Nice review DB, and it looks like a really nice pen. The pen that has caught my attention recently is the new Junlai/Wing Sung 632! It looks like the flattop 630, but made in Ebonite with a gold nib. They can be found on 365 Days Stationary. It's on the pricier side. UPDATE: on the Namisu Nova, got an email from Namisu my pen has shipped, and tracking showed up this morning. I'm getting excited.
Thank you for yet another great and thorough fountain pen perspective. Apparently popular, this model has vanished from availability, but perhaps additional supplies might appear in July if rumors are correct. Have a great Summer!
I think it uses the same piston disassembly tool as other Majohn pens (and obviously Asvine). It's similar to the Pelikan M1000, except the nib is steel and the entire pen can be fully disassembled. And lower ink capacity, but it's still very impressive for the money.
Had to snag one of these in white while the #8 was available, a pen with these features tend to be priced way higher. As mentioned some of the hongdian pens (n6,n8,n10) have ebonite feeds, the n10 also sporting a #8 nib. Great review and I can't wait to ink up my pen when it arrives
Great review DB! I love this pen, have been wanting MB to make the 139 again for years...next best thing. I want to see if a #8 Bock nib will fit on it...
Hello Mr Bud, that's it Moonman / Majohn may have just won me back around with this one.........I like it! I'm making a note in the calendar now for July. Thanks for sharing with us.
Fabulous!! I’m trying to acquire ebonite fed pens that don’t max out my budget! So far I’ve gotten some really nice vintage ones but would like some modern ones and this one is very eye catching! Thank you!! I love your details!!
Your comment about reassembling the piston to get the seal and rod in the best position reminds me why I love the Lamy 2000 so much. You can just twist that sucker back on and not sweat it.
that Dolce vita you compared it with is an absolute beauty. Way too expensive for me, but as an italian i dream of it. Until then, i'll give a shot at the Majohn p139!
Can you please do another write test with this pen at some point? I can't decide what #8 nib should I get, fine or medium. I don't want to have a too thick line, but I would like to have a wet line.
I’ve had the P139 for a few days. I have a medium with a #8 nib. I love most everything about it. I really like the way it writes, but one strange thing is the it has thin downstrokes and thicker cross strokes, and to me writes like an architect. No complaints here, but just a bit of a curiosity. I wonder if this is an isolated thing or if it has happened to others.
My P139 with #8 nib arrives today. I didn't realize it had an ebonite feed..... NICE!!!! Anyway, just though I would throw out that Hongdian has at least a couple of pens with ebonite feeds. The N10 has an ebonite feed with its #8 nib. I see a couple of other mentions of other models that aren't consistent with my experience, though. My A6 has it but my N7 and N8 do not, despite some others mentioning that they did So, I dug in a bit and did some research. I think Hongdian is putting ebonite feeds on their #6/35 Long Blade nibs. My A6 is a Long Blade but N7 and N8 are not. That might also explain the $6 jump in price on these pens if you choose the Long Blade option.
Very tempting. The No. 8 size is going for around AUS$ 93, so it won't be an impulse buy. I prefer the orange version. Thnak you for a first-rate review. Cheers from the Drop Bears of Terror Australis.
Interested in how to fix this nib with the tines slanted inside. Availability of the Majohn P139: An AliExpress Store owner informed me the pen would be available again at the very end of JULY 2024. Thanks DB for the great review.
Super review. I have one on the way with a No 6 nib . . . I didn't want to risk just having the line discontinued. Rats. Still, looking forward to getting the P139. It would be interesting to see if the Wing Sung (Jun Lai?) No 8 nib is compatible -- a pen as excellent as the P139 deserves a gold nib.
This pen is really done well. This review was done extremely well. Thank you for the detailed information. I do pull out pistons for maintenance and your observations are very well worth noting. I like that the parts of the pistons are brass. It should hold up very well. It is a pity that this pen with the #8 nib is not available. I like the white resin very much. I am not an orange fan, myself.
I'm considering purchasing a new fountain pen and have narrowed down my options to the Majohn P139, Wing Sung 630, and Admok M800. Could you please share your expert opinion on which of these models offers the best longevity, particularly when it comes to build quality and durability? I appreciate any insights you can provide to help guide my decision.
Can I ask for your favor about the compatibility of #8 nib wingsung & #8 nib hongdian if you have? 😅 all majohn #8 sold out, try another nib first on p139 #6
Brass innards and an ebonite feed? Wow! Regarding the fidgety process of reassembling the piston mechanism, thanks so much for sharing that frustration with us. I encountered this issue, without intending to take the pens apart, one with a Narwhal and a different pen that resembles a high-price model. I was about to surrender, but eventually got the rods back into the turning mechanisms and moving. Scary when it's all made of plastic. I haven't trusted myself to fill either of these poor things since. I can't tell the difference between piston fillers and the pens whose piston rods are pulled up out of the end of the pen to create a vacuum that is released when the gasket plug on the end moves past some often invisible spot inside the barrel. Eeek!
