2022 Jinhao 80 Fountain Pen Unboxing and Review Lamy 2000 Killer?

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Is the new Jinhao 80 a Lamy 2000 killer? Is it a clone or just a pen inspired by another? I unbox it, talk about the parts and features of the pen, provide some size comparisons and measurements, and then do a writing sample. After the writing sample, I talk about what I like and what I don't like about the pen. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review.
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00:00 Start
00:52 Introduction
03:14 Unboxing
04:51 Clone or Inspiration?
09:22 Parts and Features
14:25 Size Comparisons
15:17 Measurements
15:32 Nib Swap
16:04 Writing Sample Jinhao
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@InkquiringMinds Год назад

ERRATA: The Jinhao 80 does NOT accept Parker LONG cartridges as the barrel will not close. It will accept Lamy long cartridges or two Parker shorts.

@ShaddySoldier Год назад

In my experience nothing takes Parker longs haha

@SidneyChism Год назад

I thought Parker only made one size of cartridge.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@ShaddySoldier some of my PenBBS pens do.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@SidneyChism they make short and long.

@beastop723 Год назад

can we put a pilot v pen nib in the jinhao 80??

@mrsips710 9 месяцев назад

I love how detailed your videos are, and I sincerely appreciate how fair you are to more budget friendly pens.

@InkquiringMinds 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@sushanart 6 месяцев назад

Agree 💯 👍 ❤

@luigig6256 Год назад

I have watched far too many reviews on fountain pens over the years. This is the most thorough and your balance of reason and crazy references keeps me watching. Many thanks

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@warrenwilson7633 Год назад

Have two Lamy 2000’s one B and one BB. These are amazing pens on many levels. The makralon feels great. The finish and build quality is second to none. The piston system is fantastic! Easy to repair; parts aplenty. 14k gold nibs. They’ve been around this long for a reason. Oh, I appreciated your review and just ordered a Jinhao 80 to try BTW.

@Rvc546 Год назад

How does it compare to the original thing ?

@carolinecamilleri5650 Год назад

I did order 2 Jinhao 80 … both black but one silver and one black clip.. EF nib… Oh. My. Gosh. Inked it up with Noodlers Turquoise (after rinsing it first😊) and I love it. Writes so smooth and consistently, and the bonus is the snap cap that posts if I get a hankering to do that, but usually don’t post. Snap caps rock my penworld 😍 It looks posh and slick, writes beautifully and I like it so stinking much 😂

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Awesome!

@bryanelias6013 Год назад

That line " ...or is a prescription." was a great chuckle. Thank you for that. I needed it today.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

LOL! Thanks for catching it!

@joanwerthman4116 Год назад

What a great way to start my day. I love your sense of humor in between all of that useful information.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@archivist17 Год назад

Perfectly timed! Follows on well from a Pen Venture video. This is how weekends should work. Love the opening tune.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Yay!

@raybuck Год назад

Wonderful review. Love the humour and directness. Thank you very much for your channel.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@goofygame Год назад

7:13 Hi doug! I love this scene. You have doing continue to post fountain pen videos. I admire your continuous positive attitude.

@Javi_C Год назад

Was waiting on this one 😊 As always, appreciate the thoughts Doug!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

My pleasure!

@bud8254 Год назад

Thanks for the great review! Just found your channel. Love it when budget pens exceed expectations.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Welcome! Thank you, Bud!

@santiagomerinoacevedo7475 Год назад

Your video fell on me like rained from heaven. I was thinking about ordering a Jinhao 80. Now I have many more things clear. Thank you very much for your always instructive videos with which I learn every day.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Glad I could help!

@paulherman5822 Год назад

Goulet is generally more expensive than I'm willing to pay, even here in the United States, so I buy pens either direct from China or vintage on eBay, as even including shipping, those tend to be less. And I found a seller via eBay for the best price for modern Diamine inks (just over $5 USD including shipping for a 30 mL bottle, and around $13 USD for the 80 mL bottle), so I have yet to get anything from them. Interesting pen! I may have to look into it, as I really haven't gotten a Jinhao I didn't like. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this pen!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thank you so much, Paul!

