TOP FOUNTAIN PENS: Reviewed in 2023 (+ A Favorite ‘23 Ink)

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  • A rundown of my favorites from all the pens reviewed this year. What was your favorite this year?
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Komentáře • 121

  • @JG3Reviews
    @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +5

    Here are links to the pens and reviews mentioned in the video:
    Budget Pen of ’23: Jinhao 82
    Pen: amzn.to/48Cvao2
    Review: czcams.com/video/tIOVxBCLLgI/video.html
    Honorable Mention: Tianzi Urushi/Raden
    Pen: www.penandfriend.com
    Review: czcams.com/video/J0FbZql5Bhw/video.html
    Pocket Pen of ’23: Gravitas Quark
    Pen: www.gravitaspens.com
    Review: czcams.com/video/hzQO6cHm_VQ/video.html
    Pen Material of ’23: Visconti Mythos (Apollos)
    Pen: goldspot.com/products/visconti-mirage-mythos-fountain-pen-in-apollo
    Review: czcams.com/video/_yQdOlJ3fRY/video.html
    Honorable Mention: Ranga Abhimanyu
    Pen: rangapens.com/abhimanyu
    Review: czcams.com/video/xeOYB5Dkk9s/video.html
    Surprise of ’23: Scriveiner EDC
    Pen: amzn.to/3NP509p
    Review: czcams.com/video/6OgBVuNiqng/video.html
    Ink of ’23: Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight Shimmering Ink
    Ink: goldspot.com/products/ferris-wheel-press-bottle-ink-in-stroke-of-midnight-38-ml
    Review: czcams.com/video/yw6Iq5uIXOM/video.html
    Newcomer of ’23: Eureka Pens
    Pens: eurekafp.com/
    Review (Symmetry): czcams.com/video/FKCh6JBXayo/video.html
    Review (Dodecagon Ultem): czcams.com/video/x7jErz6mP-8/video.html
    Most Improved of ’23: Hongdian Pens
    Pens: amzn.to/48gK5nT
    Reviews: www.youtube.com/@JG3Reviews/search?query=hongdian
    Overall Pen of ’23: Leonardo MZG 2.0
    Pen: appelboom.com/product/leonardo-momento-zero-grande-2-0-stardust-st-fountain-pen/
    Review: czcams.com/video/xxNmeULw17g/video.html

  • @jamesfahey7188
    @jamesfahey7188 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Yeah I was very skeptical of scriveiner. I don’t know why? Anyway, I absolutely love mine. I just can’t fault it (although expensive if you don’t get them on sale).

  • @TheNibNerd
    @TheNibNerd Před 6 měsíci +7

    You've become my favorite pen reviewer. I really didn't buy a lot of pens in 2023. But the Jinhao 82 really stood out to me. It has found a home on my desk at work and it stays inked up with De Atrimentis Archive Black.

  • @chrisrap52
    @chrisrap52 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Well done. We agree on a lot. I'd put my Mr. Cyprus pen in my 2023 favorites. Scriveiner pens are great, design, construction & writing. My 2 are in constant use. Have a fabulous pen enabled 2024.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks, Chris. Cypress sure makes some beautiful pens. Happy New Year!

  • @diogosantos8645
    @diogosantos8645 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Platinum 3776 (F) took the the year for me, first gold nib and it delivered.
    Other favorites from this year were: Lamy Vista, Kaweco Sport, Faber Castell Grip (dark green) and Platinum Preppy in EF

  • @mpjs
    @mpjs Před 6 měsíci

    Great review! It enabled me to know many new pens.

  • @spiderwrangler4457
    @spiderwrangler4457 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Try the Mead composition books that say "High quality paper" on the front (though some of the rougher stuff may say that too). The nice FP paper ones I've only seen them in the 5" x 7" size. Paper is made in Vietnam, and is nice and smooth, though it does ghost heavy enough that with some inks/pens it may only be one sided use.

  • @Scriveiner
    @Scriveiner Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for the amazing review! ❤ Truly appreciate it 🙏 Happy New Year and wishing you all the best!

