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.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Very Interesting. I should subscribe to that magazine. Maybe I will do this right now. Grazie Teresa.
@HagothVoyage2 ай бұрын
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.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
It is heavily inspired by the FC.
@karlgozo2 ай бұрын
Definitely one of the best Hongdian pens. Much better than more expensive other Chinese pens.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Slick black pen.
@JefferyHall-ct2tr2 ай бұрын
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!
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Interesting . Thanks for sharing.
@onigarasu2 ай бұрын
Oh, my favorite pen from Hongdian! Nice nib, nice weight and really nice design :-)
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@kevinblack83652 ай бұрын
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.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
I too prefer bigger pens.
@TheEstelf2 ай бұрын
Thank you. It is a good starter.
@fountainpentherapyАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@arnar82388 күн бұрын
Does the nib have an architect grind like those on the N12?
@paulmchugh14302 ай бұрын
I just received this pen. It is wider than the 1851 and has a reasonable weight. I would compare it to the Jinhao 100
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
That's why its my favorite slim pen. Its looks slim but it isn't.
@user-jk6eu9xy1hАй бұрын
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?
@fountainpentherapyАй бұрын
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.
@nccastro6532 ай бұрын
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!
@stargazer13592 ай бұрын
Good observation... Magnesium L-Threonate can help reduce essential tremor.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
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.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Interesting about magnesium. I have been taking it to help with my sleep that could explain things.
@stargazer13592 ай бұрын
@@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.
@stargazer13592 ай бұрын
I have read that this type L-Threonate has particularly more impact on tremor... I'm both a pen nerd and a science nerd. ✒️🤓
@chrisrap522 ай бұрын
How do you determine nib size?
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
I use the traditional measuring of of the nib: measure the distance between the curved bottom of the nib,
@chrisrap522 ай бұрын
@@fountainpentherapy Haven't heard of that tradition. Measuring feed diameter is more traditional.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
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
@chrisrap522 ай бұрын
@@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-gl5ld9vm7i2 ай бұрын
That pen appears to be a style replica of Faber Castell, Montegrappa, etc.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
Yes there is resemblance to the FC but I am not familiar with Montegrappa pen you are referring to.
@nrs69562 ай бұрын
The reference to the "blackshirt" harkens back to Benito M. The mass mind as Trumpian, does an innocent disservice to your audience. Thank you.
@fountainpentherapy2 ай бұрын
I have no idea why you would even make such a reference. I was just referring to the color of my shirt.
@nrs69562 ай бұрын
@@fountainpentherapy I apologize. In this era everything is political. Thank you for your presentations.