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10 Jinhao × 20 Jinhao ×
Collectors who log it 287 101
Nib Small steel retractable nib unit, EF or F nib retractable steel nib unit, EF or F (Pilot-style unit) nib
Materials Metal body, lacquered or gradient finishes plastic (resin) body, metal nose cone and clip
Homage to Pilot Vanishing Point (Capless) Pilot Capless Decimo
For
  • One-handed use, no cap
  • Shutter keeps the nib from drying out
  • Converter included
  • Much cheaper than a Pilot Vanishing Point
  • Very cheap way to try a capless pen
  • Close Decimo size and weight
  • Nib units reported interchangeable with Pilot's
Against
  • Clip near the nib gets in the way for some grips
  • Some buyers report ink residue on the shutter
  • Heavier than plastic pens (about 33 g)
  • Some units leak at the nose cone joint
  • Nib can dry out when stored; quality varies
  • Less refined finish than the Pilot
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