Kanwrite No.9 Nib and Mammoth Fountain Pen 

Since people keep asking: This pen is not generally for sale yet on any websites, including the Kanwrite website, but if you email Kanwrite, they may sell one to you directly. That's what I did, and they had one to send along. My price was $80 plus shipping ($30 to the USA), and I understand that in India, the price is 6000 rupees, though I'm not certain that either of those numbers is completely settled; it may be more or less when the pen finally goes up for sale on their website. Good luck!

I followed the steps you suggested and bought the black version of this pen. It’s been great, all except for a slight leaking problem which was fixed by heat-setting the nib. I have tremors and arthritis so a big nib on a fat pen like this makes writing much easier for me.

Large nibs keep your hand father away from the paper, which can change the writing experience. Awesome graphic design in this video. I also love how you use music to tell the narrative.

I'm very tempted by this pen. I love big pens with nibs that match, but your observations regarding the clip and cap design are putting me off it for now. The clip looks identical to the Noodler's Neponset and Konrad clips.

At the recent SFPenshow Magna Carta had a couple of pens with massive nibs. I could be wrong but they were at least #10 and maybe even #12. Seems like we're in a nib arms race. I just hope that someone will be able to reproduce a nib that's equivalent to a vintage flex nib.

The cap finial along with the clip resembles the mammoth and its trunk . Probably it may be the intended design.

1. I detect no size-related differences in performance in nibs ranging from #2 to #8. 2. Some find it easier to see what they are doing with a larger nib. Some prefer a grip section further from the paper. 3. I agree the cap looks misshapen.

I typically hold my pen higher up on the body, so a bigger pen is best for me. Namiki Emperor is a bit too rich for me, but this seems perfect so I ordered one. First thing I’ll do is remove that clip when I get it!

There are huge advantages to larger long term writers. On many frontiers of Penmanship and Cursive Writing and especially engineering drawing and matrix recording

Which one do you prefer, kanwrite mammoth or ranga giant 9b ?

Yes, it was a very interesting video. Thank you. As for the Mammoth, I feel that this is a slapdash design, released quickly just to brag about having a larger nib than a oversized #8 nib. Kanwrite may see itself as a direct competitor to Jinhao. There are so many things they could have done with the mammoth theme, but it feels more like an urgency to get something out, sooner rather than better.

Excellent video btw. I had just one question, how much was this Mammoth pen?

I prefer holding pens close to the paper so it's not for me, but this is interesting !

The Noodler's Ahab uses the same style ink "cartridge". Not exactly sure what to call it either...lol

I didnt know you were 6 foot tall. Im also 6 foot, so i have longer than avg fingers. Combined with the anatomy of my hands and the fact that fountain pens are optimal at a 45 degree angle, most pens arent comfortable for me to grip, because the grip section is too narrow. My favorite grip section is on the Jinhao x159, but the nibs are poor quality. Other pens with a grip section similar in width is the MB 149, which costs 1K or Namiki Emperor, which costs 2K. I wish more pen companies would produce wide grip pens for more affordable prices. The cheapest pen with Jowo 6 size/quality with a Jinhao X159/MB 149 size grip that I've found, is maybe the Delta DV, which costs around 200. It's not terribly expensive, but there are so many sub-100 dollar Jowo 6 pens, that it sucks Id have to pay significantly more just for a wider grip section.

Well that's an interesting product but in my view the cap is simply ugly along with the clip size which is just odd. I find this to be the case for most of the India made pens and the reason why when possible I order them clipless. I've got a few Rangas setup this way compared to the FPR I own I much prefer without a clip, plus the cap is then turned from a single piece of ebonite or acrylic without the discontinuity that adding a clip generally create. Now that is not the main event of course and I am quite curious about this No 9 nib with an ebonite feed it must be close to a firehose, which you seem to confirm. Hoping that they can come up with a decent looking pen with this nib, I would maybe try to buy one if the price is reasonable. Thanks for sharing this review.

Good video. Kanwrite nibs are really good quality nibs. This pen “mammoth” is really giant. I personally don’t prefer so big pens. But that is just personal opinion. Keep it up sir.

I see what you are saying about the clip , but it has kind of grown on me or I have gotten used to it . The pen puts out a lot of ink .

i can't find it at all on their website does any one have the link??

Any idea how the size of the Mammoth compares to something like an MB 149 or Sailor KoP?

Great information with statistics /measurements and graphics.. This is the first ever ebonite pen from Kanwrite whose review I’ve seen.. Considering how girthy X159 feels, I guess this pen is a big No for me..

тот момент, когда я заправляю всю чернильницу за раз

Just minutes ago I was talking to Mr Sudhin Paul who is a seller about getting one for me. The video popped up. For me I think this pen is little more expensive compared to Indian Standards.

thanks for showing indian paper man.

WOW, what's next, an 11 nib? It is bigger is better, mine's bigger than yours market. Liked your approach to the review. Agree on the clip, not a good design for the pen, but it's the nib that will sell it. I enjoy my X159 but do not want a BIGGER pen.

Good review. I bought it 9 months ago, while buying nibs from Kanwrite. Before ordering I saw a review of the Mammoth, asked by e=mail and Kanwrite told me they will add the pen to my nib order. Still they didn't manage to get this pen onto their website, strange. I agree regarding the clip. It's flimsy doesn't fit to the overall appearance of the pen. But beside this, writing with it is enjoyable and fun. I don't regret the 80 Dollars. Nearly a bargain and a much fairer price level comparing it with other Indian brands nowadays.

