My Jinhao x750 is now my favorite Fountain Pen ✒ in my collection. I am pleasantly astonished by how smoothly it writes ✍ It has a nice weight to it, looks FAR more expensive than it costs, and has blown some of my more expensive pens out of the water. I have filled mine with Diamine's Jet Black ink and I am undeniably delighted in the overall writing ✍ experience.
34 Jinhaos?! Wow. They’re really affordable and seem to make really good nibs. I haven’t inked my 9019 yet; I like the 9016, but I swapped the medium heartbeat nib with a regular fine nib from the 100. And it’s like writing with butter! Glad you enjoy your collection. It doesn’t seem long to amass one. 😅
I also bought a couple Jinhao X750 pens on Temu, which offers an assortment of colors. They are great for the price! I'm writing to clarify something that the reviewer has probably learned since making the video. Although the nib is a silver color, it's stamped 18K GP. (No, the manufacturers did not forget to change the stamp on the nib.) The nib simply has an 18K WHITE gold plating. [A little more data: 100% gold (aka pure; aka 24 Karat) is "yellow", but it is far too soft to be useful for most applications. To give gold strength or durability, other metals are added. The color of the other metals changes the color. For rose gold, copper is added. In the case of 18K white gold, it is 75% (or 18/24) pure gold, mixed with 25% other metals which have a "silver" color. These are usually a combination of nickle, palladium, platinum and zinc.]
Thanks for showing how to fill it. When I bought it and unscrewed this, my first fountain pen, I had no idea what to do. My Jinhao pen is now writing wonderfully!
Congrats! The Jinhao is a good first pen. For the price, it has the same kind of quality of pens that are worth $50, $60, $70 more. I still love my Monteverde and Parker pens, but my Jinhao is my everyday pen. I love it.
I bought two of these (black with sparkles and ecru) off the bargain site Temu for a ridiculous price. They came with the nicer converter you switched to, filled easily and started like a dream right off the bat! I love how expensive it looks and feels! Especially the sparkly one. Thanks for the detailed demo. I appreciated, since it was my first time using the screw-y converter.
I actually really like this pen. It runs for $7-8 on Amazon. And it feels expensive when you hold it. It has a nice weight to it. Writes soooooooo smooth. If anyone was looking for a starter pen, this is a great introduction pen for beginners.
I wouldn't want to recommend these for starters, actually. Probably much better as a second or third pen, since this requires quite a bit of tinkering to make it a reliable writer. I'd still recommend the usual Lamy Safaris and Metropolitans, before recommending these, I wouldn't want people to have a potential lemon as their first fountain pen experience.
@@isssma0 I can at least say that I have 2 Jinhao x750 pens and I've never had to tinker with them and they clean up like a dream, quick & easy. They are cheap enough to not worry so hard about should an ink mix I throw in not agree with the pen. If I lose one, come what may. They also offer cheaply interchangeable nibs in the #6 realm. I def second the Lamy Safari/ Al-Star for beginners. TWSBI pens always seem to be mentioned for newbs and I totally don't get it. I'm a regular user of fountain pens and even I think they are more trouble than they are worth. I have one and I hate it. It's cute, but nope.
Just bought the x450 to see if it was any good. I'm blown away by this company. Dirt cheap with features found in more expensive ones. This is one nice pen. Also, they now include the larger international standard with the black end. So even better value.
"Beautiful plastic sleeve" ha that sarcasm, made me giggle a bit. I love my x750 but feel sort of conflicted over it. It's gorgeous, feels good in my hand, but mine has had leakage and skipping issues sometimes. But then again, I suppose I can't complain much considering the price. Maybe I'll fetch myself a Goulet nib sometime to get a smoother writing experience.
Yeah, a Goulet nib can definitely transform that pen into a different beast. It should help with any flow issues you may have, so I recommend checking it out when you're ready to do so. - Colin
I ordered this in the sparkling black "iridescent" finish off eBay for $2.99 a week ago before I found this site. I'm excited to get it, especially after seeing it write. There are a lot of Jinhao styles that are inexpensive, I'd love to see more of them reviewed!
Great starter pen. I bought it in a Broad nib and I can say it a great pen for its value. One word that comes to mind as I started writing with this particular pen is “smooth”
I ordered this pen on a whim from ebay. Never used a fountain pen in my life, but I thought the idea sounded fun, and the pen looked cool. I'm glad I found your video because it came with no instructions or anything. So now I know what to do. Thanks! I'll definitely be checking out your website.
I have never dabbled into the pen world before. I am going to start journaling and wanted to find a enticing way to do so. I just ordered this pen! Thanks for the awesome video!
Jin means gold, and hao means rich or generous in Chinese. So basically the brand name Jinhao measn gold and wealth which is a little exaggerated literally. It's a not so popular Chinese brand even in China. Most people just don't know it. Not like other famous Chinese fountain pen brand, e.g. Hero or Yongsheng(live forever), I guess Jinhao's nib is usually not fine enough for complex Chinese character handwriting. Usually its nib is broader than what Chinese are used to. But it's broad and OK for letter writing language like English or French. So it becomes a money worth buy for those in English speaking countries.
jing cao That's actually a really interesting insight, Jing, thank you! Hero is probably equally well-known (or maybe moreso) in the US as Jinhao. I can definitely see what you're talking about with the nib sizes, they're pretty comparable to most of the other European line widths I'm seeing. -Brian Goulet
jing cao Being more expensive doesn't equate a better pen. My two Sailors are absolutely disgraceful. Both wrote dry and scratchy and performed far below my Jinhao and Pilot Metropolitan. Mind you, each of my Sailor costs 250 US dollars.
I just got a FuliWen 2037 Fountain Pen with Converter Pen Medium Nib Resin Pen - the Chrysanthimine colors - $18.50 - writes very nicely right out of the box. Great ink flow and a gorgeous pen. Heavy, nice. There are several great colors/designs. I know you can't carry everything but it's a great pen. I got it for its beauty and the love it for the nib and feed!
