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Haolilai
Need bottled ink
or refills?
"Hi Norman, I just wanted to write
you to say that both the pens you sent me arrived in excellent condition and I
couldn't be happier! The Monteverde Invincia
Deluxe is amazing and I love the stub nib! I'm using the Haolilai as my
daily writer though (to keep the Monteverde safe) and I'm amazed at how well it
writes."
"Dear Norman,
I was taken very much by surprise by the quality and smooth writing of the
Haolilai ZHF. Both pens you sent [the
other was a
Dollar
pen] are an
excellent value for the money. I will certainly be a repeat customer."
R. R., Palestine, TX "By the way, the last
two pens [he purchased a
Duke Bamboo and Haolilai ZHF-101]
were real beauties. I wasn't surprised, however, I have yet to be less than
thrilled with your merchandise. This is unusual in this day in age, where
disappointment is the norm." "My pen order arrived today! I have
been considering the Haolilai ZHF101 first. The nib is very nice; smooth,
proper ink delivery. Pen has great balance. The finish of the pen is
exceptional. The gold flake, speckled design is noticeable yet not
overpowering. My wife was going to confiscate it for her own use but decided
she was afraid she would loose it, so i still have it! This is easily the
finest $45 pen I have ever seen." "In general, if I were to choose a line of pens, it would
be the Haolilai...I find it not only beautiful in a subdued, unpretentious way,
but also comfortable and marvelously well designed. It also writes with a
fluidity that I haven't found in pens tens of times more expensive."
"This pen with it’s powerful bold black body and
star burst gold cluster glitter brilliance is it’s statement of quality. But
what caught my attention is the gold sharp dagger like nib. It is very
different from other nibs. Powerful and quick when writing out decisive
directives."
N. S., Van Nuys, CA
"Norman, the Haolilai you sent is Magnificent!
Smooth as silk. Perfectly weighted. Exquisite look. A treasure. Many thanks
for making this possible...It's a week later I'm still stunned at the
Haolilai's sheer beauty and exquisite functionality. To find such quality for
an affordable price amazes me. Like
having a $45.00 (real) Rolex!" "Norman: I finally sat down to ink
up the new Haolilai ZHF101 you sold to me a couple of weeks ago. Ah, what a
great pen! I was surprised how smoothly it wrote and how well the ink flowed
through the fine nib. That, I suspect, is due to your pre-inspection before
sending it out. It has a solid feel to it and a nice balance. So far I prefer
writing with it unposted, though that may change as I get more experience with
it. Many thanks for offering such a great pen for sale! May I also add that my
wife has admired the pen's look and feel. She
"A short note to say, Happy Holidays and to tell
you how pleased I am with my Haolilai pen. I have used it every
day for the past two weeks and it has really passed the writing test. This pen
writes smoothly, is dependable (always ready to write, even if I leave the cap
off) and attractive to carry.
Thanks again!" "I wanted to let you know that the Haolilai arrived yesterday. I filled it with Noodlers' Blue, and I must say that for the money it's a great pen!...It always amazes me how a pen that only costs $45 or so can outperform pens costing 5 to 10 times as much." F.C., New Jersey
Haolilai #ZHF101
The nib itself is engraved with '22KGP', 'Haolilai', and a reprise of the double triangle logo found on the cap top. The section is a highly-textured one, providing a very firm purchase when writing.
This is a classy, retro-styled beauty that seems to have become a daily user for me...as exemplified by the ink stains on the nib! 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:
orders@hisnibs.com We will email you back with your order total (PA residents please add 6% sales tax) Credit cards, for the quickest fulfillment of your order, are accepted through PayPal, a secure site allowing you to use your credit card without us even seeing the information. If you'd like to make use of this credit card service, please let us know when you email your order and address, and we'll email you the appropriate Request for Payment, and instructions for the simple payment procedure (you don't need to join PayPal to use it).
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 insured Priority Mail
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: November 26th, 2015
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