MaJohn Moonman T5 Piston Filler Fountain Pen Review 2022

[@duncansalmon5718]

I have an Aurora 88 black & gold, and a Talentum; both light and wonderful toothy pens. The grip and the fact that it´s a piston pen is the only thing that´s Aurora-like about the Majohn. I enjoyed this review; thanks! If I had to get rid of all but 5 pens, the Aurora 88 would be one that stays.

[@LisaPottinger]

Aurora’s are so expensive and I’m not sure that they’re worth the additional coin. You can get a Pilot Custom 823 for a lot less money but with an equivalent quality factor and writing experience. That being said, I do love my Aurora Talentum with a B nib. It is an amazing pen, the build quality is high and the broad nib is juicy, wet and glorious. It’s so good I’m thinking about buying an Aurora 88 but desperately trying to justify the £400+ price tag. My Majohn T5 hasn’t arrived yet and I’m hoping it will help me make the decision on whether it’s worth pulling the trigger on the real deal.

[@duncansalmon5718]

@@LisaPottinger I just purchased an old Aurora 88 from 1951 for $80 and it´s a lovely pen, XF. A lady in Rome sells on eBay.

[@duhstroia9661]

Another great review. I love learning and laughing. Keep up the good work, I appreciate your time, effort, experience and humor.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrCabimero]

Doug just got this the other day with my Bobby nib- I had seen your other video on calligraphy nibs. I love the pen and the nib combo. I want to thank you for all the money you have saved me by buying clones.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Great to hear! Just send a cheque.

[@MrCabimero]

Inkquiring Minds I would be glad to you but the trucker protest has the bridges all blocked and it can’t get there. LOL

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@MrCabimero I take PayPal. ;)

[@houghwhite411]

Convinced me that the owner of -MoonMan- MaJohn is a fountain pen lover with good taste

[@amyfeigt6715]

I ordered one of these yesterday! Looking forward to receiving it & testing out my first piston filler.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@amyfeigt6715]

​@@InkquiringMindsit just arrived & just inked it up! Seems to write well at first try. Came with the Moon Man nib.

[@TheNightowl001]

As of the day this video posted, St Penpps does not have the T5 in their store. At any rate, I found one at a different vendor for a lower price and with an EF (0.38 mm) nib option, which I ordered about two weeks ago and which is scheduled to arrive Monday (according to USPS Informed Delivery). So, I'm looking forward to that arriving day after tomorrow!

[@InkquiringMinds]

You're better off going to another vendor as you'll probably get an actual Moonman nib.

[@TheNightowl001]

@@InkquiringMinds Generally the vendors offering the pen models with #6 nibs are putting non-Majohn/Moonman nibs on them, most often Kaigelu EF nibs. I can only surmise that Majohn doesn't make EF nibs in the #6 size. It's been that way at least a couple of years that I know of that I have been buying models like the T1 and T2 with EF nibs.

[@ccb1949]

Curious! Mine is a Majohn with a very nice smoth moonman nib in a housing that unscrews.

[@RichardSmith-uw6st]

Thanks for the timely review. I am awaiting delivery of this pen with the green color. Have to see what the nib is like when it arrives. As always a great job and very enjoyable.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@RichardSmith-uw6st]

It finally arrived and I am quite happy. Very nice and after applying four down strokes the flow opened up nicely. Your technique works perfectly. Have a great week.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@RichardSmith-uw6st That's awesome, Richard! I'm glad it worked for you!

[@paulmchugh1430]

An update... It finally arrived! First it was supposed to have an EF nib, then I was told it would be a M nib. It arrived today with a F nib. The pen is well made. I can see why you like this pen. I am baffled why the piston does not extend to the section. Certainly this could have been done. I have dipped the nib and it ses to write very smoothly. It even does reverse writing, although a bit scratchy. Thanks you your review and patience with me.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Congrats, Paul!

[@crouserm]

Super. It is so helpful that you demonstrate the tinkerability (Hey!!! Spell Check! This should be a word!) of the pen. I collect writing with fountain pens, so here is a fine pen that even I could adapt to everyday use and satisfaction. Thanks!

