Jinhao X159 Acrylic Fountain Pen - yes it resembles the Montblanc Meisterstück 149

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Measurements of Jinhao X159
Length (capped): 147.0 mm / 5.80”
Length (uncapped): 139.9 mm / 5.5”
Length (posted): 162 mm / 6.37”
Length (section): 15.4 mm / 0.60”
Diameter (barrel): 15.22 mm / 0.59”
Diameter (section): 13.1 mm / 0.51”
Weight (all): 26g
Measurements Montblanc Meisterstück 149
Length (capped): 147.0 mm/5.77”
Length (uncapped): 131.77 mm / 5.18”
Length (posted): 167 mm / 6.57”
Length (section): 14.62 mm / 0.75”
Diameter (barrel): 15.38 mm / 0.60”
Diameter (section): 13.5 mm / 0.52”
Weight (all): 32 g
Weight (cap): 12 g
Weight (body): 20 g
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@Haramyst Жыл бұрын

Its also worth noting what a pleasure to watch a review from somebody so focused, comprehensive and articulate. Whereas a number other pen enthusiast channel videos i somewhat enjoy ( but regularly utilize as a tool to induce a nap), you keep it very interesting throughout.

@ryanroossinck7431 Жыл бұрын

Bahahahaha…that nap comment got me. 🤣

@catwhisperer911 Жыл бұрын

Ordered one yesterday and received it today. I am blown away by how good this inexpensive marvel of a fountain pen writes. Aziza you nailed this one and thank you. I usually dismiss pens of this nature out of hand because I have been burned too many times but this pen is a huge WOW. I just order a few more lol. Aziza 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!

@deanandreoli1975 Жыл бұрын

Caaan you imagine an X159 Niangao?! PenBBS already owns me at this point.

@goldensonar Жыл бұрын

I have all the colors. X159 is superb writer. I wish Jinhao comes up with more nib options ( specially stub ). Great video. Thank you for all your efforts for pen community . I know making these sort of videos take time and it’s not easy. So thank you.

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly for your comment. I am so happy that others enjoy the videos! It’s my pleasure to contribute what I can to our little community!

@mlkrborn Жыл бұрын

Thnx

@keithwhitney7491 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Aziza (sorry if I got the spelling of your name wrong). I have a couple of the Jinhao x159 fountain pens, which I primarily purchased to give to friends considering writing with a fountain pen. 😊 I also ordered the 3-pen package (one in each of the 3 new colors or black with gold trim). Between the amazing Jinhao 100 Centennial and this pen with a # 8 nib, I am thoroughly impressed by Jinhao’s prices for the degree of quality received. Their nib is tuned extraordinarily well. Like you, I could not believe the writing experience could be as good as it is for the price. As a retired university professor, I cannot afforded to give away many fountain pens, but I have ordered a number of the two models mentioned just so I can spread the love of fountain pens! Thank you for your excellent review! :)

@Mpompadour Жыл бұрын

I have 2, both in black, gold trim with a two tone nib and one with the silver trim, silver nib. I have been using them and I'm amazed at the buttery, silky smooth writing experience. The #8 nib even has a bit of bounce and a tad of flex. I find myself reaching for these pens instead of some of my others. Pleasant to hold, pleasant to write with and nice to look at. What a bargain! 😊

@JCWong Жыл бұрын

I find it a bit disappointing when my cheapest pens write better than some of my more expensive pens, makes me a little salty 😅

@belalehner3937 Жыл бұрын

You're right. My Parker performs a pittyfull way compared to this pen. I wonder what I could do about it, maybe I should wash it... :(

@mirzazafer3416 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@sauravbasu8805 11 ай бұрын

In my observation, it is all about the nib, the ink-flow , and the weight-distribution of the pen.

@AstroGuy99 10 ай бұрын

An excellent review; informative, thorough, concise, and entertaining. I am now hooked on Gourmet Pens' videos!

@davidward5225 Жыл бұрын

Just got one and love it. It is the best writing stainless nib I have ever used.

@hilmarthorbjarnason935 Жыл бұрын

I own a x159 and like it a lot. Because of its girthy size, I noticed that the pen sort of makes me write a bit larger than I'm used to. I'm a fan of Jinhao pens and my absolute favorite is the 51A. I have been a fountain pen user for the past 40 years now and the 51A has been my go-to-pen for the pasts few months.

