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Hi all!

 

So I got this pen for free when I ordered some Robert Oster Inks, which you can see the review for here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/307871-robert-oster-signature-inks/. That review was written with this Jinhao Safari clone too. So without further ado, here is my review of this pen, followed by some pictures of the pen itself.

 

http://i.imgur.com/InZ6o9e.jpg

 

Note also that the pen is prone to start dry if left uncapped.

 

http://i.imgur.com/AJC6Gd0.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/PO0AaQ8.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/YGX1aUb.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/WQGYla2.jpg

 

Cheers!

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Regarding dry starting, I believe this is an issue with the ink I am using rsther than the pen.

 

Also if you're looking for this model, it's the Jinhal 599 and can also be had in transparent. I've ordered some more of these, cheapest supplier on ebay is rohlin1010: http://stores.ebay.com.au/rohlin1010/_i.html?_nkw=Jinhao&submit=Search&_sid=1099028654.

 

Very affordable pen at $1.99 AUD delivered. Very surprised also that this one had an F nib as mostly you find the Jinhao's in M. Great that I've got an F nib of theres now as as far as I'm aware it's interchangeable with their other models. Will let you know for sure when I get the others in.

 

I find this to be a perfect pen for students as the grip assists in maintaining the standard of your writing. I also like that they are leightweight but have a long body.

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I like my Jinhao 599 in transparent blue more than I like my Lamy Safari...

Yeah I had a look at the Safari's in store at my Uni. Lamy is the only FP brand our bookstore carries (surprised they carry any). They were selling them for almost $50AUD. Just the price difference alone makes me like the Jinhao's better, especially since I didn't find the Lamy was anything special to write with in comparison.

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