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If you want a Fountain Pen that will make your collection Stand Out then look for the Abalone 8802 which in myopinion looks better than a Mont Blanc, this pen is sometimes called the Mother of Pearl penJinhao uses bothnames I know because I had the pleasure of Naming it,I also have the pleasure of owning 3 ofthem. Trust Me,oneill

These do look really nice. How does the Jinhao 8802 compare in size and weight to the 500?

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If you are using the cartridges in the Ahab, doesn't that make it into a cartridge pen rather than an eyedropper?

 

well it's still fill up with an eyedropper =P

 

so that is good enough for me to be called an eyedropper..

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Frankly, I'd imagine if you can call something as godawful to try to write with as the thing on the end of the Ahab a flex nib, any other misnamings or misrepresentations are just icing the cake.

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Was wondering if any one has tried the PenBBS fountain pens like the 308 or the 323?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PENBBS-323-blue-fountain-pen-handmade-F-nib-screw-cap/263294081134?hash=item3d4d8cd86e:g:t3UAAOSwa0VZ-7rj

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PENBBS-308-gradient-purple-fountain-pen-handmade-smooth-F-nib/263239016952?hash=item3d4a44a1f8:g:u0IAAOSwjRpZ0D5m

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I think Mech-for-I has several he posted about before.

 

I'm ordering one or two at the end of this week and will post a review as soon as I can! I just wish the medium nib version wasn't always out of stock.

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I think Mech-for-I has several he posted about before.

 

I'm ordering one or two at the end of this week and will post a review as soon as I can! I just wish the medium nib version wasn't always out of stock.

 

I'll check that out.

 

Looking forward to it. Wondering if it is a more substantial/sturdy option out there. The colors are very welcoming.

 

It seems like it could be what you were looking for with that c/c option in a chinese pen... that idea you put in my head.

 

I know chrisrap is coming out with a video on the 323.

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The Jinhao 911 is a flighter style cartridge converter pen. Newish model, the one I got looks pretty good and has an airtight cap to boot!

 

I'll check that out.

 

Looking forward to it. Wondering if it is a more substantial/sturdy option out there. The colors are very welcoming.

 

It seems like it could be what you were looking for with that c/c option in a chinese pen... that idea you put in my head.

 

I know chrisrap is coming out with a video on the 323.

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The Jinhao 911 is a flighter style cartridge converter pen. Newish model, the one I got looks pretty good and has an airtight cap to boot!

I agree, the 911 is a great first flighter for anyone who wants to try a hooded nib before investing in something more expensive.

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The Jinhao 911 is a flighter style cartridge converter pen. Newish model, the one I got looks pretty good and has an airtight cap to boot!

 

 

That is intriguing.

 

The air tight seal is my concern with the PenBBS pens. I like to see inner liners or O-rings on pens for assurance if I know nothing about them.

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That is intriguing.

 

The air tight seal is my concern with the PenBBS pens. I like to see inner liners or O-rings on pens for assurance if I know nothing about them.

No fears with the Penbbs pens, they have 0-rings all over the place. I'm really impressed with the seal between section and barrel and with the cap. The 308 is a great pen!

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