@nancymilawski1048 Год назад

Have you tried Pen Boutique? I've ordered from them several times and been very happy. They are in the US and I am in Canada but they have good deals.

@barryallen4814 Год назад

thank you so much for this review! i've been looking for a cheap pen that takes lamy nibs to justify ordering a bunch of custom ground z50 style nibs off taobao. your writing sample was also really helpful. keep up the good work!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Glad I could help!

@ferrypen4952 Год назад

Great video, Like you I loved this pen so much I ordered the silver version almost straight away! I was reluctant to put too much pressure when trying to swap the nib but seeing how easily you manged I'll give it another go and fit my black Lamy Medium nib to make it a totally stealth pen. I should say however, I did enjoy writing with the Jinhao nib a lot more than I unexpected to it has actually became my daily journal pen.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

The magic of editing! It was not that easy to get the nib off the first time. I used a jeweler's flat blade screwdriver to move the nib away from the section a bit to get it started.

@gladstonefuller953 Год назад

Thanks for this review. I will buy myself a couple of these pens.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Enjoy!

@sushanart 6 месяцев назад

I can't afford a Lamy 2000 so this is a great substitute for me. I'm also very sceptical to the "metal ears" on the 2000 and I have a feeling I would hate them. I will try a Jinhao 80 and see if I like it, then there will be other colours to choose from too. Very nice! 🤗❤️👏

@mdgdm Год назад

Interesting review, Doug. I may want to pick up one of these. Like you, I am a big fan of the Lamy 1.1 mm stub, which I use on my Studio.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Good choice!

@edwardwiper1323 Год назад

Good review Doug you’ve convinced me to invest all of £3 on this pen & it’s good to know Lamy style nibs I have a 1.1 stub on a horrible lamy joy 👍.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Glad to help

@llchapman1234 23 дня назад

I love my cheapo Jinhao 80's, especially their extra fine nibs and textured bodies. Wish they made them in more colors.

@JonTheJotter 5 месяцев назад

I just got this pen due to your and others reviews and man I am blown away how much I like this pen. Even with the original nib. Will have to try putting a lamy nib on it.

@InkquiringMinds 5 месяцев назад

Congrats, @JonathanRequillo, I hope you enjoy it!

@andrewscott9610 Год назад

Another great video, I will have to buy one.

@eugenborcan Год назад

Makrolon is not fiberglass nor does it have fiberglass in it! Makrolon is the trade name for a type of polycarbonate resin made by Bayer.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks for the correction!

@eugenborcan Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds ❤

@TheOkazakiGuy Год назад

Great video. Interesting looking pen. I had no intention of buying this because, like you, I'm not crazy about the Lamy 2000. But.... after watching your video, I ordered one 😅

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Right on

@Juan_C84 Год назад

Another great video Doug. That is one impressive pen and then when you add the fact of it's $4 price tag and compatibility with Lamy nibs (non Lamy 2000) makes it a steal. And thank you for your honesty in saying that you weren't a fan of the Lamy 2000. That's the beauty of fountain pens; there are so many choices out there that part of the fun is finding what feels best for yourself. By the way, that Lamy Studio palladium you've got is a sharp looking pen. Does the oblique nib you have give you good line variation? Again, great video Doug! Have a great day! 👍👍

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

It gives a subtle line variation. So smooth and wet!

@martinlebl631 Год назад

Yes, for the price it is a nice pen. My OBB nib on the Lamy 2000 gives some variation, but where it shines is with shading ink, as the ink amount varies a more than line width, and that works well for shading ink.

@CVC-CSS Год назад

Thank you, Sir. Very informative.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@RodrigoSmarzaro Год назад

A nice review. I am awaiting the arrival of my Jinhao 80 in the next few days. I have had three kaco edges for over a year. All three are still perfect and I find their nibs super smooth. Maybe I have been lucky with them. :-)

@azzamhawwari9229 Год назад

One more thing ; you took the words out of me regarding lamy 2000 ; I got one and inked it only one time,I didn't figure out yet what to do with it .

@ibpopp Год назад

What a great find. Taking your lead I've just ordered one. How can I go wrong? My opinion of the L2K mirrors yours precisely; the pen was such a disappointment--looks great, lovely material (apart from THAT greasy pole of a section) but not a Parker "51" Thanks for another fine show. Cheers from Oz.

