Jinhao 100 Fountain Pen Review

[@bpckb203]

I just got this pen. Nice orange colored pen. I really like it.

[@SilverSeaOT7]

As someone who has arthritis, I do like knowing how many turns so thank you.

[@CatherineC.2123]

Con: lots of threads holding on the cap. Pro: all those threads keep the nib from drying out.

[@shawndanplowmancoaching4241]

Per your review I ordered the Jinhao 100 in Orange and am VERY happy with it - it's everything that you said it is... thanks for the review

[@JG3Reviews]

Great to hear!

[@yuklimka7251]

I recently got my first two Centennials (pink cracked ice with the finials in the same finish and this orange cracked ice with black finials). My pink one is currently inked up with Pilot Iroshizuku Momoji and it's a very nice combo. I'm planning to add the koi and the "Big Red" style orange, adding nibs to swap in to the shopping list. It's not only a smooth writer, but a great ergonomic fit for me.

[@738polarbear]

Excellent thoughtful review

[@laurafindsjoy]

Glad to see a review. I've been looking at this one.

[@josh51279]

I got my first fountain pen in today and I don’t know why I waited so long. I love it and I thank you for what you do. Let’s bring them back mainstream. Such an amazing tool.

[@JG3Reviews]

That's great, glad you enjoying your pen!

[@lucm6476]

Lovely pen. I liked it so much a i bought 7 of them , different colors. Thanks for the review

[@nancymilawski1048]

I have 2 X450s (different colors) and I think the nibs are slightly different in flex. One seems a little bit more flexible. Have you noticed any differences in your nibs??

[@iamshull]

I'm a little late to the party, but just wanted to drop a line to say thank you! I've had a pretty miserable time with the Jinhao pens I've owned (450,750,159) and had pretty much written them off. I just received this one in the mail after watching this video, and am glad that I did! It's such a fun color and a real pick-me-up. I love it!

[@crouserm]

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experiences! Mine with Jinhao have been uniformly good; but not with those pens. Well, I do have a 159, but I got it to have a pen where I didn't have to care if I broke it learning how to swap nibs. Went fine. I use it with a Goulet Pens stub nib (Jowo? got it in mid-2020) for the rare calligraphy need at work. The Jinhao nib is doing itself proud in a Duke pen I got (which wrote fine with the Duke nib, just wanted to see what would happen).

[@BIBLEBELIEVERSVIDEO]

I agree that the orange color is fantastic; it is a real LOOKER. I got the blue one at the same time, and they look nice together on my desk.

[@chrisa1948]

I agree James, these are really, very good pens. I have 4 which I use regularly and I am amazed at the great value these represent.

[@chrisrap52]

In the retail market, everyone copies everyone. I can speak to this as I spent many years there. I see this as Jinhao reacting to Moonman & Kaigelu & Hong Dian, who have success with the Duofold design. How many have replicated the Sheaffer Balance? All cell phones copy Apple. It is the nature of the business.

[@JG3Reviews]

Agreed, and I'm enjoying the competition. Each have subtle distinctions that, even if subtle, make the pens interesting and enjoyable to write with.

[@neilpiper9889]

I call my plain orange Jinhao 100, the Centennial. It writes like a dream with it's 2 tone medium nib. I use Seitz Kreuznach Palm green ink in mine which shades to almost black. The nib writes upside down with a finer line for jotting. Jinhao horse and carriage on the finial.

[@HJKelley47]

Love my Jinhao 100 Centennials. I have 6 of them in my collection. For the money, I agree, it is a good writer. They also look nice, comfortable in my small hand, and affords me a nice writing experience with the med. nibs.

[@crouserm]

Got my 100 today with the Jinhao 14K nib. Who knew?!? Lovely acrylic (milk white), wonderfully smooth, astounding reverse writer -- I don't seem to be able to exhaust it's capacity for that; but not all that flexible. Kind of like a Waterman 18K. For a fraction of the price. I'm delighted!

