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I don't really consider myself a fountain pen collector, but I find myself gathering a small collection of them just in the process of trying different things. And just today I picked up a Jinhao No9019. I've never bought a Chinese pen before because most of the time they're knockoffs and the originals are just better. But with the No9019, Jinhao has done a lot more their own thing and the pen seems to be pretty decent quality. Is it on par with a Montblanc No149? I've never used one, but I can't imagine. It does punch above it's weight though for a $13 pen.
3 weeks ago
@five_over_four I have a Safari as well, really nice and solid pen for the price. I've been wanting to try a TWSBI, I've heard good things about them. I've been thinking of getting a Vac 700R for my first vacuum filler and I love the Iris color on the metal accents. Kinda' reminds me of my Gravitas Skittle Paisley. · 3 weeks ago
Shame. I have a few Safaris and a TWSBI Eco, which I'm actually a big fan of. Great nib on that one. · 3 weeks ago
Aaaand, the nib was junk. I guess that's pretty unusual, as I've seen other people get them and have much better luck with them, but yeah, not a great first impression. Heh. · 3 weeks ago