MB 149P's body guard

[Karmachanic]

I'd like to introduce my MB 149P's bodyguard.  Mr Jinhao 159. Updated version.

 

[OCArt]

I was happy to see that ugly shield on the clip gone.

[txomsy]

That was exactly my first though. It just so happens I have a (former) Jinhao 159 with an FPR flex nib at hand right now, and the old clip is ugly whereas this one seems more conspicuous and simple.

[Karmachanic]

And no metal threads.

[kpong11]

3 hours ago, Karmachanic said:

And no metal threads.

From the ads photo, it still have metal threads at the end of section

[txomsy]

That is likely because you are still seeing the ads for the old model. Certainly not the same as depicted in the OP.

[kpong11]

@txomsyPlease check this

[Karmachanic]

Yes. Mental threads INSIDE, but not on the external barrel as with the original model.

[txomsy]

Which isn't surprising as I think the whole pen is metal (body, section and cap) plastic lacquered, so it makes sense for visible threads, but not internal threads (which are not to be seen and thus do no affect the perceived aesthetics).

[MuddyWaters]

eBay ads say this is made of plastic. Is it lighter than the usual 159?

[Karmachanic]

1 hour ago, MuddyWaters said:

Is it lighter than the usual 159?

 

I'll let you know when it gets here on the slow boat.

From the aliexpress page:

Feature:

Inspiration: Jinhao X159 Acrylic.

Material: Acrylic barrel.

Size: 14.6cm*1.7cm, Fine nib, Writing Line is 0.45mm-0.55mm.

Weight: 26g.

[Dan Carmell]

On 7/5/2022 at 12:18 PM, OCArt said:

I was happy to see that ugly shield on the clip gone.

I saw that but didn’t realize it was a new model change. I like the Jinhao pens in this price range but the shield put me off trying this one. 

[OCArt]

@MuddyWaters     I now have a copy of the new Jinhao 159 pictured at the top of this thread. I can report that the body and cap are both plastic and that the new cap does *not* fit the older pen. On my sample the fit and finish was a tad lower than the old one; the finial and tailpiece had a rougher transition to the body. Now that I have both in hand I slightly prefer the old model due to its extra heft, YMMV. 

[Karmachanic]

My understanding is that the original 159 clip can be swaped for X750 or 51a clips, which will fit with a little encouragement.

[MuddyWaters]

3 hours ago, OCArt said:

@MuddyWaters     I now have a copy of the new Jinhao 159 pictured at the top of this thread. I can report that the body and cap are both plastic and that the new cap does *not* fit the older pen. On my sample the fit and finish was a tad lower than the old one; the finial and tailpiece had a rougher transition to the body. Now that I have both in hand I slightly prefer the old model due to its extra heft, YMMV. 

 

Thanks ocart, I appreciate the feedback on the pen. I wonder if over time the pen may not become more comfortable for long writing sessions. I often found the original 159 really comfortable when I first picked it up, but then would become straining on the fingers after a while. I'd want to re-try it though. 

[cvk]

On 7/7/2022 at 12:47 PM, OCArt said:

@MuddyWaters     I now have a copy of the new Jinhao 159 pictured at the top of this thread. I can report that the body and cap are both plastic and that the new cap does *not* fit the older pen. On my sample the fit and finish was a tad lower than the old one; the finial and tailpiece had a rougher transition to the body. Now that I have both in hand I slightly prefer the old model due to its extra heft, YMMV. 

@OCArt Does the #6 nib fit the new pen? I think this X159 comes with a 40mm nib. I just wanted to know if the regular 35mm replacement nib can take its place without issues.

[Karmachanic]

41 minutes ago, cvk said:

I think this X159 comes with a 40mm nib.

 

Why would Chinese Jinhao use an Indian nib?

[cvk]

3 minutes ago, Karmachanic said:

 

Why would Chinese Jinhao use an Indian nib?

 

I did not claim that it did. 

[Karmachanic]

4 hours ago, cvk said:

 

I did not claim that it did. 

 

 

40mm nib is an Indian phenomena, no?  Anyway, I'll let you know once it gets here.

[OCArt]

12 hours ago, cvk said:

@OCArt Does the #6 nib fit the new pen? I think this X159 comes with a 40mm nib. I just wanted to know if the regular 35mm replacement nib can take its place without issues.

I was very surprised when I compared the nib of an 'old' (white) 159 to the new (black) model, the new nib is substantially bigger. I couldn't easily pull the nib but you can get an idea of the size from this photo.