@oscarmedina1597 Год назад

Excellent review as always. I have two Aions, at least 4 Studios (2 with gold nibs), and two 2000s (fine and medium). I have no need for this Chinese knock-off but appreciate the effort. I grip my 2000 at the window, and the “sweet spot” happens to be where I write anyway. So it works great for me.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad that it works for you. The Lamy 2000 is a great pen there is no doubt of that! Just not for me.

@oscarmedina1597 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds, I forgot to mention that the Lamy Calligraphy nib is not worth the trouble. The line variation is between fine vertical and fine/medium horizontal. Plus, it’s scratchy. Just get a regular black Lamy nib.

@Plhmel561 7 месяцев назад

I am glad I watched this episode because I own a Jinhao 80 that I used once or twice and I put it away. The nib was like writing with a needle. I bought a Lamy medium nib and I replaced the Jinhao nib. Now the pen writes really well. Thanks!

@InkquiringMinds 7 месяцев назад

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

@samyg123 Год назад

Nice review! I do prefer the L2K for the piston filler/ink window and incognito semi hooded nib. However this definitely has its advantages with the widely available nib options. Now I just wish Lamy would make a stealth 2K with a black clip and section.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I would be interested in a Lamy Studio that was all stealth black without the slippery section.

@archivist17 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds I think the Studio clip is fugly. But a piston fill Studio would appeal.

@loracharis6814 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds I am pretty sure this already exists. 2019 special edition but still available at some sellers. All black hardware including nib plus black grip section.

@paulwyand6204 Год назад

I do love my Lamy 2000 mainly due to the iconic design as much as the writing experience. But I have ordered 3 of these as a filler for another order.

@estoylaroca Год назад

I agree, for the $4 price point, it's incredibly a good deal. The nib that came with it for me was excellent on its own. The EF nib is good to write on cheaper paper. Though I'm buying a 1.1 / 1.5 as well for nib swaps. Just on the contrary that I love my lamy 2k... but still the jinhao 80 is definitely not a pen you should pass up on, especially again, considering the price.

@hiltonprice2625 Год назад

Got myself one of these. Feels good. Writes great. For around $3 you can purchase a set of 3 Jinhao Lamy style 1.1 stubs from Ali Express. In my opinion these write as well as any Lamy nibs I have ever used. What a bargain. Thanks for your review.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

You're welcome! Enjoy!

@avgjoeshow4208 Год назад

I’ve been debating buying this pen for like two weeks. Once again you’ve convinced me to pull the trigger good sir. I also absolutely love my Lammy 1.1 stub I have in my all-star. I also really want to try that cursive nib I just haven’t been able to bring myself to buy it yet. When it comes will you make a video on how it writes?

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

As soon as it arrives, you bet!

@crouserm Год назад

I've never been that excited by the looks of any Lamys I've seen; but, almost thou persuadest me, Doug. A super fabulous pen for a tinkerer! Hmmm.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks Rob!

@jls3220 Год назад

I find your common sense approach most excellent.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I appreciate that!

@andrewscott9610 Год назад

Another fountain pen that I recommend that I love and use daily is the Monteverde Invincia stealth Black.

@debralinder6105 Год назад

Thanks for the video. Opens up a whole new world...rebel, rebel.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

No doubt!

@weezyfaz7 3 месяца назад

Thank you!!! I hated the nib on my 80s I was looking on amazon for replacement nibs for it while having 4 lamy safaris sitting in a pen case! That was until I found your video. Definitely subbed ❤

@InkquiringMinds 3 месяца назад

Great to hear!

@shane6242 Год назад

I am also a fan of the Jinhao 80! You made a good point about the lamy nib compatibility, that opens up all sorts of possibilities...

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

They've come out with five new colours, black, red, green, white and brown all with gold trim.

@shane6242 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds already ordered a blue one lol

@neilpiper9889 Год назад

@@shane6242 the Jinhao 80 is not available in blue. The X159 is.

@HornedPolarBear Год назад

@@neilpiper9889 I have one in blue and one in bright red.

