HONGDIAN 1860 BLACK FOREST MAX

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I don't have a Black Forest, but everyone who does seems to love it. Thanks for the review. There's a story in the April Pen World magazine about using pen making as a tool to help VA veterans. That's truly fountain pen therapy.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Very Interesting. I should subscribe to that magazine. Maybe I will do this right now. Grazie Teresa.

[@HagothVoyage]

I have this pen and love it! The cap has a shape that reminds me of the Graph von Faber Castell classic series. I like that the cap screws on and is not overly heavy. It is one of my go-to pens.

[@fountainpentherapy]

It is heavily inspired by the FC.

[@karlgozo]

Definitely one of the best Hongdian pens. Much better than more expensive other Chinese pens.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Slick black pen.

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Mr. V! Thanks for showing this really interesting looking pen! Really like the design on the barrel! The turn-off for me is the rubberized grip. Not that I am against grippy stuff, but where I live the temperatures can get pretty high. Some of the rubberized grips on different items have turned into a nasty sticky mess. Some do, some don't, but I think I would pass this one for that. Now if that was an ebonite barrel engraved with that design! It would be on its way here! Thanks again for showing it!

[@fountainpentherapy]

Interesting . Thanks for sharing.

[@onigarasu]

Oh, my favorite pen from Hongdian! Nice nib, nice weight and really nice design :⁠-⁠)

[@fountainpentherapy]

Glad you like it!

[@kevinblack8365]

Fair review. The Hongdian steel nib and feed is very well setup. I’m not into thin FPs, I much prefer the N7, dimensionally much more suited to me.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I too prefer bigger pens.

[@TheEstelf]

Thank you. It is a good starter.

[@fountainpentherapy]

You're welcome!

[@arnar8238]

Does the nib have an architect grind like those on the N12?

[@paulmchugh1430]

I just received this pen. It is wider than the 1851 and has a reasonable weight. I would compare it to the Jinhao 100

[@fountainpentherapy]

That's why its my favorite slim pen. Its looks slim but it isn't.

[@user-jk6eu9xy1h]

Just got mine today! I am starting in this.. do you have a review of how to input the cartdrige into int so i can start writing?

[@fountainpentherapy]

No I do not . But you just push the cartridge in and give it a little time for the ink to flow down to to the nib. Storing it for a few minyes with the nib down may help.

[@nccastro653]

Good sir, This does not concern the pens by whatsoever, but, I see that your hand shake has been reducing a lot with the course of time. I don’t know if you feel the same, but if you also noticed it, I am very happy for you. About the pen… I mean, Hongdian is my favourite brand. That should say enough!

[@stargazer1359]

Good observation... Magnesium L-Threonate can help reduce essential tremor.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Yes, you are right on both counts. Fountain pen therapy helps with my hand tremor. But I have bad and good days. Nothing serious, its been seen by a Dr and its just a hand tremor that I have had for many years. As to Hongdian its not for nothing that it was my 2023 Chinese pen maker of the year.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Interesting about magnesium. I have been taking it to help with my sleep that could explain things.

[@stargazer1359]

@@fountainpentherapy in particular, Mag L- threonate passes the blood brain barrier. I use Mag glycinate, with potassium and bromelain.. I hope it works for you.

[@stargazer1359]

I have read that this type L-Threonate has particularly more impact on tremor... I'm both a pen nerd and a science nerd. ✒️🤓

[@chrisrap52]

How do you determine nib size?

[@fountainpentherapy]

I use the traditional measuring of of the nib: measure the distance between the curved bottom of the nib,

[@chrisrap52]

@@fountainpentherapy Haven't heard of that tradition. Measuring feed diameter is more traditional.

[@fountainpentherapy]

In my view its the nib that should be measured not the feed. I use this method ever since I watched an old Goulet pen video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWbQgmSmj7lplaM

[@chrisrap52]

@@fountainpentherapy One way to measure. To me it is more of a marketing term than a specification. Here are more details - estilofilos.blogspot.com/2018/07/nib-sizes-feed-diameters.html

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

That pen appears to be a style replica of Faber Castell, Montegrappa, etc.

[@fountainpentherapy]

Yes there is resemblance to the FC but I am not familiar with Montegrappa pen you are referring to.

[@nrs6956]

The reference to the "blackshirt" harkens back to Benito M. The mass mind as Trumpian, does an innocent disservice to your audience. Thank you.

[@fountainpentherapy]

I have no idea why you would even make such a reference. I was just referring to the color of my shirt.

[@nrs6956]

@@fountainpentherapy I apologize. In this era everything is political. Thank you for your presentations.