I had the black one, EF! And will be doing a future review for it as well. Agreed on all points Chris! It's a very smooth writer, and a solid pen for it's price! Thank you for the review! :)
I got the Purple and the Blue variants of this, filled with Waterman Purple and Blue respectively. Both are very enjoyable for 2 colored Journaling. Glad that they got Chris' Seal of Approval. Thanks for posting...
In France we say it is not too late until end of January, so let me wish you a very healthy and joyful 2022.May you avoid this virus. I liked your review, I bought those, still waiting for them, but was intrigued about cleaning them, that you clarified. You became a reference my friend Have many more nice discoveries in this young year, I will appreciate sharing some of them Friendly regards from the French Riviera Dominique
Thanks Chris! Another great review. I appreciate all of your knowledge on the ability (or not) on taking the nib units out etc. I got the Blue one a few weeks ago but have yet to ink it up. Stay well
Very interesting coincidence. I ordered this pen in matt black finish today morning. And now I get to see your review. I am very happy that I ordered it.
I believe it is Majohn's answer to the Hong Dian N1S in particular ... In favor they have a greater variety of nibs. Thanks Chris for introducing this fountain pen, definitely worth considering in a collection. Your choice of inks is always great!
Great video. I’m new to fountain pens so you taught me a lot. I especially appreciated learning how to not get air bubbles into the piston when refilling.
Thank you for another great video! I received the green versions a few days ago. This pen impresses me very much. I have the F nib and it produces the perfect amount of feedback for me. The threads are super smooth, more than most pens I have. I think I liked the pen a fair bit more than you. I was trying hard to unscrew the section from the body and was getting frustrated because I could see the threads through the window.. ugh. My OCD said it must unscrew! Your video has stopped me from potentially going too far and breaking it - Thank you! At this point Moonman/Majohn has become my favorite Chinese maker over the usual suspects. From the C1 to the A1, they are all robust, well designed, and consistent writers. Kaigelu would be in 2nd place for me. PenBBS has a place close to my heart and I enjoy the 456.... but the artificial scarcity they seem to employ has soured me on the brand some and to be honest I have moved on. Your milage does, and may vary....
I haven't seen the matte black one in the wild yet, but a local pen shop got a shipment of the ones with fireworks on them. I was going to get two of these, but now I may ask about the matte black one! Great review as always.
Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the thorough review. In fact, I did not realize how I could clean a Stipula, with its unique piston, until this video. I can get the nib and feed out, but I was trying to put something bigger into the pen, which (of course) was not permitted unless the section (which I believe is glued in) were removed. However, you method of using the syringe will probably work. I probably cannot remove the ink staining on the clear part of the barrel, unless I use some bleach. I am not sure if I should, so I can live with the little staining that remains.
I have the matte black in EF. The blue and green ones just don't appeal to me as much. What I do think would look REALLY good with that hand-done fireworks design is a deep burgundy or dark red! I think that would look fantastic! I like mine. I have it inked with Noodler's Lexington Gray. I like that Subway Sepia a lot, too, though.
I'm about to pick up the green one, its why I'm here 😊 and saw they have a dark red version too. If I like the green enough I'll pick up a 2nd in red or blue later.
I got the T5 yesterday, I inked with Asa Gao and write great! I like the transparent ink window which helps me to correctly know the ink level in the pen.
Well said about comparisons. From what I've seen, there's really nobody that hasn't copied, so it's not a big deal for me, except for when there's a definite attempt to deceive. Though I am not as interested in piston filler pens, like most, I can see their use, and have several. This one looks interesting, at the least. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this pen!
Interesting nibs on these, I have a medium with no breather hole. It has hard started a few times and I'm curious to see what happens with that over time--maybe a Kaigelu nib for it. I think it's a cool pen; I've got the purple and like the design very much. Thanks Chris!
I like the yellow Hongdian, the green barrel like glowy stripes is new, nice but I'm a longer writer and I got stocked with the wide grip of Jinhao 185. I wish this new models came with wide thick grip sections. One day not too far from now, this Chineese companies quality nibs will compete with more experienced companies, in my humble, maybe out-of-my-mind ideas. Love your Collection🐶, hugs to doggys.
I saw some comments from facebook saying that the T5 is a clone of Aurora Optima, I have both models and they are not the same, the only part of T5 that resembles the Aurora Optima is the nib section which is very long and comfortable to hold. The T5 has a different clip, and different cap band, the top and end finial has a dome which Aurora Optima has flat finials both end and cap, and T5 is bigger than the small Aurora Optima. There are limited designs for a pen, so there will be overlaps of other brands, the only thing I will look for in uniqueness is the nib, i felt the nib grind is very hard to copy.
Some people like to use the clone word, which evokes a response. These are not clones. They share some design elements. Agee on Aurora nibs, they are great & are available in a large range of sizes & shapes.
Hi, Chris. Great video. I really like the matte black; matte black pens are currently trending, especially with daily carry. My first matte black was the Conklin Duragraph, but I plan to extend this a little :) Chels
I own one of these, and I think that the cap doesn't seal moisture the best, because inks tend to dry out in the nib of this pen. It might have to to do with how the small amount of turns to screw the cap on? Other than that, great piston filler, pretty pattern, I got the nib in medium and it writes very well when not dried out.
