I have a number of 601 models. All well made. I prefer the pump filler over the vacumatic with ink window,. I have extra filling mechanisms for both, easy to replace. I do like Wing Sun's hooded nibs. Some of my daily writers are 618s & 601s. Nice to uncap & write, all the time. Consistent smooth writers.

James, I love your reviews with the gentle humour & unpretentious style - keep it up!

I have picked up some 601 and 601A models from time to time but they tend to find new homes as I become more and more enthused about the Parker 51. However, my Wing Sung 618 has never left me, because it "feels" better and it writes every time, no matter how long the interval between use.

I have had good luck with all the Wing Sung / Hero pens I've gotten so far. A spring pain filler sounds like fun and at a reasonable price! Another fine review!

Well i have the 601 MK 1from 2018 i believe, the first version of 601 that they make, with a rubber diaphragm filling system and i also have the 601 MK 2 updated with a piston plunger filling system ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and the 601 MK 3 the double jewel version like the one you have ( with ink window and without lnk window ) and i must say they all are very reliable and a consistent good writer and they don't have drying out issues not even after a few weeks of been unused !

You've convinced me to buy this pen James. Like yourself, I've been humming and harring about getting it for a month or two. I have a Jinhao 51a and a 992 both with hooded nibs that write beautifully. So yes I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one ! Now which colour, hmmm ? Thankyou James great review ✌❤

I've been suprised with Wing Sung pens on many occasions. I find their nibs are either buttery smooth or abysmal. Considering they're cheap, I tend to use my clingy inks in those pens, like Liberty Elysium.

Thank you James! I love your videos.

i'm late to the party, but I have a demonstrator and a battleship grey version of this pen. It hasn't dried out on me, it never skips and I really like watching the ink in the demonstrator. It was a good buy bfor me. Thank you for the review!

A friendly reminder that you should release the plunger with the pen out of the ink or it might burp later :) Thank you for your reviews!

the 601A is my favorite pen. I only have cheap pens; wing sung 698, 3013, 699, 3008 and some jinhaos so I'm no authority but the 601A writes the best of all of them, no issues whatsoever. I've used Iroshizuku, Diamine, Birmingham, and Noodler's inks with all.

I just ordered this the clear one without the hooded Nib

Would you reccomend this, the 601, or the wing sung 618? i am looking at purchasing a nice hooded nib pen, and i like the filling system of the 618, but i like the snap cap and the larger ink window on the 601. any input would be appreciated!

I had a mk2 601 I unfortunately dropped on tile floor and broke and then got the mk3, only difference is the 💎 at each end, the mk2 had a round bottom. Both are burgundy which matches perfectly with diamine oxblood. I love them. I might get the steel version in the future as the plastic, whilst good, probably shouldn't be tossed around town. I'm a lefty and the 601, as well as the original 51, are the only pens I've had a good experience. The parker 45 clone, moonman 80, feels better built but the nib sucks for me. If I had the money I'd buy one of each color with an ink window. They're worth the money.

I have several of these. They all write well, but not in the same way. When the black one came I got out my vintage aerometric 51 and was surprised at how close the appearance and quality were.

Does the section disconnect from the barrel? If not how do you clean/flush out the nib?

I didnt know wing sung made a parker 51 style . i bought the hero 616 some time ago which failed it worked at first but was very scratchy. Then it suddenly stopped working completely.this pen is very interesting ill look into geting this enjoyed the vid thank you 👍

I think that pen is the same color as my very first fountain pen. It was a Parker 45 Convertible.

Good to see the Palmer method of penmanship in good use👍🏼

Hi James. My first pen was my dad's gold Parker 51 which has a gold stub nib... At the time it did a lot of milage but now I find the pen is on the slim side for me, I like chunky pens...this pen is really interesting though, I really like the filler system...if I bought one I would marry it up to a colour or a colour family, like say, blue, and all varients of blue. I love Nathan Tardifs creations, he's a maestro... The Goulet Elysium blue ink is beautiful, if anyone would like a big example of it, if you watch Brian's presentations the office walls are Elysium blue I'm very sure of that...Noodlers inks are LOADED with dyes and you can easily dilute them... Do a small sample first if you want to try this...OK 👍. I like this WingSung and I'm tempted...but as I said, its bit too thin and it makes my hand ache... But it looks a good one...hmmm maybe I'll get my grandson one,,, the filler system would be helpful to him. Best wishes to everyone...mind how you go. Rubedo. 💜

I just feel that Hero and Wingsung's hooded nib pens are just a very smooth rollerball pens

Can you please try to review wordsworth and black fountain pen.i love your videos they are awsm and good quality.