  • @impish22
    @impish22 Před 6 měsíci

    how fun, I've been waiting for this one, thanks JG3

  • @theathea2268
    @theathea2268 Před 6 měsíci

    Happy New Year! 🎉
    I love your reviews! I'm so glad I found your channel!!!!

  • @catherinehubbard1167
    @catherinehubbard1167 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this wide-ranging and very interesting compilation of favorites! I will be watching for your HongDian N9 review. My own favorite new pen this year - and there have been some great ones especially from HongDian and Asvine - has been the Asvine V126 vac-filler in stealth translucent black and matte black #6 EF nib and hardware. The balance and feel in the hand are exquisite and the bouncy nib is the smoothest EF ever.
    As you say, HongDian has introduced a wide range of high-performance stunners this year and shows no sign of slowing down. They continue to make significant improvements affecting function, like using ebonite feeds, well-engineered filling systems and converters, and excellent re-engineered nibs.
    I also want to congratulate Jinhao on their revolutionary 2 ml screw-in converter, first introduced with their inexpensive big pen, the 9019 Dadao, which also has the #8 nib introduced on their earlier x159. I’d love to see screw caps and extra converters for travel and ink variety - who needs a built in piston-filler, which can’t be switched out and usually has less ink capacity?
    Finally, I want to point out my favorite inexpensive fountain pen-friendly paper, Studio O. A. Spiral Notebooks. Their white paper is thick (120 g/m2, more than Clairefontaine), smooth, and microperfed on each page with no punched holes. Of the four options, my fave is the light gray dot grid. I write on both sides of every page with a variety of nibs and inks with no bleeding or ghosting. The notebooks are well-made, with polypropylene covers and a pocket page in back. I found them at Amazon for ten bucks for a set of three.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I'll have to look into the notebook, thanks for the heads up! And I agree, the Jinhao 2ml converter deserves a nod. That 9019 should have been an honorable mention...fun pen.

    • @catherinehubbard1167
      @catherinehubbard1167 Před 6 měsíci

      @@JG3Reviews : let me know if you have trouble finding the notebooks on Amazon and I can send you a link. I can’t find any sign of where they are made. Apparently they’re not offered by at least some of the European Amazon branches, from a comment when I posted about them in a Doodlebud thread. I love them. They come in ruled, 1/4” and 1/5” grid, and the dot grid that I like.

  • @williammodlin2621
    @williammodlin2621 Před 6 měsíci +1

    James, it’s obvious you put a lot of thought into this video. I appreciate and value your insight and pen, paper and ink knowledge. I’m looking forward to seeing a lot more from you in 2024. Have a great year.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks, and a Happy New Year to you as well!

  • @ewy1957
    @ewy1957 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks James, great summary.
    I appreciate your upbeat enthusiasm and snark-less criticisms!

    • @animula6908
      @animula6908 Před 3 měsíci

      Haha I have a favorite snarky reviewer who I never agree with and a favorite snarkless reviewer who I almost always agree with (this one). I love all pen people, but clearly if I had to pick just one…

  • @salvadorluquegarcia2159
    @salvadorluquegarcia2159 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gracias por tus vídeo. Feliz año 2024

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Feliz año nuevo para ti también.

  • @johnnyragadoo2414
    @johnnyragadoo2414 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I think I found this channel in 2023, so JG3 Reviews is my favorite fountain pen find of 2023.
    Most important isn't the pen. It's the power behind freedom of expression. Watch the news. See the heathen rage. Know that every well-intentioned stroke of a fountain pen is worth a hundred times the impermanent points a berserker might make.
    Fountain pens, word processors, typewriters - even cuneiform, if you want to be a stick in the mud - are tools of high calling. They all humble me.
    Be well, JG, and all the best for 2024.

  • @robertholt4174
    @robertholt4174 Před 2 měsíci

    James, I always like your videos because you and I think alike. I love Jinhao pens and have seen them vastly improved since my first one, a 250. I dearly love my current favorites - x159 and 9019. I even have a 159 that I use regularly. Keep reviewing! Bob

  • @hhjjhh09
    @hhjjhh09 Před 6 měsíci

    I think your categories are especially interesting! I agree with your evaluation of the HongDian brand, they are on fire.

