Hero 1000 10K - Has Anyone Used This?

[Honeybadgers]

So I was looking for a nice hooded pen to go along with my user grade parker 51 and saw on ebay that the Hero 1000 is only about $45. I quite like the look of the design, and have heard that the fit/finish is far superior to the hero 100 and the size is quite large, almost PFM like.

 

So I took the plunge.

 

Anyone here have any experience with it? It's an aerometric filler, but does anyone know if it's just an aerometric SI converter or if it's a squeeze bar over a sac?

 

[sciumbasci]

It is a good pen. Aerometric filler, much like the Hero 100, is an actual aerometric, and not just a fixed bladder like the 616.

A while back I was interested in the differences between the two models, 100 and 1000 but couldn't find any except for cosmetic ones.

If you have ordered the boxed version, you are in for a nice surprise.

[Honeybadgers]

do you have one? how large is it compared to the 100, or say a parker 51?

[sciumbasci]

do you have one? how large is it compared to the 100, or say a parker 51?

I don't, but fpn has a wealth of informations regarding the two. Verdict was very favourable.

 

Key word is Hero 100 vs Hero 1000 FPN.

 

See here for further details:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/180383-hero-100-vs-1000/

[Mech-for-i]

Hmm I am not sure how that pen get to be advertised that way , yes its a more robust pen but that's because its a metallic construction, and its using aerometric converter vs build in fixed aerometric which is what's used by Parker 51 and Hero 100 ; and while its a fair mid size pen its no where like a PFM, roughly 140mm length and about 12mm girth. The most notable feature is its having that 10K nib, not the 12k or 14K

Edited November 19, 2019 by Mech-for-i

[Honeybadgers]

China uses 10k quite commonly. No pen with a nib as hooded as this (the 51 for example) is even remotely flexible, so the gold content to me is relevant only insofar as I want to use it at work with iron gall ink.

[carlos.q]

I am a bit confused by the mention of an aerometric converter. Does this mean it can be replaced by a cartridge or another converter?

[Mech-for-i]

I am a bit confused by the mention of an aerometric converter. Does this mean it can be replaced by a cartridge or another converter?

 

Yes you can replace that with a Cartridge or other type of Converter ; its just basic C/C, only that the converter coming with the pen is of the aerometric version

[WJM]

I've considered buying this for some time but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Looks kinda like an upscale and bigger version of Hero 100, perhaps inspired by Parker 100?

 

 

Hmm I am not sure how that pen get to be advertised that way , yes its a more robust pen but that's because its a metallic construction, and its using aerometric converter vs build in fixed aerometric which is what's used by Parker 51 and Hero 100 ; and while its a fair mid size pen its no where like a PFM, roughly 140mm length and about 12mm girth. The most notable feature is its having that 10K nib, not the 12k or 14K

 

Could you bring some more light to this "metalic construction"? I've read conflicting information. Is the barrel metal covered with plastic or is it just painted metal like Jinhao 159 etc.?

Edited November 20, 2019 by WJM

[Cyclohexene]

Could you bring some more light to this "metalic construction"? I've read conflicting information. Is the barrel metal covered with plastic or is it just painted metal like Jinhao 159 etc.?

Piggyback off this comment, is the hood also metal?

[carlos.q]

 

Yes you can replace that with a Cartridge or other type of Converter ; its just basic C/C, only that the converter coming with the pen is of the aerometric version

 

 

Thank you!

[Honeybadgers]

I've considered buying this for some time but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Looks kinda like an upscale and bigger version of Hero 100, perhaps inspired by Parker 100?

 

 

 

Could you bring some more light to this "metalic construction"? I've read conflicting information. Is the barrel metal covered with plastic or is it just painted metal like Jinhao 159 etc.?

 

The 159 and other "nicer" jinhaos are actually lacquered, not painted. It ain't urushi, but it's just a slightly different material.

 

I'll report back in here with details and pictures when mine arrives.

[Mech-for-i]

The 1000 had a lacquered vrass barrel and a plastic hood / section ( the black portion )

[Honeybadgers]

oooooh. Interesting. So kinda like the pelikan m215 rings.

 

Now I'm even more intrigued. I can hardly wait to try it!

 

Can you give us an idea for the size? bigger than a parker 51?

Edited November 23, 2019 by Honeybadgers

[Mech-for-i]

Well sort of between P51 snd P51 demi ; the brass barrel and relatively heavy cap change the feel of it

[Honeybadgers]

So it's not quite the size of a 51? I'd say the 100 is roughly the size of the 51, maybe a hair thinner, and the 1000 is supposed to be bigger.

[Mech-for-i]

I mean for the overall size and feel but yes the 1000 is a bit fatter it just does not feel bigger due to its profile

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

Any update on this? Im hoping for a review

[Honeybadgers]

It's kind of disappointing. The fit and finish are fine, it writes a pretty wet western medium, its feels a little bulky and heavy for its size, capping it is kind of tight and mushy (similar to the parker 45 but a bit worse) and the clip is unusably tight.

 

The aerometric filler is not removable, so it can't be converted to cartridges.

 

Honestly, just grab a hero 100. 14k nib, better balanced, good hinged clip, posts better, acrylic options for different barrels.

Edited January 5, 2020 by Honeybadgers

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

It's kind of disappointing. The fit and finish are fine, it writes a pretty wet western medium, its feels a little bulky and heavy for its size, capping it is kind of tight and mushy (similar to the parker 45 but a bit worse) and the clip is unusably tight.

 

The aerometric filler is not removable, so it can't be converted to cartridges.

 

Honestly, just grab a hero 100. 14k nib, better balanced, good hinged clip, posts better, acrylic options for different barrels.

Thank you for the honest reply. This puts the 100 back in my list (and removes the 1000). Now if only you could get it in a BROAD...