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So I'm still a little new at the fountain pen game, but I was curious if anyone has experience with Jinhao pens. I just purchased one online and I'm waiting for it to come in (it was one of the Dragon's Descendent models). Any feedback would be appreciated, and if nothing else, I'll try and write a review after I get it.

 

Keep in mind the review might be a little brutish, but I'll do what I can.

Of asphodel, that greeny flower, I come, my sweet, to sing to you!" -- William Carlos Williams

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Jinhao #1900 - Dark Black with Red

 

I purchased this a few months ago. I've inked it once and not been too impressed with the writing. The pen looks pretty nice but the nib is a bit scratchy. I also find the converter to be small and cheap looking/feeling. Can't complain though for a very cheap pen. I might ink it again in a few weeks. Its difficult though to wean myself off my Lamy and Rotring which have an excellent nib - but at a higher price.

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I have one, in the Grafitti model. It's a very smooth writer, actually, just a little too smooth. I like a little feedback from my nibs, sort of like "road feel" when driving. It's a decent looking pen, a little too much bling for my taste. It's also on the heavy side, and the cap has to be posted firmly, or it will come loose from the pen. All-in-all it's actually a very good writer. It has been said that these inexpensive Chinese pens can be excellent values, but production quality can be inconsistent. If you get a good one, and you probably will, I think you will enjoy it.

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Thanks for the feedback guys. The pen should arrive on Friday, so I'll write back with my thoughts on it. If you're curious, the pen I ordered is on here http://www.isellpens.com/jinhao.html and its the first on there.

 

The only experience I have otherwise is a Duke Ruby, which was a very pleasant surprise, especially for the price.

Of asphodel, that greeny flower, I come, my sweet, to sing to you!" -- William Carlos Williams

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Jinhao pens look very nice. I especially like their clips. I'm looking forward to a review! (*wink*)

 

(By the way, the customer review posted on that page is a bit amusing. It seems that he/she is illiterate...)

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