Very complimentary colors. Good choices for comparison. Thanks for the video.

Hey gar. Check out some of my pen reviews. Enjoy your channel.

I had one of the original releases - Starry Night. Beautiful resin. This one is also very nice. Sold it to someone made a great offer for it. Wish I hadn't

Really beautiful resin. Nice size postable, I believe (I don't as the pen is plenty long enough without being posted

The price is more like AUD$50..

Hi Gary, I think I saw you writing left handed in one of your older videos. Are you ambidextrous, or am I mistaken? There aren’t too many left handed fountain pen reviewers unfortunately.

I just noticed the rain is not a solid colour. There is some variety in it.

Nice first impression Gary. I have the same colored 9016, but with a fine nib. One slight correction, the converter in the 9016 is slightly smaller than the one that comes with the 9019, but definitely bigger than the standard Jinhao converter. You'll see it when you get the 9013. I don't mind the size of the 9019, but the 9016 is a nice size that splits the difference between a 9019 sized pen and many of the smaller pens that are available. Looking forward to the 9013 video.

I do enjoy this pen. I have medium sized hands and the 9016 fots slightly better than the 9019. That it has the enlarged converter is a plus in my book. Most cinveters di not hild mych ink. I think this converter hold about 1.5 ml which is eaual to some of my oiston filler pens. Actually i like it more than some of my piston fillers as it is very easy to clean. The Heartbeat nib works surprisingly well. No adjustments were necessary. No flow issues and the nin was tuned very well. I am looking forward to you first impressins of the 9013. I do have all 3 models. Geeat first impressions , Garry.

Great work. I love my 9016 and my 9019

Does Heartbeat nib affect flow? The comparison of the three pens will be very helpful. Thanks!

I really like the Eco, but that he section does not separate is a bit of a disappointment. I have a blunt nose syringe but it does not go onto that small hole. Too fat.

An interesting thought to ponder... Does feathering have to he a "bad thing?"

I would have dinged the Leonardo on price and the Wingsung becomes the winner. I do have Leonardo MZG and love it, but I got a great price at less than $200 from a European retailer. The Wingsung looks a lot like my Jinhao X159 which I prefer due to a cartridge converter filling system. Thanks for the video.

I love your videos and posts! As a newbie to the fountain pen lifestyle, I have fallen in love with the flat head Wing Sung 630 (I have 3 now). I also have a Darailpenz custom with a Jowo medium nib and a Jinhao 82 I've inked with Ferris Wheel Press Billowing Blush. My next purchase will probably be a Sailor Professional Gear or the Wing Sung 632 with the 18K nib.

I think this will be the winner this month. I love the MZG.

Nice showdown video Gary. I have a Wing Sung 630 with a fine #8 size nib that is just fantastic. As for Leonardo, I do not own one so I can't comment on them. I think they've made some beautiful pens, but I just have no desire to acquire one for my collection. Now, if you were to compare the 630 to say a Pineider Avatar Twin Tank Touchdown I'd be all over that!!

Those showdowns are great! I have a 630 and side with it! Go Wing Sung!

Hi Gary. New subscriber here. Great video. 👍

Nice job comparing these two pens Gary.

You mentioned that the 630 has a Jinhao #8 nib. A bit of a flub. I think the Eco is about the same width of the Carene. I think it is a bit surprising that the 630 and the MZG have approximately the same barrel girth. I thought the 630 was wider. For my hand the MZG feels more comfortable. I do not have the same section as you as they changed it with the MZG 2.0. I did an ink capacity test with the 630. It holds 2.0 ml. The MZG is 1.5 ml. As they are about identical weight, it seems the resin on the MZG is either thicker or slightly heavier. It may be the ink but the 630 has a wider line than the MZG. I think the 630 has a wetter nib and feed combination. This is not to say the MZG is a dry writer. I love both pens. They will remain in my collection permanently. The 630 is such a good performer that I have no real interest in acquiring a MB 149. If I was to get another MZG, it would be for an ink window. I do agree with your assessment; the MZG is a better pen. If nothing else, their resins are outstanding. Great comparison, Garry.

Thanks, Garry. I always enjoy your videos. These are both lovely pens. And the inks! Also beautiful and well-matched.

You might try a bit of double-sided tape under the pen rest to keep it in place during recording sessions

Hey Garry I hope your surgery went well <3 take care talk soon :)

I am glad I found a 100 that works for me. It is the black hollow version, the metal overlay. Nice size and weight. It comes with a black nib that is in very smooth. This version is also very nice.

Thanks Gary - Thorough and well done. 👍 FWIW the nibs are made by Yowo. I had a spare Diplomat size 6 nib and the metal part was a perfect fir for the Vac 700R No. 6 nib. A very nice upgrade to a great pen.

I enjoyed your review. I really like the Homo Sapiens. I bought the Sapphire Stones demonstrator on sale from Goldspot a few years ago but wasn’t completely satisfied with the nib. Last month I purchased the Crystal Dreams edition and it is without defect, the medium nib writes like butter and feels so comfortable in my hand. My husband purchased the Dark Crystal version and is glad he did. He prefers the more substantial sized pens. My other favorite EDC pens are the Pelikan M1000 Renaissance Brown, Pilot Vanishing Nib LS & Custom 823, and the Lamy 2000. Over the last few years I’ve developed the philosophy of buying the item I really want rather than a lesser substitute. I’m unhappy with it, and eventually get the originally desired item. Wasted money. 😛👋🏾

It is a beautiful pen but I decided on ordering the President.