@Scouzeboy Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Australia. Great Video. I received my X159 about 3 weeks ago from China. It is the original X with silver trim. It is a great writer I am so impressed that I will be buying the full set of new colours with gold trim and two toned nib. I don't have an issue with scratching as my pens are in a cabinet and I work from home. Great value only $16Aud with free postage. It is a great starter pen and for people on a low budget.

@jls3220 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you doing this because this can be difficult. I believe you did a great job of reviewing. Keep it up!!!

@oldladywcamera 10 ай бұрын

Prior to watching this, I'd been listening to episode 22 of your podcast and was thinking that I didn't have much in common with you and Candace. I'm not after a multiple hundred dollar primary manipulation, etc., just one that writes well. Have several Jinhaos (82, 159 and X750) and like them all. Thanks! (will be listening to more of the podcast, too😅)

@BEYSeamaster1 10 ай бұрын

I have Mont Blancs, Pelikans, Auroras, Conklins, Parkers, Sheaffers, and everything in between (just a normal pen addict 😂 This X159 is the best pen ever to the point I regret having spent thousands of dollars on the "real deals." Thanks for the review.

@stochasticdan Жыл бұрын

I like how you produced this review, one of the best I've seen.

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! I appreciate that very much.

@neilpiper9889 Жыл бұрын

I have a Jinhao X159 in black with silver trim and then I loved it so, I ordered a blue X159 with gold trim. I am glad you like yours. I love your enthusiasm. They write so well. I want a red one now.

@jls3220 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your opinion and review. I own one and have purchased 3 more. It is just great for non-rich people. TY

@wolf_ceit_witch Жыл бұрын

I love the x159. I have 3 in black and the burgundy and blue. I have had the black for over a month and it's wonderful!

@edwardstaats4935 Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews and how you are always honest

@sailcat9 Жыл бұрын

I've purchased half a dozen of these guys and every one writes like a dream. I tend to flush my pens out before using them for the first time, and each one of them spit a little blue ink, suggesting they were checked and perhaps even tuned before being released into the wild. I also used a mild polishing compound to shine them up and they look very nice afterward. Since the first day I received them I've been saying that, if Jinhao just improved the quality of the plastics a bit, made them a touch more substantial, and improved the polish, the X159 would be a world beater at $20-$30. Add a 14k nib and they would be punching way above their weight at $150. Regardless, at less than $10, they are a huge bargain as they are! Great video and thank you for reviewing this pen!

@TheChen126 Жыл бұрын

开始我也只用万宝龙，当我用到金豪以后，我简直被震惊了，感觉捡到了一颗钻石，太高性价比

@sailcat9 Жыл бұрын

@@TheChen126 Exactly! I felt the same way!

@sailcat9 Жыл бұрын

@joel serrahn I use Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish. Also, Anderson Pens offers Micro-Gloss #1 and #5 that work well, too.

@johnnyragadoo2414 Жыл бұрын

My x159 came with a fine nib that was kind of scratchy. I got a set of five medium Gullor nibs for about $12. The Gullor nibs were better out of the box and with a few passes of mylar abrasive, they are as good as anything I've got. Pulling the stock nib was a study in provisional engineering. I can't get the feed to separate from the section, so I used the pliers from my Leatherman tool. Yes. I used pliers on a nib. As best I can tell, the nib survived. The replacement Gullor turned out so nice, I got a second x159. Same story, with one variation. The feed didn't fit up against the bottom of the nib. I used hot water from the tap and bent the feed a little. Now I've got two x159's that write equally well, starting under their own weight without skips, even though they've been heartlessly mutilated by multitool.

@oswjim Жыл бұрын

if you liked this one, just wait for a couple of months ... the buzz is that Jinhao will come up with this exact pen in a piston filler version

@ryanroossinck7431 Жыл бұрын

I would be alllllll in on one of those. 💯

@tiantuatara Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. It's nice to see how well these write.

@kaykirkpatrick3946 Жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of the older Jinhao 159s: a black with gold trim, royal blues with silver and gold, a silver with silver trim, and a rose gold with silver trim. I put a fude nib on one and a 1.1mm stub on another, and I love them all!

@shadymagnate 6 ай бұрын

I have the Jinhao 159, the metal version. I love my Jinhao!