The problem for Chinese fountain pen builder is unstable QC. Sometimes you get brilliant writing instrument with little money, sometimes the pen will be sort of dysfunctional and mess up your paperwork thoroughly. As a Chinese, I do wish they would produce more exquisite pens to compete Japanese Brand or even German Brand. As you guys always know, Chinese is very of nationalism now. And I may not be an exception. :) But that means more money spent on R & D, and more money investing on the experience skill workers. And even they succeed to produce some awesome pens, they still have to change people's stereotype about Chinese products' shitty quality...Damn, they really have a lot work to do...
jing cao There are definitely some challenges here as you pointed out, but for the price, I think most are willing to take the risk! I know I am, what else can you get as a fountain pen for under $10? -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company I agree. I recently got a Jinhao 601 and was so frustrated when I tested it out on a notebook I got just for doodling and writing with FPs. The nib was very scratchy and I had to write slow and steady to see any words form. The ink cartridge it came was loose and I was on the verge of just disposing it and be done with a few bucks. However, thanks to my girlfriend's urging, I tried using a different ink with the converter it came with (it's the Pelikan 4001 Brown) and tested it on cheaper paper. Lo and behold, a serendipitous discovery: my Jinhao works better on non-FP friendly paper!
if they put their mind to it they can make good quality. Unfortunately it's all about fast cash , hence the knockoffs now. It used to be the other way around. Japanese made stuff was really bad quality compared to made in China which was virtually indestructible. Now it's the other way around
I just got a shipment of three x750 Jin Hao pens. The purple, sparkly black and pink. I filled the purple with Kaweco ink and the sparkly black one with the ever popular J.Herbin's Emeraude de Chivor. Sadly, both these pens leak like crazy. You have to be really careful how you take the caps off or it blotches everywhere. The cap on the black on needs to be jammed down pretty hard just to get it to stay on the post. However, once you start writing with these, you can't beat them for the cost. They aren't scratchy, they have smooth flow and I don't mind a wet line. With the J.Herbin ink, they recommended a wetter pen so the sparkles come out. I love the weight of them and the feel. I get a nice line holding it just back of the nib or back on the barrel. They are pretty forgiving. If I didn't have so much ink on my hands, I would totally love this pen. But I will give it 4 stars our of five because, really! So inexpensive!
I love my Jinhao x750!!! Found it at a pen show by happenstance and I love it! I love the snap cap and no threads the size 6 nib and smooth writing. I love the heft, length of the pen and the metal body. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
BTW parkablogs claims you can replace the factory nib with a Zebra G nib. That makes one cheap, nay, inexpensive flex pen for you, and the feed apparently also is reasonably bearable at keeping up with the flow (provided the ink is not too dry flow-wise). Cannot wait to try it out myself!
I own the matte black and the silver x750 and it is a nice pen for the price. However if you are expecting to use it on poor quality paper, like the kind schools provide, most inks will be your worst enemy. I've tried a number of different inks and I found Noodler's generally works the best.
Mine came with the standard international (bigger capacity) converter. But wow does it dump ink. I will burn through around 1-1.5ml of ink in a few hours of writing. Depending on the ink of course. I don't get the blobs some people mention but my line is very thick and with certain inks I will get a small blob of ink at the start of each letter. But for its price this pen is unbeatable.
Watched thi whole video and went looking for one,only to realize I already had one. $6.99 on Amazon. Brilliant starter, smooth writer. One of my favorite pens.
I've been very interested in the x750. I've got an x450 and I find that it puts too much ink onto the paper and leads to SIGNIFICANT bleeding, even on rhodia paper. But that could just be the nib. Should I invest in the x750 or a new nib for my x450?
This pen is one of my daily drivers bc it writes so well and I can replace it if I lose it And don't worry this pen gets looser but not too lose after about two months of daily use
Mine came in the mail today, i got a inox looking one and I'm in loove! It's gorgeous, the weight is very comfortable, not too heavy not too light, and the writing is smooth and flows very well. Let's see if it stays that way over time :)
I love these pens, and the x450, for the fact I can change out the nib for a Manga G or another nib like the brause rose and most of my vintage ones. I have to mod the feed a little sometimes but still works well and the Fred's are super cheap.
I was recently gifted a Jinhao 5000 (because I like Dragons), this is also my 1st Fountain pen, when I buy ink for it, does it matter what brand I use?
I’ve had one of these for a few years, thinking I’d have it as a flashy addition to my collection. It is now my go to pen. Nib is a bit unforgiving, but I’m used to it now.
Great video. This seems to be quite the pen considering the under $10 price tag. Add that to the fact that it writes decently, has the ability to switch nibs and even has a bit of flex...I'd say my mind is sufficiently blown. Have to get me one of these soon!
The nib is too broad for my taste. Instead of throwing another $15 for a replacement nib I am writing using the reverse side of the nib and I can achieve almost the F point. It works well because this pen is quite wet and surprisingly still smooth. Smoother than my Kaweco/Lamy with F nib.
I’ve decided that I love these giant, heavy pens. I’m going to get a few so I can ink them all up in different colors. I want to get some nib replacements as well.
The writing experience should be the same for both, so it does come down to aesthetics really. I prefer the grip section on the x450 a bit more, so I'd go with that. - Colin
Perfect timing Brian… it's a no-brainer for stocking stuffers or gift exchanges. Picked up a few Metro's to toss around the house by the notepads & grocery lists. Now I'm getting a handful of these, if nothing more than to try out a plethora of inks. BTW…"Looking good Louis." "Feelin' good Billy Ray!"
Apparently the metal of these pens works well on touchscreens as a stylus... I just discovered that by accident... Also the jinhao 159 is very sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and I bet the other jinhao pens are too
I’ve gotten a few Chinese pens, including this company. Out of about 10, I’ve been happy with 4 or 5 of them. For the price, I think they are worth the chance, since most cost $5-15 each.
Hi Brian! I've purchased a lot of these pens from China: Jinhao, Lanbitou, Luoshi, Baoer, to name a few, and they are fantastic! Especially considering how cheap in price they are, but not in quality. They ALWAYS start when I uncap them (unlike some of my very expensive pens) and this is huge for me - a pen's ink flow should be IMMEDIATE when one starts writing with it and not have to go thru steps to get it to write! They are beautifully made, especially Baoer, which many of theirs are majestic, have substance, write beautifully, no scratchiness, no stop and go, and NO NEED to replace the nib (which are beautiful) like you suggested. So folks out there, get these very, very inexpensive pens that write beautifully! Also, the workmanship on some are really exquisite, i.e., those with the embossed filigree over the pen. BTW Brian, I'm surprised you don't know the Greek key when you see it, which the Chinese invented, and you called it "filigree!" Ciao!
