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X850 Jinhao × 025 Jinhao × 250 Jinhao ×
Typical price — $8.05 —
Price range — $8.05–$8.05 —
Collectors who log it 19 — 38
Nib #6 steel, two-tone (EF/F/M, bent) nib — #5 steel, two-tone, F or M nib
Materials Lacquered metal (sellers say copper/brass barrel) — brass, lacquered or steel finish; metal section
Colourways — 5
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Stocked at — 1 —
For
  • Classic executive look for very little money
  • #6 nib, many nib options
  • Converter included
  • Distinctive snake clip
  • Metal body
  • Several colours
  • Cheap metal pen with a classic look
  • Smooth, wet nib on most units
  • Medium weight (about 38 g)
Against
  • Heavy metal body
  • Almost no independent reviews
  • Few independent reviews
  • Novelty design
  • Heavy cap makes posting unbalanced
  • Thin gold plating wears
  • Small section; low-capacity converter
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