I just wish they made the barrel out of turned resin… would’ve made it much nicer with all the difference finishes, rather than a bland black metal barrel. Would also make the pen lighter (and more collectable lol)
I prefer the colours to the matt black version. I notice they do a purple T5 and I like that a lot. The factory must have a lot of nibs, boxes and paperwork left over with the old Moonman branding yet we see the cap band now shows Majohn. I know there are bigger problems than that in the world right now but changing names seemingly cannot happen overnight.
Perhaps the logistical delay was due to the Lunar New Year which falls on 1 February this year and traditionally lasts for 15 days. I am still waiting for some of the purchases I ordered from AliExpress in late January
hi I have just gotten a fountain pen and can't find how to clean or refill it the top of the pen screws off and it has a little push-down pin it is not like other pens my mother in law died and this pen was found and my wife knew I liked fountain pens I have tried to clean it in the normal way but nothing works or even fill it does not have a pump-action anyone that can help i would be grea5tfull Jack Boyd I would like to know how to refill this fountain pen as it does not work like many pens I have used in the last 55 years as I was using fountain pens since I was about eight years of age and have not figured out this one anyone that could help I would be grateful Reply1
as much as i love inexpensive fountain pens, I'm afraid they're saturating the market with "not so great" stuff that sort of cheapens the art. I'm on the fence, but it just seems that the quality is not getting better, there's just more variants.
@@chrisrap52 It did take more than on other moonman pens, I had to use a grip rather than just fingers, there is no sign of adhesive on the nib unit threads.
When i first saw these pens, i had doubts how the "firework design" design would look in real life, not retouched glamour shots. And now i see that they look like a lot like airbrushing failures. If i spray too long in one spot, the paint begins to pool and then the "spider legs" appear. I guess it can be marketed as a "special firework design" now. But for me it will always look like a failure. Good thing there is plain black version.
I had the black one, EF! And will be doing a future review for it as well.
Agreed on all points Chris! It's a very smooth writer, and a solid pen for it's price! Thank you for the review! :)
I got the Purple and the Blue variants of this, filled with Waterman Purple and Blue respectively. Both are very enjoyable for 2 colored Journaling. Glad that they got Chris' Seal of Approval. Thanks for posting...
In France we say it is not too late until end of January, so let me wish you a very healthy and joyful 2022.May you avoid this virus.
I liked your review, I bought those, still waiting for them, but was intrigued about cleaning them, that you clarified.
You became a reference my friend
Have many more nice discoveries in this young year, I will appreciate sharing some of them
Friendly regards from the French Riviera
Dominique
Thanks. As the temperature here is negative, I yearn for some French Riviera weather. Glad to hear my video was useful. Stay safe & healthy.
Great review, handsome pens, and a bonus cleaning tip, too! Thanks, Chris!
Thanks Chris! Another great review. I appreciate all of your knowledge on the ability (or not) on taking the nib units out etc. I got the Blue one a few weeks ago but have yet to ink it up. Stay well
Stay safe & healthy & enjoy your pens.
Very interesting coincidence. I ordered this pen in matt black finish today morning. And now I get to see your review. I am very happy that I ordered it.
Thanks so much. Those firework finishes are cool. Now on my buy list.
I believe it is Majohn's answer to the Hong Dian N1S in particular ... In favor they have a greater variety of nibs. Thanks Chris for introducing this fountain pen, definitely worth considering in a collection. Your choice of inks is always great!
Great video. I’m new to fountain pens so you taught me a lot. I especially appreciated learning how to not get air bubbles into the piston when refilling.
Welcome. Glad it was helpful! Great hobby.
Thank you for another great video! I received the green versions a few days ago. This pen impresses me very much. I have the F nib and it produces the perfect amount of feedback for me. The threads are super smooth, more than most pens I have. I think I liked the pen a fair bit more than you. I was trying hard to unscrew the section from the body and was getting frustrated because I could see the threads through the window.. ugh. My OCD said it must unscrew! Your video has stopped me from potentially going too far and breaking it - Thank you!
At this point Moonman/Majohn has become my favorite Chinese maker over the usual suspects. From the C1 to the A1, they are all robust, well designed, and consistent writers. Kaigelu would be in 2nd place for me. PenBBS has a place close to my heart and I enjoy the 456.... but the artificial scarcity they seem to employ has soured me on the brand some and to be honest I have moved on. Your milage does, and may vary....
Thanks for watching. Glad you avoided damage. Great you like the pen a lot. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe & healthy.
You could also toss in a Wing Sung 626. Out of those 2 I'd opt for the green or blue. I think a red fleck would be a treat. A Stub nib would be nice.
626 c/c filler. 699 is piston or vac filler. Wouldn't compare them toT5. Maybe the T1.
Not bad at all. Much enjoyment! Thank you, sir.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven't seen the matte black one in the wild yet, but a local pen shop got a shipment of the ones with fireworks on them. I was going to get two of these, but now I may ask about the matte black one! Great review as always.
