Delike New Moon Dark Rose Fountain Pen Unboxing and Review

[@stephanfeinen3923]

Oh dear, another order flying out. You are a dangerous guy. Watching your videos costs actual money 8-) Thanks for another fine review! I like the dark finish. It resembles some of my vintage Conway Stewart pens.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Stephan! I think. ;)

[@JasonBarnhart]

I grabbed one of these with a fine nib. It’s become an unexpected favorite in my every day rotation. The rose looks great in person.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, JT Barnhart!

[@aag24]

Thank you Douglas! Great taste in music, films and pens. North by North West is one of the greatest films ever made, I think. That acrylic on the pen is gorgeous.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I think I've watched NBNW 20+ times.

[@dcrook232323]

+1 on nearly all Hitchcock films. Have most of his available productions on Blu-ray (and older DVD 📀). Watch regularly. 👍

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I just received one of these; yesterday evening; the last one on Amazon. It's very small, a ladies pen. It came in a Moonman box. I flushed and inked with Diamine Raspberry Rose and at first it was scratchy and I was a little disappointed but after all, the pen is from five years ago, and Chinese pens have improved enormously since then. But today, I picked up the pen again and the longer I wrote with it, the smoother it got, and the more I look at it, the better I like it. I especially like the engraved New Moon on the cap ring. It's well done. This little pen is going to be an every day pen for me. By the way, Doug, I have a dress that I purchased for Elegant Night on a cruise, that also resembles this pen. My pen did not have the fude nib.

[@InkquiringMinds]

A fab dress and a fab pen to match! Wonderful! I think I can guess the nail colour! :)

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

​@@InkquiringMindsif you guessed red, you are correct.😂

[@JoelTurrell]

Beautiful acrylic!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Joel!

[@martinlebl631]

My favorite Stone's song. Well done.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, Martin!

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds And Ukes are underappreciated. Most people just think Hawaiian music, but great for folk music as well. It is truly a hobo's instrument, as guitar would be too large for train hopping. And anyone that plays guitar can transition fairly easily.

[@InkquiringMinds]

When I was selling guitars, I had a colleague who love to play heavy-metal rock ‘n’ roll songs on the ukulele. It was hilarious!

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds I bet, although it lacks the stage presence of a heavy metal electric Axe.

[@ittaicarmon8347]

Finally someone solved the mystery that was "moonman and delike - same company?" for me. It is so annoying when dealers blur the identity on purpose. I have a brass delike pen that is a Kaxeco liliput, and that delike nib is one of the better ones i've seen happy to see this delike share that trait. Taking into consideration that this is an inexpensive pen, makes you think.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Ittai!

[@MateuMatheu]

Solved? It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma deciphered into a lunar capsule delivered by AliExpress. Because there is a Moonman M100 'Dark Rose'. Same acrylic. Same name. Same way that gives us pleasure through beauty. From a time when Moonman showed us he was serious. If I not mistaken Ranga pens has also a sort of 'Dark Rose' with another name. #darkrosefansclub

[@martinlebl631]

From the confused way some of the descriptions are written, it is certainly not on purpose from all of them. I think the one's that did it purposefully confused a lot of other sellers as well. It is a mess.

[@MateuMatheu]

Amazon's nomenclature is not rocket science either. Good luck if you find a cheap Pelikan described as EF, F, M or B. Because life is hard. Harder by taobao/alibaba reseller with ebay/aliexpress store. I admire his imagination. I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. A flock of Jinhao 126 roosted in "bamboo" boxes sold at 25 euros each. Baoers and Heros wrapped as if they were porcelain from the Ming dynasty and sold as such… All these memorable moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.

[@idipbananasintocoffee]

I love that pen. I have the same colour as Chris52 (saw it in Aaron's pen videos), but now I'm thinking I need the rose as well. Thanks for the great review.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Most welcome Nya!

[@martinlebl631]

All those resins look delicious, but with the New Moon history probably not for me.

[@idipbananasintocoffee]

@@martinlebl631 quality control or something else?

[@martinlebl631]

@@idipbananasintocoffee Mostly the QC, but also some structural failures of the earlier models. This machined resin one certainly doesn't have those, but the QC inconsistencies are probably still present.

