I would have dinged the Leonardo on price and the Wingsung becomes the winner. I do have Leonardo MZG and love it, but I got a great price at less than $200 from a European retailer. The Wingsung looks a lot like my Jinhao X159 which I prefer due to a cartridge converter filling system. Thanks for the video.
Nice showdown video Gary. I have a Wing Sung 630 with a fine #8 size nib that is just fantastic. As for Leonardo, I do not own one so I can't comment on them. I think they've made some beautiful pens, but I just have no desire to acquire one for my collection. Now, if you were to compare the 630 to say a Pineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown I'd be all over that!!
I love your videos and posts! As a newbie to the fountain pen lifestyle, I have fallen in love with the flat head Wing Sung 630 (I have 3 now). I also have a Darailpenz custom with a Jowo medium nib and a Jinhao 82 I've inked with Ferris Wheel Press Billowing Blush. My next purchase will probably be a Sailor Professional Gear or the Wing Sung 632 with the 18K nib.
You mentioned that the 630 has a Jinhao #8 nib. A bit of a flub. I think the Eco is about the same width of the Carene. I think it is a bit surprising that the 630 and the MZG have approximately the same barrel girth. I thought the 630 was wider. For my hand the MZG feels more comfortable. I do not have the same section as you as they changed it with the MZG 2.0. I did an ink capacity test with the 630. It holds 2.0 ml. The MZG is 1.5 ml. As they are about identical weight, it seems the resin on the MZG is either thicker or slightly heavier. It may be the ink but the 630 has a wider line than the MZG. I think the 630 has a wetter nib and feed combination. This is not to say the MZG is a dry writer. I love both pens. They will remain in my collection permanently. The 630 is such a good performer that I have no real interest in acquiring a MB 149. If I was to get another MZG, it would be for an ink window. I do agree with your assessment; the MZG is a better pen. If nothing else, their resins are outstanding. Great comparison, Garry.
Those showdowns are great! I have a 630 and side with it! Go Wing Sung!
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Thanks, Garry. I always enjoy your videos. These are both lovely pens. And the inks! Also beautiful and well-matched.
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Nice job comparing these two pens Gary.
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I would have dinged the Leonardo on price and the Wingsung becomes the winner. I do have Leonardo MZG and love it, but I got a great price at less than $200 from a European retailer. The Wingsung looks a lot like my Jinhao X159 which I prefer due to a cartridge converter filling system. Thanks for the video.
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Nice showdown video Gary. I have a Wing Sung 630 with a fine #8 size nib that is just fantastic. As for Leonardo, I do not own one so I can't comment on them. I think they've made some beautiful pens, but I just have no desire to acquire one for my collection. Now, if you were to compare the 630 to say a Pineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown I'd be all over that!!
I've got a Pineider pen on my list for future purchases.
You might try a bit of double-sided tape under the pen rest to keep it in place during recording sessions
Cool. Thanks for the tip.
I wet a tiny bit of tissue and attach it to the underside of the pen. That's all it takes. Super easy. @GarryEves
I love your videos and posts! As a newbie to the fountain pen lifestyle, I have fallen in love with the flat head Wing Sung 630 (I have 3 now). I also have a Darailpenz custom with a Jowo medium nib and a Jinhao 82 I've inked with Ferris Wheel Press Billowing Blush. My next purchase will probably be a Sailor Professional Gear or the Wing Sung 632 with the 18K nib.
I need to get a flat topped 630 still. It will be interesting to compare the two models.
@@GarryEves They write so smoothly! I do want to try the gold nib, though.
You mentioned that the 630 has a Jinhao #8 nib. A bit of a flub.
I think the Eco is about the same width of the Carene. I think it is a bit surprising that the 630 and the MZG have approximately the same barrel girth. I thought the 630 was wider.
For my hand the MZG feels more comfortable. I do not have the same section as you as they changed it with the MZG 2.0.
I did an ink capacity test with the 630. It holds 2.0 ml. The MZG is 1.5 ml. As they are about identical weight, it seems the resin on the MZG is either thicker or slightly heavier.
It may be the ink but the 630 has a wider line than the MZG. I think the 630 has a wetter nib and feed combination. This is not to say the MZG is a dry writer.
I love both pens. They will remain in my collection permanently. The 630 is such a good performer that I have no real interest in acquiring a MB 149. If I was to get another MZG, it would be for an ink window.
I do agree with your assessment; the MZG is a better pen. If nothing else, their resins are outstanding.
Great comparison, Garry.
Thanks. I'll fire the script writer for getting the nib manufacturer wrong.
Hi Gary. New subscriber here. Great video. 👍
Thanks