@davemilne2484 Жыл бұрын

Side writing view is so cool. I have a brown gold x159 on the way...

@Raul1971xxx Жыл бұрын

You have a really good writing.

@antoniomonteiro1203 10 ай бұрын

I recently got an X159 in ivory colour. It has a medium nib but as usually I shaped it to be a little stub like. It writes wonderfully. It is my less expensive pen and one I tend to use more. As well as another chinese pen, the Asvine V126.

@belalehner3937 Жыл бұрын

I think I will buy one for testing. Maybe I will use it sometimes for my work. By the way: the handwriting of the presenter is beautiful.

@Haramyst Жыл бұрын

Love your review! You're handwriting is so beautiful!

@alanpareis734 Жыл бұрын

Acrylic, finally and it writes, unlike my heavy metal one. I might have to pick one up, I like the blue . A fun video, thanks for doing it.

@warrenwilson7633 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Azizah! I have 3 of these in black with silver trim, and have also ordered a burgundy and a blue both in the gold trim. These pens are awesome writers.

@carlatae48 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, I loved it. Still loved it when my X159 in the black with an EF nib arrived and had hard starts, skipping, and ink starvation. I ordered another in black with an EF nib with hope for better. Not here yet. But I did the 7 downward strokes trick I saw somewhere on the EF, pressing down carefully to spread the tines seven times --did it many times over, probably more like 77 times or more all told. Today I filled the pen, wrote until it was almost empty (as a wrier, no problem doing that) with NO MORE hard starts, skips or starvation. YAY!! Hope it's solved the problems for good. It writes considerably wetter but, thankfully, not that much broader at all, just darker. with consistent ink flow. Haven't seen much on the EF nib, so for those that like EFs it writes very like my Pilot Custom Heritage 92 EF nib as far as line width and wetness go, just not as bouncy. I now love the X159 as much as I expected to !!! Thought I'd post this In case anyone else is having similar problems with a nib or wonders how the EF writes.

@miltonbonani2952 Жыл бұрын

I was also impressed with this pen. Nice that you liked it too. I didn't know there were other colors. I just bought another one this time in the color wine. Thanks for the hint.

@gautam9 10 ай бұрын

I generally try out about 6 in a shop and 2 will be incredible. Just got two incredible nib pens today

@racheldlfc Жыл бұрын

I've never really understood people's issue with knockoffs. It makes the look/feel of luxury available to more people, but those who want the luxury are highly unlikely to buy the knockoff instead (unless it's better, but that's a completely different issue). Lovely video, my dear!

@realrichbunny Жыл бұрын

No issue with homage/inspired pens but I hate fakes/replicas!

@duc_le_photography 4 ай бұрын

Great review - thanks!

@murkser4149 Жыл бұрын

I never got the issue with "pens looking a lot like each other". The Sailor 1911, Platinum #3776 and Pilot Custom 74X all look a lot like the Montblanc's and I don't mind that at all. They are still excellent pens in their own way and so is the Jinhao X159.

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

Personally, I don’t care either. And sometimes I’m picky about pens that look alike, too, because I might prefer the size or weight of one over another. But it can be quite the topic online.

@robertc5985 Жыл бұрын

This pen is absolutely amazing for the price. It writes just as smoothly as pens in the 200 dollar range. The only thing I wish they had kept from the metal version is the cap threading. The metal version is basically 1 turn and the "special resin" version is right at 3 full turns. Not a big deal but something I hope they consider going forward. Love your videos and insights into the pen world. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us :)

@JohnGMeadows Жыл бұрын

I have a couple of the older metal ones (with swapped in Goulet nibs), so now I have to try the acrylic!

@ddk5431 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for good honest riview, I concur fully. And sure, an urushi artist may enjoy this pen as canvas

@danmagoo Жыл бұрын

I've bought 2: One is fantastic, the other not so much. But at that price, I can't complain. Looking forward very much to Medium or Broad nib versions.

@chongliu5383 Жыл бұрын

I got black and red version on the way. I can't wait to write with it.

@omeryehezkely3096 Жыл бұрын

Easily my pen of the year!

@agnesrambling Жыл бұрын

Really interesting to see it compared against MB 149. Recently ordered one to test one having never own a jinhao before. I got mine in medium nib. Writes really well.

