Inexpensive Chinese Pens With Larger Section Diameter

[J_MM]

What are your favourite Chinese pens that have a larger section diameter?

 

Most of the inexpensive pens I have tried have a small section that cramps my fingers together.

 

My favorites that are comfortable are: Jinhao x450,x750, 599, Hero 100, 616 and Wing Sung 590.

 

Any others worth trying?

[BigBuddha76]

jinhao 159

[k3eax]

I recently turned to using a Jinhao 886. It's inexpensiveness ( mine, in red was $199/free shipping) and so I need not confine it to my home. While on the small side, when posted it's a comfortable fit, And, the screw-on cap seems to prevent it from drying out if not used for a day or do.

[richardandtracy]

How inexpensive, and how large?

 

The Kaigelu 316 is moderately pricy by Chinese pen standards & matches the larger Parker Duofold (the centennial) in size & shape. It is a very nice pen.

 

Regards,

 

Richard

[J_MM]

Richard: I was thinking $10 or under but if the pen is good quality I could pay more. In terms of size, uncapped 120mm minimum and section 10mm-12mm is great. I'll have a look at the 316. Thanks.

 

Bigbuddha76 and k3eax: thanks for the suggestions. I overlooked the 159 and did not consider the 886.

 

John

[richardandtracy]

.... In terms of size, uncapped 120mm minimum and section 10mm-12mm is great. ...

Not sure of the minimum section diameter, will measure tonight. The pen is shown in my review here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/206822-kaigelu-316-charcoal/

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[richardandtracy]

My Charcoal K316 has a minimum section diameter of 10.02mm, maximum diameter of 11.29mm before the threads to the barrel. This is 0.02mm larger that my Duofold Centennial, and is probably accounted for by the paint used on the section.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[basterma]

Hero 1000.

[J_MM]

Another pen that I forgot to mention is the Hero 565. I often think of it as a better 616. A bit shorter and a bit fatter. Very smooth nib but mine is closer to a medium so not a perfect substitute for the 616 fine. Construction feels better than the 616 and the arrow on the section help to align the nib to paper. I'm not sure why it it not more popular.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HERO-565-Stainless-Steel-Cap-Fine-Nib-Fountain-Pen-Black-/161422785392?hash=item25958c3b70:g:dSoAAOSwd4tUFsEp

[OCArt]

I am also a Hero 565 user. I like the larger diameter barrel. I like broader nibs so I ground mine down a bit-- couldn't do much but it made it a little broader. Starts up every time.

[J_MM]

Here are 3 pens that have a larger section.

Baoer 516, Duke d2, Duke Carbon Fiber.

 

The Duke pens are a bit more at about $14 each but very good quality. The Carbon Fiber has a Pelikan look and feel. Snap cap resistance is also less than the usual Chinese pens.