Like some other Chinese pen companies they are an innovative brand with lots of new ideas (and some old ones), and they make pens that have a certain something about them. Thanks! $3.37, $4.21 It's easy! As I mentioned earlier, the nib on this pen is a stunner. Looks like you already have an account! Any pen company, anywhere in the world, can churn out mass-produced plastic tubes that look decent. I love the idea of getting additional nibs in the same box, what a great way to offer some variation with the pen. Great! Well, quite often, tbh. Size: Length - 111mm capped; 138mm posted; 13mm max. He is a lacquer pen maker and calligraphy practicioner. posted or unposted. Both are excellent writers. It was like Goldilocks finding the bed that suited her best, or the glass slipper finding Cinderella. FREE shipping, ad by LetteringWorld It can be very hard to discover who actually makes many of the new brands of pen, because the nominal brand is the invention of a small company (sometimes a single person), who then contracts to buy pens with that name stamped on it, along with other custom parameters, from a factory that may not even have any retail-market brands of its own. Ive been favorably impressed with every Moonman pen Ive tried. In most videos he uses Chinese xuanzhi, which is the paper for traditional calligraphy, to hold the greater ink flow of calligraphy-oriented pens. FREE shipping, ad by YouMakeItCraftKits I've previously offered my thoughts on the Wing Sung 618 and 698 piston fillers, which also represent great value but the nibs aren't as good as the Moonman M2. The newest collection of the Esterbrook Camden features a Diamondcast resin and a colored nib and clip! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. All rights reserved. $2.25, $3.00 After watching one YouTube review, I gathered that the Broad nib was a stub of about 1mm width. Thats a really interesting pen. Given that I know Im not the only one who feels this way, its only a matter of time before Moonman makes its way into the mainstream. Ad from shop LetteringWorld I really enjoyed this review. MightyPaperShop Use the live chat or send us a message! The Medium nib had rather less markings on the nib just a pattern within a circle but no text or width designation. The nib unit might be a bit tight the first time, or might have got stuck due to dried ink. In Pursuit of the Perfect Patina: The Schon DSGN Machined Pen v2 Anniversary Edition, Pen Case Review: Lochby Quattro Four-Pen Case. Writing with this, with Waterman Serenity Blue and my Leuchtturm A5 journal is a dream combination. Ad from shop OspreyPens CraftingSuppliesMY Spencerian for English, running script for Chinese) as being representative of call, I highly recommand taking a look at this guy's channel. From shop KimmyStationery, Sale Price $9.18 Occasionally a pen comes along that looks so enticing, full of potential and such good value that I am unable to resist buying it. From shop HandmadeCraftSupply, ad by YOYOcollection Ad from shop MightyPaperShop From shop GretelCreates, Sale Price $3.37 Ad from shop TheCloakedFox Depending on their distribution chain, its easily a brand that pen retailers should consider stocking. These pens are, of course, still available, and there's a reason they're so cheap: manufacturers perform little to no quality control, and it can be a total crapshoot whether or not you receive a pen that actually writes out of the box. I like this eyedropper better than the one that accompanies the Opus 88 Koloro pens, since this one has a "needle tip" that makes it easier to get the ink down into the barrel with minimal mess. I discovered the Moonman M2 via Frank Underwater, a great blog to read in general, and especially if you're interested in further exploring the world of Chinese pens. Alernatively perhaps with the preferred nib unit screwed in, the nib and feed could be pulled out of the housing and replaced in different alignment to the jewel. I wouldn't call it a needlepoint, but it's definitely a true extra-fine that's been perfectly tuned for smoothness and flow. Ad from shop RueDuStylo Why? Now also available to order in Pen Wing Stationery, Refill Mechanism: Converter, Proprietary Cartridge, Included Accessories: Gift Box, Cartridge & Converter, Included Accessories: Gift Box, Cartridge, Ishime-Nuri Kanshitsu Urushi Collection, All FPR Fountain Pen Revolution Collection. The irony in this, of course, is that Moonmans design decisions create a completely unnecessary distraction for the brand. Worldofpens moonman25 6 nib that still writes well, but quite obviously borrows design elements from Conklin and Monteverde. Moonman delivers with its eyedropper-friendly design and reliable steel nib. Original Price $4.21 FREE shipping, ad by PENBBSOfficialStore Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Size: Length - 139mm capped; 163mm posted; 11mm max. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Whether it's a question of manufacturers actually upping their game, or simply different (and higher-end) Chinese pens being made available internationally for the first time, I've recently purchased several sub-$20 fountain pens that significantly outperform their price point and are legitimately good pens. The only negative I found so far, is the jewel roll-stop. Size: Length - 139mm capped; 130mm uncapped; 15mm max. diameter. These pens are designed by fountain pen enthusiasts looking for a high performing, everyday writing experience. I am enjoying this one a lot. Goulet Pens gift cards are available for $5 to $500, Comprehensive education about fountain pens, ink, and more. From shop LetteringWorld, $32.00 This one will stay in the collection. I discovered this pen via Franks Chinese Pen News You Need to Know update for January and February, and the blue striated material, which Moonman refers to as celluloid, jumped out at me. I have not yet measured the capacity. Once you have it in hand, youre not going to mistake the feel of a C1 for a Newton Shinobi. I suspect this might be more of a translation issue than anything else, because in other listings Ive seen Moonman pens labeled as celluloid resin acrylic or celluloid acrylic", which just doesnt make any sense. From shop PastelCactusCafe, ad by southernpendesigns The overall landscape, however, has changed over the past year or so. Don't be thrown off by the lack of a custom imprint and the "Iridium Point" engraving - someone who knows what they're doing has worked on this nib. HandmadeCraftSupply Ad from shop moonman25 KiwiPens Not only is this tactic unnecessary to sell these pens, but the mishmash of design elements doesnt work and cheapens the overall look. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. What interested me particularly was the statement that it had an Extra Fine nib and two additional nibs in Medium and Broad. Ad from shop esybuy Do you have the problem with the broad nib where you have to push it down on the paper with a bit of force before the ink will come out to write smoothly? From shop ThePaperHatParade, ad by TheMoonManShop From shop LoftPens, ad by MysteryhouseCrafts Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Change). Ad from shop BeautifulPurposeHK Moonman is a part of the new wave of inexpensive fountain pens made in China that provide tremendous quality for an affordable price. Lately I've become a bit enamored with all the unique (and inexpensive!) Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Just did not want to break it. Original Price $10.20 pens coming out of China. Budget pens that write exceptionally well are true gems, and Ive yet to experience a bad Moonman nib. Finishing my greens: a look at my green inkstash. Subscribe to our newsletter for giveaways and new products! These gently used or scratch-n-dent items are a great way to save big! * * * "Don't neglect to write me several times from different places when you may." Did it thanks!! Size: Length - 145mm capped; 164mm inches posted; 16mm max. The band has the name MOONMAN laser-etched against the shiny background. cap diameter; 9mm max. I have not tried this yet. Early thoughts on the Moonman S5 fountainpen. The cap posts very deeply and securely, if given a little twist. From shop RueDuStylo, ad by CraftingSuppliesMY diameter. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. From the original M2 eyedropper to the slightly more elaborate N3, these pens easily outperform their price point. Currently, Moonmans eyedropper lineup includes the Moonman M2, the Moonman C2, and the Moonman C1, all of which cost less than $20. I also don't think my pen's an outlier - the reviews I've read have been uniformly outstanding. This post contains affiliate links. I typically use the keyboard's tablet/phone holder as a pen rest. Their enthusiasm shows - Moonman plainly has put a lot of attention into the M2. Ex Tax: 25.00. If this does not work for you, I hope it may be possible to prise the jewel out of the cap band, or even to file it flat. But, by good fortune, I found that when the oblique nib is screwed in, the jewel finishes up at about the nine oclock position (viewed facing the nib head-on) which for me is perfect and the jewel is completely out of the way. It is very comfortable and writes like a dream. Again, in my excitement to try them all, I wrote only about four lines before switching to the widest of the three nibs. It looks a bit like a lava lamp when upright. I understand that Moonman uses mostly Chinese-manufactured nibs, none of which are labeled the typical Iridium Point Germany, but rather have a custom Moonman imprint. The barrel shape actually makes the pen very comfortable to hold unposted but for me, I prefer to post the cap whereupon the slight extra weight, length and girth at the back end, make it supremely comfortable. Free Standard shipping on any US order over $85! This is my first foray into the Moonman brand. The Moonman M2 is a great length. From shop MoshiMoshiUK, ad by ARCHchoice The nib quality has remained consistent even as Moonmans product line has expanded. From shop OspreyPens, ad by ThePaperHatParade Which brings me to the question of where to buy them. So-called IPG nibs have garnered - deservedly - an atrocious reputation for quality, but mine arrived tuned to perfection. Thanks we are getting closer - anybody have a link to them - a search gives a lot of links to hotels, restaurants etc. Great review. Despite Chinese pens having been widely available for a decade or more - since Ive been in this hobby - none of the brands have ever caught my interest the way Moonman has. My Lamy 2000 and I: a new chapterbegins. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? The Moonman nibs I have used have all been excellent and well-tuned out of the box. Even the somewhat generic pen box feels much nicer than what typically comes with pens at this price point. This one has gold coloured plating, some scroll work and logo and the words MOONMAN SUPER QUALITY.E I am not sure what the E is for. Ad from shop MysteryhouseCrafts Well done. You can find them easily on eBay at a range of listed price points, though you should pay close attention to the shipping charges which usually causes the total price to average out into the $10-15 range. MysteryhouseCrafts Filling is simplicity itself. The Moonman C2 moves ever closer to Franklin-Christoph territory. It measures approximately 136mm closed, 123mm uncapped and 136mm posted. Since Moonman pens aren't stocked at retailers outside of China, as far as I know, and are made in relatively small batches, you may have to consider a variety of avenues to get your hands on one. Note that this pen is eyedropper-only. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The pen comes in a nice black tin with gold lettering, held shut by a cardboard sleeve, with a nib motif and an M for Moonman. Japanese Stationery: What's the Big Deal? (10% off), ad by moonman25 Well, I probably should have noticed it before now from the promotional photos, but the recently released Moonman C1 is an obvious attempt to replicate Shawn Newtons Shinobi, particularly the clear models with different color sections.