  • @santauxia
    @santauxia Před 6 měsíci +1

    No, Thank You for the free entertainment and sharing your knowledge. Thank You and Happy New Year to you and yours.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      My pleasure, and Happy New Year!

  • @davidnygard1817
    @davidnygard1817 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I would add the Jinhao Dadao 9019. It is a monster pen, huge converter (rivaling the capacity of piston fillers), number 8 nib that can be swapped with the x159 and terrific colors. I especially enjoy my turquoise version. The Wing Sung 630 was also a terrific add in 2023.

    • @gowanfenley
      @gowanfenley Před 6 měsíci

      I have smaller hands for a guy. To me, the 9019 answers the question "How big is too big?" ;)

  • @m00nwise
    @m00nwise Před 6 měsíci +2

    I got back to writing with fountain pens in 2023. I bought several cheap pens from Ali to test models and nib sizes. My favorite is the Jinhao 82 with a medium nib, bluegreen with sparkles. The Lamy Alstar petrol with a fine nib is my other favorite.

  • @ichirofakename
    @ichirofakename Před 6 měsíci +1

    The 82 also comes with a very nice fude nib for such a low price. I love it. This year I also took DoodleBud's advice and got me a Good Blue L130 , which is currently my favorite pen. Ink-wise, I settled on De Atramentis Artist Ink, as I decided to go all waterproof and all sunproof.
    Thanks for all the cheer and info in 2023.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I've been tempted by the L130 in British Racing Green before. Which did you get?

    • @ichirofakename
      @ichirofakename Před 6 měsíci

      @@JG3Reviews I got the Slate Grey, which is no longer for sale. Thinking of getting a second, either the Green or the Blue.

  • @deandesrosiers6857
    @deandesrosiers6857 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video, fine Sir! Great list as well. Your perspective is super interesting. I am new to FPs with a limited budget and poor penmanship. Year two for me and my favourite pen so far is Penbbs, 456 cloud (the build quality and translucency is captivating). The best surprise is my Majohn A1 (matte black w/clip). The A1 has me saving up for a Pilot Vanishing Point which will be my first gold nib. At the same time, the Jinhao x159 F and M nibs got me hooked on the hobby. Buying multiple colours for under $100 Cdn was just too much fun. Happy New Year!

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I have a 456, too, but haven't featured it in a video. Mine is the brown version, and is a terrific writer. Happy New Year!

  • @jodgey4
    @jodgey4 Před 6 měsíci +1

    PenBBS 456 totally won this year for me! Can't wait to try more from them. Iroshizukus are still my favorite inks but J Herbin Lierre Sauvage might win otherwise. My Jinhao pens across the board (have 6) have had really inconsistent nibs that don't always start; I'm glad your experience has been better.

  • @SteveTrainer999
    @SteveTrainer999 Před 6 měsíci

    You’re killing me. After watching this, I bought the Jinhao 82 and the Scriveiner EDC. They are both awesome, especially the edc. And you’re so right about the Scriveiner blue ink - I bought a box of them since it’s so nice of a color.

  • @williamhowland1171
    @williamhowland1171 Před 6 měsíci

    James, you are a superstar brother!
    Keep doing what you do. God Bless you James 🙏💕

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      God bless and Happy New Year, William!

  • @UKMike2009
    @UKMike2009 Před 4 měsíci

    The quality of the nibs on Chinese pens has improved immensely over recent months. I have purchased a number of Jinhao models for myself and friends and all have written very well straight out of the box (bag) and the finishing is fantastic. I have some expensive, premium fountain pens that don't write as well as some of the new Jinhaos.

  • @zeus52452
    @zeus52452 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another nice video James. Sorry, I just can't pick out 1, 2, or a few favorites!! In the catagory of pocket pens, I looked to see if you did a review on a pen that I got a couple of days ago. The pen is a Hongdian M2 in Midnight Blue. It has the feel of a Platinum Plaisir, and about the size of a Kaweco Sport, but comes with a converter. I hope to see a review from you on this pen. As to the future, tomorrow should be delivery day for a Hongdian 100, a D5, and an N11 Green Rhombus!! Happy New Year to you and your family!