@neilpiper9889 Год назад

@@HornedPolarBear I will check it out. Thanks

@haroldmarenger3435 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I don’t necessarily share your opinion on the Lamy 2000, Safari, etc., or that this is a L2K killer. I do agree that this is an interesting find. I like the idea that I can use Lamy steel nibs on a cheap pen. And I will give it a try. Thanks! The Lamy 2000 and Safari work great for me, and I use mine every day for work and personal writing. This gives me another way to use my Lamy B, I am 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9 nibs, while my other Lamys are nibbed for every day writing. I have a Lamy Studio in the Black Forest finish-I looked at the Palladium model and felt it was too slick in hand. I got mine at Anderson Pens for about $79 USD, and extra nibs are $16 US each. Thanks again for the video and food for thought.🍦

@usablues Год назад

It actually seems closer to a vintage Lamy Profil 80. Hence the name? I have one on the way. Thanks for being my pen enabler.

@neilpiper9889 Год назад

I have a Jinhao 80 with a Lamy 1.1 nib as my daily writer. I love it. I have bought several colours now and have a Lamy 1.5 in an all black Jinhao 80.

@Javi_C Год назад

I’m glad it fits with the Lamy 1.1 stub!

@LoFIJak Год назад

I've been eyeballing these on Aliexpress. Definite going to pick one up to try it and use your Lamy nib suggestion.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@LoFIJak Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Your suggestions haven't let me down yet

@tictac9074 Год назад

Great intro!!! I think you are going to like the lamy cursive nib

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Can't wait!

@MrCabimero Год назад

As I have said before, I love your video references. I don't know how you come up with such arcane references to video, but they are very entertaining. Thanks as always. BTW, do you have an online store where you sell your pens that you no longer want?

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thank you, MrCabimero! They just come out of my fevered brain. I don't currently do that. When I sell a pen, it is either through my local pen club or on the Facebook Marketplace. I know Stephen Brown sells his pens through his own website. I have a separate Facebook page called "Inkquiring Minds" which I haven't really used. Perhaps when I have a bunch of them, I'll advertise them there. Thanks for the thought.

@themoonwalkpen1466 Год назад

That clip from Crocodile Dundee is a classic!

@MrCabimero Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Thanks!

@ztienapm Год назад

My Jinhao 80 arrived today. It feels like plastic. I like that it now has a black Lamy nib but it still doesn't feel right. I know you don't like them but I prefer the Kaco edge for feel. It feels more like a L2000. For me with the Lamy nib it's a better Safari for around Safari money. Thanks for the review.

@Adriel-ze6lw Год назад

"It was everything the Lamy 2000 was not" Sir Doug Yeah, at least there are pen manufacturers out there that can do something right for the better. Thanks for the great review Sir Doug. Really helped on future financial planning for fountain pens

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thank you so much, Adriel!

@shortstoriesglenrose4382 7 месяцев назад

Great vid -- will definitely buy one of these rather than save up for a L2K. Just a heads-up, the affiliate tag in the Goldspot link in video description appears to be broken (takes you to the website, but the "aff=8" bit is not highlighted). If this is an issue you've addressed earlier, sorry for the spam! Cheers

@InkquiringMinds 7 месяцев назад

The link works. It just looks like it doesn’t.

@donbrownist Год назад

It's funny how color changes your perception of an object. I have 2 of these 80's in black and enjoy them very much. In fact I like them better than my Kaco GRAIL. Then I went and purchased 2 more; one on rage red and the other in snot green, both with polished brass clip and nib; and even though I paid nearly $4 each for these pens, they somehow seem cheap !

@archivist17 Год назад

8:53 You answered the question I was waiting for! I think this may find a place in my collection (with a Lamy nib 😉)

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

The Jinhao nib was surprisingly smooth and wet. A little too fine for me but a nice nib nonetheless!

@archivist17 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Only after the magic seven strokes!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@archivist17 This is true. But see how simple that was? Less than 30 seconds!

@lucm6476 Год назад

happy joy joy review 😄 good stuff to know ,thank you . I solve the slipery section problem for the studio ,i went with the stainless steel version , it comes with a rubbery black section . Well i guess Lamy solve the problem not me😊

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Yes, I've seen that version of the Studio. It isn't very becoming but it works.

