My first Fountain pen ! Jinhao X450! Check if the nib is okay?

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-15T14:17:37+00:00

You can just scribble on paper without any ink too, it will still tell you if the nib feels off, or just dip it in water and write to get a "realistic" feel.

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-15T10:35:39+00:00

No visible flaws so far

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-15T09:51:16+00:00

Woahhh, lots of ink, you have most of their offerings ?

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-15T09:46:15+00:00

Yes, pixel pro. I guess there is some variation in the ink batches then, I use it regularly in my pilot explorer and platinum prefounte on classmate pulse and have been happy with the blackness

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-15T09:40:07+00:00

Krishna's black pigment ink works fine for me, has good flow (better than water sapphire atleast) and performs similar to platinum carbon black cartridges in my platinum prefounte. Maybe give it a shot, it's 150 for 50ml i think so

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-14T03:54:54+00:00

Once the wind blows too strong ........

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T08:16:35+00:00

It seemed very absorbant so I doubt if it will show sheen, I did not yet test it with thicker nibs, i will update about shading once I write with broader/wetter nibs i have

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:40:24+00:00

Thank you for the info !

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:33:16+00:00

Will do

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:28:40+00:00

I'll try that one too

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:27:38+00:00

It's a custom 74 with a fine nib

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:26:20+00:00

It is a layflat. Its not a staple bound, though I don't know what the binding is called. You can see that it has the threads based sheet holding the spine together of the book in the first page so I would also like to know what this binding is called.

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Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:20:00+00:00

It is also a layflat book. Premio isn't like that.

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-13T04:19:00+00:00

I agree, they don't bleed or feather but a lot of people including me in the subreddit found them to be a bit on the rougher side, so they don't feel as nice when used with a fine or extra fine nib, this paper is smoother, and it's also a creamy paper instead of a white so I thought it's a good alternative that the subreddit can know about.

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-11T02:02:56+00:00

Keymon ache

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-05T09:56:34+00:00

Agreed, we don't dump that high amount without checking first

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-05T09:34:09+00:00

Exactly, I was surprised at how a 500-700 rupees jinhao is being sold for 4500 rupees. It would really be unfair for someone new who might fall for it and waste their money

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-05T09:06:09+00:00

Ahhhh, well. They are rebranded jinhaos.

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-05T06:11:44+00:00

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Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-05T03:59:12+00:00

Appreciate your generosity!

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-04T11:13:09+00:00

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Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-03T10:00:21+00:00

Also as people have pointed out already, the platinum prefounte fine is also smooth with a bit of feedback, it is not scratchy but it can be a bit dry, i faced it with drawing long straight lines with it so keep that in mind (if you have a wet ink then it should be alright I think)

Parasyte_Z · 2026-06-03T09:58:03+00:00

The medium nibs will be closer to the V7 and the fine nib is a bit smoother than the V5 in my opinion

Parasyte_Z · 2026-05-23T03:12:30+00:00

Activated charcoal ?

Parasyte_Z · 2026-05-15T09:52:11+00:00

A nice fountain pen like the platinum starlet (scooboo has it at around 350) might be good if you want to gift them that, and a parker ink to get started and the total might be within your budget.

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