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Great choices. You're going to like that N11. I do need to check out the M2 as well. Happy New Year!

  • @mmzeeman
    @mmzeeman Před 6 měsíci +1

    My notebook tip... Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebooks. They are not expensive if you look around, and the paper is really nice. My favorite pen of this year is the Karas Pen Co. Satin Blue Vertex Fountain Pen Special Release.

  • @quix66hiya22
    @quix66hiya22 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I might try the Jinhao 82 thanks to you.

  • @remyvegamedia
    @remyvegamedia Před 6 měsíci

    I can't bring myself to buy some of these new brands you mentioned haha. I bought a Cross Bailey a couple years ago and it was a surprisingly bad experience for writing.
    I'm gonna be ordering a TWSBI Eco today because I watched so many videos on it. Hoping the Noodler's Heart Of Darkness and Red Black work out for me with it. I gave away my Cross, so I'm starting off fresh with the TWSBI then I'll go from there. I'll definitely keep watching! Happy new year!

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I hope you enjoy the Eco. Happy New Year!

  • @philnaunton7181
    @philnaunton7181 Před 6 měsíci

    Great concluding "Best Of" for 2023, James. Now I'll have to add some additions to my wish list for '24. I have Long appreciated your suggestionsp and thoughtful commentary. Have a great New Year, and I'll be watching for your reviews.
    My favorite for '23? It would have to be the lower priced Esterbrook "Estie" Raven with cartridge/converter option. Bought some months ago, it has remained at hand constantly since. Out of stock for a while, it has finally made a return to the market I believe.

  • @crouserm
    @crouserm Před 6 měsíci

    Well, now . . . favorite pen to give away, Jinhao 82, as you have discussed. I keep one with an EF nib for addressing cheap envelopes with pigmented ink. Favorite to write with is also in another category, favorite "craft fountain pen", Relic Pens York Minster, into which I swapped a Bock titanium nib -- although the Bock steel nib was perfectly fine. This pen is of stabilized, historical wood with a nice resin. Totally concur with your assessment of Hongdian. Thanks again for a lovely review; and bless your new year with good health and great joy!

    • @crouserm
      @crouserm Před 6 měsíci

      I might add "favorite brand for risking dangerous inks": Jinhao! If the ink will provide a happy writing experience, Jinhao will deliver it.

  • @teresaharris-travelbybooks5564

    I really enjoyed this review. My ink of the year ( New to me ) is J. Herbin Kyanite du Nepal. I agree that Hongdian is the pen maker of the year.

  • @CJFoxthewhitefoxden
    @CJFoxthewhitefoxden Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks so much for providing good reviews on pens that I would've never known. :)
    Good fountain pen paper that I like is: Maruman Mnemosyne. Made in Japan. Not cheap, but affordable and quality paper.
    Runner up is: Apica CD. Another Japan paper, not as good as the other, but it is cheaper.

  • @paulherman5822
    @paulherman5822 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Being kind of early to the fountain pen game for the time after they originally went out of favor (1983 got me started), with one that would have been thrown out back then, because everyone only wanted gold nibbed pens, an Esterbrook J with a 2668 firm medium.
    As a result, I tend to recommend vintage pens for the value and unique writing experiences (unlike the many Jowo nib holders out there today that cost more than most vintage pens.) My personal favorite gold nibbed pen is the Wahl-Eversharp Skyline from the 1940s. Unless you can be very careful, avoid those with an ink window. They're the first 2 years, and very brittle, so can break easier. Just the nicest gold nibs I've used, and what's not to like about the Art Deco design? Plus, you hunt and have patience, and don't mind 5 minutes of work to put in a new ink sac, you can get them for around $30 USD, less than some modern Chinese pens. (And my first love. Vintage Esterbrook. Regularly available for under $25 USD, and frequently still work on the original ink sac (I've had multiple vintage that still work, making the claim that a latex ink sac only lasts about a decade questionable at best. I have several pre WWII Esterbrook "Dollar" pens that have a working, original Esterbrook branded sac. Almost 90 years beats a decade.😁) Replacement sacs from the US are still made on the original molds, to the original thickness, with the same formula latex as the original ones. And Esterbrook pens are dead simple to restore yourself, and are durable enough to pass on to your great grandkids.
    And I really agree with you, James, about the Jinhao number 5 nibs. Haven't met one I haven't liked. (I don't need a bigger nib. Most vintage nibs are a similar size, and I've liked the majority of those I've used, too. In fact, the Jinhao number 5 fits in several vintage pens. I originally swapped one into a throwaway Arnold, and improved it.😁