@PenFer Жыл бұрын

Hello, I loved your video, entertaining, educational and I also enjoyed your beautiful calligraphy. I just bought each color of the x159. I hope to handle them similar to how you do. A big greeting from Chile.

@robertosans5250 Жыл бұрын

I love mine. I had to work a bit on the nib as it was a. It on the dry side. I am thinking of getting the burgundy. Thank you for the review.

@santiagomerinoacevedo7475 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your review quite a lot, thank you for sharing it. And I also thank the honesty of your statements about this pen. Some people find it hard to say it is good ‘cos it is Chinese knockoff of the MB 149.

@andrewscott9610 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy writing with the two Jinhao X159 better than a Montblanc 149 that I used to own.

@RobertMaguire67 Жыл бұрын

The X450 Jinhao is every bit as good as the X159. It is more durable. The nib writes as well and the X450 just feels at least twice as durable!!!!

@edreilly6674 Жыл бұрын

I have one of the older 159s, and it is heavier than I normally like. But this one looks like a fun pen. BTW, I think this is one of my favorite reviews of yours maybe because your enthusiasm for the pen is a surprise to you! Regardless, thanks for the review.

@richardzak2140 Жыл бұрын

Well, based off of your recommendation, I decided to purchase this Jinhao x159. My collection is made up of Pelicans and Parker pens so the bar for this new one is pretty high. (My opinion) Your channel is always fun to watch and you have beautiful hand writing. Keep up the great work.

@RobertMaguire67 Жыл бұрын

What's your verdict? I found the pen a monstrous value for the price!

@richardzak2140 Жыл бұрын

@@RobertMaguire67 Hello Rob. You know, I liked it. I purchased it as an experiment and was pleasantly surprised about the feel and the writing experience. It cannot compare to my other Montblanc's or Pelikan pens, but it didn't cost nearly as much, either.

@jacobus57 Жыл бұрын

I just got my grail Sailor Pro Gear standard, but I've been intrigued by the x159 (I don't like metal pens and the 159 clip is a monstrosity 😜). I ordered an x159 half way through the video because, why not?! And I agree--give us fun colors and I think we would all buy a stable of these big guys.

@HJKelley47 Жыл бұрын

I chuckled when you said you purchased the X159 with your own "pennies." Knowing you are use to buying and writing with high, high end pens, you did a fair review. I own 5 of the X159s and enjoy writing with that #8 nib. I don't try to compare a $9.00 X159 with a $800-$1,200 MB 149. That would be unrealistic, for a $9.00 pen cannot be made out of the same quality materials as the MB 149. My (5) X159s are: Burgundy, black, blue, white & olive green.

@michaelcohen1575 Жыл бұрын

They now have the Jinhao 82 which resembles a Sailor Pro Gear. Kind of moving up the value chain

@eddiecandelaria8691 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I agree with your observations on this pen . I bought all colors and like my 159s I will be putting my dangerously stubborn inks in them. They are a 2022 inflation friendly montblanc/ sailor KOP version which I am happy with and I am drooling over the new green and pearl white variants that I recently saw on ebay but was not quick on the draw to purchase ( sold out). Best quality of this pen is right out of the package into ink and on to paper, no issues just flows nicely. Maybe jinhao will come out with an Aziza pink and Sbre brown color versions to match your inks from Akkerman that would be cool.

@luisguillermoperezmejia7907 Жыл бұрын

Gran revisión. Honesta. Estoy de acuerdo con Usted. La x159 es una muy buena oportunidad de tener una buena estilográfica por poco precio.

@shane6242 Жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you've said about this pen...except its $5 or $6 on Ebay, which makes it even better. I am gifting several of these for Christmas stocking stuffers!

@brianmills5417 Жыл бұрын

I have the X159 and the old metal 159, the new one is nicer to write with. The nib ( F ) is very smooth at least as good as the Bock I have on my metal 159. It might be better than the Bock. Loved the review :)

@kuyagords Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same experience and bought two of them. Not sure about lomg-term longevity but at less than $20 who cares.

@carolbrozman1415 Жыл бұрын

It's a great pen. Bottom line. Number 8 nib is really good!

@mellow-jello Жыл бұрын

On a materials convo, the #8 steel nib provides more flexibility, since the geometry of it allows to do so. Polywatch can take out the scuffs from the acrylic, inexpensive, so the pen checks off all the boxes.