Is the X750 made of aluminum, or like the X450, brass? I like the weight of the X450's. Also, I think Jinhao has changed the converter to the same full size converter that comes with the X450. (looks identical to the chrome and black converter you showed.) A tight clip (to me) says "I'm not going to fall out of your pocket if/when you lean/bend over to pick up something on the floor." IMHO, that is a good thing, taking into consideration the floor (and ground) is a lot lower than I remember it being when I was young. I can hardly reach the floor and/or ground these days. ☹️
Last night, i've found them online, ordered shiny black, and silver. Would also oder the champagne silver one. And found this Video today about the X750 Jinhao.
Less absorbent paper is one option. Certain paper can 'pull' ink out a lot more than others. Having a glossy layer to it (Rhodia, Clairefontaine) are both good options to limit that. - Colin
the ink on my new Jinhao X750 does not flow, I am using the converter it comes with, my guess is that the suction is to strong that nothing escapes, could this be the issue? thanks.
Hello, I have the x750 and was using a different nib. I like using the nib from the 126 but on the x750, it doesnt do a good job and I dont like it at all. What nib is best similar to the 126?
thank you. Your information was very helpful. I ordered a pen a few years ago and could never figure out how it works. Now I need to know, where do you get ink? haha I had no idea it actually needed ink like that. Appreciate your help in this video. It's my first fountain pen and I'd really like to use it. So excited. Thank you Mr. Goulet.
Either ink cartridges or an ink converter (with bottled ink) would work with this pen! You can browse our ink selection here: www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink - Colin
just got mine. I find it's grip to be very thin in my hands. I'm afraid to get a metrô after that. any advices or recommendations? I really wanted a japanese nib. thank you!
If you can wait a few more weeks, we'll be launching the Pilot Kakuno which is around the same price as the Metropolitan, but it's thicker in the grip and still has that Japanese nib: www.gouletpens.com/pilot-kakuno/c/540 - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company awesome News! Thank you very much, you guys are the reason why I'm getting into fountain pens. And I must say, what an writing experience haha.
I have two Jinhao's 250 and X750. In fact these were my first fountain's pen's since high school. Just getting back into the love of fountain pens (cheaply); these two pens are excellent. I love writing with them. I'm using Noodler's ink and am just enjoying the experience. I have a Noodler's Ahab Flex on it's way to try a different type of pen out; but not because Jinhao is not getting the job done. Definitely worth the investment - can't go wrong!
The Goulet Pen Company Brian, just wanted to thank you for your RUclips instructions. I was handling the pens too gingerly. I was enjoying writing with them, but your demonstration gave me the confidence to just play with them. Take them apart. Get to know how they work. Adjust them. They feel even more natural in my hand and I think my love of fountain pens has gone from enjoyment to possibly this side of an addiction: "pens & ink", "pens & ink", "pens & ink & paper"... thanks!
I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm fairly new to the urban sketching scene. I've used a platinum carbon, lamy safari, and noodlers ahab. I'm planning on taking a step up and purchase more expensive pen. What would be the best pen for sketching, and also a descent writer for daily use?
I know Liz Steel is a big urban sketcher and she uses the Lamy Joy (www.gouletpens.com/lamy-joy/c/156). If you're looking for something a bit more expensive, the Pilot Falcon (www.gouletpens.com/pilot-falcon/c/198) with the soft nib could be great as both a sketching pen & daily writer. - Colin
The Jinhao "Dragon" Fountain Pens are EXCELLENT quality for the price. They even come in a handsome wooden gift box which I was quite impressed with. They are eye-catchers and make for great conversations! In my view,they write very pleasantly! I cannot create any remonstrance with the fountain pen I own!
I just bought an x750 in silver. Looks and feels great, and has the converter with the metal band shown in your video. One major frustration I am having though -- a drop of ink forms under the nib as I am writing, and all of a sudden drops onto the paper and makes a royal mess. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a defect in the pen?
Also, I understand that the Aurora ink cartridges are twice as long as the international cartridges. Do these longer Aurora's fit into an jinhou x 450?
I have the X450 and 2 X750, pleasantly smooth and wet. Stunning for the price. There is the 250 which is similar in length, but as it uses metal and plastic, so is lighter and fractionally narrower, with a slimmer ringed grip - 8mm - so would suit a smaller hand. There is the 599 which is a Lamy Safari clone. Comes in several versions - both plastic and metal [aluminium?] and with 3 styles of nib. One conventional shaped [#2 or #3] a hooded version, and one like the original Lamy Comes in M, EF and B [1,1 stub] and in a myriad of colours including a Purple. I saw you would like Lamy to do a Purple.
For someone with Large hands as a good starter pen, what would you recommend in the under $30 range. Preferably fine or drier as I'm left handed and tend to smear!
Which is better for efficient writing, the Jinhao X750 or The Jinhao 159.... Like for students, on any type of notebook, with a good amount of smoothness, ease of use, long writing sessions.
They use the same nib & feed, so the writing experience should be similar. For longer sessions, I would go with the x750. It's a bit smaller & lighter, so you get less hand fatigue. - Colin
I have three Jinhao X750's, one of which has a fude nib. I never set out to buy three of the same make, but the first two (minus the fude nib) I bought on Amazon because they were so cheap, not realising that they were the same make. They have since doubled in price, and I expect they'll go even higher. I also have a Jinhao 159, which is lovely, but too heavy for me to use for more than a few minutes.
Hello, after having my Lamy kit "purloined/palmed/filched/borrowed or stolen" and on the basis of your review I went to our local pen distributor Jin Hao Pens Australia and bought BOTH a 750 and 159 I got them today. As discussed in your 159 both models are heavier and broader than the Lamy's but comfortable and write well in the hand they are GOOD VALUE. They deliver a lot of ink to the paper (159 > 750) so you have to be very definite - he who hesitates or is unfocused will certainly come unglued!