It is the three digit model numbers vs. the four digit model numbers that are made by different factories/companies. Both licensees of the original defunct Wing Sung.

"...jewel may be Chinese for plastic..." James, this Chinese guy finds that hilarious! Great review, thanks. -- Ed--

Great review brother! Thank you very much. I was on the fence to get one of these, but you've just pushed me over. LOL! As far as Noodler's Baystate Blue goes, most pens that I've put in don't like it. The most common problem is clogging. Definitely no good for my Lamys. But it worked well with my Jinhao X450s, & X750s with vigilant maintenance. It flowed the best through a no-name handmade Chinese pen with an obvious Schmidt nib, but the nib would dry-out too readily. Like barely 36 hours. Well that's my 2 cents. Thanks again, & God speed.

I'm guessing you filmed the Russian pen review on the same day because we catch a glimpse of what looks like a Vostok Commander on your wrist.

I have 6 601's inked up in various colours which go everywhere with me and never fail to write first time, they sll are hooded nibs both 601 and 601 (3020) versions i prefer the original without blind cap jewel. I also have original Parker 601"s which i use at home, the wing sung compares well.

Coming back to this video. I still own my 2nd 601, the blue finial on both ends model as the one on the video but in burgundy. Just bought the older model as I've found it to be better balanced and better looking than the new one. Will probably slowly buy the entire color selection of the older model and matching inks. Diamine Oxblood perfectly matches the burgundy colored body. Diamine Majestic Blue matches the blue finials.

I have several of these in both nib configurations (though the blind caps on mine don't have the metallic end piece). The tubular nib feels finer than the hooded variant. Zero flex but I don't really mind that. I prefer the hooded version but the tubular one, apparently a homage to Sheaffer, is pretty reliable and stable too.

Which seller to buy from? I am in India!

I received a Wing Sung 601 two or three weeks ago. I notice one difference with yours--instead of the jewel surrounded by a silver colored ring at the end of the barrel, mine is just rounded off plastic, a continuation of the barrel plastic.

I think that the term "jewel" is just the traditional term for the plastic caps on the ends of the pen. The Esterbrook J series had black plastic "jewels" as well. Never heard them called anything else. I do agree that the 6xxx series of the Wing Sung pens seems to be a step above the 3xxx series. I have a (kind of hard to find in the US) 6100 that I use daily, because it's such a nice writer. Still with the Parker vibe, a closer match for the 61 (hence the model number?), but metal construction and the "arrow" is more of a Star Trek swoosh. 😁

You need to try the Hong Dian 517D. I just got one and I love it.

How do you grease this pen? I got my Wing Sung a few days ago and wasn’t sure how the grease works. ☺️

Hi is the cream coloured box on your desk a Platignum pen case if it is complete with pen and will you be reviewing it. The reason it caught my attention is I own a Platignum Inkmaster cream case with the wrong Platignum Pen. I also own the the Wing Sung 601 Demonstrator. I have been enjoying your videos please do not stop making them.

1:24 Parker never left any equipment in China. They sent representatives to China to see if the Chinese could produce product to Parker standards (implied: using Chinese raw materials and tooling). And it wasn't the 51, it was the 45. Parker let this particular deal die on the vine, so there is only the most tenuous of connections between the two companies. Considering that you referred to the article (frankunderwater.com/2017/02/20/remaking-parker-45-a-cooperation-between-hero-parker/) . . . well, at least you got "Parker" and "Hero" right.

Don't really like the hidden nib, makes it look at a glance like a ball pen.

Seems scratchy I have Chinese fountain pens that don't make a sound...just read the screen may be your mic..not the pen?

That's a Russian watch at 9:58.

✍️⭐ do not know why I have been buyingand keep buying ...Hero...s ..thorough our lives but using our Parkers.🤔🥸funny. Anyway.. guess I will keep doing that🤓. Tq 💯