czxwystJINHAO X450 Fountain Pen M Nib (Bright Black)

I'd read reviews of the Jinhai X450 pens on various sites and Youtube where the pen was praised for being a great "beginner" fountain pen. I ordered this because it looked nice in the photo, but wondered if it would be "cheap" in appearance, feel and use. I am blown away by this pen. It writes like butter - so much smoother than the disposable fountain pens I've been using. The construction is beautiful. Although the materials used to make this must be cheap given the price of the pen, it doesn't feel cheap. Some people have remarked in other reviews that the pen is heavy. It is substantial and feels like it is made from a good quality metal. I like that. If you don't like a heavy pen, this is probably not for you. If you do then I can recommend this pen. It is a bargain. I love it.

Okay, i really was not expecting this. For under a tenner, a fountain pen.I have not used one in years but have not put it down since i bought it (over 2 months ago now I think). In Fact I recommended it to a friend and she also bought one. She is a big ink pen user and said its fine, nothing compared to her daily writer but also likes hers.For me it doesn't leak, writes really well, looks awesome, is easy to refill, in other words, does what it says on the tin. It does sometimes dry out if I leave the cap off for a while but Im not educated enough to say if this is a pen issue, an ink issue or a general issue with all ink pens. I do love writing with it. There has been no change to the body (chipping, cracking, rusting) at all but to be fair i am careful with it. It does sometimes feel gritty when writing but i still have not put it down.I wanted to buy a second one but why? if anyone can think of a reason let me know. I would buy another if I lost it or broke it somehow.Was it worth it, absolutely. Only moan was it arrived in a plastic bag in the large amazon box so I was lucky i guess. If you want it as a present for someone, you need to get a box. Also it looks way more expensive up close also. FYI I see some people had bad luck with twisted or misaligned tips, thats a risk worth considering, I have not had that issue.

If this pen can last forever, it may be the only pen you'll need (or want). It has a sublime, deep green colour, almost black in certain light. It is neither too big nor too small, holds comfortably in the hand with enough weight to let you enjoy the feel of a pen in your hand without making you tired of holding it. Then, when you write, the medium nib glides smoothly, exerting a gentle, easy flow of ink (I filled it with the Iroshi Kon Peki ink) and the pen just does your bidding and makes you feel like a draftsman, a writer, an artist.

This pen I have bought as a present but I do have three of these pens myself. They are a quality pen and solid construction, it is a thick pen and heavy but that is what I like. The most important factor is they glide across the page. I also like the fact they come with an ink converter which is a large capacity and means I can use different colour ink, I much prefer using bottled ink as it is more economical and eco friendly than using cartridges so less plastic too. I fully recommend this writing instrument.

Having used a fountain pen regularly since primary school, I do believe that I'm qualified to pass an opinion and I'm really impressed with the quality of this pen. There's an old adage 'If it looks to be too good to be true then it probably is' but this pen not only looks good but performs well too. Just look at the price and compare it with a Cross Townsend black lacquer fountain pen...Having used Sheaffer, Cross and Parker fountain pens in the past, I know that you're not always guaranteed to get a perfect nib but I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was no scratchiness with this pen's nib unit and the ink flow is really good from a standard universal cartridge - and you can buy a pack of universal cartridges from any stationers. I'm using Helix Oxford cartridges at the moment which you can buy through Amazon and they are reasonably priced.This fountain pen is extraordinarily good value and I'd have no hesitation in recommending it to a prospective buyer.