Gullor Jinhao Golden Dragon Red Crystal Eyes Fountain Pen with Push in Style Ink Converter

Writes great, love it!

This Pen is regarded as possibly one of the ugliest, most gaudy Fountain Pens out there. Called (and labeled) the Jinhao 1200, It's GOLD, and it has a Dragon (with Red Ruby eyes!) on the Clip. It is received in the more or less standard Jinhao blue Cardboard Box. It does come with a Converter. It looks like it's a lacquer-coated knurled body but I can't tell for sure. It could just be a sticker for all I know. The Cap and Body are all Metal (Brass I think) and the only plastic on the outside is the covering of the grip section. The Pen's cap snaps on with a good click. The Grip/NIb Section screws onto the rest of the Body with solid Brass Threads. Being honest, the Cap is the heaviest thing on this Pen, meaning if you post it, it will be quite top-heavy. The Nib is the standard Jinhao Nib, in this instance a 2-Tone NIb. It's a #6 size so you can replace it with any #6 Nib of your choosing (I replaced with a Goulet (Jowo) 1.1 Stub).Since I replaced the NIb on this one (Super Easy to do, just pull the NIb & Feed straight out) I can't say how this particular Jinhao Nib was, but I have written with 3 other Jinhao NIbs of this same size and they are are pretty smooth and wet writers, meaning they put down a lot of Ink.This is not a Pen for everybody. You will either love or hate it. And you won't have to worry about somebody trying to steal it. And it's quite inexpensive. Go ahead and try one!EDIT: I have since used the OEM Nib from this Jinhao 1200 on another Pen. I found the Nib to be Broad in size, and reasonably smooth. I like it. I still use the 1.1 Stub on this Pen. I still love it.Another EDIT: The Clip just snapped off! I wasn't even using it as a clip but stuck a fingernail under it and lifted it about a mm, and it snapped where it joins the piece coming from the body! I just love the way this Pen feels in my hand, and so I filed down the broken metal so it's now smooth. Just a FYI, the clip on mine, at least, wasn't so durable.

This pen is a lovely sturdy looking pen. When observing it online the design appears like it may be rough and uncomfortable, but it is actually very smooth. The pen as a whole is a bit heavy, and according to my scale is almost 2 ounces. Most of the weight however is surprisingly in the cap and without capping the pen feels nice in your hand. The line point appears medium/bold.Things to be aware of:This pen does not come with any instructions, something I really liked having with my Pilot metropolitan. So if you are new to fountain pens you'll need to check here with other buyers or search on the Internet for care instructions.Initially I considered giving this pen 3 stars because when writing it was skipping. It does take a little bit to get good ink flow. I am using the Jinhao international cartridges and you can't give them a little squeeze to get the ink flow because they are very stiff. I found that slowing my writing pace down helped get the ink to flow better and then I was able to write at my normal pace. It does come with a converter, so using bottled ink and other brands could influence your inkflow experience as some inks are thicker/thinner than others.I don't recall reading in the description if it the pen was identified as a pull cap or screw cap, but it is a pull cap. I initially had some difficulty pulling the cap off, but it just takes more force to pull than what I am used to. When replacing the cap you'll hear a nice solid click. Capping on the end of your pen isn't quite as secure, but you can push the cap down far enough it will hold on to the pen and not fly off.Edit* I recently tried noodlers bullet proof ink with this pen and I have noticed that the ink flow is much better than using the Jinhao cartridge with this pen. So I stand by the statement that using different inks could improve inkflow.

I was initially unsure if this was what I wanted, after it arrived in the mail, but it quickly gained my appreciation. These pens are not leaky, solid construction and write well after a little use and cleaning. Soak your nib in water overnight, dry it, and then place the ink inside. You will immediately notice the difference. They may not be the same quality or prestige as a Mont Blanc but they are good enough quality that you can enjoy them as an everyday writing device and still get a lot of compliments and admiration from people who haven't learned to appreciate non disposable writing devices. I own about 15 of the Jinhao brand pens and all but one have remained in good condition for nearly a decade in some cases. They have lasted longer than my Pierre Cardin and Waterman pens, which proved to be far more breakable. Overall, I think these pens are great for those who want to own nice writing devices but don't have the budget to create a larger collection of expensive pens. I have these in an old display case and they show well, when not being used. Jinhao also creates a decent brand of ink, but I recommend investing in genuine India ink made in England for a better experience. Be aware, fountain pens use more ink, so you need to let it dry to avoid smearing it on the page with your hand, sometimes. It forces you to slow down, relish the words you are writing and focus on the quality of your penmanship. Whether you realize it or not, it will pull you back to a slower time when people wrote more and enjoyed the process of creating a journal for themselves or a nice letter for a loved one.