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I'm going to have to search out one of the Wahl-Eversharps. 👍

    • @paulherman5822
      @paulherman5822 Před 6 měsíci

      @@JG3Reviews Patience is the key. I have several, and it took me several years of hunting to get them for the price I paid. They retail, restored, about the same as a Parker 51, vintage, so I'd even pay up to half, if it looks good.

  • @manuelsalazar3938
    @manuelsalazar3938 Před 6 měsíci

    Ferris Wheel Press is by far my favorite ink brand, this and Wearingeul are the only brands whose shimmering inks work flawlessly in my EF and F nibs, plus their flow is perfect and have just the right amount of sheen where available 😬

  • @MrsinTN
    @MrsinTN Před 6 měsíci

    Happy New Year! I don’t have any of the pens reviewed. I have considered getting a Jinhao 82, but I have bought few pens this year. My favorite purchase of the year was a Rose Gold Kaweco AL Sport. I did change the nib out from a fine to a medium that I have on hand, but I absolutely love the feel and the color! Online, I don’t think that the color comes through very well; maybe that’s my screen, though. I do love my Kaweco pens, but they aren’t grail pens for me. I would love to buy a Sheaffer Lifetime Imperial, but I can’t justify buying pens unless I get a great buy as I did on the Rose Gold AL Sport. Have a blessed and Happy New Year! BTW, have you branched out into vintage fountain pens at all? Thank you for the video!

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I've gotten a few vintage pens, but not much. I have the Esterbrooks, a couple of Sheaffers (one needs repair that I'm not sure about doing myself), and a couple of English pens (one an English-produced Waterman).
      Happy New Year!

  • @StevenSilverman-yw6di
    @StevenSilverman-yw6di Před měsícem

    I just watched this again and you reminded me that I haven’t used my scriveiner edc this year at alll. I just grabbed it and guess what? It immediately wrote! That’s at least 6 months without use and immediately wrote.

  • @mrcharon6197
    @mrcharon6197 Před 20 dny

    I want to love my Mythos, but the loose posting rattle drives me nuts. Thank you for your reviews.

  • @ztienapm
    @ztienapm Před 6 měsíci

    My favorite, is an ebonite pen from Brute Force Design I got at the SF Pen Show. Runner up vintage Pelikan 120. Favorite ink, Sailor Miraui great green black.

  • @tschuiwrt4970
    @tschuiwrt4970 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello James, my favorite of the pens I bought this year is the Diplomat Traveller. Followed by Hongdian 6013S. Bought a Lamy AL Star (50 years Edition) which I dont wanna miss anymore. Kind regards from Germany, Juergen

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Frohes neues Jahr!

    • @tschuiwrt4970
      @tschuiwrt4970 Před 6 měsíci

      @@JG3Reviews thank you, also for you and your loved ones

  • @user-gl5ld9vm7i
    @user-gl5ld9vm7i Před 6 měsíci

    James, do you find that your Visconti Mirage Mythos has initial hard starts? Mine does. I've heard that these magnetic cap pens do not provide a super tight seal vs a screw cap.

  • @pilesofthings
    @pilesofthings Před 6 měsíci

    Ouuu I keep eying the mythos, I may have to get one this year lol. My favourite pen purchase of this year would have to be my Sailor Pro Gear
    Tea Time Hallengrotta. It is my first gold nib and I love it...though my favourite writer is still one of my firsts from the year previous, the aluminum Muji Fountain pen...I just can't stop using it lol

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I ink up the Muji regulary, too. Great little pen. The color of the Hallengrotta is quite nice!