So, if you would put (press) that Jinhao-nib into the pen, would it adjust and write well? Or can you buy replacement-nibs in different sizes, and if so what to look for? Greetings from Sweden
Love my asvine V126. It would be fantastic and helpful if 365daystationary could get you a Wing Sung 600 to review. It is a pen that I want to order from Ali Express but haven’t had the cajones to drop $300 on a Wing Sung. ShakMD likes the pen. They have some stunning colors (colorful red) all with 18k gold nibs and ebonite bodies.
Doodlebud I need some wisdom, I already have some fountain pens (asvine v126, T1, wing sung 630, jonhao 6019, lamy safary) all of them around 20-30 usd, I want to buy a e95s for around 90 usd but I don't know if is worth it to spend that money in 1 pen or 3 pens of 30$, like the P20, Hongian N12 and p136 for example. Any recomendation?
I don't know the answer to that question either. You need to ask yourself what do you really want from a pen. If at all possible, see if you can try one out first. Either in a store or if someone you know has one
I got a deal on a Pilot 823.....190.00....I love Japanese F nibs....And the nib on the 823 was Great!!!.... But the EF nib on the Hongdian n12 WAS ALMOST AS GOOD!!! And I was afraid to take the 823 out of the house!!!! So I resold it for 175.00.....and bought an Asvine v126... for 20.00 ( asvine and Hongdian go on sale on Amazon during black Friday...and other Amazon sale days)....and bought 3 Hongdian EF nibs, and put them on the V126, and 2 Majong 9016 pens.The thickness is right in between a Pilot Kukano EF and F.
Hi, I bought p139 recently. It’s really nice but feels bit scratchy sometimes compared to my asvine P20 with M nib. Any ideas how safely I can make it smoother? No other issues with it, it doesn’t have hard stops, no skipping, everything great but I just want it smoother😅
Ooooo..too bad all the #8 nib versions seem to be sold out on this one - I've been resisting so far in 2024 but this at least had me checking availability!
Ebonite feeds... try the hongdian n8 and n7. You will be surprised to find them there with amazing nibs. amazing video as always. Isn this one modelled after the Delta DV instead of the MB?
Its close to the Delta in style but if you look up the vintage MB 139 and the MB Hemingway you'll see the resemblance. I've seen many comments about Hongdian having ebonite feeds. I'll have to check one out. Only have 1 or 2 Hongdian pens
@@Doodlebud I know you had a bad experience with your first Hongdian (a3). I felt bad for you because Hongdian/asvine is my favourite brand regarding price/quality ratio. I will always sing praises to my Hongdians. Specially n23 (long blade nib), n7 (f nib, blue peacock (came dry but after break in the nib sings with how smooth it is), n8(a perfect pen). I don’t remember, doesn’t the quin dinasty have an ebonite feed ? I thought they had. N8 has one. Cheap pen. Got mine for 20 euros. I would check that one out. Rose gold nib on that one is very attractive.
Hi DB! Looks like a nice solid pen! I feel your pain of trying to get the piston assy. back together! Bought a pen I thought was a vacuum fill, but was a PISTON. Ended up pulling the whole shebang out of the pen body, then had to get it lined up so it would still work! Finally did, though! Nice to see ebonite feeds in some of these newer pens!
Hi. I'm new to fountain pens. I got a Pilot Metropolitan and a TWSBI Eco (well, I was actually gifted the Pilot Metro). I like my TWSBI Eco a little better. I like its size, amount of ink, and bigger, smoother-writing nib. I like the classy look of the Pilot Metropolitan, though. I just don't like how cheap it feels (feels like thinner plastic than the Eco), how small it is, and how little ink it holds. Question is: Can someone help me find a fountain pen that writes nice and smoothly, is about the size and ink capacity of a TWSBI Eco, but has the classy look of a Pilot Metro., but preferably with a metal construction? I'm looking for something like that under $100 for sure, but under $50 if possible. I was looking at the Jinhao 9019, but I would prefer a metal construction and there seems to be a weird noise from the converter hitting the body of the pen. If anybody could help, then I would greatly appreciate it.
hi. i just ordered one from an Etsy shop yesterday called "Esybuy". I've never ordered from this shop before but it has good reviews. Just FYI. good luck!
