Slim brass pen with a full-length hinged clip
unknown
· #5 steel, F/M (marked 18KGP); hooded F also sold nib
0 colourways · — typical
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none confidence
Not enough independent discussion to score this one honestly — catalogue data only.
What it is
A slim, tapered lacquered-brass pen with a sprung clip that runs the length of the cap. Takes a #5 Jinhao nib; a hooded-nib version also exists.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Jinhao originals |
|---|---|
| First seen | c. 2014 (Western Retail & Student Plastics) FPN review posted 18 Jan 2015 by an owner who bought it about three months earlier (late 2014); a second FPN review followed in June 2018. |
| Filling | Unknown |
| Nib type | #5 steel, F/M (marked 18KGP); hooded F also sold |
| Body material | lacquered brass (body and section) |
| Street price | $5–$10 |
| Colourways | 0 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Slim and pocket friendly
- Good fit and finish for a Jinhao
- Sprung hinged clip
- Back-heavy when posted
- Weak converter and plastic inner cap
- Slippery metal section on the hooded version
A neat slim metal pen at a very low price; heavy for its size.
Sources
FPN: Jinhao 156 – stainless steel finish (18 Jan 2015)
FPN: Jinhao 156 – slim metal pen with a hinged clip (14 Jun 2018)
Also jinhao originals
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