I have one of these. It's a well made pen and feels pretty good. What really impressed me is how well it held a seal for several months. The nib does not dry out, even if the pen ends up sitting for a long time.
Great review! Your photography is wonderful- it looks professionally done. The side shots of the nib on paper are very cool - really nice touch! Thank you.
I bought this pen for myself a few weeks ago, I received it in a plastic case with the glass pipette like the M2. It didn't include the ink cartridges because of regulations, but it doesn't matter to me because I bought it to use as an eye dropper. I have rather average sized hands and am used to drawing with pencil stumps, so I find myself using it without posting it for quick notes. So far I've used it daily for a week, both small notes and notetaking in lectures. The feed is indeed a little dry, but I'm fine with that, I mostly write on cheap paper and it's only a touch dry so it doesn't affect my writing speed just minimising the bleeding/feathering while giving lovely shading. So far I've had no issues with slipperiness or uncomfortable feeling when writing for longer stints. The only issue I've had is that the threads in the cap and on the body don't always play nice, it might take a few tries in order to screw the cap on properly because it'll catch a few times.
Thanks for this great review. The Wancai Mini is on my wish list but it would be more of a novelty than anything for me. I think my next purchase will be the M2.
@@collecter3456 it comes in a 4 (3+1) pack sold by a 3rd party sell on walmart.com. I eyedroppered the green one with a preppy o-ring and lots of silicone grease.
Got one of these with the nice swirls in the acrylic. Good review. I like it for bits and pieces. I have other pens for longer writing. The step did’t bother me as much. The step I am allergic to is the Pilot Metropolitan. I can’t bear to even hold it for a minute. Happy new year and thanks for the really super reviews. You are dead on the mark with content filmography
Cheers. Hence why I have never actually bought a pilot metro, or MR2 as they are called in Australia. I tried it in store and hated it. I am always surprised that it doesn't turn many people away from that pen
Thanks for the review of this pen. I was having second thoughts about getting this pen and you have helped me. I think I will get it. Mostly for the size and because I need a not so expensive carry on every day pen. Loved the food coloring ink! I was about to ask what color and ink was it!! Hahaha!! Cheers!
JPL, is this pen's posting style really practical for quick note taking? The Wancai doesn't seem to be as efficient as say posting a cap of Pilot Prera, and it does seem like it needs to be posted.
Here is what Ill say from experience. When I was making my fountain pen for a school project I ordered a bunch of acrylic blanks. I ordered several from different sources, some cheap, and some moderately priced. I would expect them to behave the same but the cheap ones easily shattered and chipped when I put them on the lathe, whilst the more expensive ones cut much more easily. I know that acrylic is just that, acrylic, but in most cases additives, fillers and stabilizers are added, so what you get isn't always 100% acrylic (or any other plastic for that matter). As a result I have seen some variation is acrylic quality, in terms of scratch resistance. Though acrylic is always a pretty good plastic
@@jpl2475 thank you for the explanation, and yes you are right, but with the addition of other compounds like you said it isn't actually an acrylic anymore. I would think someone would of given these materials their own name by now,
I used to have one, though I lost it (about 2 years ago). So I have gone ahead and ordered another one since I get a lot of people asking me to review it.
@@jpl2475 I m not quite sure if it's made in China or Japan, because the word “丸彩” can be both Chinese and Japanese. if it's Chinese， then it should definitely be pronounced as “Wan tsai”. 丸＝wan ， 彩＝cai
@@aliasrehbar9693 both nibs look exactly the same. No idea if they are from the same manufacturer or not, but can't see why they are not, since the whole nib feed unit can swap between both pen.
@@aliasrehbar9693 I think it's just the normal variation you get between pens, or maybe Moonman indescriminately uses different nib manufacturers. I don't notice any nib difference between my Moonman M2 and Wancai. If anything, the M2 nib writes better and although an EF is definitely wetter. On ebay they sell replacement nibs which are the same for both pens.
The nibs are not the same. They look similar, though the engraving is slightly different. I prefer this nib because it has a slightly bigger piece of tipping, is ground smoother and is much more flexible.