@paulmchugh1430 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered my second X159 in red/burgundy. I have been extremely surprised by how well this nib behaved. If it came with a piston filler, it would be a serious competitor to the 149. If you put a bright light behind the resin of a Wing Sung 629, it will be a very deep red like the Montblanc.

@ironmic9244 Жыл бұрын

I would have to disagree about it being a serious competitor. I think it'll have to have a gold nib in addition to a piston filler to start to compete with the 149.

@paulmchugh1430 Жыл бұрын

@@ironmic9244 if it had a gold plated nib, a piton filler and a price of $40, it would be a great alternative.

@ironmic9244 Жыл бұрын

@@paulmchugh1430 I guess I can agree with it being an alternative, though I'd probably say it's more of a substitute, but I guess alternate can work. Maybe I am just hung up on semantics. Or maybe I'm just flat out against these copycat pens. I see the 1911 KOP as a competitor, and it doesn't irk me so much because I guess while they are copying the 149, Sailor's quality can match that of MB (not saying MB is the greatest pen out there), while Jinhao is just undercutting the market to sell a pen (though it probably isn't). Bad word. Undermining MB is better. Jinhao can built a decent pen for their price, and have their own design, and I'd be totally cool with it. Heck, I might even buy it. But if you undermine someone who has put the work into their product, I am not impressed.

@greyareaRK1 Жыл бұрын

PMMA is a harder, but more brittle plastic than acrylic, which means a MB is more scratch resistant but also more likely to break if dropped. I'd love to see a piston filler variant.

@johnlopez3996 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much it would cost Jinhao if it were able to put an anti-scratch coating on the X15. That would be something if Jinhao contacted you and asked for ideas about producing the X159 in other colors. Thank you for your video presentation. Take care.

@donbrownist Жыл бұрын

I've got a 149 in precious resin, a couple of 159's in precious metal and several X159's in precious plastic. I prefer the X and I don't care if they come out with a piston filler or colorful plastic shells. - I'll stick with this model. Off subject. - right now I have inked up a Sheaffer Legacy with that extraordinary inlaid nib, a Waterman Carene ( simply the most gorgeous pen ever designed) and a cheap Chinese knock off Moonman Ti500. Mostly I reach for the Ti500. Go figure !

@wesdenham282 Жыл бұрын

I’m sold!

@gianlucacaputo821 Жыл бұрын

I’m experimenting how to make it eye-droppable. Sure you have to push some silicone plug down in the barrel to isolate the metal ring area… maybe some PTFE tape to seal the threads… for a 10 bucks pen I would not take so much care to the metal parts in the grip section…

@willyfs Жыл бұрын

Ordered the black and burgundy in China, youre vid makes me currious how it writes . Have to wait six weeks before they arrive in Europe😅. Thanks for this video👍🏻

@melsandock Жыл бұрын

You seem skilled with ink quills! I dream of a Jinhao X159 (similar to the Montblanc 149) because I want to use it to sign my books at my book readings. BUT: it has a #8 nib in fine and I want a wider one, M or B. Do you know where to buy a #8 nib? That would be awesome, right? Regards from Roland, germany

@michaelcohen1575 Жыл бұрын

You may want to look at the Majohn P136, which is like a low-cost piston-fill alternative to the Montblanc 146

@oswjim Жыл бұрын

that one uses a #6 nib, does not post and cost around 40€ .... those details are not appealing; at least to me

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

I have one on the way :D

@rroossinck Жыл бұрын

@@oswjim I love that battleship gray color, but finding out that it doesn't post...that's a dealbreaker.

@wkasimer Жыл бұрын

@@oswjim I have both an MB 146 and a Majohn P136. The writing experience is pretty much identical. But the P136 is the one I take to work, for the obvious reason - I don't like leaving a MB on my desk.

@davidenriquez84 Жыл бұрын

You made me put the pen in my cart….. 😅

@terrimccormick1324 Жыл бұрын

I bought a bright neon color to use with Bay State Blue ink. I also swapped out the nib and replaced it with a Goulet nib.

@mellow-jello Жыл бұрын

Not controversial, as those who decide the aspirational route will stick to the MB 149, while FP enthusiasts might switch over to Jinhao, especially if redesigned as a piston filler in the future.

@d2row96 Жыл бұрын

My last metal Jinhao would dry out after sometime. Even capped. Maybe it was an ink problem?

