Hongdian Raw Brass Fountain Pen Extra Fine Nib Classic Design Smooth Writing Copper Pen With Converter And Pen Case Set Review

I rarely do reviews, but I just purchased my 5th Hong Dian (that's how it's written on the cap) fountain pen. As much as I don't want everyone to clamber on board and drive up the price of these little beauties, I've gotta give this company some love for creating a really well-made fountain pen on the cheap.I've tried several other 'affordable' brands of fountain pens and have been, generally, not WOWed. I have three go-to brands in this category, of which Hong Dian is one.The colors in the…

I have several fountain pens for pen and ink drawing. I have been using Lamy's since the early 90's, but I'm always looking to explore other pens.I like these pens for the price and utility. I like the aluminum body, and I like that the pen includes a converter cartridge for the ink right from the start. I ordered two of these with Fine nibs. One worked well out of the box. Ink flows smoothly on most paper types and weight. The second pen was very scratchy, and ink would not flow through it…

I haven't gone completely down the rabbit hole on fountain pens, this is only my fourth. What I can say is that I've finally found a fountain pen that I love and truly enjoy using as my everyday writer. The extra fine nib is exact but doesn't try to cut through the paper and the weight and feel are perfect for me. Some prefer a larger barrel, which I can understand depending on individual grip style and writing position. I don't imagine this will feel too thin for most though it is not as fat…

This pen is awesome! The fact that it is all metal is fantastic! This is a pen that I take everywhere. It really does encourage me to write more. It’s got a good weight and it’s got excellent flow. Having a pen that I can refill over and over feels like I’m doing my part to not dump yet another plastic pen in the landfill. This would also make an excellent gift for anyone you know that loves to write by hand.

i have 2 of these and they're probably some of the cheapest pens I own, which is why I use them for traveling only. . They wrote very nicely out of the box, no adjusting necessary. Easy to fill and all, my only issue is they're not the easiest to get 100% clean, even if you think you got it clean, they're not. There is a lot of ink hiding in the feed. Still, pretty good for beginners.

Comes without ink. It's better to use liquid ink than cartridge.The pen is not ugly but it's not great looking. It does NOT look cheap at all, but the very small details aren't perfect.Great for the price

A well-made fountain pen especially for the money. The ink cartridge that comes with the pen is removable and refillable, something I have yet to try, but like the idea I can choose my own ink. For now, I’m using the disposable ink cartridges (sold separately) that are quick and easy to install. The ink flow is reliable and without drips. I use my pen for both writing and sketching, and it performs like a dream.

I love this pen. It writes super smooth and feels great to write with. I don’t like it when the cap is posted but other than that it’s fantastic.

Black no nonsense in appearance. The fude nib which can write from narrow to broad is fantastic. The pen starts up every time. It is a slim, solid pen. I like it. This and other Chinese pens have gotten my attention.

There were no loading instructions with this pen, so if one hasn't used a pen like this for years, it can be a challenge. Ink all over hands and clothes. Also, I picked this out because the recipient of this gift has small hands for an adult. still not quite small enough to be comfortable, but functions once loaded (the pen, not the recipient!).