Jinhao 9019 with a HeartBeat Nib - WOW!

I needed to get this nib & pen. Great interesting nib, writes very well. May be hard to find.

[@SalBC62]

I have several Jinhao pens. But this one is by far the best of the bunch. It wrote just by posing it on the paper. No need to intervene the nib in any way. Amazing.

[@catwhisperer911]

I now have a few 9019s and x159s and love all their nibs. I really have to give kudos to Jinhao for stepping up their game. The heartbeat nib is enticing. I'll be adding it to my collection :). Hope you are doing well. and thanks for sharing.

[@chrisrap52]

I am well. Thanks for asking. Agreed all the Chinese brands are upping their models in their own way.

[@likelyrain]

A few years ago I was trolled for writing that the Chinese pen industry is at that crossroad where their Japanese counterpart was in the eighties. Do not forget that all designs began copying some German or British designs back then.

[@chrisrap52]

Copy is a strong wood. Emulate, resemble, inspired by. Regardless of the source of design elements, it takes skill to make a good pen.

[@likelyrain]

@@chrisrap52 exactly. My point is Chinese brands are stirring up the industry.

[@raytheron]

My Heartbeat is due to arrive any day now, along with a new 9016. Can't wait to try them! Jinhao has really upped their game in the last year or so!

[@chrisrap52]

Absolutely. All us pen lovers benefit.

[@viv_2489]

Thank you for the wonderful review of a great value pen. Have ordered this one specifically for trying #8 size heartbeat medium nib popular these days in red colour.. I already have 9016 black in heartbeat medium #6 size

[@SatieSatie]

The transparent coffee colored one is very tempting. Thank you for another relaxing, informative review.

[@chrisrap52]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@theprof_001]

Nice video. Enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@chrisrap52]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregs.2679]

I was thinking about ordering one of these just because I was curious whether a nib with a jiggly slit could make ink flow as well as a straight slit . . . or at all. But because Chris has tested this one, I no longer have to wonder about that and, curiosity satisfied, I can now hold out for one in a colour that I like. Thanks, Chris!

[@chrisrap52]

Thanks for watching. The No. 6 Heartbeat nib is also good - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpCkgattm7uVjcU

[@sunnycharacter]

I have two 9019s, the translucent red and translucent blue, neither have that cool heartbeat cut on their nibs. I wonder why, just on the green which is in my Amazon cart 😁 Also my converters don’t look like yours in your green translucent pen, look like the converters in the opaque.

[@michaelfourie345]

In the UK: Just ordered my 9019 with heartbeat nib from Amazon uk (£11.48) - only transparent green (as in the video) available so far.

[@chrisrap52]

Works well. Just used mine in a letter today. Still feels good on paper.

[@nicolasjoly1755]

just bought on ebay after watching you

[@chrisrap52]

good choice.

[@mysteradio]

i just ordered this the other day!! i'm so stoked to watch this review!!! kismet!

[@chrisrap52]

Wonderful, enjoy, stay stoked.

[@GetReal521]

I’ve been looking at Jinhao but have yet to purchase one. I appreciate your presentation of the green 9019. I also appreciate your candid and informal style. Thanks. I just subscribed.

[@chrisrap52]

Thank you. I have 100s of pen videos for you to watch.

[@laertica]

I guess that at this point one more Jinhao pen won’t hurt particularly since Chris pointed out that new and soft heartbeat nib. I think the zig-zag slit may contribute to spread the tines a bit more than the straight slit. Thank you Chris for another good and well timed review. C

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I have one in the new red color coming to me. I think the nib is really unique. I don't normally like olive colors, but I'm beginning to wish I'd gotten that color. I'm glad to see it passed muster with you.

[@michaelfourie345]

I saw one of those - Stunning red!. I think I will get one too. Did you get yours from Etsy?

[@michaelfourie345]

Ha ha that is funny :) I just realised it was YOUR video I was watching with the red 9019 - Nice video, thank you.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

@@michaelfourie345 from Amazon.