The nib on the Hondian N12 compares favorably with the Gold F nib on my Pilot 742!!! Just a little bit finer, and not quite as smooth as the Pilot....but I love it so much , that I bought 3 extra nibs, and put them on 2 Asvine pens and one Majong(9016)......!!!
If only they made just a basic body colour in black or dark blue, that P139 in the Visconti colour scheme as seen in the background would be a special.
My god man, astonishingly beautiful handwriting!
Thanks 👍
Absolutely agree, beautiful hand writing
Majohn is making really good pens at an affordable price. Great review, very informative.
I am trying hard to get a no-buy 2024, I think this one will the culprit. Thanks for introducing good and tasty pens to us.
The Hongdian N10 also has a No. 8 nib with an ebonite feed!
N8 has a 6 nib, but it also has ebonite feed.
Oh yes!
That is true!
And A9🎉
And of course that's the nib I dropped on concrete...
Your channel is probably the one that introduced me to Majohn pens and I really like an added option of fountain pen brands.
Nice review DB, and it looks like a really nice pen. The pen that has caught my attention recently is the new Junlai/Wing Sung 632! It looks like the flattop 630, but made in Ebonite with a gold nib. They can be found on 365 Days Stationary. It's on the pricier side. UPDATE: on the Namisu Nova, got an email from Namisu my pen has shipped, and tracking showed up this morning. I'm getting excited.
Thank you for yet another great and thorough fountain pen perspective. Apparently popular, this model has vanished from availability, but perhaps additional supplies might appear in July if rumors are correct. Have a great Summer!
I, finally, was able to find this Majohn P139 with a #8 sized nib! I cannot wait to try it out. Thank you!
Great value for the No 8 nib + Ebonite feed + Brass piston assembly.
I think it uses the same piston disassembly tool as other Majohn pens (and obviously Asvine). It's similar to the Pelikan M1000, except the nib is steel and the entire pen can be fully disassembled. And lower ink capacity, but it's still very impressive for the money.
I have the Jinhao X159 and the 9019, both of which come with a No. 8 nib. I find them to be really smooth and a joy to write with.
Had to snag one of these in white while the #8 was available, a pen with these features tend to be priced way higher. As mentioned some of the hongdian pens (n6,n8,n10) have ebonite feeds, the n10 also sporting a #8 nib. Great review and I can't wait to ink up my pen when it arrives
Great review DB! I love this pen, have been wanting MB to make the 139 again for years...next best thing. I want to see if a #8 Bock nib will fit on it...
Hello Mr Bud, that's it Moonman / Majohn may have just won me back around with this one.........I like it! I'm making a note in the calendar now for July. Thanks for sharing with us.
Fabulous!! I’m trying to acquire ebonite fed pens that don’t max out my budget! So far I’ve gotten some really nice vintage ones but would like some modern ones and this one is very eye catching! Thank you!! I love your details!!
It plan ahead man. I love the way do the writing samples. Probably my favorite of all reviewers
Your comment about reassembling the piston to get the seal and rod in the best position reminds me why I love the Lamy 2000 so much. You can just twist that sucker back on and not sweat it.
I just got mine today and was pleasantly surprised.
Way better than I expected it to be
I cant find any faults from it since i don’t post pens and the capping turns don’t bother me at all.
that Dolce vita you compared it with is an absolute beauty. Way too expensive for me, but as an italian i dream of it. Until then, i'll give a shot at the Majohn p139!
I've got no issue with companies that use other designs. That's the entire reason patents expire!
One of the old (1990s) Delta that this sort of looks like is a screw to post. One of my favorite pens.
Excellent video. I love Asvine! My favorite budget pen is a Kaco Edge
Can you please do another write test with this pen at some point? I can't decide what #8 nib should I get, fine or medium. I don't want to have a too thick line, but I would like to have a wet line.
I’ve had the P139 for a few days. I have a medium with a #8 nib. I love most everything about it. I really like the way it writes, but one strange thing is the it has thin downstrokes and thicker cross strokes, and to me writes like an architect. No complaints here, but just a bit of a curiosity. I wonder if this is an isolated thing or if it has happened to others.
The Hongdian Black Forest also has an ebonite feed.
My P139 with #8 nib arrives today. I didn't realize it had an ebonite feed..... NICE!!!!
Anyway, just though I would throw out that Hongdian has at least a couple of pens with ebonite feeds. The N10 has an ebonite feed with its #8 nib. I see a couple of other mentions of other models that aren't consistent with my experience, though. My A6 has it but my N7 and N8 do not, despite some others mentioning that they did
So, I dug in a bit and did some research. I think Hongdian is putting ebonite feeds on their #6/35 Long Blade nibs. My A6 is a Long Blade but N7 and N8 are not. That might also explain the $6 jump in price on these pens if you choose the Long Blade option.