I think long review video can give the viewer more detail information, if you don't think the information is important, you can always skip or play the video at 2 times speed
sherin zada It’s a review, not an abstract. It is supposed to talk about all the aspects of the pen, not just say “yes” or “no”. The long review helps you to truly consider whether you would want to purchase the pen or not. If you don’t have the patience to watch the whole video, you could just read the description of the pen on ebay or wherever you purchase it.
Offramp Tavanipupu It’s a review, not an abstract. It is supposed to talk about all the aspects of the pen, not just say “yes” or “no”. The long review helps you to truly consider whether you would want to purchase the pen or not. If you don’t have the patience to watch the whole video, you could just read the description of the pen on ebay or wherever you purchase it.
I have one of these. It's a well made pen and feels pretty good. What really impressed me is how well it held a seal for several months. The nib does not dry out, even if the pen ends up sitting for a long time.
such a cute little thing....I'm envisioning it filled with orange lime, or pink ink!
Great review! Your photography is wonderful- it looks professionally done. The side shots of the nib on paper are very cool - really nice touch! Thank you.
thankyou
"And the ink I'm using is Quink... Food Colouring"... I love you :D
I bought this pen for myself a few weeks ago, I received it in a plastic case with the glass pipette like the M2. It didn't include the ink cartridges because of regulations, but it doesn't matter to me because I bought it to use as an eye dropper. I have rather average sized hands and am used to drawing with pencil stumps, so I find myself using it without posting it for quick notes. So far I've used it daily for a week, both small notes and notetaking in lectures. The feed is indeed a little dry, but I'm fine with that, I mostly write on cheap paper and it's only a touch dry so it doesn't affect my writing speed just minimising the bleeding/feathering while giving lovely shading. So far I've had no issues with slipperiness or uncomfortable feeling when writing for longer stints. The only issue I've had is that the threads in the cap and on the body don't always play nice, it might take a few tries in order to screw the cap on properly because it'll catch a few times.
I love the shading on that ink! Thanks for the review.
Thanks for this great review. The Wancai Mini is on my wish list but it would be more of a novelty than anything for me. I think my next purchase will be the M2.
M2 is my favorite of the 2. Much more ergonomic and looks better.
It's even smaller than the papermate fountain pen. You can fit it in most "useless pockets" on women's clothing.
kohakuaiko I didn't even know papermate made a fountain pen until I looked it up!
@@collecter3456 it comes in a 4 (3+1) pack sold by a 3rd party sell on walmart.com. I eyedroppered the green one with a preppy o-ring and lots of silicone grease.
2:50 The cap is -4 grams
Antimatter it is
Got one of these with the nice swirls in the acrylic. Good review. I like it for bits and pieces. I have other pens for longer writing. The step did’t bother me as much. The step I am allergic to is the Pilot Metropolitan. I can’t bear to even hold it for a minute. Happy new year and thanks for the really super reviews. You are dead on the mark with content filmography
Cheers. Hence why I have never actually bought a pilot metro, or MR2 as they are called in Australia. I tried it in store and hated it. I am always surprised that it doesn't turn many people away from that pen
I keep this little wonder in a vest pocket, love it.
Why on earth would you use a cartridge with this pen? The main selling point is that it is a small eye dropper pen!
Thanks for your review . Super detailed as always and very honest.
thankyou
I love that you are willing to criticize the pens you review.... other don't do that as much and it makes your reviews more valuable!
Thanks for the review of this pen. I was having second thoughts about getting this pen and you have helped me. I think I will get it. Mostly for the size and because I need a not so expensive carry on every day pen. Loved the food coloring ink! I was about to ask what color and ink was it!! Hahaha!! Cheers!
JPL, is this pen's posting style really practical for quick note taking? The Wancai doesn't seem to be as efficient as say posting a cap of Pilot Prera, and it does seem like it needs to be posted.
This vs the $5 brass pen for EDC pocket carry. What do you think, JPL
This is better
Personally I'd go for the brass pen because I like metal pens better.
Depends how heavy you like your pen
Kaweco sport or Liliput (or the Chinese knock off of the Lilliput that's just a little bigger)
Or the wing sun 3007 (Kaweco sport Chinese clone)
You said comes with converters ...did you mean cartridges ?