@doogie64 Год назад

Just found your site. Very easy to listen to with nice pop-culture input along the journey. One question….where do you source your pen stands? Very nicely done. Sub’d.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Welcome aboard! Thanks, Doug! The stands you see on my desk are 3D printed by my son. They are all designs taken from "Thingiverse" so they are not available for resale.

@capraglass 6 месяцев назад

A bit late in the comments here and in the pen game but thank you sir, an “inquiring minds “ worthy thorough review! You’ve inspired me and will get this all black version too, I have a black lamy broad nib on a J 80 in grey with silver trim, funny how I enjoy it so much. I also don’t click with the safari or 2000. This, for me, might just be the perfect contemporary pen, if only it was made with better materials. I’m imagining one in a black ebonite or fiberglass, with more weight and precious hand feel..

@InkquiringMinds 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, @capraglass!

@LisaRSArt 3 месяца назад

Thanks for this video. I bought one today after seeing your video but not others because they all kept saying how much Lamy is the best. Well, sure best ever if one has $200+ tax to play or placed on a credit card & pretending like money comes easily. 😅 lol. Seriously, I love my Lamy AlStar from 2014 but hated my Lamy EF nib on a Safari that I grind it & adjusted until it flowed juicy & wet with no skips. Hopefully, I get a good one of this Jinhao 80. Thank you. 😊 ❤ P.S. I like the idea of ordering two more for different nibs sizes for Lamy especially the 1.5 & 1.1 mm stubs that I love.

@InkquiringMinds 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@wendyholiday2021 Год назад

I just ordered 2..Thougt I love my 2000 and most Lamys, the swappable nibs pushed me over the top 🙃

@zathrasnotzathras655 Год назад

Jinhao has done well with their clones, homages, and inspired-by pens. I’d love to see them start doing their own original designs now. I can tell by your video clip inserts that you are a man of high culture. Much appreciated.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thank you Zathras. That is much appreciated!

@jpg5540 Год назад

Yes but we want more x159 first !

@bradbeth63 Год назад

Doug. Where can I get the 1.1 stub to fit this pen? Goulet has the cursive but don’t see the stub. Thanks. 👍

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I bought mine on Amazon. Look for nibs for the Lamy Joy.

@donbrownist Год назад

Great review. Thanks. Great pen. Haven't tried this, but looking at the section it appears you could pull the nib and feed to replace with a nib and feed of choice not limited to Lamy nibs.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

It might but I can't get the feed out of the Jinhao 80!

@stefanwood2182 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds it comes off with a little bit of effort.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@stefanwood2182 I’m soaking it. I fought with it with a great deal of effort!

@stefanwood2182 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds I used my leatherman. Covered the nib in clear tape, and also had taped covering the plier part of the leatherman without damaging the jinhao nib.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@stefanwood2182 I'll try it!

@paulopacheco3944 Год назад

Hello. Once again I have enjoyed an informative review on a pen I had just heard of. My one question is you said you bought it at the basket. What is the basket?

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Blesket is a Canadian online retailer. blesket.com/

@martinlebl631 Год назад

I like my Lamy 2000, but firehouse is a feature on on OBB nib. The sweet spot doesn't bother me, but I can see how it can be an issue, as you do have to put it to paper just so.

@birdsqueezer8103 Год назад

Great review as always, but there’s a couple things I’d like to add to it from my own tinkering around. I pulled not only the nib off mine, but also the feed and found that the feed matches up basically perfectly and fits just the same. So now I have a jinhao 80 pen with a lamy safari nib and feed. I also have a lamy 2000 on hand and have found that the barrel and section are so close in size that the caps are able to fit on one another, but I don’t know about the sealing aspect. So it seems that jinhao quite literally matched the lamy safari nib, feed, and cartridge capabilities with the looks of the lamy 2000. While I have no idea if it’s just a my pen only type of thing, but considering how well everything matches up, I’d say it should be near universal. Maybe someone else can try and see if the results are the same.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Yeah I expect the feeds are exactly the same. The Lamy Z50 style nib and feed have been copied by Chinese makers for years and years. Lanbitou, Wing Sung and Jinhao all have versions of the Safari.

