Jinhao 9056 Wood Fountain Pen Review

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[@stargazer1359]

I enjoy the weight and the smoothness of the wood. The last Ebony version I received has gunmetal trim and a very nice springy nib. The nib seems a bit different that other Jinhao nibs from last year. Thinner and more flexible.

[@Paul.C.Barreto]

Is it my imagination or does that Fine nib write more like an a Extra Fine?

[@vincentarackal5511]

Very interesting review. Thanks. I've the black "Inheritance" one. Quite satisfied.

[@HagothVoyage]

I like everything about this pen, EXCEPT the cap doesn't post securley on the pen. It rattles. Were it not for that, it would be my favorite pen. Do any of yours do this?

[@apontutul]

Cool

[@josephaziz785]

In general, Jinhao pens are terrible. I have many--even the ones that were all a rage about 8 years ago. I don't touch them anymore. Jinhao has improved, but still feel line you're writing on a nail. Why don't reviewers consider that aspect of the nib--too pointy and sharp. Jinhao Centennial 100 is not too bad. They're smooth but too sharp--only for Chinese whose lack of alphabet requires very fine, often dry nibs to write all those millions of tiny thin lines. In West, we have no such need and prefer wet, juicy and smooth, preferably broad like Cross. China should learn from Cross--curve nib around feed, create a space, and ink flows smooth, wet, and juicy, but this is not what Chinese want--they hate such pens. My wife is Chinese--she writes with dry, extremely fine nib old Platinum fountain pen which I hate.