[@santauxia]

Great review. Thats a good looking pen.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Santa!

[@chrisrap52]

Thanks for the reference. You didn't mention that the nib is referred to as a Bent nib. If someone orders the EF they will probably not be happy. I have enjoyed the Delike bent nibs for many years. This is not a "new" model but Delike has used different resins for the New Moon model that preceded the 3. For this model, I reviewed a blue (Galaxy) color in August of 2017. The many models of Chinese pens are made more complex by the names used by sellers. One may say it takes a lot of study to try to make sense of them. At least some of us try. Be safe & healthy.

[@InkquiringMinds]

With the multiple names given to everything from types of nibs (mini-fude, Waverly, bent) it is hard to know what is what.

[@chrisrap52]

@@InkquiringMinds In my experience, Delike only uses "bent" for this style. Other pen makers use other terms. Mini-fude is not a defined nib as far as I know. Fudes usually have an angle associated with them, Sailors in particular. Waverly is a different nib, similar but not the same. PenBBS just calls them F. Bobby calls his a handmade nib. So many ways to define a nib type.

[@JamesEck9095]

Delike New Moon history is longer than you may think. It started with the New Moon, a solid pastel color resin pen which was approximately as short as the New Moon 3. The New Moon 2 was next, longer and swirled resin. Then the New Moon 3, metal and short. The new New Moon is basically an acrylic New Moon 2. So, progression and then regression in naming.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, James! I knew one of you would come up with the answer. This is all good information. I'm still confused as to the version numbering 1, 2, 3 and then new "New Moon".

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds Perhaps think of it as a brand relaunch, as when movies start with new actors again from the beginning. Number 4 probably seemed too much. :)

[@martinlebl631]

Love Yama-budo. Out of the all the Iroshizuku inks I have it is going to be the first one that I will use up the whole bottle, as it is already well on the way. Always have a Wing Sung 699 full of it.

[@InkquiringMinds]

For me, it is Kon Peki.

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds For me my go to blue ink is Navajo Turquiose and sometimes Baystate Blue, although that one only goes into dedicated pens. The Navajo Turquiose is in my 500 in Summer resin, which is a nice natch.

[@ZenMasterIDontThink]

Excellent review as always. Maybe I have one from an older batch (Jan this year) but mine takes three and a half turns. No big deal for me but it would pee some people off. Great upturned nib so smooth. And the resin is gorgeous. I have the pearlescent blue green cracked ice. Thanks again for a good video.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Alan!

[@dcrook232323]

Have the same red with upturned nib and a 3 1/2 turn barrel. It's a fantastic combo. My first Dalike as well. Only my second bent Fude style nib. After an initial clean and filled with Private Reserve "Burgundy Must", it writes SO smooth. Have minimal experience with this nib type but it's made me pick up a few more "nibbed" pens yesterday. Very impressed with cost/performance of this pen.

[@martynsnan]

Thanks Doug. I bought this pen in three different finishes quite a while ago. They were advertised as New Moon 2 and write beautifully. The New Moon 3 came much later and, like you, I found it a great disappointment. Thankfully, it was very cheap, so I can salvage the nib, feed and converter.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I did the same thing and moved the Delike nib to a Jinhao 51A

[@anniebus105]

I think it's a beautiful pen and I was really impressed with how it wrote. I dig the mini-fude nib. Most excellent rendition of the Stones' Paint it Black on a ukulele no less! Sweet!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Annie! :)

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds Uke's are underappreciated, but make for a great traveling instrument when guitar is too large to carry along.

[@Raul1971xxx]

Hello Dough. I have a good new, the Moonman M6 nib unit matches with the Fuliwen 017 section. Now the pen works well.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Excellent Raúl! The 017 is an awesome, large pen! I"m glad it is writing well for you now.

[@Raul1971xxx]

@@InkquiringMinds Indeed.. Well, I'm gonna try it now with a Goulet number 6 Jowo nib.

[@amyr.862]

That is a tasty looking pen. Rose petal jam. Deep reds are also my jam.

[@InkquiringMinds]

How does rose petal jam taste? And, what's more important, how does it go with peanut butter?

