New Pen Review: Jinhao Dadao 9013 | Are The Changes To The Smaller Model Good Or Bad?

The latest and smallest addition to Jinhao's new Dadao line has dropped. In this review, I'll share what makes this a great writer worthy of your consideration and some changes that would make it better.
The pen is available here: ebay.us/ehly4L
Ink today was Diamine Aurora Borealis: tinyurl.com/yrcerj7m
The paper was an Emshoi Dotted Spiral: amzn.to/3y60pL6
Also in this video:
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Platinum 3776: • Platinum 3776 with a S...
Jinhao 9019: • Jinhao Dadao № 9019 • ...
Jinhao 9016: • Fountain Pen Review: J...
Timestamps
Intro: 0:11
Overview: 1:09
Nib & Specs: 3:20
Converter: 4:26
Ergonomics: 5:07
Size Comparisons: 6:07
Writing Test: 7:42
Final Thoughts: 10:47
Quote of the Week: 12:25
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[@francescomotolese4644]

Hi,maybe can you put a small silicon o-ring around a converter for rattling? I think this hack can work for every rattling pen..... maybe Sorry for my English but i am Italian! Great review as always🤙🤙🤙

[@raytheron]

My 9013 should arrive soon; I ordered it in Summer Red. Looking forward to it! I LOVE my 9019, and the 9016 is as good. I also had a rattle on my 9016, but a fraction of a turn on the barrel, tightening it a wee bit, and the rattle was gone -- forever!

[@mikeone2one]

To get rid of rattle: place a rubber ring onto the converter at its edge/top...thanks to Inquiring Minds, it was his suggestion

[@StationeryToga]

One of the things I like about the 9019 version is that the gold cover on the convertor piston knob can be removed, which stops the rattle on those models. Doesn't look as good on the transparent models, but for the opaque ones it's a nice fix.

[@andreibarmalei7513]

Thanks for the detailed review and like for your work. I really liked 9013 (since I have a small brush). I hope this pen is worth the ten dollars I'll have to pay for it on Aliexpress (including shipping to my country). The ink color in this review is simply magical. It's a shame that I can't order the same ones.

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Thanks for this timely review! My main reason for liking my 9019s and 9016s is their large screw-in converters. I also like the ergonomics of their size in my hand. So I’ll pass on the 9013 for now, especially since the price on Etsy is similar. Seems like an upgrade of the Jinhao 82 with a better, larger nib.

[@user-qj4dx4fc3n]

I love this pen. My medium writes beautifully, and the small size makes the pen perfect for everyday use. I use a Kaweco cartridge and don't bother with the rattling converter.

[@mendyhand3895]

I got the 9019 Long Blade, heartbeat, #8 Medium nib. WOW! I was thinking about giving it to a friend who has nerve damage in her dominant writing hand, after breaking 2 of her vertebrae and having surgery to replace them. No paralysis, thank God. But this Big Fat 9019 ( same green as yours, love it), will hopefully get her writing again. I’m going to pick myself one up too, probably the 9016. I wonder if it comes in the long blade 8? I’m an artist, and LOVE THAT LONG BLADE! I’ll check. Thanks for your reviews. Quickly becoming my favorite. 👍🖋🙏🏻🥁

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Hey James, yours' is the first review I've seen on the 9013. I was considering getting one but I have two 9019's and the newer 9016. I think I'd be quick to order if they had a blue one! Blue with sparkles, would definitely grab my attention. Anyway, thanks for the review.

[@apollosix1325]

Fun Fact - The Jinhao 9013 shares the exact same section as the 9016 and yes they are interchangeable.

[@JG3Reviews]

Good to know, I hadn't even thought to check.

[@barbarawhipple2016]

I didn’t know what the difference was with this pen-now I do!Thanks!!😊

[@sunnycharacter]

That Aurora Borealis is one of my faves. Will replace mine with a bigger bottle next time!