[@InkquiringMinds]

You are so welcome!

[@marinechapssemperfiout9939]

Outstanding presentation and commentary! Many thanks!

[@BC7Bill]

I am feeling confident that when mine arrives I will be happy, especially since I have a selection of replacement nibs available! Thanks for the in-depth review!

[@InkquiringMinds]

I hope so too!

[@seanmarshall2559]

A silver Aurora I got when my father passed away was my first fountain pen, now you’ve sold me I need an Optima on my wishlist. You should be sponsored.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Sean. Can you suggest a sponsor? "Geeks Anonymous" perhaps? LOL

[@seanmarshall2559]

@@InkquiringMinds I was thinking Aurora could send you a pen

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@seanmarshall2559 LOL That would be a surprise !

[@stephanfeinen3923]

Thanks for the review. I have a T5 for some weeks now and I like it. My pen came with a "Moonman" F-nib. James (JG3) reviewed a version with a medium Moonman nib and he noticed that the nib on his pen has no breather hole and skips when writing. My nib has a breather hole and has absolutely no problems. Maybe they are using up the last stack of "Moonman" nibs until new "Majohn" nibs arrive and so it seems to be a lottery. I have mixed experiences with Moonman nibs. The M600 nibs are very nice, the T5 is good, the M800 were so bad I replaced them with Bock nibs and the M2 nib is ...hmm... acceptable.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I don't think I've kept more than three or four Moonman nibs in the pen.

[@vageli]

The dramatic closeups of the disassembly and fill-up are breath-taking 💖 I'm amazed at how easily you make nib/feed alignments; I always struggle with them 😜 Thank you for filling in our Thespian Pen Barb Saturday Foutain Pen pr0n prescription🙏 I got 2 of these in blue and purple, filled with Waterman Blue and Purple respectively. The stock M Moonman nibs are decent. As you shared with us, a stub or architect nib gives these great character. They're great pens overall, and at $17 from AliExpress not too much of a gamble either.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, Vagelis!

[@玉琳柯]

A pen friend decided his T5 was too heavy for him and gave it to me. I just inked it up with J. Herbin Rouge Bourgogne and like it well enough.

[@somnathsikdar6657]

I have this pen in matte black. I haven't had time to write with it yet. But mine came with a Majohn nib. Thanks for the review!

[@InkquiringMinds]

It actually says "MaJohn" on it and not "Moonman"? And is it a Fine nib?

[@somnathsikdar6657]

@@InkquiringMinds On closer inspection, the nib is a Moonman Medium.

[@somnathsikdar6657]

I just inked it up with Waterman Intense Black and it writes very well.

[@jamesmiddleton2856]

I finally got an Aurora Optima and it is a beautifully made 1930's pen that Aurora still makes. The T5 is a modern sized version of the Optima. The T5 is 5 1/2 inches long closed. The Optima is 5" even. The T5's barrel is 3" from the tip of piston knob to the bottom of the ink window. The Optima is 2 5/8" over the same distance. The Moonman medium nib if you spend an hour or so making it wetter and polishing it until it becomes similar to a pilot nib for smoothness has become one of my favorite nibs. And the T5 has become my favorite writing pen. The Optima's feel in hand due to its materials and finish is fantastic. The T5's feel unposted as a writer is beautiful once you deal with the nib and is larger and more comfortable than the Optima. They are both great pens. I would recommend either.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for sharing, JAMES!

[@yuklimka7251]

One of my favorite local brick and mortar pen shops got in a shipment in December or January. And since I discovered that the owner keeps a variety of replacement nibs in a drawer, I'm pretty sure I'd be able to find a suitable candidate if necessary. Too bad, Bobby doesn't ship to where I live.

[@TonyProctors]

Thanks for the review Doug… I have a couple Aurora Optima pens. One Limited Edition Flex from a few years ago and another Medium in Auroloid (aurora’s version of celluloid) Orange. They have superb fit and finish and in-house made 18k nibs and ebonite feeds. They are very smooth and balanced writers and are often in my rotation of regular carry pens. The Optima is not only lighter, but also smaller than the T5 so it is convenient as a daily cary in a pen sleeve or shirt pocket. The T5 appears to be about the size of your M800…. The Optima is between the size of a M400 and M600. The nibs have a wow factor and precision of writing with Pelikan nibs… but a little less smooth with a pleasant amount of feedback.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Tony, for the excellent information!