The 159 is a mammoth of a pen, but still lightweight making it comfortable in hand. Definitely find the Jinhao nibs to be pretty wet in terms of flow, and like you said, great value! You could even swap on a Goulet nib to really enhance the writing experience on them. - Colin
Mr. Goulet, I just bought x750 and I have a plan to change the converter with the one you used on this video, can you show me which converter is that on your website ? thanks
I own one of these and will probably get another. I think they are great pens. Out of curiosity, Brian, are you guys inspecting the nibs before they go out? I've heard a lot of other people claim that they are really inconsistent with their nibs. Mine has no problem but I would definitely purchase from you guys over eBay for these if I knew they were checked before I get it.
The Goulet Pen Company I've gotten quite a few Jinhao pens before you guys started offering them, and the majority of them were junk to the point where I swore off buying any more Jinhao pens. But, if you'll inspect upon request, I'll have to consider it.
This video (ruclips.net/video/sT2aShpP3tI/видео.html ) doesn't show exactly a Jinhao x750, but the concept is the same with the converter. Hope that helps! - Colin
hi brian , i found a pre owned sheaffer imperial for around $200 in india the retailer said that it was over 30 years old but had never been used . it has a beautiful inlaid 14k gold nib.the finish is sterling silver . Is it worth buying it ? also how much flex does it offer? is it wet.I personally don't like pens which have too hard nibs.it will also be my first gold nib pen. do you recommend this pen?
Geez, there's no way for me to know if that's going to be a good pen, it's all going to depend on the condition. I'm not a vintage guy so I wouldn't even know the value if I held the pen in my hands. Sorry, but I can't offer any solid advice here.
I know this is an old video, but I've noticed differences between my two x750s (one silver, one matte black, the silver one ordered from you and the matte black from eBay before I knew about your company), like one of them being tougher to cap and clip compared to the other one. My silver one has a nice tightness to the clip and capping it isn't difficult, but the matte black one is really tough on both aspects just like you're saying in the video. Is that a general thing or is it just my pens? (seeing how you have access to more than one of each finish, I figured it would be less expensive to ask you rather than buy two or three of each finish just to try it out ^^)
I am new to fountain pen and I am confused which one to buy. I came across about this Jinhao x750 and x450 and its pretty affordable. I just want to ask if all fountain pen (like this model) that is in the internet has a flex nib or should I find a seller that says it is "flex nib"? Sorry I am really a #newbie in fountain pen. Please help.
+NBACeltics9 The Jinhao X750 takes the Standard International Converter: www.gouletpens.com/standard-international-cartridge-converter/p/MV31071 - Colin
There solid starter fountain pens for under $10. Definitely workhorse pens & can swap on #6 nibs really transforming their writing experience. Good option for sure. - Colin
@@Gouletpens whoa...a Noodler's Konrad and Ahab nib will work on this? I had a g nib "incident" with my 750 that killed my pen feed and my dreams once I realized a regular replacement nib and feed would far exceed the cost of my pen. I have been eyeing the Noodler's nib pack you guys sell for $8. If my memory serves me well, those are #6 nibs, correct?
My Jinhao x750 is now my favorite Fountain Pen ✒ in my collection. I am pleasantly astonished by how smoothly it writes ✍ It has a nice weight to it, looks FAR more expensive than it costs, and has blown some of my more expensive pens out of the water. I have filled mine with Diamine's Jet Black ink and I am undeniably delighted in the overall writing ✍ experience.
Ten years later and I just bought my second X750 to join my 34 other Jinhao pens. Currently my 9019 Dadao is my EDC, fabulous pen!
34 Jinhaos?! Wow. They’re really affordable and seem to make really good nibs. I haven’t inked my 9019 yet; I like the 9016, but I swapped the medium heartbeat nib with a regular fine nib from the 100. And it’s like writing with butter! Glad you enjoy your collection. It doesn’t seem long to amass one. 😅
Came for the pen, stayed for the bandage.
And the toys on his desk in the background ;)
Yes.
its so cute how this video proves when they grow up adults still have a childhood. his bandaid.
The bandaid though.
I also bought a couple Jinhao X750 pens on Temu, which offers an assortment of colors. They are great for the price! I'm writing to clarify something that the reviewer has probably learned since making the video. Although the nib is a silver color, it's stamped 18K GP. (No, the manufacturers did not forget to change the stamp on the nib.) The nib simply has an 18K WHITE gold plating.
[A little more data: 100% gold (aka pure; aka 24 Karat) is "yellow", but it is far too soft to be useful for most applications. To give gold strength or durability, other metals are added. The color of the other metals changes the color. For rose gold, copper is added. In the case of 18K white gold, it is 75% (or 18/24) pure gold, mixed with 25% other metals which have a "silver" color. These are usually a combination of nickle, palladium, platinum and zinc.]
Thanks for showing how to fill it. When I bought it and unscrewed this, my first fountain pen, I had no idea what to do. My Jinhao pen is now writing wonderfully!
I just ordered the red, my first fountain pen. I'm so excited.
+Maite Alves Awesome - the Jinhao is a great choice! -Margaret
+Maite Alves mee too
Congrats! The Jinhao is a good first pen. For the price, it has the same kind of quality of pens that are worth $50, $60, $70 more. I still love my Monteverde and Parker pens, but my Jinhao is my everyday pen. I love it.
How has you fountain pen experience been?
I just received two beige/creme ones with different nibs, he replied three years later. *cough* Um...
I bought two of these (black with sparkles and ecru) off the bargain site Temu for a ridiculous price. They came with the nicer converter you switched to, filled easily and started like a dream right off the bat! I love how expensive it looks and feels! Especially the sparkly one. Thanks for the detailed demo. I appreciated, since it was my first time using the screw-y converter.
I actually really like this pen. It runs for $7-8 on Amazon. And it feels expensive when you hold it. It has a nice weight to it. Writes soooooooo smooth. If anyone was looking for a starter pen, this is a great introduction pen for beginners.
