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1851 Hongdian × 1841 Hongdian × 1850 Hongdian ×
Typical price $27 $66 $27
Price range $27–$35 $66–$66 $25–$27
Colourways 5
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Stocked at 1 1 1
For
  • Writes correctly out of the box far more reliably than its rivals
  • Metal body and case at $20-25
  • Bent-nib version is a cheap route into line variation
  • Consistent finishing
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Against
  • Heavy for a slim pen
  • Cartridge/converter only
  • Naming is a mess — Forest, 1850, 1851, 1861 overlap
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Dimensions are mined from retailer listings — approximate. A dash means no source gave it, not that it is missing.