Reviewers have often emphasized the size of the nib eg. 21k Sailor Progear realo v king of pen - bigger nib on the latter. Re larger nib: the IMPRESSION I get, perhaps my own inference rather than the reviewers, is that bigger might be a little softer. Stunning pen and I love ebonite... The clip looks like it belongs on a cheap knock off.

Larger Nibs Help in Cursive Writing, Signature and Calligraphy...

Please compare the nib with MB149, or pilot 9 nib

The cap design reminds me of a mammoth head. Don't know if that is intended but with that in mind it's not as odd anymore to me.

I actually think that the pen is beautiful, I'm a big fan of these type of tapered caps. Pens of the 40's and 50's would often have them (eg P-51). Ok, from the clip to end of cap it looks linear but in my opinion this adds to character. Clip size, well again it also adds to character and in fact and rhymes with the overall "practicality". I would argue that Kanwrite got it right.

Very good video. Thank you so much. I have bought Kanwrite Mammoth and BTW it has a threaded nib unit that you can remove.

1:46 the pen does use a screw in nib unit. Go ahead and unscrew it. 👍

Bigger nib is interesting. I dislike the shape of the cap. Thank you!

1. Did you get it from India? 2. If yes, how long did it take? 3. Did you order it from KW Fountain Pen & Nibs? Thanks 🙏

Hi Matthew, great video. I use a Kanwrite Desire, with a gold flex nib as my everyday writer. It's an outstanding affordable modern flex nib and the pen is perfectly proportioned, including the clip. After watching your Ranga Giant 9B I bought the same colour - I love the pen but not the Ranga nib I chose for it, which may or may not be a Kanwrite nib. I think you make a really valid point about the clip - which is a real missed opportunity for Kanwrite to make a real talking point pen, just the like the Jinhao x159, which I also bought, for its proportions but that nib is very ordinary. The nib, clip and body need to be in proportion for my aesthetic tastes. BTW I'm considering a Good Blue Gold flex nib unit for the Ranga, but I might have to purchase the entire pen just to get the nib, so I'm holding off for the moment. I'll let you know how I get on. Anyway - keep making your brilliant videos

Really look forward to your videos you always review something different & the music choice just adds the cherry on top.

Can the clip be simply removed; I don’t care for clips anyway?

Until you mentioned the somewhat awkward size VS. the clip I was not adverse. But now....? When I received the Jinhao X159 I was taken aback at how "enormous" it was. Now it's Tom Cruise size. How the Universe changes everything during the night. Thank you for the ALWAYS INTERESTING reviews including this one, too.

To pióro może mieć najlepszą stalówkę na świecie ale i tak bym nie kupiła bo jest brzydkie.

Great video. Always good content, and I'm jealous of your video quality ;)

I have used pensfrom Gama, Beena and Kanwrite, with the stocks nibs and I love them. I plan to get a Ranga and Ratnam next. Maybe also a Airmail and Click.

I personally like larger nibs. I won't buy a pen with a nib smaller than a #6. I find not only is the added girth more comfortable, but the added height also accommodates the changes I seem to have naturally made since using fountain pens ie. moving up the barrel of the pen. Another reason why I think once you start using a fountain pen, it's harder to use a ballpoint - but that's another story. I do find the #8 nibbed pens very nice to write with. More so than expected. I think the pen looks great, but the taper of the pen cap looks weird. May be they did it for the clip. Hey, you just said that now in the video. It isn't the first pen that has a short clip on a giant pen, but I don't think it would look that bad if not for that taper. I think they should not have added a clip, and put a roll stop instead. One thing that is interesting and unique, is that converter and added cartridge. That's a nice detail.

Planning to make a video on Kanwrite Heritage? If I'm correct you already own one as shown in this video :)

Beautiful pen. Where did you find this pen?

Can you tell me where I can buy this pen?

Was quoted $80 for steel nib and $235 for 14K gold nib. Compared to Ranga, this seems a fair price. Shipping to USA is $25.

Agree with you on cap taper

at the moment, this nib is only available at noplace at all cuz you can't buy the dang thing anywhere. who has a link for this thing?

Interesting video. Very well produced, which is always a bonus. I had a similar Kanwrite model in the smaller Legacy series. The smell of the pen was unbearablen ahad to throw it away. No Kanwrites for me in the future unless they sort this issue.

Just emailed them to try to get one of these!

Towards the end of the video you showed 7 different pens. Can you provide some names, brands for hose pens. Also, excellent presentation. So elegant and classy. 👏👏👏👏👏 standing ovation on your videos, your presentation,

Great video. You mentioned it was twice the price of the Moonman. Bock or standard? So approximate price? Thanks.

Did you mention how much the pen will be? I might of missed that..

Wow...the nib looks great. What is the weight of the pen? The pen is not available on their website? U contacted them directly?

Very impressed by your editing! I was interested in this pen but now I can't unsee the weird taper in the cap lol. I might have to overcome it for the novelty of a #9 nib.

Thanks for the great review. The pen is not present in Kanwrite website, so I was wondering where is possible to get one… thanks for the answer. 😊

Thanks for the info. I also wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed the Inkvent videos.

1:26 did you do it yourself?

That cartridge looks an awful lot like the Noodler's .308 cartridges...

Honest review. I have both steel and 14 k nib. I like its weight, balance and grip comfort. I felt the same for cap design and clip. Thank you

Sorry if I missed it Is that steel or gold nib?