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35 Jinhao × 58 Jinhao × 599 Jinhao ×
Typical price — — $2.86
Price range — — $2.63–$3.09
Collectors who log it 42 13 100
Filling — — Cartridge / converter
Nib small open steel nib, EF (0.38) or F (0.5); one buyer reports a Lamy nib fits nib steel Lamy-style nib, EEF (0.3)/EF/F nib —
Nib widths — — Fine
Materials stainless steel (brushed or matte black coated) plastic; oak wood or shell-inlay resin barrel on variants; metal trim —
Homage to — — Lamy Safari
Colourways — — 3
Stocked at — — 1
For
  • Slim, minimal metal body
  • Fits pen loops
  • Smooth fine line per buyers
  • Sturdy for the price
  • Ink window
  • Several body materials
  • Very cheap
  • Takes standard international cartridges and converters
  • Comfortable triangular grip for most users
Against
  • Thin grip
  • Black coating can chip near the clip
  • Some reports of ink in the cap
  • Lamy-style nibs only
  • Few reviews
  • Triangular grip forces one hold
  • Paint on the metal version scratches
  • Can start dry if left uncapped; QC varies
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