  • @shep_ultra
    @shep_ultra Před 6 měsíci

    Great video, James! Question regarding your Gravitas pocket pens: do you eyedropper them and, if so, do you find they spit out ink while jostling around in your pocket? I want to purchase a Gravitas pocket pen, but I'm hesitant to do so over concern for a mess; I have one pocket pen that spits ink w/ EDC, especially when ED filled, such that I'm put off from using it. =[

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I have stuck to int'l shorts with mine, and I've only had one cartridge that for some reason worked loose. The pen, however, didn't leak. I think it was a cartridge issue, not the pen.

  • @JoSchriek
    @JoSchriek Před 6 měsíci

    My favorite pens were the Monteverde People of the world serie pens, Winsung 630, Delta DV, Hongdian d5.

  • @paulmchugh1430
    @paulmchugh1430 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have the 82 but haven't inked, yet.
    The Tianzi is a beautiful pen. Just haven't sprung for it.
    I have to look at the Gravitas Quark.
    I had the Mythos but i couldn't get the nib to wrote well. I even got a replacement nib and still had the same result 😢.
    I haven't gotten the Scriviner. I would like to get an Eureka pen but getting one os tough due to payment issues.
    I have a Leonardo Momento Zero Grande. I think it os is like a 1,
    .5 version. The grip has changed loke the 2.0 but now ink window. It is still a fabulous pen. Love the feel. Love the nib.
    Thank you for your 2023 review.
    Happy New Year to you!

    • @radiofreealbemuth
      @radiofreealbemuth Před 6 měsíci +1

      Were you able to return the mythos?

    • @paulmchugh1430
      @paulmchugh1430 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@radiofreealbemuth yes, but I had to go to the distributor, not the retailer.

    • @radiofreealbemuth
      @radiofreealbemuth Před 6 měsíci

      @@paulmchugh1430 was there a reason you didn't return it directly to the retailer?

    • @paulmchugh1430
      @paulmchugh1430 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@radiofreealbemuth I was at a pen show and saw the distributor who offered the refund directly and would deal with the retainer on the reimbursement.

    • @radiofreealbemuth
      @radiofreealbemuth Před 6 měsíci +1

      @paulmchugh1430 ah, how convenient to be able to return the pen in person. I'm glad that it worked out

  • @catmyc
    @catmyc Před 6 měsíci +4

    The Scriveneir EDC is definitely the best pen of the year! By far the smoothest steel-nib pen I ever used, with slight friction. Ink flow is steady and never breaks during writing. The stiffness of the nib is right at point. This is a very balanced pen and its quality far exceeds other pens at the same price level.

  • @nccastro653
    @nccastro653 Před 5 měsíci

    Hongdian. My favourite brand.

  • @jeffmontgomery511
    @jeffmontgomery511 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I love JG3 reviews! My favorite pens for 2023 were the Jinhao X-159 and a Kaweco Sport with EF nib.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Happy New Year! (big Kaweco Sport fan, too)

  • @holgerweiss9mm
    @holgerweiss9mm Před 6 měsíci

    Hello, "Wancher World Tree" (ebony) and "Wancher Ebonite" (satin black) are my top fountain pens for 2023. Best gegards from Germany

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Really like the design of the World Tree, nice choice!

