First Impressions - Majohn T5

[@chrisrap52]

I've had mine for a while. I believe the pen is mostly metal that is painted, the fireworks. My theory is that ink window diameter is smaller than piston, so piston stops. If you compare to a TWSBI, piston works same way, stops before section. Takes a few fills to get full. As you say a nice working pen.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I was thinking it was like the TWSBI. I couldn't remember why the TWSBI was like that so I decided not to comment on that. Your explanation makes sense. It's a good pen.

[@alexpastukhov8222]

Your reviews bring joy to life.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Thank you!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you, enjoyed your first impression.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Thanks for watching!

[@veejay-Vee_Jay]

I received the Majohn T5 today: it's a really good pen !!! Many thanks for your suggestion 👍

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Great to hear! I was pleased with it.

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

Nice to know about another affordable pen! I’m trying to cut down on how many pens I’ve inked up at one time. Now that I own a few good pens (Benu, sailor, aero, twsbi…) I’m not using my inexpensive ones as much, even if they do write well ! I feel like this would be a good beginner’s fp! Have a good day!

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I'm limiting my inked up pens as well. It's bad when I have too many! And I agree: my more expensive pens tend to get more use...but interestingly not my MOST expensive pens. My favorites seem to be in the middle.

[@davecharvella4854]

My first exposure to/experience with Majohn, is their P136. I was so impressed with this pen, I purchased the T2. And, no regrets here, either. Excellent fit and finish on both, and amazing writers "right out of the box" (actually, bag in my case). I had the P136 in my rotation all last month and now have the T2 inked for this month.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I think Majohn in general makes pens well with good fit and finish. I'm impressed with their quality.

[@chemicalcowpoke307]

Thanks, great content!

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephanfeinen3923]

I have a T5 and I like it. It's inspired by the Aurora Optima pens, but no clone. The ink window is nice but this piston issue is a bit confusing. Also I can't post it really well. But it writes very nicely and feels good in the hand. Seems to be painted brass.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I didn't know this was inspired by the Aurora Optima. That's interesting. You're right: it is painted brass. I didn't understand that when I did my first impression.

[@julianfisher8190]

A little more similar to Aurora 88?

[@Goldilockszone123]

I have the same pen in the same color. Your evaluation is spot on. Agree with everything you said.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Thank you! It's a good pen. Not mind-blowing, but great value at that price point.

[@inkyfingers1045]

I'm not sure how you ended up with the name inky fingers I have had that for years I didn't think they would let 2 people have it😁

[@WaskiSquirrel]

@@inkyfingers1045 I don't think I have the name "Inky Fingers". I thought I was WaskiSquirrel! That has been my name on KZbin since 2007...

[@Goldilockszone123]

@@inkyfingers1045 not sure how this happened either. I’ve been using this for two years at least, though probably not longer than three. Not sure if the internet is big enough for the two of us? Ah, meeting at high noon on Main Street and I’ll Buy you a beer.

[@inkyfingers1045]

@WaskiSquirrel No not you Waski someone else lol

[@sathishrao7926]

I’ve their A1 (Pilot VP clone), X1 (MB Boheme Clone), N1 (Tasche Ohto clone), N2, N6, 80s Mini (Parker 51’s mini version) and Wancai Mini.. All of these except A1 are pocket pens and I love them for one reason or another!

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I think they do make good pens. I've been impressed by their quality.

[@archivist17]

The T5 is quite a good looking pen, and at a great price. Ordinarily, I'd have picked one up already, but I'm now out of work for a year, and so I haven't bought a pen since August, when I got the HongDian 100, the X159, and the Jinhao 80. 😞

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Being out of work for a year is really tough. I hope that changes soon. Of the pens you listed, I've only tried the x159, and I got in some controversy over my views on that pen.

[@ichirofakename]

That's a pretty pen. At about my personal max for swirliness.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I liked the minimalistic "swirliness". I just wished the effect was more three-dimensional.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I was very impressed with the T5 when I picked up several- a green, Matt black, dark red,blue. They had a lot of my favourite features- piston filler (no mess)medium nib ,ink window, good weight, girth and quality build. I don’t think Doug R was terribly impressed. They are the sort of pen you can take most places and not worry about losing. I must admit I haven’t used them much of late but that’s easily fixed. How’s the snow? Saw a man over in the US was badly injured when using his private snow plough. Why doesn’t English spell that plié? Good argument for phonetic spelling.

[@unknowncrash1]

Doug likes resin and metal doesn't float his boat as much hahaha. T5 is great

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I haven't seen Doug's video on this pen. But you are right: I could lose this pen and not worry. The snow has melted and settled a bit. My world is still white, but if we get more snow, I won't have to throw it over my head when I shovel.

[@ibpopp]

Is it still blizzard time over there? Thanks for another show. Stay well.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

No blizzard. But mornings and nights here very cold.

[@howardvidaver8994]

The T5 is a favorite pen. My guess is that it has a metal core; it’s heavier than most resin pens. Great all around pen. Mine is Matte finish with a Fine nib.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

It may have metal, but they did well on the weight. I'll be reviewing a T1 one of these days, and one of my big complaints about it is weight.

[@alanpareis734]

Nice pen and piston to boot. Can’t wait to see it in PIU to check out the finish under different light. After reading the comments, I am a bit confused is it a plastic (resin pen) a plastic veneer over metal, or painted metal over plastic core?

[@WaskiSquirrel]

It's a metal pen. But it does have a thick plastic coat on it.

[@alanpareis734]

@@WaskiSquirrel Thanks, interesting, I look forward to seeing it eventually in PIU.

[@impish22]

I never know where to buy these pens? It would be good to know where we can purchase them. Nothing wrong with helping out that way

[@unknowncrash1]

Aliexpress or ebay or esty

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I got mine on Amazon. And @Unknown Crash pointed out some other good options: but I can only speak to eBay.

[@davidanderson3425]

I don't own the T5 but I was, at one stage, considering getting one. Then I saw another KZbin pen reviewer who had problems with his sample of the pen and that put me off. Having watched this review of your particular sample I feel freshly enthused about the Majohn T5 all over again. I like a piston filler and the colours of the T5 do appeal to me. Your writing sample looked faultless, including the world famous PG test. Perhaps I should finally get one.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

One of the problems with all reviewers is that we can only discuss the pen we have. When we talk about the shape, size, and finish, that's pretty universal, once you know the reviewers preferences. But problems with ink flow and such are so often the individual pen. I used a new pen this week that poured ink all over my classroom and one student's hand. But I had two of that same model. The other one was perfectly good.

[@inkyfingers1045]

Do you know what the brass nib that looks like a bullet is called. I think it might be brass

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I'm not sure what you mean by "brass nib that looks like a bullet". But I think you're right that the pen is brass. I realize now I was wrong when I filmed the video.

[@tsherbs1309]

I like the dimensions and features of this one. But I don't want a metal pen. I'll be passing this one by....

[@WaskiSquirrel]

It's pretty lightweight, and has a plastic section. But I understand your dislike for metal pens. I can count on one hand the number that I've liked.