[@salamaat]

I got the same green pen and the brown 9016 but I haven't inked them up. I'm excited to ink them up now. It handled shimmer like a champ!

[@chrisrap52]

Feeds have generous flow.

[@hamana2011]

Great review you penabled me few times 😅

[@chrisrap52]

My job is done!

[@judyjacobs5827]

Chris, I wonder whether the differences in the converter material and other minor changes in the 9019 are due to different subcontractors, different factories, other factors, rather that updates or improvements to the design of the pen as new colors are added to the lineup. I don't plan to buy this one, as I've put myself on a strict "no new pens" diet for the year. This translates, so far, to my having gotten only four pens to date. Thanks, as always, for your insightful videos.

[@chrisrap52]

Could be many factors that add to differences in the models. It early in 2024, lots of time to buy some pens.

[@morna45]

What makes the "heartbeat" nib so special? Haven't found a satisfactory explanation for it?

[@chrisrap52]

It writes great, smooth, wet & bouncy. Watch the video & you'll see this.

[@gristlevonraben]

My gosh, that pen is a rain storm!

[@chrisrap52]

Some like them wet!

[@gristlevonraben]

i definitely don't like dry pens, i use medium flow because i use cheap veitnam paper, generally, for writing poetry, and flows like that would bleed to the other side, however, i have found that to be a rare occurance. the u-style notebooks from veitnam are often really good. yesterday, i found a flowery composition notebook at walmart made in veitnam, it shows sheen, no bleeding, and my dark blue ink, i was testing de atramentis sherlock holmes, just barely ghosted, but laying flat, the page was white on the reverse side, so is that no ghosting, idk? @@chrisrap52

[@chrisrap52]

Ghosting is OK, bleed through is not. Glad to hear the Vietnamese notebooks are good. Many like them. I've did look for some but didn't find them. No Walmart near me.

[@ubacat1617]

The 9019 is far too big for my hands, so I went looking on AliExpress and found they have new Jinhao 100's with heartbeat fine nibs. Most were sold out but I got one.

[@chrisrap52]

Thanks for the info! Good get.

[@zeus52452]

Nice review Chris. I could have sworn the nibs were available by themselves several weeks ago!! Now it seems the only way to get one is with a pen attached. Don't know if you have experience with another pen I have on the way, but one that is fascinating. The pen is a 3rd generation Oaso Automatic ink filling pen. I like the idea, but the question is does it live up to its advertised billing?? Cheers.

[@chrisrap52]

I have one from years ago. Never did a review, it did not excite me. Lets us know how you like yours.

[@zeus52452]

@@chrisrap52 Here's an update on the Oaso saga. My order of the set on Feb 7th arrived Tues. 5 Mar. The ink bottle is a simple cone section with the filling valve & what seems to be a pump operated by the surrounding orange ring. The pen itself was updated with a flat finial on the cap & a springy metal clip. It is still a demonstrator model pen. The nib and the grip section are Lamy like and I got the fine instead of the extra fine nib. To fill it, I removed the cap, placed the end of the barrel in the inkwell opening over the filling needle and made sure it was fully seated. Then it was a simple matter of pressing the orange 'pump' wring down then letting it up again. The pen started to fill immediately after releasing the orange ring. When I wrote with it tonight, I was so surprised at how smooth it wrote. Not exactly a gusher, the pen is somewhat wet, and not super dry. I think that would be the function of the ink. At a cost of under $30.00 for the kit, I think it was worth adding to my collection. Cheers.

[@chrisrap52]

@@zeus52452 Glad to hear you enjoy the pen. Thanks for sharing.

[@villicus1]

i'm in love with the heartbeat-nib. Is there a way to get only the nib?

[@chrisrap52]

Not that I am aware of. Would probably costs as much as the pen & only fit pens that are big enough for a #8 nib.

[@MrRorschach87]

Great vid, Chris! Are these large converters available to buy separately? I wasn't able to find them.

[@chrisrap52]

They wouldn't fit any other pen. The threaded connection is unique to the 9019s.

