The 42g brass workhorse beloved for flex nib modifications
cartridge / converter
31 colourways · $12 typical
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What it is
A heavy, indestructible metal pen with a wet #6 nib and contoured finger grooves.
Homage & Design Inspiration
Released 2006
Homage to Waterman Expert
(Waterman)
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Original MSRP: $150
This pen: $5–$10
One of the most famous and widely sold Chinese pens in history. 42 grams of solid lacquered brass, ergonomic fluted grip, gold accents, and a standard #6 nib beloved for swapping with Zebra G calligraphy flex nibs.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Heavy Metal & Brass Workhorses |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 (The Golden Age of Heavy Metal (Pre-2015)) |
| Homage to | Waterman Expert |
| Filling | Cartridge / converter |
| Nib type | #6 Two-Tone 18KGP Steel (Medium) |
| Nib widths | Broad · Medium |
| Body material | Lacquered Heavy Brass |
| Street price | $5–$10 |
| Colourways | 31 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Indestructible heavy brass build
- Ideal platform for Zebra G dip flex nib mod
- Wet, generous ink flow
- Heavy for extended writing sessions
- Snap cap can loosen after years
A rite of passage for fountain pen tinkerers. Buy it to swap nibs or for serious heft.
Colourways
31
Black / Gold
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Black / Red / Gold
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Black / White / Marble
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Black Cloud
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Black Marble
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Blue / Gold
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Blue Marble
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Bright Black
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Brown / Gold
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Champagne
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Green / Gold
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Grey Marble
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Herbal Red
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Marble / Black / Gold
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Marble / Blue / Gold
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Marble / Red / Gold
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Matt Black / Gold
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Matte Black
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Mountain Red
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Pearl White
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Red
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Red / Gold
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Red Ice
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Silver
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Silver / Gold
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Spider Red
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Spiral Blue
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Spiral Champagne
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Spiral Gold
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Spiral Red
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Spiral White
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Stocked at
| moonmanpen.com | $5.46 |
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| moonmanpen.com | $5.46 |
| moonmanpen.com | $5.68 |
| moonmanpen.com | $7.76 |
| www.ttpen.com | $12 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.16 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.26 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.48 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.52 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.68 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.68 |
Converted to USD at August 2026 rates.
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