[@robbinallan3767]

I have an Aurora Optima Viola that I purchased from Goulet Pens. Just from looking at your review, I don't see anything comparable about the Majohn. The Aurora resin is gorgeous. The metal work is fine art and it is one of the best writing pens I own.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for sharing! They are alike in shape; like M&M's and Smarties.

[@robbinallan3767]

@@InkquiringMindslol. Okay. Now I understand. Good job on the review.

[@edwardwiper1323]

Good in depth review Doug.I bought one of these & it came with a mooman nib which i swapped out with the bobby calligraphy nib.Its a excellent writer & size,but in no way holds a candle to my Aurora Optima but its a good enough replacement when im out & about.No i didn't pay mega bucks,it was a used item for about 2/3rds the new price😁.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for sharing, Edward!

[@oscarmedina1597]

Another very nice review plus a maintenance how-to and an ink-filling tip. I don’t know if it’s that the holidays were just a short while ago and I loaded up on the sales or if I’m just done buying Chinese pens. We’ll see what the future holds.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you, Oscar! Is there a titanium handled knife you'd recommend that I do the anodizing treatment on?

[@oscarmedina1597]

@@InkquiringMinds, my first recommendation is Kizer. They have lots of cool knives in plain titanium (got one for my son for his birthday last year. There are also Kansept, Bestech, Artizan, and some Ferrum Forge options (made by We). If you have access to Drop (formerly “Massdrop”), you can find the Ferrum Forge knives at good prices. I currently have a Drop Ferrum Forge Crux in my pocket that I anodized myself.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@oscarmedina1597 Awesome. Thank you!

[@crayons987]

Thanks for the review, I like the price point of these pens which I primarily use for artwork so fanciness is not key. But it can be hard to actually figure out what you are buying at times from the seller's description (or lack of).

[@InkquiringMinds]

Totally agree. Thanks, Tic Tac!

[@avnishcantcountd7701]

Great review!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks!

[@stefanwood2182]

I received this pen as well a couple of weeks ago. When you mentioned the nib I rushed over to look at mine. Yup, an ordinary steel nib, not branded. I'll do the same, replace it with another nib (been stockpiling fountain pen revolution nibs and bobby nibs). Got mine from an ebay seller- perhaps the same guy as the one on Alibaba? Aside from that, yes this is a nice pen to hold and write with.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I think the only "Moonman" branded nib available is the FINE nib. If you order an EF or an M, you're going to get a generic nib.

[@stefanwood2182]

@@InkquiringMinds Ah, that explains it. Well, This is gonna get a stub nib put into it ASAP.

[@stefanwood2182]

Doug, my eyes were deceiving me. I have a Moonman nib on it, medium. If I could provide a picture I would. But it is a scratchy nib. Put a stub nib into it and it is much improved.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@stefanwood2182 Thanks, Stefan! I don't think I've ever kept a Moonman nib on a Moonman pen.

[@djryandelap]

I love the critical comparison at the end. I have a hard time bringing myself to like a Chinese clone of a designer pen, simply because of the clone factor. The price points are appealing, but if I’m going for an inexpensive pen, I’d prefer one that still has its own charm, like many of the PenBBS offerings. I’m curious about that FWP ink though; would you have more luck with the shimmer if you eye dropper/syringe filled a pen? I use a lot of shimmering inks around the holidays, and I always have to move quick with my Diamines because the shimmering particulate resettles to the bottom in about 5 seconds after shaking the bottle.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I always ensure a shimmering ink is stirred up before I fill the pen. Then it is a matter of how well the shimmer can travel through the feed and how much ink the nib lays down. I know I've got plenty of the shimmer inside the T5, it is just not showing on the page.

