Hongdian H3 Fountain Pen Titanium Black Bent Nib with Bamboo Pen Clip, Black Aluminum Alloy Writing Pen

I bought two pens the same day on Amazon. Plenty of choice for all budgets. And I picked this Hongdian as well as a Jinhao 95. This pen is well built, all metal parts with the exception of the converter, it feels a little heavy but nothing that would prevent anyone from having fun writing with it. It is easy to hold, though, for me, a bit too tiny on the nib section. It holds well in the hand. The writing experience is excellent. At first, the nib was a little scratchy on the paper, but I let the pen go back and forth by pressing gently on the paper for about 50 times and that was it, the nib now glides on paper really well. Of course, nothing to compare with a high-end nib, but you are getting 75% of the functionality at a fraction of the price. I's OK that the paper responds a little to the nib too. The nib is not stiff which is an issue with most Asean pen that require much precision when writing. It is a bit flexible so it responds to pressure a little. The pen color is wonderful and the nib matches the pen color. I was a bit worried of the paint on metal that would be fragile, but not with this guy, it's strong and won't scratch easily. I bring this pen at work and it is professional, not your average pen and yet modest so fits everywhere. Overall, a great buy and I am thinking about buying another one with a different color.

I got this on impulse! It's completely black, including the nib! All my pens in the past have light colored nibs. I'm crazy and don't like to see any traces of ink on the shiny nib. It just drives me nuts. So when I saw this, it's a dream come true! I can get all sort of ink on the nib and I won't be able to tell! Pros 1. It's completely black! What more do you need! 2. The logo on the body isn't flashy. Again being completely black has advantages. 3. Pen feels hefty in hand when not in use. My best comparison right now is the Hero 9296, it's heavier and bigger to the Hero. Other may not like it with the cap on during use, the cap add significant weight the pen. 3. Nib is smooth, glides across cheap copy paper without scratching. I washed it at night and put some Sailor Kiwaguro in it the next day and it was ready to go. 4. Great value. For $15, even if I don't like this, skip a few coffees, that's it. Con 1. The pistol converter feels very flimsy. The one I received seemed to have scratches on the clear plastic. It works, but be careful not to when holding. I really like it! I haven't own this long enough to comment on the paint but I got this for the black nib, I don't mind the paints every where else.

I've used a Lamy Safari All-Star with a fine nib for years, and mostly liked it. It would sometimes feather or otherwise leave too thick of a line, but it's been reliable. On a whim, I picked up this pen in an extra fine nib, in the beige/silver color about a month ago. The weight of the pen is good, the look/feel is okay for the price. The converter sits snugly into body of the pen, but was a bit harder to fill than I'm used to with my Safari. I felt like I had to put the pen far too deep into the ink to get it to draw, but once I did, it filled just fine. I'm using Noodler's Bulletproof Black ink, and this thing writes wonderfully. Smooth black lines with no feathering, no glooping, and impressive accuracy for a pen in this price range. I usually have very small, tight handwriting, and this thing is like a dream for making my handwriting legible. It doesn't leak at all, and it doesn't dry out, either. I've left it capped and sitting for over a week, and couldn't tell any time had passed when I picked it up again. I find myself reaching for this pen for just about everything - paying bills, writing notes, drawing up plans for my workshop, journaling, you name it. It's just fun to write with and it works. As a side-note, I'm left handed, and some fountain pens expect you to write at a certain angle, which can be annoying for leftys. I've not had that problem at all with this pen. It's simple to orient and just write.

This is a metal pen that is solidly built. It appears to have a very durable finish, but it does not detract from its appearance. I really like the color of this pen plus the added texture to the pen body. The cap is a push to close type and seems very secure. The clip is solid but perhaps a bit too tight. The pen posts if you like that although I find the cap a little heavy to do that. I got the bent nib option to try it out. It writes very smoothly. The pen uses a cartridge converter that came with the pen and it operates well. There is a noticeable step between the section and pen body that is a little larger than desirable. The pen is a bargain at around $15. I could see this pen being a daily writer.

This is an amazing little pen!! It is easy to write with and the nib works right out of the box, no need for priming. I inked it up with Private Reserve Arabian Rose and it writes like a dream!! The "fine" nib is nice and smooth with no scratching or skipping. I highly recommend this pen and can't wait to order the other colors to add to my collection!!

This pen is far more than I imagined it would be. The titanium gives it a sturdy feel even if it's so slim. The inner cap assures for a satisfying click closing sound, which is niice. The nib is beautiful and but the most important part is the writing experience. I was nervous about my choice for an EF nib but the feeling disappeared instantly as it touched the paper. I have a PILOT lady 14k gold F-nib the "black forest" writes thicker than this. For me it fells that the writing is smoother than the PILOT's which i really didn't expect at all. The grip length is generous which compensates for the somewhat longer posted pen, because you can grab it near the nib if it doesn't feel right for you. Compliments to the shop for the fast delivery as well. This has a lot of pen value for such a small price. It's a must buy for sure. Brilliant writer overall!!

Esta pluma fuente es de gran calidad, un poco pesasda, pero nada grave en realidad. La escritura es muy cómoda. En lo personal al comprar dicha pluma, también compre la tinta Waterman en color azul, que funciona muy. bien

El uso que le doy es cotidiano y es por eso que me anime a comprar esta pluma dado el precio. Es de buena calidad y la pluma se ve muy bonita. El punto fino tiene un muy buen flujo de tinta y el ensamble es justo. El cartucho rellenable funciona bastante bien, no me ha chorreado o dejado sin tinta al escribir. Me da la sensación de que dura muchos trazos dado la correcta cantidad de tinta que lleva al plumín. Los materiales del cuerpo por el precio son buenos en general pero no los mejores. El peso a la mano es bastante ligero y se entiende sin que esto genere una sensación de desagrado. Volvería a comprar otra sin duda en otro color y punta.

Muy práctica pesada peor le da estabilidad al escribir. Como voy al gym muy frecuentemente con otras plumas fuentes siento que se rompían, y con esta se siente bien y es muy placentero escribir

I basically impulse bought this because I couldn't resist the bad-arse-ness of the matt black finish – I loved the militaristic/industrial aesthetic. I didn't expect great things given the price... Upon it's early arrival I was again really, really hyped on the look of the pen, I love the feel, weight and texture. The real surprise was how well this pen writes – smooth, good flow – this easily the best writing experience of any pen within this opening price range for my money. And I write a lot, daily. The refillable ink cartridge is larger and lasts longer than most, I don't find the grip annoying. I would definitely recommend this pen as a solid purchase and would make a great gift. Additionally, I feel like I could defend myself from an attacker with it if needed to... To date I can not think of a single negative – unless it's the fact that everyone who sees my new pen wants to steal it (like my chemist) and I have to have conversations with random strangers everywhere I go about my pen and tell them where to buy it... ADDENDUM: update, after a month of regular use the ink converter just fell apart, creating a huge mess. Didn't drop it or stress the converter in any way, just regular filling and it broke. Seems like weak, cheap plastic. Am in the process of finding a replacement converter.

Writes well and smoothly. Very fine nib, so needs to be used regularly or thoroughly cleaned if setting aside for a while. The metal body has a nice heft and the engravings on it make it pleasant to hold.