Jinhao 159

[lemanfan]

I see that several people here have switched nibs... have anyone seen a finer nib that would fit this pen?

[Kugelschreiber]

The clip shield is cheesy...and I really like it.

 

Actually, one of the first things I read or heard about this pen was Stephen Brown's YT review of it. I don't whether it was his sound, my speakers or ears, but because of his review I was expecting a shield (and nib) with a cherry on it. I am glad what I heard was wrong.

 

I have two 159s and both are wonderful writers; my Bulow version, not so much. :mad:

[Scrawler]

I have been using a Jinhao 159 for a week. I was given one as a gift last weekend. I promptly filled it with Noodlers #41 Brown (original formulation). It is wet and smooth. It writes a broad wet line and is good for signing with, because it does not dry up and skip at any part of my very fast signature. So far I am impressed. It is not as heavy as its size would suggest. I have a smaller Kaigelu that is much heavier.

[51ISH]

I have just been looking at Steven Browns video of this pen....

 

For those that haven't seen it ..... his nib is much finer than mine....what say you

 

http://youtu.be/XuTRwlDMfp8

Edited September 18, 2012 by 51ISH

[jb500]

Thanks for this review! Based upon it, and the comments I ordered a Jinhao 159 and it arrived last week. I love the pen! Mine wrote very smoothly from the get go and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite pens--a pleasure to write with!

 

jb500

[kma335]

Great pen! I love how it looks and the smooth nib on this piece. Writes very nicely

[2xhorn]

Amazing pen for the price. Why don't the Chinese make a piston fill? That or a huge converter would make this thing pretty ideal.

[2xhorn]

Actually although I tend to prefer a broader line I am peeved by the loss of ink capacity with a B nib particularly on my VP. However after a week or so I have found the capacity of the 159 pretty adequate. Still a piston fill. . . .

 

For those with experience with Chinese lacquered pens, how should the finish hold up?

[krbmsw]

I jumped on this bandwagon a bit late. Mine arrived a bit faster than expected--10 days versus the 3 week estimate. It's a great writer for around ten bucks. I'd pay about that much for lunch out...so brown bag it for one day and you really can't lose. Mine is a relatively smooth writer and lays down a broad-ish wet line.

 

I may have to buy a few more to give as gifts to get friends started on fountain pens that have been admiring mine.

 

All-in-all, I rate it...fun.

[Benpiggy]

Actually although I tend to prefer a broader line I am peeved by the loss of ink capacity with a B nib particularly on my VP. However after a week or so I have found the capacity of the 159 pretty adequate. Still a piston fill. . . .

 

For those with experience with Chinese lacquered pens, how should the finish hold up?

 

Brought the 159 in June with daily use, the lacquered finish start to wear off about 1.5 months ago and is almost gone now (both on the cap and the barrel).

 

Do any other users have the same experience?

 

benpiggy

[WOBentley]

I just got mine and I must say that for $10 it seems quite a bargain! I have not heard of a lacquer problem as posted above, but will watch for it with mine...for now, very happy with my purchase.

[Jamesbmorley]

What is the extent to which the lacquer wears off? ie is it more than one might expect from daily use? Bits started to come off my x450 about 11 months in but only round where I post and around the cap rings. But then again my Parker Sonnet has bits of finish missing now too.

[richardandtracy]

The 'laquer' is paint really, so the maximum extent is 'all' when it chips off.

 

I have to confess I'm glad I'm not the only one that the paint comes off with. I can usually get it to start coming off in a month...

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[Benpiggy]

I love the pen, especially when it writes with a the broad nib.

 

The lacquer has almost come off at the cap and the barrel (where they are handled most). The pen itself is perfect to write, but barrel now is "coarse" to touch and not shinny and pretty. I guess this is how the pen is made / painted.

 

Hope Jinhao will come up with other model that the paint will last. Like it heavy and wide.

 

benpiggy

[AESA]

I see that several people here have switched nibs... have anyone seen a finer nib that would fit this pen?

 

I've switched the nib with a Knox K35 EF unit (only the nib, not the feeder), as the original one was a bit broad for regular use. It performs smoother than the older one! but I suppose that any #6 nib will fit

[zunoon]

Thank you for the excellent review and pictures of the 159. I can never get my pictures as clear, I suppose its the quality of equipment and know-how that brings pictures to life.

I started my fountain pen life through these Chinese productions simply because they were the one I could afford. I have never looked back.

Edited December 13, 2012 by richardandtracy
Sales pitch removed

[interventionid]

Thank you for excellent review. I

 

I just got mine yesterday. I paid less than 10 USD (shipping included from China to Thailand). Incredible smooth nib, out of box.

 

Very good pen with cheap price ^____^

[romanticimpressions]

Nice review. By the way, what is the ink that you used for the first writing sample about Great Expectations?

[dpierrea]

Malcy,

 

Nice review.

 

What is the ink used in the first two pictures? The blue is very vibrant.

 

Would you say the colour of the scan is fairly accurate?

 

Thanks!

D.

[Albinoni]

I just received the Bulow version as well. Mine has a fine German Knox nib which is butter smooth. I like the weight and size of the pen. Thanks for sharing the photos of your pen.

Mark

BTW what is the Bulow version and where can I buy one from

 

Thanks