[@mitchpearce8540]

Hi I just got my Majohn t5. I'm used to using/cleaning converter pens. Mine didn't come with a wrench. How am I supposed to clean it? Any tips appreciated.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Just buy this tool on Aliexpress and follow my instructions in the video: tinyurl.com/mry4b7uz

[@mrcharon6197]

I have 2 of these. I replaced both nibs with JoWo nibs and they are now in my daily writer collection. These pens are amazing for the money, even with the nib swap. It's not that there is anything wrong with the nibs, one occupies a Karas Decograph and the other went into my Asvine skeleton pen. I have 3 Auroras, a Mamba, a Minerali and a Talentum. The 88s both post extremely well (pelikan like) and are comfortable, but in truth I reach for the Majohn far more often. That little bit if weight actually makes these far more comfortable to write with. Great review as always!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks, Mr Charon, for the excellent information!

[@markbinns]

@@InkquiringMinds Do these just swap with Jowo number 6 nibs, are the moonman ones glued in or something?

[@markbinns]

Are the moonman nibs glued in or is this an easy swap with Jowo number 6

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@markbinns The nib and feed are friction fit and pull right out.

[@JG3Reviews]

I have enjoyed mine, once I got the nib tuned. It was a M, and quite dry and hard-starting. Now it’s great. But I’ve not yet removed my nib and feed. When I attempted it at the beginning, it was so stuck that I assumed it was glued, and I had to quit to avoid damaging it. I’ll try it again the next time I clean and fill it. It is disappointing that you got nib-swapped by the retailer, but the calligraphy nib looks like a good writer. I’d planned to install a surplus PenBBS nib in mine. As to the Aurora, like you, I don’t think anyone’s really comparing the two pens seriously. I also have the unpopular opinion that Aurora’s visual design is itself pretty unoriginal, every detail a detail found on many other pens.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Excellent! Well said, James! If this pen had a glued in nib and feed, it would almost be worthless. As it is, any standard #6 will make it a great writer with a 2ml ink supply. Thanks for your review - I watched yours first. :)

[@chandreshmakesstuff]

Agreed on the originality issue James. Also after checking the interwebs on the size, the Majohn is at least 10mm longer then the Aurora. What made me check was when Doug showed a comparison with the Jinhao 159. The Optima is a tiny pen comparatively.

[@acekickndork2630]

Thanks again for another great video.

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

I have the aurora optima and the stub was way too stubby. I sent it out to be ground into a more forgiving cursive italic and it is now one of my favorite pens. I just ordered one of these knock offs for funsies to see how they compare.

[@samyg123]

Could you post a link to the Bobby calligraphy nib?

[@InkquiringMinds]

tinyurl.com/k4n9vb6n

[@aag24]

Splendid review sir. I don't have this pen but I am searching for an Aurora Optima/88/etc with a Goccia nib. That is my current pen of desire. I don't have anywhere near enough money to buy a new copy, I'm hoping someone will sell me their second hand (& beaten up) copy.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, aag24!

[@MrCabimero]

Doug- HELPPPPP! My beautiful pen has suddenly and unexplainedly sprung a leak. I can't find where it is from and the feed is apparently in place. I rinsed out the cap, wiped the pen down and recapped. It leaked in massive fashion again. Any suggestions? PS I did swap out the nib for the Bobby calligraphy but that has been in since day one.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I'm sorry to hear that! Leaks are caused by air getting into the system. It is kind of like lifting a straw out of your drink with your finger on the top. When you let go, the liquid pours out. So, check to make sure the feed and the nib are pushed all the way into the section and that the piston mechanism is tight.

[@MrCabimero]

@@InkquiringMinds Thank you Obi Wan Ken-nib-e. Will do. Keep you posted. ( 2 pen puns in one comment.....)

[@wendyholiday2021]

Interesting review. Great lighting.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much, Wendy!

[@olegsolomonik6594]

Thanks for another great video. Sadly you don't include link for the exact store you got the pen or replacement nib from. Why is it important? If the store sells pen with the bad generic nib instead of the one which supposed to be there people will know that store can't be trusted and should be avoided . Link for the nib will help basic users like me to make sure they will get correct nib. For example, right now I am interested in buying jinhao nib from AliExpress but they come with 4 length sizes ranging from 18.5 to 35mm. So which length should I get?