[@kurroth]

Great review! I was curious about the real big red but I could not justify the price unlike a vintage Parker 51. Then I reasoned the only reason I want one is for the Chinese red color and size(big red). So I ordered a Jinhao.

[@robertreid7221]

I have a Centennial 100 in cracked ice blue and I love to write with it . Having seen this one James, I will probably buy one. as it reminds me of Frank Coopers Oxford English Marmalade ( my all time favourite breakfast treat )✌❤ Rob

[@richardgaddy8091]

Jinhao seems to really be stepping up their game. Until the Centennial, my favorite Jinhao was the 51a. I've used several others of theirs but sometimes the nibs weren't the best. The 51a, which I have 4 of now, are consistently good. Now the Centennial comes along and it's far and away the best one I've used from them. Plus, the attention to detail overall is really impressive!

[@edwardwiper1323]

Great video simply & to the point.I have a light blue marbled one with silver trim,just sent for a red one with Jinhao embossed on the barrel like pen makers used to do in bygone years.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Incredible the way Chinese manufacturers make so many of these pens that are excellent everyday writers. Only the purists would know or need the genuine article.

[@johnT5]

I have fair amount of name-brand pens with gold nibs - Parker, Monte Blanc, Delta - some very $$$$$. I am consistently shocked at how well these Jinhoa pens write. They are fun to collect and write with on a very low budget.

[@DollyTheLlama]

If I'm not mistaken, Moonman uses the factory that Parker had in China before they downsized and sold it. I'm wondering if something similar is the case with Jinhao. I've taken a liking to the Chinese pens too. Some of them are very eye catching in comparison to the U.S. or European brands. And not bad writers at all!

[@jadenace2936]

You probably dont give a shit but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@johnT5]

Dammit...you got me again. Purchased. Good vid.

[@TheTektronik]

Enjoying my Jin Hao 911 so far. I gotta get this one.

[@TheNightowl001]

I got two of these, one in the traditional "Big Red" color, and one in the cracked ice sky blue color, both with EF nibs! I don't normally care much for "big" pens, but these aren't bad at all to write with! I like them a lot! Now I'm trying to find a solid white one with chrome trim!

[@paulherman5822]

Great looking pen, and although I've not had any Jinhao number 6 fine nibs, I've been happy with Jinhao nibs in general, so I'm pretty sure that I will like this one (which I WILL be getting. After a while. I already have 4 other Jinhaos coming, on top of my evergrowing vintage pen collection--2 Esterbrook pens and 2 Wahl-Eversharp Skyliner pens this month.) As to the ever present comparisons to the Parker Duofold: Parker wasn't the first one to use the design, and certainly not the last. It's basically a classic 1920s design. Even Conway Stewart had one that looked similar as a limited edition for Christmas in 2020, and nary a peep about it "looks like a Duofold." Dunno why people have to only do this when it's a cheaper pen... Great review as usual! Thanks and God bless!

[@jimeneztech50]

Jinhao rocks!

[@hriveran]

Nice review, James. I got one like yours a few weeks ago and am very satisfied with the purchase. I did a little smoothing on the nib but it wasn't bad at all. The Centennial looks good, writes well, feels solid.

[@JG3Reviews]

Thanks. I am really enjoying this pen, and I'm glad you're pleased with yours as well.

[@uenofuriya]

I find the nib really is fine Unlike the Jinahao 992 that is fine but writes like a medium. overall Jinhao 100 is a good recommendation have lots of variety colors. Maybe you can do years later review really like to know what you think now after using a pen for year/years.

[@manoloyloles]

Excellent pen. I went nuts and bought 10 finishes all over 2020. At some 12-14 euros, you can't go wrong. By the way - does anyone know if Jinhao has a web page with their pens? I have searched, but to no avail...

[@JG3Reviews]

I'd like to know if there is a page, too. I've yet to find one myself.

[@andreibarmalei7513]

Hi ! What do you recommend choosing from the Jinha models: 992, 9019, 100? For me, the main thing is smooth and flowing writing, and a juicy line closer to M. or maybe some other model?

