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A cheaper Myu would be welcome. I've already broken the bank buying an original MYU 701 (date stamped with my birthdate!) and the M90 reissue.

It doesn't seem that this Hero is available anywhere online though. Wonder if we can make arrangements to have a couple shipped from Asia? :-)

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A cheaper Myu would be welcome.

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It doesn't seem that this Hero is available anywhere online though. Wonder if we can make arrangements to have a couple shipped from Asia? :-)

 

Hi, these pens are pretty hard to find here too, however Enricof's comments about the materials quality on some of these pens should be kept in mind.

 

Very nice pen. Must get one to try out. Similar to Pilot Myu. Thanks for the review Hari.

 

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

 

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Hari

 

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A cheaper Myu would be welcome.

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It doesn't seem that this Hero is available anywhere online though. Wonder if we can make arrangements to have a couple shipped from Asia? :-)

 

Hi, these pens are pretty hard to find here too, however Enricof's comments about the materials quality on some of these pens should be kept in mind.

 

Very nice pen. Must get one to try out. Similar to Pilot Myu. Thanks for the review Hari.

 

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

 

Cheers,

Hari

 

 

I guess I'm coming late to this string, but I just managed to get one of these (all stainless, though, not black lacquer) and inked it a few minutes ago. I must admit that this is one of the smoothest, if not the smoothest, writer I have ever used! Time will tell whether it is hard to start up after standing and also whether I have any of the mechanical problems mentioned in the string, but for the moment, anyway, I am floating on air! And in all stainless, at least to my eyes, the integral nib really ties in with rest of the pen.

 

All the Best

 

Tim

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A cheaper Myu would be welcome.

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It doesn't seem that this Hero is available anywhere online though. Wonder if we can make arrangements to have a couple shipped from Asia? :-)

 

Hi, these pens are pretty hard to find here too, however Enricof's comments about the materials quality on some of these pens should be kept in mind.

 

Very nice pen. Must get one to try out. Similar to Pilot Myu. Thanks for the review Hari.

 

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

 

Cheers,

Hari

 

 

I guess I'm coming late to this string, but I just managed to get one of these (all stainless, though, not black lacquer) and inked it a few minutes ago. I must admit that this is one of the smoothest, if not the smoothest, writer I have ever used! Time will tell whether it is hard to start up after standing and also whether I have any of the mechanical problems mentioned in the string, but for the moment, anyway, I am floating on air! And in all stainless, at least to my eyes, the integral nib really ties in with rest of the pen.

 

All the Best

 

Tim

 

c'mon man! tell me where you got it! (ehem)... i mean... please!

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I bought one of these from a member here, simply because I was intrigued by the design. It was a great writer, even thought the fine/medium nib didn't really suit me at all. No nib or flow problems at all. But I did suffer the same problem as Enrico with the barrel ring coming unstuck. No great problem rectifying that though. I sold it on as it was never going to be in my rotation because of the nib size but I'd certainly recommend you trying one - if you can find one!

http://www.aysedasi.co.uk

 

 

 

 

She turned me into a newt.......

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... I just managed to get one of these (all stainless, though, not black lacquer) and inked it a few minutes ago. I must admit that this is one of the smoothest, if not the smoothest, writer I have ever used!

 

 

Tim, Congratulations! May I request you to post some photos in this thread of this "all steel" variant. I am intrigued. What is the model number on the pen?

 

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I have been asked to post pictures of my all stainless Hero 850 (yes, it is still an 850). Unfortunately, i am not set up with my digital SLR to take close-ups, and so used my scanner. The result is that the scanner gives one color to the glossy section/nib and another color to the barrel and cap which are satin. In reality, they are all the same color - I hope the pictures give you enough to imagine the actual pen.

 

I was also asked where I got it - I bought it on e-Bay from http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZclassicpencasesQQhtZ-1 I bought both a black and stainless one (waiting for the black), but don't think he has anymore left. The price was good, too, I think, at $20 each including shipping. I have bought several interesting items from this dealer, including a hard rubber Indian Brahman eyedropper, and he has always provided excellent service.

 

 

 

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Is the body squared off, or is that just shadows from scanning? I was wanting a 849 for a good long while, I saw that an eBay seller is doing them - but with a conventional nib. I emailed at the time, to ask about the integral nib, he said they weren't made like that anymore (shame!) Maybe Hero didn't want to make two different models integrated. Anyway thanks for the tip re that seller, I'm sure with enough harrassment they'll get more of these unusual designs in.

