WHAT? How if this POSSIBLE?

[D.L.Ruth]

Inked both the 159 and X159 up with Noodlers Heart of Darkness. Both write wonderfully. Must admit though I like the weight if the older 159, just feels better in my hand.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

After using it for a few days, the one issue I have with the x159 is the 3 full rotations it takes to remove the lid. Not a huge deal, but seems to take forever to get the cap off sometimes.

 

[Ranger107]

Keep us up to date with your efforts there. Depending on its age and type of fill system it might be very delicate.

BH, you are such a bad influence, lol. Cruising Ebay yesterday for pipes and an ad popped up for the Jinhao. Couldn't believe it, but I got the black and silver for $8.50 with shipping and tax. Does it use regular bottle ink? Or are the cartridges better?

 

[D.L.Ruth]

BH, you are such a bad influence, lol. Cruising Ebay yesterday for pipes and an ad popped up for the Jinhao. Couldn't believe it, but I got the black and silver for $8.50 with shipping and tax. Does it use regular bottle ink? Or are the cartridges better?

It should come with a converter to use bottle ink (at least mine did). Otherwise it can also take standard cartridges.

 

[Blackhorse]

It uses either…but ”international” cartridges only…not Pilot, Platinum, Lamy, etc. I would not use glitter, shimmer, etc. ink types.

 

[Ranger107]

It uses either…but ”international” cartridges only…not Pilot, Platinum, Lamy, etc. I would not use glitter, shimmer, etc. ink types.

BH, no worries, if you haven't guessed by now I'm not a glittery or chimney type person. Lol.

 

[Ranger107]

BH, no worries, if you haven't guessed by now I'm not a glittery or chimney type person. Lol.

Shimmery, not chimney, damn phone

 

[jefe1037]

Yeah. I’m in on this too. Just ordered mine from electronic bay. Does anyone want to recommend some ink(s) so I can get started? I’ve got a couple weeks til it gets here

 

[Blackhorse]

Did someone say INKS? Oh goody. So what use will you put your pen & ink to? Does it need to be bullet proof (actual ink terminology)? Do you like/want colored ink? If so, how wild? Etc.

 

[Blackhorse]

A few ink resources…

https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/swab-shop
https://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Fountain-Pen-Inks/pt/968
Jet Pens has a MASS of info articles about everything to do with pens and inks. Both the about sites are great.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

Goulet is my go to for most things pens

 

[Blackhorse]

They are good people.

 

[Blackhorse]

Muhaahaaahaaaaa! The irresistible JinHao X159!!! New colors!!! Read ‘em and weep. See ‘em on ETSY. $12.50 (or so).

 

[Ranger107]

Did not need a fountain pen but when I saw these on ebay for $6 I couldn't resist. Have the black and silver coming. $8.50 with tax and shipping. Colored ones were $8.

 

[Blackhorse]

I like orange. Harder to lose.

 

[Ranger107]

I like orange. Harder to lose.

Since I won't be carrying mine and only use it at home not worried about losing it, lol.