any other nibs be suitable for a 159 nib replacement?

 

Many thanks,

Badger

[51ISH]

Mine arrived Saturday....to be honest I can't see why everyone is complaining about the clip.... but that's just me

 

It is a bit of a handful, posts well, though why anyone would want to is a mystery to me :roflmho:

 

Definitely a bold, wet line.....but so, so, smooth...I was considering swopping the nib too, until I read that some were scratchy...and ran a little finer than their size (so do you order a Med or a Bold ??? ) And I think postage / handling would be a problem in the UK....so I too am interested if other more readily available nibs would suit.

 

I think I will just write with it for a while, with a variety of inks and see how I go....my motto...

 

"If in doubt....do nowt" :roflmho:

[Cyclopentadiene]

 

I think I will just write with it for a while, with a variety of inks and see how I go....my motto...

 

"If in doubt....do nowt" :roflmho:

 

I'll have to try mine with a variety of inks too, as if it's that smooth I don't think I'll be wanting to change it! I'm still impatiently awaiting mine… awwww