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991 Jinhao × 166 Jinhao × 248 Jinhao × 519 Jinhao ×
Collectors who log it 17 3 2 8
Nib small open steel nib, F (0.5 mm) or EF nib Lamy-style steel, EF (0.38 mm) / F nib Lamy-style steel, F nib steel (size not documented) nib
Materials translucent resin, metal clip plastic plastic plastic
For
  • Very cheap
  • Light (about 12 g)
  • Demonstrator body shows ink level
  • Converter included
  • Very cheap
  • Converter usually included
  • Hexagonal barrel does not roll
  • Very cheap in sets
  • Converter included
  • Light (about 15 g)
  • Muted colour options
Against
  • Basic plastic build
  • Thin, light feel
  • Light, plasticky
  • Snap cap
  • Plasticky
  • Little independent review coverage
  • Almost no reviews or retail listings found
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Dimensions are mined from retailer listings — approximate. A dash means no source gave it, not that it is missing.