I wouldn't want to recommend these for starters, actually. Probably much better as a second or third pen, since this requires quite a bit of tinkering to make it a reliable writer. I'd still recommend the usual Lamy Safaris and Metropolitans, before recommending these, I wouldn't want people to have a potential lemon as their first fountain pen experience.
@@isssma0 I can at least say that I have 2 Jinhao x750 pens and I've never had to tinker with them and they clean up like a dream, quick & easy. They are cheap enough to not worry so hard about should an ink mix I throw in not agree with the pen. If I lose one, come what may. They also offer cheaply interchangeable nibs in the #6 realm. I def second the Lamy Safari/ Al-Star for beginners.
TWSBI pens always seem to be mentioned for newbs and I totally don't get it. I'm a regular user of fountain pens and even I think they are more trouble than they are worth. I have one and I hate it. It's cute, but nope.
Just bought the x450 to see if it was any good. I'm blown away by this company. Dirt cheap with features found in more expensive ones. This is one nice pen. Also, they now include the larger international standard with the black end. So even better value.
"Beautiful plastic sleeve" ha that sarcasm, made me giggle a bit.
I love my x750 but feel sort of conflicted over it. It's gorgeous, feels good in my hand, but mine has had leakage and skipping issues sometimes. But then again, I suppose I can't complain much considering the price. Maybe I'll fetch myself a Goulet nib sometime to get a smoother writing experience.
Yeah, a Goulet nib can definitely transform that pen into a different beast. It should help with any flow issues you may have, so I recommend checking it out when you're ready to do so. - Colin
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I ordered this in the sparkling black "iridescent" finish off eBay for $2.99 a week ago before I found this site. I'm excited to get it, especially after seeing it write. There are a lot of Jinhao styles that are inexpensive, I'd love to see more of them reviewed!
Everything I know about fountain pens are from your videos! Great presentation with all of the info!
Thanks
Vicki
Thanks Vicki! Glad you found your way to us and these videos have been helpful, it means a lot to us! - Colin
I've just placed my first of many orders I'm sure! Take care
Great starter pen. I bought it in a Broad nib and I can say it a great pen for its value. One word that comes to mind as I started writing with this particular pen is “smooth”
I ordered this pen on a whim from ebay. Never used a fountain pen in my life, but I thought the idea sounded fun, and the pen looked cool. I'm glad I found your video because it came with no instructions or anything. So now I know what to do. Thanks! I'll definitely be checking out your website.
8 years later, do you still use them?
I have never dabbled into the pen world before. I am going to start journaling and wanted to find a enticing way to do so. I just ordered this pen! Thanks for the awesome video!
Krystal Utkin A good pen and a good notebook make journaling that much better :) -Margaret
The Goulet Pen Company thank you so much Margaret!!!!
I just ordered two of these due to this video. I got the Ruby Red and the Simmering Sands. Also got Diamine sample inks in Onyx black and Blue/black.
+Andre van Wyk Nice! Enjoy! -Margaret
Jin means gold, and hao means rich or generous in Chinese. So basically the brand name Jinhao measn gold and wealth which is a little exaggerated literally. It's a not so popular Chinese brand even in China. Most people just don't know it. Not like other famous Chinese fountain pen brand, e.g. Hero or Yongsheng(live forever), I guess Jinhao's nib is usually not fine enough for complex Chinese character handwriting. Usually its nib is broader than what Chinese are used to. But it's broad and OK for letter writing language like English or French. So it becomes a money worth buy for those in English speaking countries.
jing cao That's actually a really interesting insight, Jing, thank you! Hero is probably equally well-known (or maybe moreso) in the US as Jinhao. I can definitely see what you're talking about with the nib sizes, they're pretty comparable to most of the other European line widths I'm seeing. -Brian Goulet
jing cao Being more expensive doesn't equate a better pen. My two Sailors are absolutely disgraceful. Both wrote dry and scratchy and performed far below my Jinhao and Pilot Metropolitan. Mind you, each of my Sailor costs 250 US dollars.
I bought an X450 a little while ago and it came with the larger converter with the metal section
I just got a FuliWen 2037 Fountain Pen with Converter Pen Medium Nib Resin Pen - the Chrysanthimine colors - $18.50 - writes very nicely right out of the box. Great ink flow and a gorgeous pen. Heavy, nice. There are several great colors/designs. I know you can't carry everything but it's a great pen. I got it for its beauty and the love it for the nib and feed!
The problem for Chinese fountain pen builder is unstable QC. Sometimes you get brilliant writing instrument with little money, sometimes the pen will be sort of dysfunctional and mess up your paperwork thoroughly. As a Chinese, I do wish they would produce more exquisite pens to compete Japanese Brand or even German Brand. As you guys always know, Chinese is very of nationalism now. And I may not be an exception. :) But that means more money spent on R & D, and more money investing on the experience skill workers. And even they succeed to produce some awesome pens, they still have to change people's stereotype about Chinese products' shitty quality...Damn, they really have a lot work to do...
jing cao There are definitely some challenges here as you pointed out, but for the price, I think most are willing to take the risk! I know I am, what else can you get as a fountain pen for under $10? -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company I agree. I recently got a Jinhao 601 and was so frustrated when I tested it out on a notebook I got just for doodling and writing with FPs. The nib was very scratchy and I had to write slow and steady to see any words form. The ink cartridge it came was loose and I was on the verge of just disposing it and be done with a few bucks. However, thanks to my girlfriend's urging, I tried using a different ink with the converter it came with (it's the Pelikan 4001 Brown) and tested it on cheaper paper. Lo and behold, a serendipitous discovery: my Jinhao works better on non-FP friendly paper!
if they put their mind to it they can make good quality. Unfortunately it's all about fast cash , hence the knockoffs now. It used to be the other way around. Japanese made stuff was really bad quality compared to made in China which was virtually indestructible. Now it's the other way around
Lexter Victorio hey.. what does FP stand for?
Lexter Victorio I just realized. FP is fountain pen. Damn. "Duh" moment for me. My bad dude.