[@amyr.862]

Like cooked roses and sugar, aaaaaand...no. Even I'm not that much of an oddball 🤪 I can't help that I have a taste for stuff that would have been on an old Victorian lady's breakfast tray. I'm a foodie. And was a mild fan of Merchant Ivory films in college.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@amyr.862 Jam pots with tiny spoons no doubt. :)

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds Definitely. And rose petals have a very peculiar and distinct rose petal taste. Although if course saying it tastes like rose petals is a bit circular.

[@archivist17]

Oh, excellent taste in Hitchcock movies, too!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Best Director Ever!

[@KenCrooker]

I picked up the green one several weeks ago. I love the body, but the whole nib unit was jacked on mine. The nib tines kept popping out of alignment and the lip of the nib collar cracked apart. I replaced the nib with one from a Jinhao 992 and it made a world of difference.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I noticed the nib collars were rather soft which is pretty typical for this price range.

[@KenCrooker]

@@InkquiringMinds - I did find replacements for them, though. They use a different collar than any other brand, but Shelly (esybuy) has replacement units in her Amazon store (Lanxivi). So if you ever find yourself in need of spare collars, she has them on Amazon.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@KenCrooker goo to know thanks. Those collars are the softest plastic I've ever seen. I can dent it with my fingernail.

[@martinlebl631]

@@KenCrooker Didn't realize those were the same vendor, although it explains a lot.

[@marcp.1752]

It's on my List Douglas, for 2021 I started way cheaper, Jinhao X750, and Baoer 508 Fountain Pens, that latter one in 3 Colors. I seem to add Pens, that i don't actually need, or i do have Money for, on a List...because of your Channel. :-)

[@InkquiringMinds]

You can always just send them straight to me to clear your conscience! I started (or restarted) with a Jinhao x450 too. I really started with a Sheaffer Student cartridge pen.

[@marcp.1752]

@@InkquiringMinds Good Choice ! ;) Douglas, so far, i only ordered 6 Fountain Pens within 2020 - i think it's enough, right now. So far, i have not more invested than 20 EUR for all of it, Douglas. Which is a good thing. :-)

[@ronaldjensen8451]

The nib and writing quality is exactly the same as my 4 year old Delike brass pocket pen. Most reliable writer I own.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I've heard a lot of love for that Delike brass pen.

[@WhatIInk]

Great video as usual and a really nice looking pen. Noodler's Black Swan in English Roses would pair perfectly with it. PS: Just watch N/NW again last week. My wife had never seen it before. I think Cary Grant only wears two suits throughout the entire movie...

[@InkquiringMinds]

You should follow that up with watching Grant and Hepburn in "Charade". Not Hitchcock, but very close!

[@WhatIInk]

@@InkquiringMinds That's a good one. I'll check if the wife has seen it.

[@RBartsy]

Do you know if possible to purchase extra delike nibs or nib section? I like the Delike nibs (despite being a #5 nib) and could use a couple extra mini-fude but no idea who to contact. I purchased a multi-color mostly blue & green but also cream, violet, rust ... from Amazon about a year ago so had to check there if these are the same new moon pens-think so & surprised to see a few still available! I was quite surprised when I ordered this - not quite certain about the resin - but when it arrived I was thrilled with how pretty & unusual it looks plus a nice nib & good feel in the hand.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Try these: www.ebay.ca/itm/2pc-fountain-pen-Nibs-Medium-and-EF-bent-nib-for-DELIKE-alpha-and-NEW-MOON/232706091870?hash=item362e5d2b5e:g:qLoAAOSwNbFasxAe

[@RBartsy]

@@InkquiringMinds 🙏👏thanks muchly!

[@agradoville]

Pretty looking pen. I will say that the ink seems a bit too purple for that pen. (May be just the video) and its simply my OCD kicking in. I like the silver accents and the resin is really nice. Thanks for the info Doug. Excellent price, I haven’t written with a dude, might have to check this out.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Of the reddish inks I have, Yama Budo is the closest match and a lovely ink. It comes out way more fuscia on video than it actually is.

[@MrAndrew1953]

MY Delike New Moon 3 does post. It just has to be eased on and has become one of my favourite pocket pens.