@davidnygard1817 Год назад

Finally, someone in the pen community reviewed this gem. I now have seven of these pens, two have their original nibs, the rest with Lamy swaps. They are a joy to use, they write well every time, look terrific and are nearly indestructible. This could compete with the x159 as the pen of the year. The only modifications I have made on my 80 fiber blacks are a light sanding on the edges of the clip which is a bit sharp to the touch out of the box. Keep up the great work!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks for sharing, David!

@hitendrashah8800 Год назад

Hi Doug, ur videos are very informative and reliable, I need to know if i can use fine ,medium,and broad lamy nibs beside the 1.1mm as I have ordered 2 jinhao 80 and a lamy 1.1mm .warm regards Hitendra.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

You should be able to. The fit is the same. Just be careful the first time you remove and replace the nibs as it can be tight and the plastic is soft.

@amyr.862 Год назад

Lamy compatible parts? Sassy. I saw this pen available in F, XF and 0.2 XXF. I've never seen a nib that fine on a Chinese pen. Prepare to rejoice, fans of the tiny line (if it's consistent)! I'm glad the pen was to your liking. I'll be curious to see how this Lamy cursive nib writes.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Me too!

@LeeBusch Год назад

Two of the Lamy Studios come with grippy rubber-coated sections. I prefer those.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I've seen those but don't like the look.

@nope8535 10 месяцев назад

I keep debating this pen, I like slimmer pens. If you have handled a Noodlers Charlie or Nib Creeper those are what I like. But that design is nice.

@concretecodpiece Год назад

Oh hey Mr Doug, I know of a shop in the UK that sells Lamy spares, including the black plastic grip section from the brushed steel Studio if you would be interested in getting a replacement for your one. They also include a nib and cost £12 or so for a steel nib or about £86 with the gold nib. Don’t know how much shipping to Canada would be though.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thanks so much! I have seen the black rubber grip sections for the Lamy Studio. I don't like the look. I am happy with my Lamy Studio. The nib is sublime!

@jls3220 Год назад

Doug I can easily understand how Lamy nibs fit the Jinhao 80. But how can I figure out how other nibs may fit other beautiful and inexpensive pens? Is it just trial and error. I’m not as experienced as you and many others. Any advice as how to go about this?. Thank you for your help and reviews!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

It is either trial and error or asking questions at the Fountain Pen Network. I prefer trial and error to attitude myself.

@ibpopp Год назад

The pen finally arrived. Sadly, like the L2000, the profile of the section really doesn't suit me. That's a pity because the pen itself is remarkably good value for money. Still, it will make a nice present for someone else. Thanks for introducing this model to me. Cheers from Oz.

@coreyjs55 Год назад

I finally made an aliexpress account and ordered a couple of these pens, and a couple of the new x159s, and a majohn M800... and a wingsung 629 and a 601a... anyway, I started playing around with Lamy compatible Jinhaos with the 35 a few months ago. I tend to like the finer nibs myself, but I bought a 1.1, a 1.5, and a broad Lamy nib to try and I really enjoyed them. The 1.5 is a bit too big for daily writing for me but it's nice to bring out now and then for a bit of fun.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

That's a great collection already!

@samyg123 Год назад

I’m curious what makes it a 1.1 stub if the vertical lines are only 0.8? Is this just variation from manufacturing/ paper and ink combo?

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Unless it is very sharply cut like a cursive italic, the rounder edges will always make the line thinner than the width of the stub.

@jacobling2119 Год назад

Next Jinhao pen to review, the Jinhao 82! And it gotta be a comparison to a Sailor PGS.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I have a Jinhao 82 on the way, but I won’t be buying a Sailor PGS!

@egosuit Год назад

The Kaco edge is a great pen for the money; they fixed the cracking problem years ago, and the nibs are standard German Schmidt nibs.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Did they fix the clip?

@egosuit Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Alas, no. It's really more of a roll-stop than a clip.

@GPngts Год назад

You should try the Jinhao 35, too. It is thinner and all metal, but has a lot of the same advantages as the 80 (round grip, Lamy nib compatibility, very low price). I have the matte black one with a Lamy black Broad nib on it, and I love it.