I just got a shipment of three x750 Jin Hao pens. The purple, sparkly black and pink. I filled the purple with Kaweco ink and the sparkly black one with the ever popular J.Herbin's Emeraude de Chivor. Sadly, both these pens leak like crazy. You have to be really careful how you take the caps off or it blotches everywhere. The cap on the black on needs to be jammed down pretty hard just to get it to stay on the post. However, once you start writing with these, you can't beat them for the cost. They aren't scratchy, they have smooth flow and I don't mind a wet line. With the J.Herbin ink, they recommended a wetter pen so the sparkles come out. I love the weight of them and the feel. I get a nice line holding it just back of the nib or back on the barrel. They are pretty forgiving. If I didn't have so much ink on my hands, I would totally love this pen. But I will give it 4 stars our of five because, really! So inexpensive!
That's really cool! I just ordered my first fountain pen, and it's Jinhao x450 :)
Thanks for helping me with my decision. I hope it will serve me well.
I love the bandage on your right thumb. ;)
I love my Jinhao x750!!! Found it at a pen show by happenstance and I love it! I love the snap cap and no threads the size 6 nib and smooth writing. I love the heft, length of the pen and the metal body. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Followed the bandage the whole time, just kinda tuned out the whole review. 10/10 hypnotic. Will prolly watch again.
BTW parkablogs claims you can replace the factory nib with a Zebra G nib. That makes one cheap, nay, inexpensive flex pen for you, and the feed apparently also is reasonably bearable at keeping up with the flow (provided the ink is not too dry flow-wise).
Cannot wait to try it out myself!
I own the matte black and the silver x750 and it is a nice pen for the price. However if you are expecting to use it on poor quality paper, like the kind schools provide, most inks will be your worst enemy. I've tried a number of different inks and I found Noodler's generally works the best.
Mine came with the standard international (bigger capacity) converter. But wow does it dump ink. I will burn through around 1-1.5ml of ink in a few hours of writing. Depending on the ink of course. I don't get the blobs some people mention but my line is very thick and with certain inks I will get a small blob of ink at the start of each letter. But for its price this pen is unbeatable.
Watched thi whole video and went looking for one,only to realize I already had one. $6.99 on Amazon. Brilliant starter, smooth writer. One of my favorite pens.
Just got mine !!!! Love it!!!
I've been very interested in the x750. I've got an x450 and I find that it puts too much ink onto the paper and leads to SIGNIFICANT bleeding, even on rhodia paper. But that could just be the nib. Should I invest in the x750 or a new nib for my x450?
This pen is one of my daily drivers bc it writes so well and I can replace it if I lose it
And don't worry this pen gets looser but not too lose after about two months of daily use
Mine came in the mail today, i got a inox looking one and I'm in loove! It's gorgeous, the weight is very comfortable, not too heavy not too light, and the writing is smooth and flows very well. Let's see if it stays that way over time :)
I have 4 Jinhaos; bought them skeptically, and have been using them ever since
Great series x750
I love these pens, and the x450, for the fact I can change out the nib for a Manga G or another nib like the brause rose and most of my vintage ones. I have to mod the feed a little sometimes but still works well and the Fred's are super cheap.
I'm using this pen for about 2 weeks. It's a very good pen for the price under the 10$ :)
ruslancik021297 glad you like it! -Brian Goulet
I was recently gifted a Jinhao 5000 (because I like Dragons), this is also my 1st Fountain pen, when I buy ink for it, does it matter what brand I use?
As long as it's fountain pen ink, you can use any brand/color you like! - Colin
If this pen came with an Angry Birds Band-Aid combo, I would just have to buy it.
Haha! Well, half a box of Angry Birds band-aids ought to cover the whole pen quite easily ;)
I’ve had one of these for a few years, thinking I’d have it as a flashy addition to my collection. It is now my go to pen. Nib is a bit unforgiving, but I’m used to it now.
Jinhoa are a great buy.... I find that they usually have to be set up and improve with use.... This has helped me to learn how to TWEAK my own pens!
Nice Pen! what's the price?
Great video. This seems to be quite the pen considering the under $10 price tag. Add that to the fact that it writes decently, has the ability to switch nibs and even has a bit of flex...I'd say my mind is sufficiently blown. Have to get me one of these soon!
Thanks! Yeah, this pen is a phenomenal value, no question. -Brian Goulet
The nib is too broad for my taste. Instead of throwing another $15 for a replacement nib I am writing using the reverse side of the nib and I can achieve almost the F point. It works well because this pen is quite wet and surprisingly still smooth. Smoother than my Kaweco/Lamy with F nib.
Brian, you have had more hairdos than Rachel. I come for the pens, but I do enjoy the hair. ☺️
I’ve decided that I love these giant, heavy pens. I’m going to get a few so I can ink them all up in different colors. I want to get some nib replacements as well.
Bought 2 of these on the BOGO sales with the #5nibs.
Hey, which one would you choose between x750 & x450?
The writing experience should be the same for both, so it does come down to aesthetics really. I prefer the grip section on the x450 a bit more, so I'd go with that. - Colin
Lookin' snazzy Brian. These pens should make great stocking stuffers this holiday!
Thanks! I'm trying to clean up my appearance a bit. Now that I've lost a bunch of weight I don't feel so blech anymore ;)
Perfect timing Brian… it's a no-brainer for stocking stuffers or gift exchanges. Picked up a few Metro's to toss around the house by the notepads & grocery lists. Now I'm getting a handful of these, if nothing more than to try out a plethora of inks.
BTW…"Looking good Louis."
"Feelin' good Billy Ray!"
They are great for that!
Thanks for a great video. I sure enjoy my X750. It's a great pen. Brian, you sure are cute.
Apparently the metal of these pens works well on touchscreens as a stylus... I just discovered that by accident... Also the jinhao 159 is very sensitive to the angle you hold it at, and I bet the other jinhao pens are too
DepthWave really? not work with my x750 :(
must only work for the 159 then
I’ve gotten a few Chinese pens, including this company. Out of about 10, I’ve been happy with 4 or 5 of them. For the price, I think they are worth the chance, since most cost $5-15 each.