[@InkquiringMinds]

I got it from Bobby's Aliexpress store called "St Penpps Chinese Pen Store"

[@davidmcguigan5497]

"Get out!" Love that, I laugh every time, go figure. My T5 came with a Moonjohn M nib with no breather hole, an ok writer. I put a Kaigelu calligraphy nib in it, for now. If you're planning on dropping $500-600 on an Aurora, I doubt you'll be saying, "Oh wait, this $30 lookalike will do, nevermind Aurora. Thanks Doug!

[@InkquiringMinds]

I agree 100%, David!

[@paulmchugh1430]

I do not have an Aurora due to pricing, but I do not feel disadvantaged. I have been looking for a piston filler though. Is there another brand from China that is worth investigating?

[@InkquiringMinds]

The Tianzi is a good solid acrylic piston filler.

[@paulmchugh1430]

@@InkquiringMinds thank you.

[@jjbishop134]

Great review. Liked the pen, not so much the material. Being the satisfied owner of the M800 in Galaxy and Amber. I'm in search of another one in black as my primary ink colors are Blue, Brown and I need one to be the only pen I will ink in black for signature on legal docs ... in acrylic. This one would have been "The One". I hope they listen to your suggestions in offer an Acrilic model. 🙁.

[@InkquiringMinds]

They have already... kinda. The new P136 is an injection molded plastic piston filler. Hopefully the next step is acrylic.

[@ichirofakename]

1. On record as not a swirly plaastic lover, I must say this style is quite attractive. 2. So you recommend this pen that comes with an unusable nib? As provided by Bobby? From whom you bought the replacement nib? My head is spinning. Sometimes I wonder why pens are not available without any nib at all, which would be ideal for nib-swapper types.

[@InkquiringMinds]

If the nib were an odd size or non-removable, I wouldn’t recommend it. Since most will get the Moonman nib, which is usually passable, at $30, it is a good pen.

[@ChrisM-st1pw]

They do a matte black version without the swirls, which is the one I got. The medium nib on mine had no issues and was the original moonman nib, I bought it from a different aliexpess seller. It has a good weight and balance and an optima is now on my list of pens to look at.

[@ameliabuns4058]

Does this take a #6 nib?

[@InkquiringMinds]

Yes.

[@ameliabuns4058]

@@InkquiringMinds man there's one on amazon for 6#, I'm so tempted to get one to put my FPR flex nib in it!

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@ameliabuns4058 It might fit, but the feed might not be able to keep up.

[@tsobczynski]

@@InkquiringMinds I took a chance on a T5. It came with a horrid MoonMan nib. I attempted a swap with a Goulet JoWo nib, and while it physically fit, there was a huge problem. I tried re-seating the JoWo nib and feed several times, but I kept getting this pattern: dry dry dry dry skipping dry dry GUSHING WET WET wet wet wet dry dry dry... The MoonMan nib has its breather hole way up in the section, while the JoWo nib has the breather hole in the usual place near the tip. It's not a notch for rotational alignment on the MoonMan and it doesn't seem to mate with anything else. I wondered if the unusual breather hole location is actually doing something functional for the inside/outside pressure and I was getting "burps" followed by gushing ink? The JoWo nib otherwise felt worlds better, but my tentative conclusion is that this pen, at least the version I have, is not actually compatible with standard #6 nibs even though they physically fit. I put back the standard MoonMan nib and it still writes horridly but does NOT exhibit the same pattern. Is this wet/dry/wet/dry pattern suggestive of a particular mistake on my part attempting the nib swap, i.e., operator error?

[@yominrak7975]

I just got the T5 purple which is not heavy to hold at all, because I get used to writing with Hongdian 1831/1837, I enjoy writing with this T5 than with Pelikan m200 (ironically, spending more money on an overprice "quality" pen does not guaranteed on giving out of this world writing experience)

[@InkquiringMinds]

I agree 100%, Yomin Rak!

[@archivist17]

That's a great looking pen. I do agree that an acrylic version would be better, but it's very attractive as it is, if you want a chonk of pen.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Indeed!