I might have to check out some more Hongdian pens
Very tempting. The No. 8 size is going for around AUS$ 93, so it won't be an impulse buy. I prefer the orange version. Thnak you for a first-rate review. Cheers from the Drop Bears of Terror Australis.
I just ordered the No. 8 here in Australia for $87
Interested in how to fix this nib with the tines slanted inside. Availability of the Majohn P139: An AliExpress Store owner informed me the pen would be available again at the very end of JULY 2024. Thanks DB for the great review.
Super review. I have one on the way with a No 6 nib . . . I didn't want to risk just having the line discontinued. Rats. Still, looking forward to getting the P139. It would be interesting to see if the Wing Sung (Jun Lai?) No 8 nib is compatible -- a pen as excellent as the P139 deserves a gold nib.
This pen is really done well. This review was done extremely well. Thank you for the detailed information.
I do pull out pistons for maintenance and your observations are very well worth noting. I like that the parts of the pistons are brass. It should hold up very well.
It is a pity that this pen with the #8 nib is not available. I like the white resin very much. I am not an orange fan, myself.
They were sold out quick but July they said more are coming. You'll have to be quick as many are wanting the #8 as well
I'm considering purchasing a new fountain pen and have narrowed down my options to the Majohn P139, Wing Sung 630, and Admok M800. Could you please share your expert opinion on which of these models offers the best longevity, particularly when it comes to build quality and durability? I appreciate any insights you can provide to help guide my decision.
I would put the 630 & P139 ahead if the Admok. Between those two it's personal preference. My personal preference is the 630
I think you can get the 630 with a gold nib. Mine is steel and its one of my fave pens. Its cured my desire to buy a MB 149… for now.
4:22 Most unexpected glimpse of "how ink gets everywhere" I've seen in awhile.. LOL
When I do a review it get ink everywhere!
Can I ask for your favor about the compatibility of #8 nib wingsung & #8 nib hongdian if you have? 😅 all majohn #8 sold out, try another nib first on p139 #6
Unfortunately I don't have a #8 Hongdian nib to be able to compare with
For what it’s worth, Hongdian has had a couple of pens with ebonite feeds.
Fountain pen disassembly. I might've fount a new k... guilty pleasure.
Brass innards and an ebonite feed? Wow! Regarding the fidgety process of reassembling the piston mechanism, thanks so much for sharing that frustration with us. I encountered this issue, without intending to take the pens apart, one with a Narwhal and a different pen that resembles a high-price model. I was about to surrender, but eventually got the rods back into the turning mechanisms and moving. Scary when it's all made of plastic. I haven't trusted myself to fill either of these poor things since. I can't tell the difference between piston fillers and the pens whose piston rods are pulled up out of the end of the pen to create a vacuum that is released when the gasket plug on the end moves past some often invisible spot inside the barrel. Eeek!
So, if you would put (press) that Jinhao-nib into the pen, would it adjust and write well? Or can you buy replacement-nibs in different sizes, and if so what to look for? Greetings from Sweden
Love my asvine V126. It would be fantastic and helpful if 365daystationary could get you a Wing Sung 600 to review. It is a pen that I want to order from Ali Express but haven’t had the cajones to drop $300 on a Wing Sung. ShakMD likes the pen. They have some stunning colors (colorful red) all with 18k gold nibs and ebonite bodies.
What is the Long Knife 0.8-1.15 nib ? An architect nib with variable width?
I reviewed this pen (P138) and it had a few different nibs sent with it to compare.
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@@Doodlebud thank you 😊
The P139 no8 nib is not available on Aliexpress 😢
More coming in July they told me
? How does the brass shaft not interact with the ink ?
The big seals on the piston do the trick
@Doodlebud thanks, I don't have any piston filled pens now, but hear thus caution so in the future it may be useful info.
Doodlebud I need some wisdom, I already have some fountain pens (asvine v126, T1, wing sung 630, jonhao 6019, lamy safary) all of them around 20-30 usd, I want to buy a e95s for around 90 usd but I don't know if is worth it to spend that money in 1 pen or 3 pens of 30$, like the P20, Hongian N12 and p136 for example. Any recomendation?
I don't know the answer to that question either. You need to ask yourself what do you really want from a pen. If at all possible, see if you can try one out first. Either in a store or if someone you know has one
I got a deal on a Pilot 823.....190.00....I love Japanese F nibs....And the nib on the 823 was Great!!!.... But the EF nib on the Hongdian n12 WAS ALMOST AS GOOD!!! And I was afraid to take the 823 out of the house!!!! So I resold it for 175.00.....and bought an Asvine v126... for 20.00 ( asvine and Hongdian go on sale on Amazon during black Friday...and other Amazon sale days)....and bought 3 Hongdian EF nibs, and put them on the V126, and 2 Majong 9016 pens.The thickness is right in between a Pilot Kukano EF and F.