@stargazer1359 Год назад

The Lamy style nib from Jinhao without the chariot is an excellent nib. Smooth & wet. I think it came with the stainless 35. They are so different in quality.

@stargazer1359 Год назад

P.S. I have a Lamy 2K medium. Squeaky nib and I find the section/grip slippery.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Never seen that!

@carlswanson808 Год назад

@@stargazer1359 I thought the squeaky nib was just a Broad problem. Glad to know (I guess?) that I'm not the only person with that 2K problem.

@stargazer1359 Год назад

@@carlswanson808 The nib is smooth, just squeaky. I've had it for 3+ years. Keep changing inks....Still not a go to for me. Love the design though.

@schmoock100 Год назад

Nice review, but I think of the Jinhao 80 more of an homage to the Lamy 80 rather the Lamy 2000. Nonetheless a good pen!

@hamana2011 Год назад

Ended up buying a couple great pens with a Lamy nib

@ceterus2008 Год назад

Hello Doug, thanks for the video (and all the others)! I was inspired by this video to to do the same as you - I ordered a Jinhao 80 and a 1.1 Lamy nib and successfully installed the latter on the pen. However, it is unbearably scratchy. I've tried everything, including Doug's 7 lines method: the nib became wetter, but there were no flow issues with it in the first place. But the scratching remains. I'm very tempted to return the Lamy nib but if you know a method of smoothing the scratchiness, I'd really appreciate your advice. Thanks.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Check that the tines are aligned.

@HumbleBearcat 18 дней назад

If you bought the "Lamy" nib from China, chances are you may have bought a clone.

@pauljupp2077 Год назад

Ok I was sceptical but yes I have ordered 3 of these things. I can’t believe how a cheap Chinese pen can out perform some of my best pens. So good I am actually thinking of adding a Lamy gold nib onto the pure black. Not sure if I will be struck down by lightning!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I just got four more yesterday.

@luisguillermoperezmejia7907 Год назад

Hello. Now I own de red, blue and Green ones. Beautifull colors.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Very nice! I just got, tan, blue, red and black with gold trim in the mail yesterday.

@luisguillermoperezmejia7907 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Lástima que no haya el "GALAXY BLUE". Jajajajajajajaja

@StarKnightZ 9 месяцев назад

This is interesting! Is the section from the jinhao compatible with the Lamy Studio? I specifically avoided buying one because of the slippery grip!

@InkquiringMinds 9 месяцев назад

The nibs are compatible but not the section.

@StarKnightZ 9 месяцев назад

@@InkquiringMinds that's a shame! Would've considered buying a studio. I find so many Lamy pens are close to perfection but have major deal-breakers. The Safari grip and almost anything without it has a slippery metal grip instead. Such a shame as their steel nibs are some of the best! Their pens are often heavy and the lugs on the 2000 didn't look nice for me, as well as the fact that the nib is so wet and broad means you want a smaller nib which has a smaller sweet-spot!

@samyg123 Год назад

Jinhao is now offering this in 6 different colors with gold trim 🤩

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I've seen that! They must be selling!

@samyg123 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds I had to pick up the blue and red at only 4USD. The colors are enough to differentiate from the L2K IMO

@karlpmueller Год назад

Hang on, now you like your Studio? The world turned upside down! (Does this mean I have to put an expensive pen back on my wish list after your review persuaded me to stop coveting it?) Thanks for bringing this pen to my attention--and for the Barenaked Ladies cameo.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Pretty much! It has grown on me mostly because of the awesome OM 14k nib. But I've found the small lip between the section and the barrel to be a good purchase for my thumb to keep from slipping on the slick section.

@plomesperlabirradiaria.863 Год назад

Great review!!! 🙌 Nothing to do with the great Lamy 2000! 💫😄

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

You got that right!

@user-gl5ld9vm7i Год назад

AC/DC! Reminds me of HS days, Trans AMs, girls with big hair lol!. BTW: Thank you for the FP review

Год назад

"I WAS EXPECTING THE SPANISH INQUISITION" When you said "OK there are 3 things i love about this pen". Came in for the pen reviews stayed for the memes. :D

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

LOL! You saw it coming!