[@JG3Reviews]

Of those the 100 is my favorite, followed closely by the 9019. Lately Asvine has had some very good M nibs. The P20 is a very good M and is a great piston filler.

[@andreibarmalei7513]

Thank you! your channel is watched even in Moldova)))) I hope you know where it is. I'm new to the fountain pen world and your videos help me understand a lot.

[@TheNibNerd]

I have the one that is orange like the Duofold. I like mine too.

[@jmfa57]

I've got two of these, same color, Big Red orange, one with medium nib, one with fine nib. Both are excellent writers. I much prefer the fine nib for my writing style. I am one of those purists who prefer vintage Parkers and Sheaffers, but I have to say that Jinhao makes an excellent writing instrument for a rather ridiculously low price. For me, these do not supplant the genuine vintage pens, but they sure do supplement them. I especially like the fact that Jinhao pretty much duplicated the weight and balance of the original 1920s Parker Duofolds; they are VERY comfortable to write with. Great review, thank you!

[@colin186]

I ordered my first one today.

[@TheWheelofLife100]

And won’t be your last.

[@mollymollie6048]

I have two of these on the way from AliExpress 🤞 basically because I could get two for the same price as one on Amazon (and AliExpress had some more colors than were available on Amazon right now.) What other Jinhao’s with #6 nibs would you recommend? I am interested in nib switching, and trying some grinding, and #6 seems to be the easiest one to go with. (I know Asvine and PenBBS make some great pens with #6 nibs, but I’m not really wanting to deal with pistons and vacuums at this point.)

[@EmilehUnk]

Damn that metal section part looks very very similar to the ones used by Parker (and Waterman on i.e. the Carène). I would almost say it’s the same.

[@Raul1971xxx]

I have 2 Jinhao Centennial. One with a Moonman nib and the other with a Bock nib. And they are awesome.

[@josephgd272]

Heyy are these nibs really gold plated or is it some bluff on the part of the brand?

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

I've bought 3 of these, now. The first is one I love to use, the second was when my kid wanted a fountain pen (like Dad), loves pink and the first pink pen on amazon was one of these, and the third was bought as a gift for my Mum. All 3 of them write beautifully smoothly (I had to check before giving them, of course😂, nothing to do with me loving writing with nice pens) and I felt they were perfect as gifts. I've bought a bunch of "cheaper" pens, including twsbi and lamy (along with even cheaper jinhao), and none of them feel quite as nice to write with. If I were to be buying another fountain pen as a gift, even if money wasn't much of a limitation, I'd be very tempted to buy more of these. If you're reading comments on 2 year old videos, Jinhao, please restart or keep up production of this model.

[@luciuszha4057]

This is a new nib. The old 18KGP was a medium nib. Jinhao was founded in 2002.

[@jakublulek3261]

Mine is light blue and man, I love it. Nib was dry when it arrived, obviously, so it needed little adjustment to write as I like it but I am impressed by how good built quality is. I would say that my modern Sheaffer 300 isn't as good as this one. My only gripe is that Chinese are really fond of theyr EF and F nibs, so there is no way to get this in M or B.

[@JG3Reviews]

Yes, this would be a great pen for a broad nib.

[@Jifflan]

I died at "the math work both ways" 🤣

[@JG3Reviews]

🤣

[@greyfriar9008]

That pen is closer to a copy of the Delta Dolce Vita than the Parker Duofold. Jinhao. Celebrating 100 years of copying other manufacturers designs. Wouldn't stop me from purchasing one though. Especially considering the No.6 nib can be changed out for broader No.6 nibs.

[@raypra2]

Thanks for the review. You are doing a good job. Appreciate you putting up the size and weights not just in metric but showing the "English" equivalent as well. Like you going straight to the point... does it write well? And you give a quick answer of yes it does. It is important to me if it writes good. Kinda weird of me I guess but I take with at least 3 fountain pens of various kinds and inks on a daily basis. I write with all 3 on a daily basis. I also take along a gel click pen for those people that always ask me.. " I need a pen, do you have a pen I can use?". They get the clicker. Thank you again for your reviews. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@antoniosaiz2102]

Jinjao 100 is like Parker Duofold, if It write as Parker Duofold... Parker Duofold is 20 times expensive like Jinjao 100.