  • @GeorgeENorkus
    @GeorgeENorkus Před 6 měsíci

    Hello James.
    For my collection the categories are based on pricing as I rarely have enough to get a $50 to $100 pen and over $100 only came as used pens which came under my $100 limit.
    Those which I was able were purchased with a lot of study and saving to get it.
    Others under $50 came after some savings and those under $20 came under normal conditions. Now that you know my pen choices here they are.
    In my higher priced category, my number one is the Waterman Harley-Davidson pen. I'm a freelance photographer and often need to have a pen and paper for information. For the past year, this pen has been in my pocket. When it comes to people names, I just let the person print there name for me since my hearing is compromised. The Harley-Davidson pen has been super reliable for me and everyone else at even when they unknowingly use it upside down.
    My runner up for that category is the Xezo Ocean 2.
    For my middle price pen category, #1 is any Waterman pen in that price range. I say any because I own and use several of them and don't really know which is best.
    For my low cost category it has to be the Jinhao #159. This has been a great pen for the past three or four years.
    As an honorable mention I'll add my two dip pens and they are not the standard glass type. They are somewhere around 60 years old. The excellent Esterbrook dip-less pens and the #484 desk holder set. I use those everyday. One has a fine tip with Namiki Black ink and the other is a medium nib using Monteverde Emotions Hope ink.
    (I forget the Esterbrook numbers of the nibs.)

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Great list. Happy New Year, George!

  • @yafelu
    @yafelu Před 6 měsíci +1

    I liked your video! But could you please post a list of every pen and ink that you mentioned in the video? I think all of us would appreciate. Thanks for the video.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      I'll add it to the comments and pin it to the top.

  • @escapingdeception5799
    @escapingdeception5799 Před 6 měsíci

    EMSHOI paper is great fountain pen paper. I love it

  • @Bazerkly
    @Bazerkly Před 6 měsíci

    Kool
    🙃

  • @matthiasbiese6214
    @matthiasbiese6214 Před 5 měsíci

    Have ever considered to test a Faber-Castell Grip pen? I currently like it better than Lamy Safari.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 5 měsíci

      I have, and it's on the list, I just haven't procured one, yet. Glad to hear good feedback. I do really like the F-C nibs I have.

  • @eno88
    @eno88 Před 6 měsíci

    I heard people singing praises to the 82 so I thought meh, why the heck not. Now I have three of them, F M and Fude nibs.

  • @gihanzohdy3284
    @gihanzohdy3284 Před 6 měsíci

    For daily use Fabriano sheets oftentimes available in large batches and available in a variety of colour. Not so pricey and very good.

  • @amyfeigt6715
    @amyfeigt6715 Před 6 měsíci

    I've always loved fountain pens, but 2023 was the first year that a threw myself headlong down the Rabbit Hole! Lol. My favorites are my vintage pens & I'm considering learning how to restore them myself. I too got a Visconti Mirage Mythos in the brown/bronze color & sadly that pen has been disappointing. Every time I write with it, I end up with a large drip of ink coming out of the nib. So I'm going to have to try to figure out what to do about that. Because of that, I haven't really had the chance to write with it much. My overall favorite brand on the non-vintage side has been Pilot. A Vanishing Point is what started this all for me this year & I have picked up several other models from Pilot since then & every single one has been amazing. Couldn't agree more about Hongdian as well! Love everything I've bought from them... Currently awaiting delivery of their A6 Skeletonized pen. Jinhao has been a little hit or miss for me, but man, if they would come out with some different filling mechanisms, that would be awesome! A piston filler Jinhao? How cool would that be! Thank you, James for your honest reviews, I've learned a lot this year! Happy New Year to you and your family!

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Frustrating about the Mythos! I wonder if their customer service would be of any help? I haven't had to use it, but I'd hope so.
      Those Pilots are great, aren't they? Happy New Year!

  • @Michelt007
    @Michelt007 Před 5 měsíci

    When we see depressing world news, it is good to tune to our favorite fountain pen channels and believer there is an oasis of peace -and pens!- somewhere.
    In my pen journey I am in the stage to swap nibs to see if a good pen can be made a great pen. Then if the writing is improved, I suspect the ink flow could be better... I guess I am now inching toward more expensive pens... but the problem I have is that too often, holy grail pens are big if not very big and they do not feel good in my hands that are, frankly, not those of a pianist. It is a bit frustrating. It would be as if all the best shoes are only available for sizes 12 and up.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You might like some of the Japanese offerings. Pilot's pens are pretty reasonable diameters, as well as others. It is funny that so many upscale pens lean toward exaggerated dimensions, when that is rarely what determines a good writing experience. Some are just made to be desk trophies, it seems.