@bullseye11b Жыл бұрын

Loved the one I bought last month so much, that when I saw they released 3 more colors I ordered them straight away. Planning to use them with water resistant inks for language school notes

@thomashardy9994 Жыл бұрын

I’ll probably buy the maroon colored pen since I already have so many black pens. What other Chinese pens do you recommend?

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

I really really enjoy PenBBS and Tianzi, as well as Moonman.

@jimbolt5170 Жыл бұрын

They actually do come in 8 colors- white, 2 shades of green, coffee, orange, blue, wine, and black. They are on Etsy, now, so I suppose they’ll eventually be carried by more established vendors. I like that Jinhao ditched the little shield thingy that was on the metal 159. To me, it cheapened the look.

@radiofreealbemuth Жыл бұрын

Are all your X159s performing this smooth and wet? I'm new to fountain pens. So far, I only have a Kakuno Medium nib, and I really like it. I tried ordering this pen in Green color Fine nib from ebay. I've seen a bunch of videos and comments, and it seems like half the people are blown away, and the other half are underwhelmed. I think it comes down to whether you receive a well tuned nib or out of tune nib. I read one comment on Inkuiring Minds review, that it's performing better than their actual Montblanc. Another one person said they ordered 3 of them, and one performs great, one is okay, and the other is bad.

@14845445 Жыл бұрын

since last week there are even more colors available.

@ToddDolce Жыл бұрын

What size nib can it take? #5 or #6? Just curious. Thanks for the great review.

@ppgabe Жыл бұрын

#8.

@duringthemeanwhilst Жыл бұрын

I've owned, used, given away numerous Jinhao pens. I currently only own one (a Sailor lookalike) which I eye-dropper fill. They have all been flawless, perfectly writing pens. How they do it for the money (making millions in bulk maybe?) I have no idea.

@barnastil591 Жыл бұрын

Sweatshop exploitation maybe‽

@duringthemeanwhilst Жыл бұрын

@@barnastil591 sadly probably true 😞

@sandeeprajagolla4660 Жыл бұрын

I have a question does this pens gets dry !. If i keep this pend idle for a couple of days pls ans my question

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

It dries a little sitting for a few days.

@ShahriarFarkhan Жыл бұрын

Love the review. I don't think anyone who can afford the 149 is going to decide to buy one of these as an alternative, if anything it could be a gateway drug to the more expensive Montblanc. Many people started with inexpensive pens and eventually reached to something more when a special occasion or desire finally gave way.

@sameeismail5225 Жыл бұрын

Is it available in a pack of 3 on Amazon?

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

I don’t know, but you could check Amazon :D

@wkasimer Жыл бұрын

You can buy a set of 4 for $30 on eBay.

@damutoob Жыл бұрын

I love this pen. Which is a ultra-gushy thing for me to write. I have a drawer and desktop full of cheap( & not so cheap) ink sticks, but the x159 and a Vanishing Point have populated my workspace for weeks. I thought it had developed a problem as it began hard starting and skipping. When I opened it up I discovered I had written it dry. I didn’t realize I had used it that much! That shows how much I really like writing with it- to write it dry.

@mr.nelson7511 Жыл бұрын

You should try the Moonman/Majohn A1 copy of the VP. It is an incredible writer. It is a clone of the VP with interchangeable nibs/parts. The one I purchased was clipless.

@damutoob Жыл бұрын

@@mr.nelson7511 I’ve got 5 or 6, A1’s on my work table. I think they’re great. But I do like the medium and broad nibs in my VPs that aren’t offered in the A1’s. If Majohn offered the A1 in medium and broad nibs, I’d order a few of those as well.

@stefanheeren4519 Жыл бұрын

I have two of these pens and I can confirm that they write very well indeed. Personally, the design doesn't appeal to me much, but I was very curious about a no. 8 nib and it is definitely not disappointing. I eventually want to place one of the nibs in a William Shakour dippen. Apparently the nib is compatible with a No. 8 Bock collar and feed.

@MissMarilynDarling Жыл бұрын

I would like to know of places or websites that sell #8 nibs :) pleas thank you

@GourmetPens Жыл бұрын

The only one I know of right now is fpnibs.com!