You really like to say "very very" XD
I like the pen I just don't like the step down either
I lost my Kaweco AL Sport and bought this to fill the void...
did NOT fill the void.
So what went wrong?
How come?
Acrylic is just that, there are no quality acrylic's, the chemical structure is only acrylic.
Here is what Ill say from experience. When I was making my fountain pen for a school project I ordered a bunch of acrylic blanks. I ordered several from different sources, some cheap, and some moderately priced. I would expect them to behave the same but the cheap ones easily shattered and chipped when I put them on the lathe, whilst the more expensive ones cut much more easily.
I know that acrylic is just that, acrylic, but in most cases additives, fillers and stabilizers are added, so what you get isn't always 100% acrylic (or any other plastic for that matter). As a result I have seen some variation is acrylic quality, in terms of scratch resistance. Though acrylic is always a pretty good plastic
@@jpl2475 thank you for the explanation, and yes you are right, but with the addition of other compounds like you said it isn't actually an acrylic anymore.
I would think someone would of given these materials their own name by now,
Could you review the Jinhao 601?
I used to have one, though I lost it (about 2 years ago). So I have gone ahead and ordered another one since I get a lot of people asking me to review it.
chinese pronounce it as
ONE CHAI (as chives)
and not as WANK EYE.
Absolutely love the "ink". Get some nice little bottles and here's your business opportunity.
The bokeh is great! Editing too is up there.
6:20 there is very very few of a lot of things. Lol just kidding but thanks for another review.
JPL, do you have an email address or some way people can contact you for inquiries?
sure, its jpl.media@outlook.com
Great review. Btw The pronunciation is actually somehow like "wan tsai" in chinese, not " wan kai" .
Thanks for letting me know, I think most reviewers who aren't Chinese mispronounce it.
@@jpl2475 I m not quite sure if it's made in China or Japan, because the word “丸彩” can be both Chinese and Japanese. if it's Chinese， then it should definitely be pronounced as “Wan tsai”. 丸＝wan ， 彩＝cai
This vs m2, which on is the winner?
@@ming19910802 no it's not, i want to know more about the line variation aspect of the nib. Jpl said it's different.
@@aliasrehbar9693 I have m2 in ef and mini in f, they do feel very similar to me. But of course you don't have to take my word for it
@@aliasrehbar9693 both nibs look exactly the same. No idea if they are from the same manufacturer or not, but can't see why they are not, since the whole nib feed unit can swap between both pen.
@@aliasrehbar9693 I think it's just the normal variation you get between pens, or maybe Moonman indescriminately uses different nib manufacturers. I don't notice any nib difference between my Moonman M2 and Wancai. If anything, the M2 nib writes better and although an EF is definitely wetter. On ebay they sell replacement nibs which are the same for both pens.
The nibs are not the same. They look similar, though the engraving is slightly different. I prefer this nib because it has a slightly bigger piece of tipping, is ground smoother and is much more flexible.
If the nib says Germany why are you saying its from China...?????
Moonman is a Chinese brand
i think most women would say 12.1 cm isn't long enough LOL
My wife would disagree...
but she is 4"10 ;)
Mini pen and long duration review. Please reduce the duration of review maximum 10 to 12 minutes. thanks
I think long review video can give the viewer more detail information, if you don't think the information is important, you can always skip or play the video at 2 times speed
How rude
Please, don't. I think your videos are great as they are
@@ming19910802 thanks for your advice.
sherin zada It’s a review, not an abstract. It is supposed to talk about all the aspects of the pen, not just say “yes” or “no”. The long review helps you to truly consider whether you would want to purchase the pen or not. If you don’t have the patience to watch the whole video, you could just read the description of the pen on ebay or wherever you purchase it.
Your reviews are much too long. They should be about 4 minutes.
Offramp Tavanipupu It’s a review, not an abstract. It is supposed to talk about all the aspects of the pen, not just say “yes” or “no”. The long review helps you to truly consider whether you would want to purchase the pen or not. If you don’t have the patience to watch the whole video, you could just read the description of the pen on ebay or wherever you purchase it.
Offramp Tavanipupu Also, you could just skip to the end (17:02) where he summarizes everything good and bad, without going in depth...