 

 

849 with conventional nib

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hero-849-Black-Chrome-...p3286.m20.l1116

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I have been asked to post pictures of my all stainless Hero 850 (yes, it is still an 850).

 

Thanks Tim! That is a very nice pen. will have to look for this variant here and you got it for a very good price too.

 

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Hari

 

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To clarify the photos for Flounder, the body is not squared off, that is indeed shadows on the scanner - the barrel and cap cross sections are round.

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Thanks to the all stainless steel find by Osmaroid, I set out to find some here and a resourceful pen seller in Bangalore could source some for me. Here are some pictures:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2959.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2960.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2961.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2962.jpg

 

I also found a Wing Sung I believe, with a similar integrated nib. This nib does not have the brand scribed on it.

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2963.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2964.jpg

 

 

Can the Chinese readers amongst us tell us what is written?

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2965.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2966.jpg

 

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Hari

 

 

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Thanks to the all stainless steel find by Osmaroid, I set out to find some here and a resourceful pen seller in Bangalore could source some for me. Here are some pictures:

...snip...

 

I also found a Wing Sung I believe, with a similar integrated nib. This nib does not have the brand scribed on it.

...snip...

 

Can the Chinese readers amongst us tell us what is written?

...snip...

 

Best,

Hari

 

Hari, the full-steel Hero looks great (while the WS doesn't catch me).

 

If it writes as well as the green 849, I could seriously consider buying one, even after my past bad experience...

 

Ciao - Enrico

 

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The Brahman-Deccan is really a great pen, one of us should find the time to prepare a review, maybe comparing it with the 149.

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Ciao - Enrico

Diplomat #1961

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo288/enricofacchin/poker-3.jpg

Daddy, please no more pens - we need food, clothes, books, DENTISTRY...

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Hari, the full-steel Hero looks great (while the WS doesn't catch me).

 

If it writes as well as the green 849, I could seriously consider buying one, even after my past bad experience...

 

I have found the nibs on these pens to be fairly consistent in performance. I bought the Black Wing Sung to complete the collection, The cap on it is snap action instead of the clutch.

 

Regarding purchase, I will posting on the market place soon.

 

The Brahman-Deccan is really a great pen, one of us should find the time to prepare a review, maybe comparing it with the 149.

 

I am glad you think so, it is one of my favorites. I urge you to review it, I have already reviewed my share of(I think!) Indian EDs ;) .

 

Best,

Hari

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I am glad you think so, it is one of my favorites. I urge you to review it, I have already reviewed my share of(I think!) Indian EDs ;) .

 

Best,

Hari

 

A Frenchman would say "touché!", I guess...

 

Let's say I'm waiting for my two last Indian EDs (for one see my sig, for the second remember a certain G/T Deccan MP I discussed with you :thumbup: ) to close the collection and for a "family review".

 

Ciao - Enrico

 

Ciao - Enrico

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http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo288/enricofacchin/poker-3.jpg

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Let's say I'm waiting for my two last Indian EDs (for one see my sig, for the second remember a certain G/T Deccan MP I discussed with you :thumbup: ) to close the collection and for a "family review".

 

Well let me see what I can do towards completing your Indian pens family. The family review is incentive enough!

 

Best,

Hari

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very nice and unusual pen ;) thanks for sharing

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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Thanks to the all stainless steel find by Osmaroid, I set out to find some here and a resourceful pen seller in Bangalore could source some for me. Here are some pictures:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2959.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2960.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2961.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2962.jpg

 

I also found a Wing Sung I believe, with a similar integrated nib. This nib does not have the brand scribed on it.

 

Can the Chinese readers amongst us tell us what is written?

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2965.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Hero%20850/IMG_2966.jpg

 

Best,

Hari

 

 

Hello. Hari

 

It says "Pai Dee" "Century-1A", "Patent No:003157628"

I found a Taiwanese website selling the same pen.

http://goods.ruten.com.tw/item/show?11090526952955

 

According to the description, Pai Dee is one the old fountain pen makers like Hero, Wing Sung etc..

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

 

 

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I've bought two 850s from Hari. A s/s for me and a black one for my hubbie (don't ask me why but he only collects black pens!)

They are fantastic writers and so far we've had no problems with either.

Hari is a star to deal with, exceptionally fast service, very caring and great communications too, thanks Hari!

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