[@shepleonard8695]

When you ordered this pan and then received it did you do anything other than just filling it or did you have to go through a prep procedure.? Meaning you have to disassemble wash and flush?

[@JG3Reviews]

I didn't disassemble it, I don't think, but I know I did flush it with water to clean it out first. That's my normal routine, although now and then I ink a pen straight up.

[@preacher359]

Is there any difference in quality between the Jinhao 100 and the Jinhao 100 Centennial?

[@JG3Reviews]

I don’t think so, but I haven’t seen the centennial in person. I think it’s basically just a color/material difference. I can say that I’ve got the galaxy blue and a teal 100 that are both excellent as well.

[@josephaziz1731]

I have lots of Jinhao 450, 750, and 100's. Must use cartridges to avoid drying out or blotchiness, blobs. Good for a while, but then the nib will turn on you and give you trouble. Nib is not well attached to feed--seems to be too much space between nib and feed with tight tines at tip--needs adjustment but sometimes you can have fairly good luck with Thornton sepia cartridges. Still unreliable out of the box unless you expert at nib adjustment. When it works, it's as good as any pen out there, but it's too unreliable.

[@denisvanderhaeghen148]

I alway use international standard cartridges (black) from SCHNEIDER (Germany) !!!

[@johnT5]

Hey question...I've tried to swap the nib on my 100 today and absolutely could not get the assembly pulled out. Have you been able to do this with the 100? I've had no problems with other Jinhoa pens.

[@JG3Reviews]

Sorry I missed the question earlier. I haven't tried to remove mine yet. Chrisrap52 found that of his 2 100s he could remove one as a unit, and in the other the nib came out by itself. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKaeHSAobyqgbM) Have you had any luck yet?

[@johnT5]

@@JG3Reviews No joy yet...but the pen is writing REALLY well...so I think I'm going to just leave it be. Thanks!

[@jasonnabors8605]

Tried one. Outside looks good but the nib is nothing to brag about

[@talksfromtheheart]

Another very helpful video. Thank you. Btw has anyone ever told you that you have a Pastor’s voice🤔

[@JG3Reviews]

Caught me! I'm a minister, sure enough.

[@talksfromtheheart]

@@JG3Reviews you are?!? Yep! I sensed that! May I ask where your church is located?

[@JG3Reviews]

@@talksfromtheheart I serve at the Church of Christ in Early, TX.

[@talksfromtheheart]

@@JG3Reviews thank you for the answer. You seem calm and kind....great qualities that I’m sure come in handy with your calling.

[@JG3Reviews]

Thanks for the kind encouragement!

[@alexsandra9000]

What ??? You found a sale on Waterman ink and didn't tell us?

[@JG3Reviews]

I will definitely post an alert next time. By the time I realized just how good a deal it was, it was over.

[@jasonnabors8605]

I got one. Not very good to be honest. Jinhaos just don’t cut it with me. I’ve tried several.

[@Andy_Pandy2000]

James is the stereotypical American. When he opens his mouth I wouldn’t be surprised to hear him say “Howdy folks. How y’all doin’? Y’all want some grits?”.

[@JG3Reviews]

I do NOT eat grits. They're a sick trick to get people to eat hog feed.

[@psychophipps]

James, I love you but those "o"s of yours that can be "a"s or "e"s drive me crazy...lol I mentally cringe every time, bro!

[@sandorpetofi4321]

Sorry to hear that. I love the way he speaks, wish you'd had the same experience

[@psychophipps]

@@sandorpetofi4321 Oh, I thoroughly enjoy his videos and watch them regularly. It's just those "o"s that make me twitchy for some weird reason...lol

[@JG3Reviews]

Ha, that might explain a misunderstanding or two at the office. lol