The A1 in resin, half the weight
cartridge / converter
· 20.0 g
52 colourways · $29 typical
7.4
high confidence
Where the score comes from
| Reviews read by hand | 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Reddit sentiment | 6.8 |
| Mentions found | 51 |
| Positive / negative | 19 / 4 |
What it is
Same press-retractable mechanism as the A1 in a resin body: ~138mm, ~20g instead of ~30g. The most listed Majohn model after the pocket pens.
Homage & Design Inspiration
Homage to Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point
Spec sheet
| Homage to | Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point |
|---|---|
| Filling | Cartridge / converter |
| Nib widths | Extra Fine |
| Length capped | 138.0 mm |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 20.0 g |
| Materials | resin · metal |
| Street price | $21–$43 |
| Colourways | 52 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Much lighter than the A1 — the main reason to choose it
- Same capless convenience
- Wide range of colourways
- Cheap enough to risk
- Resin body feels less premium than the A1's metal
- Clip position still dictates the grip
- Same mechanism longevity question
Pick A2 over A1 unless you want the weight — the mechanism is what you're buying either way.
What owners say
You got a really good deal! I bought my Majohn A2 years ago for about USD20+. Recently I got 2x Jinhao 10 for about USD10+ and they were really good. Dries easily though Esterbrook Estie is basically a generic Jowo or Bock nib , you're paying for the design and brand. My favorite Chinese FP nib now is Wing Sung 630, super juicy and smooth. r/fountainpens · 3 pts · thread
It really is! I have it and the A2, and they are both wonderful. Enjoy your new pen! It's a keeper! r/fountainpens · 2 pts · thread
Im curious about getting a a2. I have 5 a1 which i love. Do they all come with a faceted body or there are smooth ones too? r/fountainpens · 2 pts · thread
yes. i already tried the jinhao 20 - i like the pen but it is prone to cracking because if u put back the body even if it’s only slightly misaligned, the part of the body with the push button / plunger it may crack so im looking to buy a majohn a1/a2 but not rn r/fountainpens · 1 pts · thread
Happy NPD! I have two A2 "Decimo" clones that are almost always in my daily rotation. They are versatile pens and I've stopped noticing the clip with my grip. r/fountainpens · 1 pts · thread
Colourways
52
Almond Yellow with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Almond Yellow with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Black
makoba.com · moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Black / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Black with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Black with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Black--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Black--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Blue
makoba.com
Blue / Black
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Blue / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Blue--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Blue--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Far Peak Blue with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Far Peak Blue with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Green
makoba.com
Green / Black
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Green / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Green--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Green--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Military Green with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Military Green with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Orange
makoba.com
Orange / Black
thepenworld.com
Orange / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Orange--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Orange--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Peacock Blue with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Peacock Blue with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Purple / Black
moonmanpen.com
Purple / Silver
moonmanpen.com
Purple--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Purple--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Sunset Orange with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Sunset Orange with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Violet
makoba.com
Violet / Black
thepenworld.com
Violet / Silver
thepenworld.com
Violet with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Violet with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
White
makoba.com
White / Black
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
White / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
White with black clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
White with silver clip
www.everythingcalligraphy.com
White--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
White--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Yellow
makoba.com
Yellow / Black
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Yellow / Silver
moonmanpen.com · thepenworld.com
Yellow--Black Clip
www.ttpen.com
Yellow--Silver Clip
www.ttpen.com
Stocked at
| www.everythingcalligraphy.com | $21 |
|---|---|
| moonmanpen.com | $26 |
| www.ttpen.com | $29 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| thepenworld.com | $34 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $26 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $26 |
Converted to USD at August 2026 rates.
Sources
Majohn A2 Press Retractable Fountain Pen listings
The Ultimate Chinese Fountain Pen Catalogue — The Mind Palace
