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599A Jinhao × 35 Jinhao × 58 Jinhao ×
Collectors who log it 10 42 13
Nib small open steel nib, EF/F/M 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
Materials plastic (solid or transparent) stainless steel (brushed or matte black coated) plastic; oak wood or shell-inlay resin barrel on variants; metal trim
Homage to Lamy Safari — —
For
  • Very cheap Safari-style pen
  • Ink window
  • Light
  • Converter included
  • Slim, minimal metal body
  • Fits pen loops
  • Smooth fine line per buyers
  • Sturdy for the price
  • Ink window
  • Several body materials
Against
  • Triangular grip does not suit everyone
  • Quality varies more than the metal 599
  • Nib often runs broader than labelled
  • Thin grip
  • Black coating can chip near the clip
  • Some reports of ink in the cap
  • Lamy-style nibs only
  • Few reviews
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