[@zeus52452]

Nice review James, the pen looks to be on par with the quality of the 9019 & 9016 (I have one each already). I'll be passing on the 9013 model since I have enough pocket pens to satisfy that itch, and too many other pens in the pipeline!

[@impish22]

I haven't heard of this one, thanks for sharing

[@santauxia]

Great review Mr. James. I have one 9013 and writes wonderfully. Great pens the Dadao's all three, very cost effective.

[@paulmchugh1430]

Here is an update. I received the 9013. I converted it to an eyedropper. It holds about 3.75ml of ink! It should last me throughout the summer and a bit longer. The converter still rattles using the standard Jinhao converter and it doesn't have the ink capacity of the 9016 or the 9019. The price of the pen is extremely reasonable. Nice in the hand. The Heartbeat nib is still wet but now I have enough ink to go with this wet writer.

[@JG3Reviews]

That's a lot of ink! More than a lot of dedicated eye-droppers.

[@TheNibNerd]

I'm waiting until it gets to Amazon.

[@paulmchugh1430]

Thanks for the review, James. I have the 9019 and the 9016. I guess I should go for the 9013. I do have the Heartbeat nib. It is very wet and for me writes wider than stated. One of the problems I have had with the Jinhao converts is that they do rattle. The 9019 and 9016 have flanges in the barrel to hold the converter. Jinhao 100 does the same thing but I finally found one that doesn't! I saw the price of the 9013 and may consider getting one and plugging the end to eyedropper fill it. Very nice review, James.

[@nikkia9506]

Ooh, that's another dinky pen for my little hands. I'll add it to the list.

[@CJFoxthewhitefoxden]

Thanks for the review. :) I've seen those storm; please stay safe. I have that ink and I like it a lot. :) I'm saving up to get a Sailor Pro Fit Light with a music nib.

[@TONY19021965]

Could the rattle be due to a ball-bearing in the converter? Great review. I got 6 of the 9019's, because of your review. And I love 'em! They feel like luxury gone *LARGE.* Thank you, brother. God bless. 😊

[@JG3Reviews]

That may be why it was louder. It still rattles a little against the inside of the barrel as it narrows. Not big deal to me, but it is to some. It’s a great writer, though!

[@TONY19021965]

@@JG3Reviews 👍🏻🙂

[@senior_ranger]

I don't think I've seen your channel before. I'm impressed with the production values, far above the usual utube dreck.

[@JG3Reviews]

Thanks!

[@oswjim]

i want to believe sizewise is similar to the 992 but a liitle bit wider?

[@JG3Reviews]

It’s a larger diameter pen, yes.

[@oswjim]

@@JG3Reviews excellent, already order a green one too

[@BullheadedGiovanni]

I want to try the 9019 and 9013, eventually. Beautiful ink I should remember it. I'm not a fan of heartbeat nib slits since they can't be tuned (at least not as easily (never tried them nor have I ever tuned anything yet though)). Thanks for the video.

[@sunnycharacter]

Cute! I really want one or two in but will wait until they hit Amazon. I’d rather not wait and order from China. The color offering is very Christmasy! I’d love one in clear, red, green and white.

[@onetwothree2617]

You don't wanna wait, so you are going to wait and pay more? Lol wat?

[@totallylegit2068]

the pen'd probably arrive from china before they came on amazon, and youd be paying double from amazon

[@sunnycharacter]

@@totallylegit2068 That’s fine, I’d rather pay more once they’re in stock at Amazon than send my information to a China dealer on eBay.

[@sunnycharacter]

@@onetwothree2617 I don’t want to buy straight from China on eBay anymore.

[@raytheron]

The pen comes from China, anyway, so why wait till Amazon resells it?

[@sushanart]

Nice colour! Not sure if I'll get this one yet although it's in a shopping basket somewhere. There are other pens I'm more interested in at the moment. 😇🩷🙏🙌