Hi Brian! I've purchased a lot of these pens from China: Jinhao, Lanbitou, Luoshi, Baoer, to name a few, and they are fantastic! Especially considering how cheap in price they are, but not in quality. They ALWAYS start when I uncap them (unlike some of my very expensive pens) and this is huge for me - a pen's ink flow should be IMMEDIATE when one starts writing with it and not have to go thru steps to get it to write! They are beautifully made, especially Baoer, which many of theirs are majestic, have substance, write beautifully, no scratchiness, no stop and go, and NO NEED to replace the nib (which are beautiful) like you suggested. So folks out there, get these very, very inexpensive pens that write beautifully! Also, the workmanship on some are really exquisite, i.e., those with the embossed filigree over the pen. BTW Brian, I'm surprised you don't know the Greek key when you see it, which the Chinese invented, and you called it "filigree!" Ciao!
I got mine on the way...
Is the X750 made of aluminum, or like the X450, brass? I like the weight of the X450's.
Also, I think Jinhao has changed the converter to the same full size converter that comes with the X450. (looks identical to the chrome and black converter you showed.)
A tight clip (to me) says "I'm not going to fall out of your pocket if/when you lean/bend over to pick up something on the floor." IMHO, that is a good thing, taking into consideration the floor (and ground) is a lot lower than I remember it being when I was young. I can hardly reach the floor and/or ground these days. ☹️
Both pens body are made from brass 😁😁
Last night, i've found them online, ordered shiny black, and silver. Would also oder the champagne silver one. And found this Video today about the X750 Jinhao.
I'm starting out with jinhao too....51as and x750
I recently bought a Jinhao 80 that I really like. Do you sell that one? Nice band aid😄!
and does this burn through ink quickly?
The broader nibs on the x750 are pretty wet writers, so they do lay down a lot of ink. - Colin
any solutions
and I cant buy from u guys as shipping is expensive from us to Australia
Less absorbent paper is one option. Certain paper can 'pull' ink out a lot more than others. Having a glossy layer to it (Rhodia, Clairefontaine) are both good options to limit that. - Colin
+John Le you can get it from Daiso. The Rosso Blanco they sell is a rebranded Jing jao x 750
is the x450 nib the same way?
the ink on my new Jinhao X750 does not flow, I am using the converter it comes with, my guess is that the suction is to strong that nothing escapes, could this be the issue? thanks.
Alejandro Palacios Hmm I'm not totally sure. Email us at info@gouletpens.com so we can help sort this out for you! -Margaret
Hello,
I have the x750 and was using a different nib. I like using the nib from the 126 but on the x750, it doesnt do a good job and I dont like it at all. What nib is best similar to the 126?
thank you. Your information was very helpful. I ordered a pen a few years ago and could never figure out how it works. Now I need to know, where do you get ink? haha I had no idea it actually needed ink like that. Appreciate your help in this video. It's my first fountain pen and I'd really like to use it. So excited. Thank you Mr. Goulet.
Either ink cartridges or an ink converter (with bottled ink) would work with this pen! You can browse our ink selection here: www.gouletpens.com/collections/ink - Colin
just got mine. I find it's grip to be very thin in my hands. I'm afraid to get a metrô after that. any advices or recommendations? I really wanted a japanese nib. thank you!
If you can wait a few more weeks, we'll be launching the Pilot Kakuno which is around the same price as the Metropolitan, but it's thicker in the grip and still has that Japanese nib: www.gouletpens.com/pilot-kakuno/c/540 - Colin
The Goulet Pen Company awesome News! Thank you very much, you guys are the reason why I'm getting into fountain pens. And I must say, what an writing experience haha.
I have two Jinhao's 250 and X750. In fact these were my first fountain's pen's since high school. Just getting back into the love of fountain pens (cheaply); these two pens are excellent. I love writing with them. I'm using Noodler's ink and am just enjoying the experience. I have a Noodler's Ahab Flex on it's way to try a different type of pen out; but not because Jinhao is not getting the job done. Definitely worth the investment - can't go wrong!
Teri Carter Great pens for the money, definitely. Hard to go wrong with all of these pens :) -Brian Goulet
The Goulet Pen Company Brian, just wanted to thank you for your RUclips instructions. I was handling the pens too gingerly. I was enjoying writing with them, but your demonstration gave me the confidence to just play with them. Take them apart. Get to know how they work. Adjust them. They feel even more natural in my hand and I think my love of fountain pens has gone from enjoyment to possibly this side of an addiction: "pens & ink", "pens & ink", "pens & ink & paper"... thanks!
I'm a watercolor artist, and I'm fairly new to the urban sketching scene. I've used a platinum carbon, lamy safari, and noodlers ahab. I'm planning on taking a step up and purchase more expensive pen. What would be the best pen for sketching, and also a descent writer for daily use?
I know Liz Steel is a big urban sketcher and she uses the Lamy Joy (www.gouletpens.com/lamy-joy/c/156). If you're looking for something a bit more expensive, the Pilot Falcon (www.gouletpens.com/pilot-falcon/c/198) with the soft nib could be great as both a sketching pen & daily writer. - Colin
The Jinhao "Dragon" Fountain Pens are EXCELLENT quality for the price. They even come in a handsome wooden gift box which I was quite impressed with. They are eye-catchers and make for great conversations! In my view,they write very pleasantly! I cannot create any remonstrance with the fountain pen I own!
Yeah, we've considered these ones, too! Perhaps in the future.
I just bought an x750 in silver. Looks and feels great, and has the converter with the metal band shown in your video. One major frustration I am having though -- a drop of ink forms under the nib as I am writing, and all of a sudden drops onto the paper and makes a royal mess. Am I doing something wrong, or is this a defect in the pen?
Also, I understand that the Aurora ink cartridges are twice as long as the international cartridges. Do these longer Aurora's fit into an jinhou x 450?
Is there any age limit cause I'm 12 and I nwant to start this hobby
Nope! Just ask your parents and start with inexpensive products so in case you get bored, you won't feel so bad. :)
So you're 15 now. Is the fountain pen hobby still going strong?
How's the collection? It's been 3 years now. How'd it go?
Its a very good pen , very smooth, not so heavy.
My pen come in plastic box which has branding jinhao
How does it compare to the Jinahao 82?