Hi, I bought p139 recently. It’s really nice but feels bit scratchy sometimes compared to my asvine P20 with M nib.
Any ideas how safely I can make it smoother? No other issues with it, it doesn’t have hard stops, no skipping, everything great but I just want it smoother😅
I have many videos on how to tune, smooth, and even grind nibs. Check them out, it might help
Is that the same piston mechanism as the T5?
Not sure, don't have one to compare
I think that stile of pen is to thick for me, also I prefer the torpedo shape, but I like the way it writes 🙏
I love your content
Thanks so much
Ooooo..too bad all the #8 nib versions seem to be sold out on this one - I've been resisting so far in 2024 but this at least had me checking availability!
July they will have more
just like that sold out looks like it is gaining popularity everywhere
Ebonite feeds... try the hongdian n8 and n7. You will be surprised to find them there with amazing nibs.
amazing video as always.
Isn this one modelled after the Delta DV instead of the MB?
Its close to the Delta in style but if you look up the vintage MB 139 and the MB Hemingway you'll see the resemblance. I've seen many comments about Hongdian having ebonite feeds. I'll have to check one out. Only have 1 or 2 Hongdian pens
@@Doodlebud I know you had a bad experience with your first Hongdian (a3). I felt bad for you because Hongdian/asvine is my favourite brand regarding price/quality ratio.
I will always sing praises to my Hongdians. Specially n23 (long blade nib), n7 (f nib, blue peacock (came dry but after break in the nib sings with how smooth it is), n8(a perfect pen).
I don’t remember, doesn’t the quin dinasty have an ebonite feed ? I thought they had.
N8 has one. Cheap pen. Got mine for 20 euros. I would check that one out. Rose gold nib on that one is very attractive.
Hi DB! Looks like a nice solid pen! I feel your pain of trying to get the piston assy. back together! Bought a pen I thought was a vacuum fill, but was a PISTON. Ended up pulling the whole shebang out of the pen body, then had to get it lined up so it would still work! Finally did, though! Nice to see ebonite feeds in some of these newer pens!
Whoa! They're upping their game! But for that amount of $$, I expect it to buy me drinks and take me dancing!
Hi. I'm new to fountain pens. I got a Pilot Metropolitan and a TWSBI Eco (well, I was actually gifted the Pilot Metro). I like my TWSBI Eco a little better. I like its size, amount of ink, and bigger, smoother-writing nib. I like the classy look of the Pilot Metropolitan, though. I just don't like how cheap it feels (feels like thinner plastic than the Eco), how small it is, and how little ink it holds. Question is: Can someone help me find a fountain pen that writes nice and smoothly, is about the size and ink capacity of a TWSBI Eco, but has the classy look of a Pilot Metro., but preferably with a metal construction? I'm looking for something like that under $100 for sure, but under $50 if possible. I was looking at the Jinhao 9019, but I would prefer a metal construction and there seems to be a weird noise from the converter hitting the body of the pen.
If anybody could help, then I would greatly appreciate it.
FYI: The #8 models have been sold out everywhere for about 10 days.
hi. i just ordered one from an Etsy shop yesterday called "Esybuy". I've never ordered from this shop before but it has good reviews. Just FYI. good luck!
Mango chutney missing 😂😂
I ate it all!
please make a video on how to spot a fake pen
Laser engraving still looks tacky to me. It'll take me a couple more years to get used to it. Otherwise quite beautiful.
“Focus you Fuuuuuuuuuuu…”
Canadian talent.
Other than the clip it reminds me of delta
Very similar, but if you look up the MB 139 or MB Hemingway you'll see where they design came from. Those pens run about $5,000 BTW 😲
day 2 of saying
as always a great review
😉👍
If their EF was finer like pilot's I would have gotten more chinese ones.
The nib on the Hondian N12 compares favorably with the Gold F nib on my Pilot 742!!! Just a little bit finer, and not quite as smooth as the Pilot....but I love it so much , that I bought 3 extra nibs, and put them on 2 Asvine pens and one Majong(9016)......!!!
BOOM
PEW PEW PEW
If only they made just a basic body colour in black or dark blue, that P139 in the Visconti colour scheme as seen in the background would be a special.
You heavily remind me of another Canadian UA-camr that has focus issues….
Must be the cold that makes our camera suck at focus