@sanjayharsh3532 Год назад

Immitation is best form of flattery.body and clip are lamy 2000but nib section and nib is lamy studio I feel your views thanks

@Seefood73 Год назад

Woah. I just ordered the Lamy Cursive at Pen Chalet yesterday, it was $13.60 with a 15% coupon. Goulet are so expensive... Anyway, I thought I would install it on a Nexx, but this is a much nicer pen in the hand (Unlike you I love my L2K), so I just might consider getting it.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Let me know how you like the cursive when you get it!

@clintondavis3363 Год назад

The shipping is too high with Goulet, and there’s not much of a price break on their pens.

@Seefood73 Год назад

@@clintondavis3363 They are the most expensive, but they have the biggest stocks, specials and al because they are the biggest retailer around. I don't think there is anyone bigger.

@Seefood73 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds oh, thanks to Clinton I found this message again! Well, I did put it on the J20, and it works great, I tried both with some Monteverde ink as well as some Prussian Blue a chemistry student concocted for me (Not Diamine Prussian Blue, I mean the real original chemical) and even though it's kind of dry for an ink, the J80's feed handled it well and the nib didn't become scratchy or anything, still gives excellent crisp italic lines. It's not as fun and Gushy as a PenBBS Calligraphy #2 architect, and it's more like a Medium or med-fine, but it writes very nicely. definitely recommended.

@Sonicman415 Год назад

My Lamy 2000 is a fav of mine.. writes like a dream, capping mechanism is so satisfying, and I love the hooded nib and feel of the Makrolon. Can’t beat the classic design. Interesting how we are each jazzed by different things. I don’t know if I’d go for the copy. Your reviews are cool. Thank you. I like your desk clock. Very classy.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

New (old) acquisition!

@MrCabimero Год назад

Doug- I believe there is a site to buy a longknife or naginata nib for this but I can't remember where. Do you or any of your followers know where? I have looked but struck out. Thanks.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

The long knife nibs are available from Kaigelu but I've not seen the Naginata style in a #6.. tinyurl.com/4r9jtjyt

@MrCabimero Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds Not in a number 6, but for the Jinhao 80. Is that what you meant? Thanks for the prompt reply.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

@@MrCabimero Sorry I was tracking comments on today's video instead. Is this what you meant? tinyurl.com/mvkj62up

@MrCabimero Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds yes thanks! You are an Inkcyclopedia of information. I don’t know how you keep all the straight!

@graphictouch Год назад

What’s that ink Sir, you used at your signature in the introductory part of the video…? I like the ink…

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

It is J Herbin Kyanite du Nepal. :)

@stefanwood2182 Год назад

Excellent review, Doug. I appreciate the AC/DC! Im glad to see the nib swap, and will look at the possible array of Lamy nibs to get. I did order a Bobby equivalent and will see if that works. The silver version has a silver screw in connection between the barrel and the section, but it may have been coated black for the all black version. I got both for $13 inc shipping from esybuy. This pen has the nice combination of lightness and girth without feeling too light or "cheap" in quality. Lamy should be having a fit over this , yet ironically, they may benefit from an increase in sales of their nibs. This will compete easily against other popular cheap pens like the Platinum Preppy. An outstanding pen for the price.

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Yes, the metal parts of the black version are powder coated black.

@AndyP126 Год назад

Are you getting hard starts with this pen and the stock nib?

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

I'm not using a stock nib. No issues with the Lamy nibs. I've found the Jinhao 80 doesn't have a great cap seal though.

@AndyP126 Год назад

@@InkquiringMinds I had a problem with the pen yesterday. I left it sitting capped on my desk for about 5 hours and had huge problems with skipping and hard starting. Left it sitting overnight and now the pen is fine. Amazon in the US has 2 pens for US$15.00 with overnight Prime shipping. So, $7.50 a pen for almost instant gratification.

@sailcat9 Год назад

Not bad for four bucks. Well done!

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

Thank you, sailcat9!

@luisguillermoperezmejia7907 Год назад

Yo pedí 2 ,pero voy a pedir otros 3 atendiendo su propuesta para usar los plumones de lamy 1.1, 1.5 y 1.9 lo cual me parece una muy buena idea. Saludo cordial

@InkquiringMinds Год назад

¡Excelente! ¡Espero que te vaya bien!