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Hero
Need bottled ink or refills?
"Hi Norman, the repair worked beautifully! The
polish is barely visible or tangible, and it’s keeping the ink just where it
should be. Thanks so much for your help on it! And thanks once again for
providing such great products with your impeccable service. The Hero 616 is
amazingly smooth for such a fine nib (and it’s one of the finest I’ve ever
used). It will serve very well for marking my drafts and my students’ as I’d
hoped it would. The Monza is a great new find as
well. It’s good to see Monteverde getting serious about entry-level ones,
and the demonstrator look combined with the easy-glide nib makes this a very
fun pen to use—and watch! The clear feed is also helpful for making sure
I’ve got enough saturation to get right down to writing, and the PR Chocolat
looks great in it. Thanks once again, and have a lovely holiday season!
Cheers,"
C. T., Easton, PA
 M. C., Manchester, NH
"Hi Norman, received the two pens (Jinhao
Dreadnaught and Hero 616) as well as the pen rolls in record
time! The pen rolls are great. As you
know, I am a huge fan. They are extremely well made and soft and
will protect my pens from daily bumps. The pen roll design is
particularly fantastic for carrying over-sized/long pens (such as my
Nakaya) which simply won't fit in standard leather cases. The four
pen roll will be my daily pen case. The Jinhao Dreadnaught with the
Monteverde stub nib is simply amazing. It is surprisingly well
balanced (uncapped) being a large pen and is a great writer. It has
to be one of the best values for its price. The dreadnaught may
become my daily note-writing and signature pen (it will definitely
be in the rotation). Thanks again for your fantastic service and
selection of products."
"I have
given them both a spin, using Waterman Serenity Blue in the Hero and
Diamine Syrah in the Ebony Jewel. The
Ebony Jewel nib is not as fine as the Hero and provides a smoother
ride; however, both perform very well with no hard starts or
skipping at all. A rare thing these days...You have spent way more
time than necessary on a $25 sale, and I want you to know that I
appreciate it. Best for a great day."
"Norm, I just can't get over what
a great pen this cheap little thing has turned out to be. I'm glad I
got two of them....I tend to buy in pairs.....if I can afford it.
For $15 you can't beat this. Normally I don't like fine
points....too scratchy, but this one is turning out to be my daily
writer. When I reach for something to scribble with...it's often the
616. The other thing is....the larger nibs often lay down so much
ink that you can only use one side of the page....unless
you step up to the 24 lb paper....which is noticeably more
expensive. This Hero 616 is great for people who tend to write
quickly....scribbling down thoughts. I wish it had a typical
converter fill mechanism....for cleaning....but this one seems to
work fine...from a confirmed "I don't like fine nibs" writer. I sure
do like the Hero 616."
"Norman, I am loving my hero 616! I still cannot believe how well
this pen writes, and for $15 at that. In fact, I will be soon
purchasing one from you for my sister for her birthday. I
know the reason this pen writes so well is the excellent nib
adjustment you gave it prior to shipping to me."
"Hello Norman, I received your pens and the kit yesterday and I
must say that both pens look much better in person than I thought they
would! I'm usually leery of Chinese pens but thought they would at
least write better with your tuning, and they did, quite well! I
cleaned them thoroughly as suggested and then inked them up (616 with
Private Reserve Claret and Pocket Rocket
with Quink Black) and I must say both are really glassy smooth. The
616 produces a very fine line which is perfect for my handwriting. The
syringes will come in handy for refilling cartridges
for older pens. Additionally, I must add that the
handwritten note is a nice
touch!
All in all, I am a satisfied customer and will be referring back to
you for further purchases."
"Norm,
Got these today. I put
some Private Reserve Sonic Blue in the green one....Wow...when
you said fine you weren't kidding...it is fine. But you know, it's still
smooth...and that's what counts. As a kid my mother had a fine point
Shaeffer pen and it was really hard to write with and that's where I
probably got my dislike of fine points...but these write really
smooth...even though they're fine point. Hell of buy for $15. I'll be
using these. Thx."
"Norman, received the pen a couple days ago.
Thank you so much! It truly is the best writing fountain pen with which I
have ever written."
"Dear Norman, thank you for drawing my attention
to the new 'old model' Hero
329s. I would like to
order one in dark green, and I would be grateful, if you could send me a
PayPal invoice. The 616 arrived two weeks ago. What did you do to the nib? It
is very smooth and lays down a slightly thicker line than my other 616s.
That's perfect for me. At the moment I use it more often than my Parker 51s
where the medium nib tends to be a little too broad for my hand-writing. This
is more than just a simple knock-off. In terms of balance, reliability and
design it is an exceptionally good pen in its own right. If the old 329 is
similar than I will be very happy. Thank you for going to all that trouble for
such 'cheap' pens! I have many more expensive ones in my collection, but I do
not have the same fun in using them. With thanks and warm regards",
"Hello Norman, Just to let you know that the Hero 616s arrived a few weeks
ago, and I’ve been using them since then. I couldn’t be happier with the way
they write. The fine point is just what I wanted and it writes beautifully.
These pens are absolutely amazing value and your service was excellent. Thank
you."
"Norman: Received the Hero 616 and
Pilot 78G today. Must say they're great--properly tuned and ready to go to
work! The 616 writes just like my beloved Parker 51 Flighter (I'll use it for
travel since the Flighter has become to valuable to lose). The Pilot with the
F nib is perfect for my research notebooks (where I tend to write with very
small handwriting). Thanks! Fine pens and great service. Have a great day!"
