Hongdian Black Forest

I am fairly new to fountain pens, and being left-handed, was hesitant. I've tried some before, and the result was a sloppy mess. I love writing with this pen, once I learned to adapt my writing style (which involves rotating the paper 45 degrees). People invariably comment on the bright blue colour of the pen, and the attractive diamond pattern texture. I also use blue ink which makes my writing jump off the page. The weight is just right, the grip is lovely, and the fine nib suits my form. I have friends who spend hundreds of £s on fountain pens, but this is a great writing instrument for a fraction of the price. My writing has always been very sloppy, and the slower writing that a fountain pen requires (I guess until I get more practice) has dramatically improved the legibility of my handwriting. If you've ever thought of trying a fountain pen, start with this one!

Great writer, smooth, great pen por the price

Considering the price compared to other fountain pens on the market, this pen is very reasonably priced and definitely worth buying. However, there are a few things potential buyers should know. The pen is slightly heavier than expected. While this may suggest durability, it does not necessarily give a premium feel. In hand, it feels more like holding a solid metal pen rather than a refined, luxury writing instrument. I chose the Extra Fine nib, and it absolutely met my expectations. The nib is genuinely extra fine and produces a precise, clean line. If you prefer thin writing, this nib performs very well. The carbon fibre-style exterior looks noticeable up close, but from a distance it doesn’t strongly resemble real carbon fibre. There is a slight difference between the product photos and how the pen feels in real life. One important detail: the cap opens quite stiffly. With an extra fine nib, a user who is unfamiliar with fountain pens should be careful when removing the cap, as applying too much force could potentially risk damaging the nib. In terms of ergonomics, the pen has a fully round grip section and, combined with its weight, you may find yourself holding it a bit more firmly while writing. Because of the weight and the neutral grip design, it may not develop a very distinctive writing character for long writing sessions. That said, while it may not become your primary signature pen, it works well as a secondary pen for specific ink colours and is a nice piece to keep on your desk for occasional use.

This whole "series" of fountain pens are truly excellent and well worth the price. I made the mistake of buying a more expensive brand before this but it came as a broken kit of parts for a pen. This is a far better bet and I have so far bought 4 in different finishes. I'd have to say this is probably the best looking and has the best feel in hand. I'm 100% happy with this pen as well as the others from the same manufacturer.

I know close to nothing about fountain pens, but I decided to get this for note writing and exams at Uni. The idea of buying bottles of ink and refilling appealed over the plastic throwaway gel pens I had been buying (which were fantastic in every other respect). One warning - it's a gateway drug. You may find yourself watching fountain pen reviews on YT and wondering about investing in a gold nibbed Montblanc when you graduate - something that would never have crossed your mind a month ago. You might start actually thinking about penmanship, instead of just being satisfied with barely legible chicken-scratch handwriting. It's a slippery slope, kids. Like, who knew that handmade blown glass dipping pens were a thing. I didn't need to know that, but I blame this pen for the fact that I now do. As for the pen, when the ink cartridge has ink in it, it writes smoothly and the ink flows well. I bought the Waterman ink, which seems decent. It's solid without being too heavy. There isn't much flex in the nib, but it's smooth and writes well - no blotches or smears to speak of. I expect the paper and ink has something to do with that as much as the pen. If you leave it uncapped for a few minutes without writing, the ink can take a little persuasion to start again - something which isn't a thing with disposable gel pens, but I fairly quickly got into the habbit of capping it when I wasn't writing, which is not a bad thing since I have a lot of gel pens without their caps since I forget to replace them after use and they part company. See - this pen will make you a responsible adult. As far as criticisms, the edge where the lid and body join is a little bit of a sharp edge and can get slightly uncomfortable after a long period of writing. 2 hours in exam conditions is fine. Much longer and it gets a bit sore where that part rubs against your finger.

A fabulous pen! I am so glad that I read the reviews and ordered this pen, it's perfect! I hadn't heard of the brand before and would have skimmed past, but there were so many positive reviews that I gave it a go. On a more superficial level the colour is gorgeous, it looks lovely. Not garish, but a bit different. It arrives in a silver metal tin which is useful for storage. The pen is very comfortable to hold and to write with - I have damaged hands so this is really important. The ink flows smoothly, for the first use I gave the cartridge a gentle squeeze and a shake (over scrap paper) and from then on it's been great to use. I ordered the ink cartridges from the same brand, and there are sets with mixed colours and sets with different sized nibs. As you can tell I'm delighted with it! Thanks for reading, I hope you find this review helpful.

I used to boast how little my fountain pens cost me. Some had decent nibs and were not bad writers, but I learned that there were other considerations. Cheap pens use cheap plastic which, sooner or later, will crack and split. The cap cracks and the pen is no longer portable plus the nib will dry in a short time. Then the body cracks and the pen has died. This Hongdian pen is miles away from those pens. It's made entirely of metal. Don't listen to anyone who says there is a rubberised grip. It may seem that way but it's simply clever engineering. Rubberised grips perish, so don't expect to see that on pens built to last. The pen is not heavy, though obviously heavier than a cheap plastic pen. The cap and body will not crack. The cap fits securely yet is not difficult to remove. The cartridge end of the nib section has a positive airtight feel when inserting cartridges, reducing the chance of evaporation. The upmarket converter supplied also fits well. This pen will outlast all the bargains, and it writes superbly. The nib is marked EF yet the line it produces is almost an F. I don't believe in spending a lot of money on a pen, but this pen is very good value at this price considering this quality of design and manufacture. It's also beautiful in a classical way. The whole pen is dark blue - body, cap and nib. I'm really happy with this pen and happy to recommend it.

I am very happy with this fountain pen. Visually stunning with the blue running down to the nib. It’s gorgeous 🤩 I love the colour feels very mysterious. It’s a pleasure writes with, the ink flows like butter (bought in extra fine) so very easy to use. It’s a good size and has a nice weight. The lid closes with that satisfying sound which I love. It comes with a converter and tin case

Un beau stylo plume pour reprendre l'écriture manuscrite, corps en métal qui me rappelle mes anciens Rotring. Pas essayé le système de pompe, par contre les cartouches nécessitent d'être bien et fermement enfoncées, sous peine de très mauvaises surprises ... Plume très agréable à mon goût (Extra Fine Design Classique), belle glisse, et pourtant je tiens très mal mon stylo et j'écris de façon très ...bûcheronne.. Beau produit particulièrement accessible et plus qualitatif que d'autres marques (plus) connues. Mérite d'être acheté, je recommande.

Ein sehr gute verarbeiteter Füller aus Metall mit sehr feiner Feder. Auf dem Bild ist er mit Patrone gefüllt aber es gibt noch einen Konverter dazu indem sich eine lose Feder befindet. Die lose Feder hat mich irritiert sie nimmt die Oberflächenspannung von der Tinte. Den abgeschnittenen Kopf vom plastikfreien Wattestäbchen habe ich eingesetzt, damit die Patrone nicht zurück rutscht, obwohl diese stramm sitzt; aber man weiß ja nie. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist Made in China.

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Pioro 10/10 jest dobrze zapakowane i zaopatrzone. Pisze gładko i bezproblemowo. Polecam.

I was looking for a long time for a vacuum fountain pan. Got it. It is perfectly weighted and balanced. The tip is fine. Easy on the hand for writing.