  • @Sth_Magical
    @Sth_Magical Před 6 měsíci

    Nakabayashi Yu-sari paper is a good go-to

  • @rlamb007
    @rlamb007 Před 6 měsíci

    Can you add the Amazon affiliate link in your description for the pens? That would be great. Thanks for all your information.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Done. 👍 Not all are Amazon-available, but added all the pens and links/reviews to a pinned comment at the top.

  • @mellow-jello
    @mellow-jello Před 6 měsíci

    Personally, 2023 was all about Lamy Al-Star Petrol, TWSBI Eco Bronze in Indigo, and Jinhao x159, all of each had its fair use. For inks, it has to go to Diamine Prussian Blue, and Iroshizuku Asa Gao. Happy New Year, see you in 2024.

  • @michaelt.t.hansen
    @michaelt.t.hansen Před 6 měsíci

    Do you have a link to the urushi pen, thanks?

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, it is in the comment pinned to the top of this review.

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 Před 6 měsíci

    Tomoe River really lives up to its reputation in my books. The Wing Sung 630 wins as a general knockabout value for money pen - great nib. Grail pen? Pilot Justus 95.

  • @flytheskymyway
    @flytheskymyway Před 6 měsíci +2

    I’ve got to admit that fireplace 🔥 distracted me. How did you get insurance with a wood burner so close to the wall? Just sayin’

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's within code. It's a pellet stove, and they don't need as much space (depending on the model, that is).

  • @SalBC62
    @SalBC62 Před 6 měsíci

    I should have had bad luck because I bought a Jinhao 82 on july and three or four days after I used it for the first time its body cracked. I decide not to pay any money to replace the pen so I glued it, put it in a case with some other chinese pens and never used it again.

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Yikes! Sorry to hear about that. I once had to give a follow up warning and pull a review of a Wing Sung that was great the first few months and in the review. About a year in its body and cap just started disintegrating (the nib was excellent and now resides in another pen).

  • @arliemoses4272
    @arliemoses4272 Před 6 měsíci

    Since you like pocket pens here are some I own that you and your fans may enjoy. I didn't list some of the vintage pens, like Atomic, Aikin Lambert, Morrison's, Peter Pan, etc. The numbers to the left are MM.
    64 Filcao - Micro
    64 Wancher - PuChiCo
    71 Tatung - 361 Aerometric
    84 SXRUY - Brass Pocket
    84 Gravitas - Quark
    86 Penbbs - Model 471
    89 Filcao - Mini
    91 Majohn - Q2
    93 Majohn - Wancai
    99 Kaweco - Supra
    100 Tom's Studio - Pocket
    102 Conklin - Minigraph
    102 Papermate - Mini
    102 Platinum - Glamour
    103 Addex (Vintage)
    103 Hightide - Attache
    103 Monteverde - MVP
    103 Traveler - Mini
    105 Kaweco - Cult Pens
    105 Monteverde - Jewelria Mini
    105 Hongdian - M1
    105 Gravitas - Pocket
    106 Jinhao - Model 82
    108 Majohn - N1
    108 Montagut - Mini
    108 Pilot - Petit1
    110 Fine Writing Intl - Pencket
    111 Duffire - Brass
    111 Majohn - N2
    112 Laban - Pocket/Vest
    112 Majohn - Q1
    113 Franklin Christoph - Model 45
    114 Majohn - M80
    114 Rotring - Esprit
    115 Stilus - Stilisa
    116 Giuliano Mazzuoli - Officina
    117 Fuliwen - 2062 Pocket
    117 Pilot - Elite
    117 Platinum - Short
    117 Fuliwen - 2062 Pocket
    119 Kaigelu - 316 Mini
    119 Online - Bohemian
    119 Pilot - E95s
    121 TWSBI - Mini
    121 Opus 88 - Wine

    • @JG3Reviews
      @JG3Reviews  Před 6 měsíci

      Great list! Thanks and Happy New Year!

  • @justiceforall1288
    @justiceforall1288 Před 6 měsíci

    Great list. What caught my eye, was your Eureka Fountain Pen. I never seen nor heard of that one before. 🫵🏾🙂