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I'm looking for a new Chinese demonstrator and can't decide between a Lanbitou 3059 or a Penbbs 494. Does anyone have experience with one or both of these pens?

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The 3059 can be a great pen but will almost certainly take a little work with the nib. I've had them needing aligned or tines spread or in need of smoothing or nothing at all. So they are a bit fussy at the start but are seriously good writers for the price afterwards. The PenBBS 494 on the other hand is not your "usual" PenBBS offering. These are injection moulded pens similar to the Wing Sung 3008. They feel and look cheap and have a very generic Lamy style nib but those I have write pretty good right out of the plastic sleeve they come in. Tines could be spread a tiny bit but that is not bad. There are more color variations with the Lambitou. So, IMHO, both are not bad pens. The 494 can found cheaper at times but I would get both and tinker with them. Be worth the little effort it would take and be a lot of fun in the bargain.

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I bought a box of 3059s for a silly price and have given some to friends who've enjoyed them. I've not had any problems with them but I prefer the Wing Sung 3008. I haven't tried the PenBBS 494 but Looking at Chris Rap's review and considering the price difference, I'd go for the 3059.

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