[@archivist17]

If you don't mind my asking, how long is the New Moon 3 capped and posted?

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@archivist17 6" posted, 5" normally.

[@archivist17]

@@MrAndrew1953 Thanks. :)

[@InkquiringMinds]

You have to push it on pretty hard which continues to deform the plastic threads on the cap.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Douglas Rathbun Try out or have a look at a Duke 558 - very nice mid-body bulge type Note taker. Worst, most insecure cap for posting of any fountain pen I've owned. Makes the new moon 3 look snug. Even that I can write with posted if I don't wave it about.

[@MechFrankaTLieu]

actually this is always and still named New Moon 2 by the Mfr , its only the online retailer who call it otherwise , and the New Moon 2 actually came quite some time before the New Moon 3 , though the new acrylic pattern is relatively new , the model itself is not, and for a measure the original New Moon model still being offered by Delike though not knowing for how long , just as any of the Chinese calligraphy nib the mini-fude got their line variation by utilizing the pen at various angle and penmanship that facilitate but those are not really suited for Cursive

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for the excellent information as always Mech-for-i !

[@martinlebl631]

I mean with large manufacturers even discontinued models can be in stock for quite a while as the stock on hand is slowly exhausted.

[@corvanp6219]

I've one Delike and like it.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, Cor van P! I'm glad you De Like it!

[@ericrollo615]

Certainly looks to be an improvement on the previous pen Doug and paint it black on the Uke was different.. For too similar to other pens I have to be a considered choice but a nice looking pen all the same.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Eric! :)

[@archivist17]

Thanks for murdering my favourite Stones track with that ukelele! :D Surely you should have used Only Rock & Roll (but Delike it)?

[@InkquiringMinds]

All part of the service! :) I used "Paint it Black" because everything goes black after Labour Day. LOL

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds And murder the people who wear white shoes after labor day. ;) Right?

[@peterpuleo2904]

IMO, one of the worst Stones songs ever !

[@martinlebl631]

@@peterpuleo2904 But opinions vary. It is my favorite Stone's song, although I like most of their classic and bluesy songs.

[@martinlebl631]

Anyone get the reference? Cult classic Serial Mom? Perhaps it gets a clip in a future video/review as to why you don't wear white after labor day.

[@stevecleary5149]

Beautiful pen, just oredered one :)

[@InkquiringMinds]

Hope you enjoy it! Same colour?

[@stevecleary5149]

@@InkquiringMinds yes same colour, and the blue marble one too!

[@jpg5540]

Beautiful pen - still a bit short for me I am afraid.

[@InkquiringMinds]

It is perfect for my wife. :)

[@davidmcguigan5497]

Finish on the pen and Eve Kendall's dress in N by NW! Enjoyed your designer's eye view of a scene I have seen many times, but not really. Great, thanks!!! New Moon, hmm...honey, you're beautiful but so tiresome. To everything, turn, turn, turn...

[@InkquiringMinds]

LOL! Thanks David!

[@martinlebl631]

This isn't the only pen with a rattly convertor. Even some expensive ones can end up with less than perfect convertor. It is very annoying when it happens.

[@InkquiringMinds]

That’s why I appreciate pens that have a good converter included.

[@martinlebl631]

@@InkquiringMinds Me too. Convertor included is a must, and if it works and doesn't rattle that is great. If it is higher end convertor, then that is nice too. Nice wide mouth on some of the newer pen is s good improvement, even if it is convertor only pen, as cartridges might be harder to locate, but I don't use them, so it is all good.

[@francescomotolese4644]

I don't understand why delike use ever the same small nib even on a bigger pen.......PROPORTION...😜

[@InkquiringMinds]

I know right? An upcoming review pen, the Admok", has the same issue. Great pen, tiny nib.

[@francescomotolese4644]

@@InkquiringMindsI have been waiting for the review of the admok for a long time, you are great! the nib is a schmidt, but in my opinion you can not put a number 5 nib on a 14 cm pen Ciao

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@francescomotolese4644 It looks totally out of proportion, much like the Moonman M100.

[@martinlebl631]

Large supply of number 5 nibs in stock...put it on pens till they run out.

[@francescomotolese4644]

@@martinlebl631 lol