Pens Similar But Slimmer To Jinhao X750

[sapient]

I have both a Jinhao X450 and a X750 and I like them a lot, except for their width; they are both (especially the X750) too wide to be comfortable in my hand, and I get tired after writing just a couple of lines. Are there any pens of similar aesthetics, construction and price, but a bit slimmer?

[Mech-for-i]

How slim you need it be ; say may be something like a standard hexagonal pencil or ????

[sthp]

I have both a Jinhao X450 and a X750 and I like them a lot, except for their width; they are both (especially the X750) too wide to be comfortable in my hand, and I get tired after writing just a couple of lines. Are there any pens of similar aesthetics, construction and price, but a bit slimmer?

The term similar aesthetics is subjective, but i can suggest some pens in this price range that are slimmer.

Jinhao 601, Baoer 388, Baoer 71. All these pens are shorter than x750 and they all have #5 nib (x750 and x450 have #6 nib).

[sapient]

How slim you need it be ; say may be something like a standard hexagonal pencil or ????

 

Maybe a little bit thicker than a pencil - something like a parker 75. From chinese pens, the hero 529 and 5028 or the Jinhao 991 are also good size examples, but are a lot... flimsier pens.

 

The term similar aesthetics is subjective, but i can suggest some pens in this price range that are slimmer.

Jinhao 601, Baoer 388, Baoer 71. All these pens are shorter than x750 and they all have #5 nib (x750 and x450 have #6 nib).

 

Thanks for the recommendations, I will look into them.

Edited October 12, 2017 by sapient

[katerchen]

I have both a Jinhao X450 and a X750 and I like them a lot, except for their width; they are both (especially the X750) too wide to be comfortable in my hand, and I get tired after writing just a couple of lines. Are there any pens of similar aesthetics, construction and price, but a bit slimmer?

 

There's a whole family of Parker Sonnet clones, that I think would fit your requirements.

 

Two examples that come to mind would be the Kaigelu 356 and JinHao 601 (there are a bunch of others, but these are the ones I explicitly remember)

[dcwaites]

I can only second (or is that third) the suggestions for Kaigelu 356 and Jinhao 601. I have examples of both and they are excellent pens.

[Tefolim]

I think Guiguan(Shanghai Iripoint Point Factory) have slimmer #5 nib fountain pen. Though it stopped manufacturing fp about 12 years ago.

[Mech-for-i]

Hero 5028 seems the choice and they are quite readily available on all the major sites , there are several version of this pen, in lacquer finish, sation anodized finish and in plastic barrel, normal pen and calligraphy set also. A shade wider than pencil , light weight aluminium so that should take care of the fatigue issue. I would want to recommend the Hero 704 all steel but found it practically the same as far as girth goes as the X750 so that probably likely not the choice. if you do not mind a plastic construction and a flat top style, try Hero 981 or Hero 6168 ( just made sure you do not order the 0.37 EF cause they are hooded nibs )

Edited October 13, 2017 by Mech-for-i

[Mech-for-i]

I think Guiguan(Shanghai Iripoint Point Factory) have slimmer #5 nib fountain pen. Though it stopped manufacturing fp about 12 years ago.

 

you mean like this one I had ( Gui-Guan 971 ) , or some of their real slim one , they are kind of too slim I think , not quite as slim as a pencil but close enough. Current Hero range includ plenty that are more in between the X750 and a Pencil with their no.5 ( Hero #26 ) nib and those are cataloged and likely easier to get

[sapient]

Hero 5028 seems the choice and they are quite readily available on all the major sites , there are several version of this pen, in lacquer finish, sation anodized finish and in plastic barrel, normal pen and calligraphy set also. A shade wider than pencil , light weight aluminium so that should take care of the fatigue issue.

I have a hero 5028 and as I said it feels flimsy, it is too light, and the section is made from cheap plastic that cracks easily. I am looking for something slimmer than the X750 but with the same sturdy metal construction (not as heavy but not feather light either). I also like the bold aesthetics of the X450, that looks way more expensive than it is, while the hero 5028 looks rather dull.

 

edit: Did you perhaps mean the hero 5020? I just came across it on ebay and it looks like a pretty faithful sonnet clone.

 

The rest of the pens you have all recommended are new to me, and I am checking them out. Thank you all for your replies.

 

Update: I can't seem to find the baoer 71 or the Gui-Guan 971 anywhere on ebay. From the rest, the Baoer 388 looks to be closer to what I was looking for. I am going to order a couple. More suggestions are welcome.

Edited October 13, 2017 by sapient

[mke]

In case you want to try something less similar, have a look at the Jinhao 15

Or, if it really needs to be similar, the Baoer 3035 might also be a possibility.

 

Sonnett clones : LINK (Hero 5020, Baoer 388)

 

Michael

I started documentation of my pens at MKE's view on pens. Work in (very slow) progress. Label: Chinese

Edited October 15, 2017 by mke

[pyotrkot]

I like and enjoy using the following inexpensive pens purchased on EBay;

- Jinhao 911 Flighter EF smooth nib which is a (copy of Parker 51 Flighter)

- Jinhao 992 with F 0.5 mm or EF 0.38 mm smooth nibs (copy of Sailor Pro Color)

- Wing Sung 3003 EF smooth nib - some say pen is (copy of the Pilot Prera)

[mke]

Forgot to mention: Duke 209