@MissMarilynDarling Жыл бұрын

@@GourmetPens love my #6 14k jowo xxxf semi flex nibs

@Kumofan Жыл бұрын

Bought mine for $3.50 shipped w/ tax… makes you wonder how they got there…

@luisguillermoperezmejia7907 Жыл бұрын

Un tiempo después de tenerla en uso permanente tengo que decir que el plástico se raya con mucha facilidad. Ahora tengo mis tres plumas x159 y todas ellas tienen mas rayones que mi Montblanc 146 que tengo hace 37 años y que también uso en forma habitual. Al ritmo que van, estimo que en menos de 1 año van a parecer MUY VIEJAS y MALTRATADAS. Hay que decir lo bueno y lo malo y esto de la falta de resistencia a los rayones es malo. Cordial saludo

@eminienina3256 Жыл бұрын

Yes, its far away form getting there. I bought 2 of these, writes well and nice to hold due to the girth but unfortunately after a few days only it wears off and became for me an insult to put next to a the MB. Nib, ok but mediocre, filling mechanism, material finish etc. Thats my personal take on this.

@wwbdwwbd Жыл бұрын

So what excuse does Visconti have for charging people $700 and up for pens that write horribly or don't even write?

@Dad_K Жыл бұрын

Budget juice

@sameeismail5225 Жыл бұрын

First 😊

@adrienneyoung898 Жыл бұрын

Hustles off to Etsy….

@antarjyotiantarjyoti7205 Жыл бұрын

I regret that the golden trim of these kind of pens vanishes so fast, as the quality of the gold plating is very low...

@ironmic9244 Жыл бұрын

I don't get it. If they can copy this, they can create their own design. Even the 1911 has distinguishable features. While the 1911 does look like a Meisterstuck, the shape is not the same, while here the shape looks exactly alike, but at least one can definitely see some differences. The new Moonman P136, looks just like the 146 with the exception of the capband and rings. I mean come on, they can't even change the number system. 149>>>>X159????????, 146>>>>>>P136??????

@notsimar Жыл бұрын

You could argue this design is pretty universal, and the lack of trim rings around the cap band makes it different from the 149.

@ironmic9244 Жыл бұрын

@@notsimar How did the design become universal? The cigar shape is not MB's invention, but the reason the design has become universal, could be because the design has been copied universally. Who is the originator of the design? I believe it was MB. I mentioned the cap band and rings, and yes, that can distinguish it, but that does not change the fact. Of course it's a different pen, I never said it was. I commented that if they can copy this pen, not to mention all the other they copy, they can create their own design.

@notsimar Жыл бұрын

@@ironmic9244 the fact is that it’s a cc filler and not a piston. It fills a market segment that mb and others ignore. Conflating Jinhao with Moonman is a weak argument to make. This pen is an improvement on what MB offers with the 149 for those that want cc fillers so they can change inks quickly.

@ironmic9244 Жыл бұрын

@@notsimar What is your point? I find it funny how I bring up the design of the pen, and you're making it seem like I am saying they are the same pen.

@notsimar Жыл бұрын

@@ironmic9244 The pens are not dimensionally identical. The design differs as the tapers on the 149 are different (finial, piston knob, section and barrel), the cap diameter is larger on the 149, the center band is larger on the 149. In reality, the X159 is better in some aspects than the 149 because it doesn't suffer the same cap wobble issues and finally offers a #8 cc pen at a more affordable price point.

@manoloyloles Жыл бұрын

I also got all 4... 🙂 Paid 5.50 euros each. A STEAL.

@michelgolabaigne595 Жыл бұрын

I disagree with your enthusiasm. My X159 is scratching and the ink flow is not enough. Writing with him is difficult. No fun... :( It's surprising that your X159s work so well. I'd like to be able to confirm this, unfortunately it's not possible... :(

@HDZ1983 Жыл бұрын

The cigar shape has always been the most common in fountain pens, the Jinhao is actually similar to many fountain pens even made today. Montblancs are plastic, they're garbage. You pay hundreds of $ more than they are worth for the supposedly "luxury" brand, but plastic is not luxury, gold plating is not luxury, machine made gold nibs are not luxury. A gold nib costs a manufacturer the same as a steel one. The costs in an industry are human labor and the most valuable thing is the fame that the brand may have. If you want a plastic pen dont pay hundreds of $ for it because that only shows that you are a fool who has fallen into the trap of marketing.