"Hi Norman, I received my 616
yesterday. I wrote about twelve pages with it last night and I'm very pleased
- as far as I'm concerned the nib is perfect. I don't remember exactly where I
saw your site recommended, but I'm glad I did! I'll certainly order again from
you in the future." "Hi Norman, thanks again for quick
delivery of the pens. I got mine Thursday and Britta's arrived in CA on
Friday. She immediately filled her 616 and started writing a letter; she
loves the retro design and the burgundy ink. I'm greatly impressed with my
616 demi as well. I bought it as a "pocket pen," easy to carry and take notes
with, and I've already found myself favoring it even over my trusty
Pilot 78Gs—it's so light and writes so easily
that sometimes it's almost like I'm not holding a pen! The
Mako is a beauty; it feels and writes like a high-class European pen, but
the whole family has admired the design and color. My 4-year-old son
volunteered to clean it before I filled it, leaving me to take care of the 616
by myself. And the penroll is lovely, too—I had a
little trouble getting it back from my 2-year-old, who immediately decided
such a colorful case should be for his own treasures! I attended my first
writing workshop in years today, and used the 616 the whole time; I'm
delighted that using these pens has helped me rediscover my love for writing.
Thanks again, and be well."
"Hi Norman, thank you for the pen and the
handwritten sealed note. The delivery packaging was excellent. My Hero 616 pen
writes really good. I do not know if you had to adjust the nib but it writes
without skipping even if I write fast. I cleaned and then inked it as you
suggested. Fit and finish is good for the price.
"Hello
Norman, the pen and the ink has arrived about a week ago, and I am thoroughly
enjoying them.
"Norman: Want to let you know that I have
received my order. Both pens exceeded my expectation in appearance and
performance. They are added to my small collection. Anyone,
who is looking for a fountain pen as a gift or personal use, this is the site
of maximum value in your purchase. Norm, you do provided top of the line
value that I trust. The Hero 616 is my journal pen and the
329 my work pen. Thank you for your attention
to detail. Best wishes. I will buy again and recommend your site."
"Got the pens a few days ago and giving the test
run. I am really impress by the way the Hero Demi 616, it writes better than
a lot of my brand name fountain pens, such as parker 75, montblanc lapis, or
pelikan...I had a Montblanc i think grand 146 and the nib if i remember was
18k med and the pen sucks, it would skip or leave a deep ink spot, such that i
got so piss off that i bend the point and threw the pen away and i think i
paid $150 + back then in the 1980's. I was hesitant to try a Chinese pen for
fear of inferior craftsman ship and poor performance , but i think my mind may
have been change by the parker 51 knock off. They really not only copy but
seem to improve on the brand name pens...So these Chinese pens will probably
give the brand name guys a real run for the money."
Hero 616 Demi Forest Green fountain pen
$15.00 Hero 616 Demi Black fountain pen
$15.00 Hero 616 Demi Burgundy fountain pen
$15.00
As you can see, this homage to the great Parker 51 model fountain pen comes in two sizes, much like the original. The Demi, in both the Parker and Hero versions, was slightly smaller in length and girth to the Standard model (in fact, Parker renamed the Demi as the Slender, but I'll stick with the original nomenclature). Having both versions of the Parker 51 at hand, here's the measurement comparison I come up with:
Unscrewing the barrel reveals the pump-style filler, again similar to the aerometric filler of the original Parker 51 (there are subtle differences that I won't go into here) for use with bottled ink.
The pens come with a pump-style filler or bottled ink. As with all new pens, I recommend to run a dilute solution
of dishwashing soap (two or three drops to a small bowl of water) through a new
pen a few times, followed by water only. Step one is effective at removing
manufacturing oils that can tend to make the ink less than enthusiastic in
heading from the converter/filler to the nib, and step two removes the traces of
the detergent you've used...which tends to have the opposite, diuretic effect.
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: Every nib that ships from His Nibs is closely examined under high magnification and tuned or adjusted if needed. About 85% of modern nibs need some adjustment out-of-the-box from the manufacturer for an optimal writing experience. Most commonly, the tines of the nib are misaligned -- which would cause scratchiness at the minimum; the slit between the tines is partially or fully closed -- which would starve the nib of ink and at best cause skipping; or the slit between the tines is too wide -- which will either again cause skipping, or conversely, flooding. There are other factors -- such as separation of the nib from the feed -- that are inspected and repaired before any pen leaves the Palace.
The only 100% guarantee of course
comes when the pen is
actually filled with ink and written with for the first time, but our
pre-shipping inspections and tunings have eliminated 99.99999 (my finger is
getting tired) of the frustrations that a customer experiences when first using
a new fountain pen. Although this can be time-consuming on occasion, it affords
our customers a much more pleasant experience when receiving a fountain pen from
His Nibs -- and saves us the frustration of dealing with returns!
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Warranties and returns If an item proves to be defective, in most cases the manufacturer's warranty will apply. However, please email us first so that we can determine the easiest way to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. In the case of fountain pens -- which are a bit more individualistic than other writing instruments -- what may at first appear to be a defect (hard starting or poor flow for example), can in almost all cases be resolved with a few simple 'tweaks' to the nib, which we'll be happy to guide you through or perhaps suggest returning to us for adjustment. Should you wish to return a non-defective
item within 3 days of receipt because it doesn't suit you for some reason, again
please email us and we'll arrange an exchange, credit or refund (minus any
shipping/insurance charges), if the item is returned in an 'as new' condition.
If you've dipped a fountain pen to try its writing characteristics, kindly clean
off any ink residue prior to shipping -- to save us both a nasty surprise
We want you to be happy with your purchase from HisNibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!
Revised: April 10th, 2023
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