[@MrRorschach87]

@@chrisrap52jinhao 9016 is using the same one, I think. I was thinking more like a spare part for those pens, in case the one that came with the pen got damaged.

[@chrisrap52]

Converters are made well, should have a long life. I'll have a 9016 soon & will confirm converter. I always have a few "spare" pens when they are this inexpensive.

[@user-hx4hp8oe6z]

Chris did u notice a better perfomance with the heart nib comparing with the classic one

[@chrisrap52]

Slightly better for me, wetter & softer.

[@Raul1971xxx]

The Heartbeat nib looks like a BRASS nib.. By the way.. ¿What's the ink trademark?..

[@chrisrap52]

Just color of coating on nib. It is a Chinese ink.

[@Raul1971xxx]

@@chrisrap52 👍🇪🇸✒️

[@archivist17]

I'd like to see a chrome finish version.

[@chrisrap52]

I could see that it is possible. Jinhao X159 was in both colors.

[@MLightstone]

It's that the heartbeat nib by Jowo? I've seen theirs and it looks more or less the same.

[@chrisrap52]

Doubt that. Pen with nib costs less than any nib from Jowo.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

That nib looks like it might be TOO wet. Do you know the purpose of the heartbeat nib design? Is it just a neat- looking gimmick or does it have a real function, like promoting flow or adding flex? Just looking at it, my impression would be that it might increase drying out since the ink slit is much longer.

[@chrisrap52]

First it is the look, unique. In the hisrory of fountain pens, a different nib is common. Nib works welll, no drying out. It appears to promote flow based on the standard M nib.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

@@chrisrap52 : Thanks! I had already ordered a Jinhao 2016 with a #6 heartbeat nib, so I’m curious to try it out.

[@bethg7026]

If they had a stub nib I'd be buying one in every color

[@chrisrap52]

So you only use stub nibs?

[@bethg7026]

@@chrisrap52 I have enough F and M for now, I'd like to focus on adding more stubs to my collection for a while

[@chrisrap52]

Stubs are a different writing experience. Come in many sizes. Hope you try some before buying. One from TWSBI would be a good inexpensive start .

[@bethg7026]

Thanks! I actually have 2 already (I swapped my Al Star nib and have a Ritma), it is very different but I wpuld like a few more

[@archivist17]

I have a #5 and a #6 stub nib, and I enjoy swapping them around, though the #5 seems to enjoy being in my HongDian 960 rather a lot. 😀

[@invisibleshit8479]

Any idea when will they make broad nib ?

[@chrisrap52]

My prediction, never. Not popular in the Chinese market. These M nibs are great, no need for B nib for me to enjoy them.

[@tayterlik]

@@chrisrap52 You are killing my last hopes! I still hope they will start at least small batches of Broad nibs... 😀 I know. Not realistic thing, hope.

[@archivist17]

You might be able to get a fude or a stub at some point. Personally, I'm wondering if Bobby will modify one.

[@chrisrap52]

I'm a realist. I live in the now, not the maybe, or want to be. Keep hoping.

[@paulmchugh1430]

I will have to look for the heartbeat nib. Looks phenomenal. I did get the 9016. It is an extremely smooth writer with a touch of bounce. As for the rattling, it appeared on my 100 Skeleton. It was a bit annoying. The new converter for the 9016 and 9019 seems to fit snuggly. On the 9019 and 9016 there are flanges that hold the converter in place. Someone at Jinhao must have noticed, too. Very nice review, Chris.

[@chrisrap52]

Difference between turned acrylic (100) & injection molded, 9019 & 9016. I have not noticed a loose converter on my 100s.

[@tayterlik]

At the very start of your videos there should be a warning: "This video is dangerous for your bank account. You are watching it at your own responsibility". Wasn't hard to find. 9 dollars lighter.

[@chrisrap52]

Good idea.

[@bluesplotch]

it resembles a pilot emperor, which is japanese and not german, you've got your pens mixed up

[@chrisrap52]

Lots of similar big cigar shaped pens. Section is closest to the 149.