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Shark Jinhao × 166 Jinhao × 248 Jinhao × 519 Jinhao ×
Collectors who log it 997 3 2 8
Nib Hooded steel nib (EF/F) in most versions; open #5 steel nib (M) in the transparent Goulet version nib Lamy-style steel, EF (0.38 mm) / F nib Lamy-style steel, F nib steel (size not documented) nib
Materials Plastic (opaque, matte or transparent) plastic plastic plastic
For
  • Very cheap; converter usually included
  • Fin on the cap stops the pen rolling
  • Light, about 11 g
  • Translucent section works as an ink window
  • Very cheap
  • Converter usually included
  • Hexagonal barrel does not roll
  • Very cheap in sets
  • Converter included
  • Light (about 15 g)
  • Muted colour options
Against
  • Light plastic body, can crack if handled roughly
  • Hooded nib has some feedback; not as smooth as Pilot budget nibs
  • 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.