[@misswoodhouse5720]

Hi, another great video :) I like this pen; a shame Bobby swapped out the Moonman/Majohn nibs to the more generic ones. However, the pen, the body, and piston are fab. Chelsea

[@InkquiringMinds]

Hey Chels! I doubt the Moonman version would be any different.

[@misswoodhouse5720]

@@InkquiringMinds Haha, I was never a fan of the Moonman nibs personally. Only Moonman nib I cared for is the smaller mini bent nib on the P135. I will prob pick up another P135 in a different colour. :)

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@misswoodhouse5720 That’s a good pen.!

[@lucm6476]

Kanwrite has been making the same pen in resin for years. The quality is noway near the quality of an Aurora. But the Kanwrite heritage is a super writer and very wet (the are equip with a kanwrite nib and ebonite feed) Also for a fraction of the Aurora and in pletora of colors. Thanks for the video .

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for the info! Where is the Kanwrite copy made? And why don't they get shat upon for making a copy?

[@i.c.3157]

my guess for the lack of "Schmidt" towards the Heritage is unlike the T5 it isn't an almost 1 to 1 copy, that and the Heritage also has a different cap band, a cap finial that's bulbous which is definitely unique if not a little ugly (IMO), a bottem finial that tapers a bit more, the metal ring being placed slightly higher, plus the bottem finial has to be removed to operate the filling system which isn't unique but it's different. You can also argue about the finer details like a different nib unit, different nib & feed design, an actual Ebonite feed, etc... Lasty, it could have something to do with people having more respect for Indian Artisans and their craft, compared to the mass produced Chinese products.

[@lucm6476]

@@InkquiringMinds Kanwrite is from India. I guest they get away with it because they are small and not really well known.

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@lucm6476 Thanks, Luc!

[@stefanwood2182]

Kanwrite pens are great in looks, feel, and in writing. One of the best pen buys going and seems to be not well known. I have 4 of them.

[@АлександрТорянников]

This pen or the wing sung 629?

[@InkquiringMinds]

The WS 629 is a better pen IMO.

[@archivist17]

Probably my favourite Groucho quote! 😄

[@archivist17]

And bravo for the Murder by Death clip! I'd completely forgotten the film until you included it.

[@InkquiringMinds]

One of my all-time favourite films! "Room filled with empty people!"

[@dennismanning3964]

thanks again!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Any time!

[@nathanoliveira2771]

M600s or t5?

[@InkquiringMinds]

M600s.

[@patrickhardesty6053]

I have two. Neither came with Moonman nibs and I was fine with that. As many others have said, the Moonman nibs are hit and miss and are never spectacular. So the non branded generic is OK. I have one fine and one medium (which needed some micro mesh) and both are in regular use. I also have two Aurora Optimas from the 1990s. I have always considered these my best pens bar none. I often regret not buying more back then when I was single with extra "stupid" money. At the price, I think Moonman has another winner here. On a side note, I am still mad as heck at Kaweco for making me say Majohn.

[@InkquiringMinds]

On the side note, now you can say Kaweco is your Hero!

[@georgeparapadakis]

A clip from Murder by Death! My favourite comedy of all time. I’ll now die a happy man :-D

[@InkquiringMinds]

Miss Marbles: No! I mean the gas that kills! Miss Withers: Sometimes my gas...

[@georgeparapadakis]

@@InkquiringMinds THE! THE moose on the wall…

[@InkquiringMinds]

@@georgeparapadakis LMAO!

[@MrAndrew1953]

A gajillion dollars? In some cases a Majohn copy could be justified as long as it works. Caligraphy nib will be a big improvement but I'd be interested to know how the original work. I saw an engraved silver from Aurora yesterday from the 90s. It was offered at a special price of $1,500 AUD.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I showed how the nib that came with the pen worked. As it happens, not well.

[@MrAndrew1953]

@@InkquiringMinds yeah I did see that thanks. Just like the Sheaffer Icon, quite a good pen has been let down again at the pointy end.

