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Jinhao
Need bottled ink
or refills?
"Dear Norman, It seems like with each order, the
pens just keep getting better. The Jinhao Jasper that arrived this morning looks
like it belongs on some executive's or statesman's desk with the translucence
giving it a presence that is truly noticed. Ink flow is excellent, and the nib
puts down a most satisfying medium/fine line that is right now in rich
PR Sherwood Green. The solid feel bespeaks a well-made
pen, and overall it is a joy to engage this pen on paper. Thanks so much for
making these pens available to us, Norman. I did not expect another
pen case, but it is most welcome and as fine and
beautiful as the first one. This one went to my wife for her
Jinhao Ivory, and she was thrilled. Thanks also for your note. I notice the
various inks you use to write them, and this has gradually gotten me out of my
blue ink rut. I used black ink for nearly 30 years before I would even go to
blue. Now, when I see some of the colors you are using, they interest me, and I
am willing to try some of them. The greens I ordered are very nice, and I will
enjoy using them."
"The pen arrived and is certainly an attractive
specimen. I have an imitation centennial made by Hero which wasn't too good.
The Jinhao looks a lot better. As regards its size, it is closer to the
International (the smaller model) than the centennial. Its cap is smaller than
that of the international. I can't use Jinhao's pens for spare parts for
Parker, but it is certainly a nice pen in its own right.
Many thanks."
C. S., Israel New! Yellow celluloid fountain pen
Jasper celluloid fountain pen
Cortina celluloid fountain pen
Blue celluloid fountain pen
For those of you that are Parker fans, the Jinaho Celluloid series is quite
reminiscent of the design of the Centennial Duofold -- at a small fraction of
the price, of course.
The pens measure 5-3/8" capped, 6-5/8" posted and 4-7/8" with cap held aside. They're fairly slim pens, so fit well in all hands.
I've named the first version Cortina, as the appearance is very similar to that of the retired pen series of that name by Monteverde, which like the Jinhao, was designed to recall the striations in natural rock, with each individual pen being quite unique in appearance.
Like the Jaspar, this version is quite translucent and allows you to see the nib inside of the cap. It's a mixture of pearlized canary yellow with black swirls throughout. Quite a standout in its color combination!
The Celluloid series pens have a screw cap which posts securely on the barrel-end through friction. The rounded cap band is simply engraved 'Jinhao', with no further adornment. Unscrewing the cap displays the two-toned, 18K gold-plated steel nib, which I'd rate as a light-medium, falling between a typical western fine and medium, but slightly more to the medium end of the spectrum.
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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Ordering Procedures & Returns International customers, please note, we will not falsify shipping documents Please send your order and shipping address (along with any questions) to:
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If you would like us process your credit card directly instead, then please email us: 1. Card # (dividing this number in two, between two emails, will
ensure security) If you'd rather pay by money order or check, kindly make payable to: His Nibs.com We ship via
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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: August 19th, 2023
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