This is a tough month for me. As to ranking at the start of the month: 6. Jinhao 80 5. That Pen Bloke 4. Fuliwen 017 3. Platinum 3776 2. TWSBI 580 1. Leonardo MZG Of course this could change throughout the month.

I have three of these pens and they. Perform as to describe. They are the Fuliwen, Leonardo and Platinumn. Great ink selections. Thanks for the video.

It really is a gorgeous resin. It should be a keeper for your collection.

Garry, the Jinhao, like its stable mate the X159, is inexpensive, yet works first time every time even if left for a couple of weeks. The VFM should be 10/10. They are not Montblancs, but they do what it says on the tin and do it very well. I cannot comment on usage or feel of the Majohn because I don't own one, but observationally and based on your comments: the weight would be an issue for me, I am sure I would dislike the section (thin and polished chrome) and it just looks off (disproportioned?). The nib like a nail, well Chinese steel nibs rarely have much bounce (the WingSung 630 being my exception to that rule), but I find Jinhao nibs generally smooth with the right amount of feedback. Based on your assessment I would have scored the Jinhao above the Majohn, just sayin'......

It is certainly between the Eco and the 580. I wish the 580 had a #6 nib.

I am using this pen. Fine nib. It’s a marvel. Sometimes it beats my Pilot Custom 823 in juiciness.

Interesting ranking Gary. As for the Sheaffer nib catching, that may have been the result of grinding the nib into a cursive Italic. You just need to get a good look at it through the loop, and smooth it out with some micromesh. I don't have the C3, but I do love my C4 and no converter to mess with. My 992's are some of the smoothest writing Jinhao in my collection!!

It is a pity Fuliwen does not release more models or is promoted as well as like Wing Sung or majohn

The modest Jinhao 80 with a Lamy Broad nib and Diaimine Writer's Blood is a fantastic combination! Love it!

I think I mentioned the Sport being #1 at the beginning of the month. That the Prelude is #2 was a good choice. Really a good selection of pens, Garry. The surprise for me was that the Kaweco nib for in the Jotter. When I swap nibs I have to look at the size of the feed. Bock does not fit well on Jowo feeds, as an example. As for the other pens, I just cleaned out my Eco. I discovered the section cannot be removed. Cleaning the barrel was a little bit of a chore. Onto August.

Taking a chance on the Majohn C3 so far so good . Will probably eyedrop it after I empty the converter. Thanks for the Kaweco nib tip. Where is the best place to get them online?

I love the orange TWSBI and the sugar snap ink

Thank you for the review. It made me get one and I have decided now to get a second one with golden nib.

Thanks for the review.

I am liking the 80, especially since I sealed the end of the barrel and made it an eyedropper. I am going to give the nib some time. Maybe it will smooth out with repeated use...

This really was a fun video - thank you 🙂

I normally use cheap paper, 75 gsm paper. Which one will behave better on cheaper paper?

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Hi Garry - Nice list! I enjoyed watching this video, probably as much as you had filming it :-) Coming up with my own list was a fun exercise! I'd re-purchase the following - I googled current availability and have posted the lowest current price in USD: - Lamy Studio in brushed stainless steel with the rubberized grip - $54 - Retro 51 Tornado Buzz / Honey Bee - I just love this pen - $93.20 - Studyo Agackakan V1 - I have the Teal Agate (sold out at Galen, showing my price) - $180 - Caran d'Ache 849 in Red - $48.50 - Tibaldi Infrangible in Ginger Beige (sold out, showing my price) - $115 Total if my math is correct: $490 USD Hmmmm $10 more to spend - would probably get a Jinhao 51A. Cheers

hmmm, so I’ve got £250 and I’m wondering which pens in my currently inked collection I’d buy again - I’ve got small handwriting so all my pens have Japanese EF nibs which I know you’d hate but that’s what I’ve got also they’re by Pilot, Sailor and Platinum only: would want a Sailor pro gear with the mostly rhodium plated 21k nib which I’d ink with GvFC cobalt blue (£200) and a Pilot prera demonstrator with blue endstops and I’d swap out it’s nib for an EF from my collection (£25) and would ink that w Lamy blue, I’d also buy a Pilot 78g+ in blue/grey which I might ink w Platinum pigmented blue ink (£16) and I’d also want a burgundy Pilot DPP70 which I’d ink w Pelikan 4001 black (£14); think I might be slightly over but prices on Ali Express fluctuate so I’d buy on good day!; Platinum hasn’t done too well here as I ran out of money but I’d definitely miss my Platinum 3776 in Chartres blue w rhodium trim which is currently inked w Diamine imperial blue!; thanks for this:)

I really like my Momento Zero Grande with the Sand resin and Elastic nib.

Drat, youtube appears to have eaten my comment! Apologies if it turns up again and I've doubled. I really like this exercise because it made me look at what I REALLY use the most and would miss, and what specifically, I'd miss about it, if my collection were gone. I focused on my everyday reliables. With remorse, then, I would not replace my unusual colorway Aurora Talentum, even though I COULD, as I found one on ebay for 276 USD. $500 in prices today: Benu Skull and Roses Gamma Green Broad (Goldspot) 172 (I'd have been devastated) Sailor PGS, new colorway due to availability (endlesspens sale) 140.80 Aurora Ipsilon Green, vintage, medium (EBAY, NOS) 98.05 Pilot Metro, orange, M nib (Amazon) 23.43 and the con-40 5.60. With what's left, I'd find the best Parker Vac in need of repairs I feel confident to do on either ebay or etsy. There are several in that window. I've never found a nicer pen to hold in the hand.