[@tdowling149]

Kudos to the retailer for understanding you weren't going to use the original nib anyway.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Yeah Bobby "feels" me. LOL

[@swyftty2]

That they would leave out the self-branded nibs is a shame. My X1 retractable, my only mood man with a self-branded nib, while being a mess of pointless gimmicks,writes so smooth that it really makes up for it, and that is with the EF. The writing experience is so effortless I stop caring about the fact that it is a gimmick, and only takes the worlds smallest cartidges. After all I really only got it to sign reciepts with.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I never bothered to get one of those X1 retractable pens as it is such a gimmick. Even on a Montblanc it makes no sense.

[@xerxiusmaximus]

I own three Optimas, a Talentum, and a LE Atlantico, all are exceptional writers… They top all the pens in my collections. Each come with ebonite feeds… which I feel should be a requirement for any pen priced at over 100 USD, Seriously.

[@InkquiringMinds]

I agree 100%, Xerxius, about the ebonite feeds!

[@user-br3sl9go3b]

As the judges on Simon Cowell's "Got Talent" shows sometimes say, "You don't know how great you are." I have a suspicion you do. Still, it doesn't matter to me. Your reviews are "Two Thumbs Up." Oops, I may have just violated a copyright by Siskel and Ebert. Anyway, your latest "Mad John" review has pushed me to the brink. I am torn between continuing to relish clicking on your reviews in the morning while having freshly brewed coffee and my homemade coffee cake vs. changing the screenplay entirely. Maybe, your fountain pen reviews would be even more fun if I watched them with two fingers of a single-malt scotch and a bit of dark chocolate.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Now yer talking! I make SO much more sense on some single-malt!

[@yominrak7975]

I have some moonman / majohn only this T5 satisfies my writing crave. To me the majohn wancai, s3, m600s, m800 (Bock) , are a waste of my time and money.

[@Javi_C]

👍

[@dashsunil]

How you knew its a Majohn/Moonman pen (A real Moonman produced) when it says penpps on the site! Now a days, so many Chinese names pop up on shopee/lazada/aliexpress that its difficult to know who produced the pen in real.

[@houghwhite411]

There is a big MAJOHN on the cap trim

[@dashsunil]

@@houghwhite411 I saw it. My question is on the authenticity of being produced by Moonman. I see the fake MB and Pelikans from China. The trim rings says Montblanc/Pelikan. Does it mean its real? Absolutely No.

[@houghwhite411]

Oh alright. About the top above question, you don't. So whenever I ordered moonman/wingsung/jinhao online, I only pray they're legit. Maybe stick to reputable seller, but when buying straight from China, it'd be sketchy at best

[@dashsunil]

@@houghwhite411 you will be amazed to see the list. The same moonman pen I see in reviews are being sold by countless names online here. Moonman, Majohn, Hero, penpps, Lingmei, Luoshi, QQ, Youpin, and so on. Its hard to know who produced it. Ha ha Even the same Moonman model costs from a dollar to 30 dollars. 🤣🤣

[@dashsunil]

@@houghwhite411 thank you for sharing the first hand experience. I am yet to buy online, however, planning to get some Chinese pens through a friend from China who is visiting me soon. 😊

[@Detman101]

Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... Please be a jowo-compatible nib unit... EDIT: 06:25 Dangit....Ah well.

[@InkquiringMinds]

LOL

[@TMWeddle]

The Moonman is a metal pen, can’t compare to an Aurora 88.

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

not a fan of ferris wheel press inks. Way too expensive and the inks are too pale and watery.

[@Gabriellmcs]

I thought to buy from this seller but both from another. That's a very dishonest thing to do. Change the nib and say nothing. There is nothing useful in the description of this item from this seller.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Yes. And the photos never give you a good look at the nib.

[@sebenzalover]

This is the worst fountain pen of the year for me. Because the piston does not go all the way down, when you clean it, water will remain inside the barrel. you need to disassemble it every time you change ink because you cant push all the water out. for piston fillers, i will stick to my pilot 823 lamy 2000 and pelikans.

[@InkquiringMinds]

The T5 is no match for the 823 and a Pelikan piston filler. It has not been a favourite of mine either as it has gone un-inked since the review.

[@andrew-sh8uh]

That's an ugly ass name but let's just roll with it. Great review btw.