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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Hi! Just ordered a couple of Jinhao x159 for me and my wife. Hopefully they will be delivered next week ๐Ÿคž

Anyone got experience with these pens?

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Its good but heavy! It was my second fountain pen ever and ive used it til now!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I have a 159 and the x159. I've also held a montblanc 149. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I would say it is a copy, but obviously the nib is no where near the same. It is still a good and fun pen to write with. I hope you enjoy it!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah - can't expect them to be equals! ๐Ÿ˜…

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Have you gotten the pen yet? I was intrigued by your post and ordered one too... When it gets here would be great to compare notes!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes! I did receive them yesterday ๐Ÿ˜… The built quality seems pretty good - but the nib (Fine) is not as smooth as I hoped. It has some skipping, specially on horisontal strokes.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Only TWSBI & LAMY on my desk ๐Ÿ˜…

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Lamys are great! I already own a Safari and an AL-Star ๐Ÿคฉ

[-] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

I've got two! I love how chonky the pen is. It writes quite well out of the box. It just felt a bit dry for me, but I love wet pens so that's probably a me thing. I just tuned the nib to write wetter.

People say it's a copy of the MB 149. I've never tried a Montblanc, since it's out of my price range, but I'm quite glad to have a cheaper alternative because the thickness of the Jinhao x159 is perfect for my death grip haha.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I cannot compare it to a MB 149 either! ๐Ÿ˜…

But I'm excited to try a really chunky pen - I'm used to Safaris, AL-Stars and Kaweco Sports :)

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have a 159 and the x159. I've also held a montblanc 149. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I would say it is a copy, but obviously the nib is no where near the same. It is still a good and fun pen to write with. I hope you enjoy it!

[-] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Sorry, no, but Iโ€™m interested to hear about your experience when you get them! My understanding about Jinhao pens (I just ordered several 82s) is that your experience with the nibs may vary. But they are replaceable and can be smoothed out when needed.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Just wanted to bump this to see if OP had any updates!

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