I have the X450 and 2 X750, pleasantly smooth and wet. Stunning for the price. There is the 250 which is similar in length, but as it uses metal and plastic, so is lighter and fractionally narrower, with a slimmer ringed grip - 8mm - so would suit a smaller hand. There is the 599 which is a Lamy Safari clone. Comes in several versions - both plastic and metal [aluminium?] and with 3 styles of nib. One conventional shaped [#2 or #3] a hooded version, and one like the original Lamy Comes in M, EF and B [1,1 stub] and in a myriad of colours including a Purple. I saw you would like Lamy to do a Purple.
What fountain pen should I buy for calligraphy like style (both thin and thick lines), I mean that was designed for this purpose? Not very expensive.
omg this video was 10 years ago . Finally I found Jinhao brand
For someone with Large hands as a good starter pen, what would you recommend in the under $30 range. Preferably fine or drier as I'm left handed and tend to smear!
Can you use ink cartridges with this pen?
Yes, the Jinhao x750 takes any standard international sized cartridge like Diamine. - Colin
Which is better for efficient writing, the Jinhao X750 or The Jinhao 159.... Like for students, on any type of notebook, with a good amount of smoothness, ease of use, long writing sessions.
They use the same nib & feed, so the writing experience should be similar. For longer sessions, I would go with the x750. It's a bit smaller & lighter, so you get less hand fatigue. - Colin
I have three Jinhao X750's, one of which has a fude nib. I never set out to buy three of the same make, but the first two (minus the fude nib) I bought on Amazon because they were so cheap, not realising that they were the same make. They have since doubled in price, and I expect they'll go even higher. I also have a Jinhao 159, which is lovely, but too heavy for me to use for more than a few minutes.
I hear that piston-fillers hold more ink than cartridge converters. Is it possible to convert a jinhou x450 into a piston-filler?
Got the Red Lava X750. Beautiful writer... and converter inside.
Hi i ordered the 450 and want a goulet nib what is good for the jinhao 450
I understand the nib is easily changeable by the consumer. Can I get a calligraphy nib for it?
I'm going with this pen as my first fountain pen for it's price and converter :)
Hello, after having my Lamy kit "purloined/palmed/filched/borrowed or stolen" and on the basis of your review I went to our local pen distributor Jin Hao Pens Australia and bought BOTH a 750 and 159 I got them today. As discussed in your 159 both models are heavier and broader than the Lamy's but comfortable and write well in the hand they are GOOD VALUE. They deliver a lot of ink to the paper (159 > 750) so you have to be very definite - he who hesitates or is unfocused will certainly come unglued!
The 159 is a mammoth of a pen, but still lightweight making it comfortable in hand. Definitely find the Jinhao nibs to be pretty wet in terms of flow, and like you said, great value! You could even swap on a Goulet nib to really enhance the writing experience on them. - Colin
Mr. Goulet, I just bought x750 and I have a plan to change the converter with the one you used on this video, can you show me which converter is that on your website ? thanks
masiq Hi there! It is a standard international converter found here: www.gouletpens.com/ed-converter/p/ED-Converter. -Margaret
I own one of these and will probably get another. I think they are great pens. Out of curiosity, Brian, are you guys inspecting the nibs before they go out? I've heard a lot of other people claim that they are really inconsistent with their nibs. Mine has no problem but I would definitely purchase from you guys over eBay for these if I knew they were checked before I get it.
The Goulet Pen Company I've gotten quite a few Jinhao pens before you guys started offering them, and the majority of them were junk to the point where I swore off buying any more Jinhao pens. But, if you'll inspect upon request, I'll have to consider it.
Which ink did you used for this pen?
How do you fill the pin?
This video (ruclips.net/video/sT2aShpP3tI/видео.html ) doesn't show exactly a Jinhao x750, but the concept is the same with the converter. Hope that helps! - Colin
hi brian ,
i found a pre owned sheaffer imperial for around $200 in india the retailer said that it was over 30 years old but had never been used . it has a beautiful inlaid 14k gold nib.the finish is sterling silver . Is it worth buying it ? also how much flex does it offer?
is it wet.I personally don't like pens which have too hard nibs.it will also be my first gold nib pen.
do you recommend this pen?
Geez, there's no way for me to know if that's going to be a good pen, it's all going to depend on the condition. I'm not a vintage guy so I wouldn't even know the value if I held the pen in my hands. Sorry, but I can't offer any solid advice here.
I know this is an old video, but I've noticed differences between my two x750s (one silver, one matte black, the silver one ordered from you and the matte black from eBay before I knew about your company), like one of them being tougher to cap and clip compared to the other one. My silver one has a nice tightness to the clip and capping it isn't difficult, but the matte black one is really tough on both aspects just like you're saying in the video. Is that a general thing or is it just my pens? (seeing how you have access to more than one of each finish, I figured it would be less expensive to ask you rather than buy two or three of each finish just to try it out ^^)
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I am new to fountain pen and I am confused which one to buy. I came across about this Jinhao x750 and x450 and its pretty affordable. I just want to ask if all fountain pen (like this model) that is in the internet has a flex nib or should I find a seller that says it is "flex nib"?
Sorry I am really a #newbie in fountain pen. Please help.
Just ordered the 601, should be here in a week, you wouldn’t have any information on that model would you? Thanks for any information.
Sorry we don't carry that one! -Margaret
Wow this pen looks amazing, and at such a price. And that black ink looks divine. Best ink I've seen.
The Noodlers Black review didn't look this good.
Oh gosh, that Noodler's black review was a while ago, I've improved my style a bit since then -Brian Goulet
Can I have a link to a good converter?
+NBACeltics9 The Jinhao X750 takes the Standard International Converter: www.gouletpens.com/standard-international-cartridge-converter/p/MV31071 - Colin
It has been (almost) 4 years now since your review. How do you feel now about this pen after all these time?
There solid starter fountain pens for under $10. Definitely workhorse pens & can swap on #6 nibs really transforming their writing experience. Good option for sure. - Colin
There? I think you mean they are (they’re).
@@Gouletpens whoa...a Noodler's Konrad and Ahab nib will work on this? I had a g nib "incident" with my 750 that killed my pen feed and my dreams once I realized a regular replacement nib and feed would far exceed the cost of my pen. I have been eyeing the Noodler's nib pack you guys sell for $8. If my memory serves me well, those are #6 nibs, correct?