I have the purple one, its a great great pen.
Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the thorough review. In fact, I did not realize how I could clean a Stipula, with its unique piston, until this video. I can get the nib and feed out, but I was trying to put something bigger into the pen, which (of course) was not permitted unless the section (which I believe is glued in) were removed. However, you method of using the syringe will probably work. I probably cannot remove the ink staining on the clear part of the barrel, unless I use some bleach. I am not sure if I should, so I can live with the little staining that remains.
really like the brown ink you used in your writing sample!
Thanks, Noodler's Subway Sepia.
I have the matte black in EF. The blue and green ones just don't appeal to me as much. What I do think would look REALLY good with that hand-done fireworks design is a deep burgundy or dark red! I think that would look fantastic! I like mine. I have it inked with Noodler's Lexington Gray. I like that Subway Sepia a lot, too, though.
Great you found one to love.
I'm about to pick up the green one, its why I'm here 😊 and saw they have a dark red version too. If I like the green enough I'll pick up a 2nd in red or blue later.
I got the T5 yesterday, I inked with Asa Gao and write great! I like the transparent ink window which helps me to correctly know the ink level in the pen.
Well said about comparisons. From what I've seen, there's really nobody that hasn't copied, so it's not a big deal for me, except for when there's a definite attempt to deceive.
Though I am not as interested in piston filler pens, like most, I can see their use, and have several. This one looks interesting, at the least. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this pen!
0_o nice pen. If at least they used a jowo compatible thread, it would be great to do some mods.
I mean.... you could just pull out the nib and stick a Jowo, Bock, or whatever.
Yes swap nibs, nib assemble does not unscrew.
Interesting nibs on these, I have a medium with no breather hole. It has hard started a few times and I'm curious to see what
happens with that over time--maybe a Kaigelu nib for it. I think it's a cool pen; I've got the purple and like the design very much. Thanks Chris!
I like the yellow Hongdian, the green barrel like glowy stripes is new, nice but I'm a longer writer and I got stocked with the wide grip of Jinhao 185. I wish this new models came with wide thick grip sections. One day not too far from now, this Chineese companies quality nibs will compete with more experienced companies, in my humble, maybe out-of-my-mind ideas. Love your Collection🐶, hugs to doggys.
I saw some comments from facebook saying that the T5 is a clone of Aurora Optima, I have both models and they are not the same, the only part of T5 that resembles the Aurora Optima is the nib section which is very long and comfortable to hold. The T5 has a different clip, and different cap band, the top and end finial has a dome which Aurora Optima has flat finials both end and cap, and T5 is bigger than the small Aurora Optima. There are limited designs for a pen, so there will be overlaps of other brands, the only thing I will look for in uniqueness is the nib, i felt the nib grind is very hard to copy.
Some people like to use the clone word, which evokes a response. These are not clones. They share some design elements. Agee on Aurora nibs, they are great & are available in a large range of sizes & shapes.
Nice review.
Hi, Chris. Great video. I really like the matte black; matte black pens are currently trending, especially with daily carry. My first matte black was the Conklin Duragraph, but I plan to extend this a little :)
Chels
IMHO the T5 trumps Duragraph. Enjoy your pens. Leak some ink on paper.
I own one of these, and I think that the cap doesn't seal moisture the best, because inks tend to dry out in the nib of this pen. It might have to to do with how the small amount of turns to screw the cap on? Other than that, great piston filler, pretty pattern, I got the nib in medium and it writes very well when not dried out.
Maybe the ink & not the pen. So far Mine has stayed wet.
I just wish they made the barrel out of turned resin… would’ve made it much nicer with all the difference finishes, rather than a bland black metal barrel. Would also make the pen lighter (and more collectable lol)
Yes LOL. This is different. I appreciate not another turned resin pen. As stated, pens are personal.
if i accidently broke the nib , can i replace with another one?I am planning to buy this one. from ebay
Yes, easy to replace. Standard No. 6 nib. Can find on eBay - www.ebay.com/itm/233367420717
Nib also on Amazon - www.amazon.com/dp/B07XHKV3T5
I wish PenBBS would take inspiration from this design to make a 309 MK2
Many have asked. My view, they made one piston filler, will not make another.
@@chrisrap52 Maybe. They do such a good job with vac and bulk fillers, seems a shame to leave the 309 as is when piston fillers are so popular.
PenBBS are Pen Nerds. Their focus is having fun, new designs. Piston fillers might be boring for them.
Nice fireworks.
I prefer the colours to the matt black version. I notice they do a purple T5 and I like that a lot. The factory must have a lot of nibs, boxes and paperwork left over with the old Moonman branding yet we see the cap band now shows Majohn. I know there are bigger problems than that in the world right now but changing names seemingly cannot happen overnight.
No need to throw away Moonman branded bits. Just transition to Majohn as old inventory exhausted.
Perhaps the logistical delay was due to the Lunar New Year which falls on 1 February this year and traditionally lasts for 15 days. I am still waiting for some of the purchases I ordered from AliExpress in late January
I ordered in November. Delayed appeared to be shipping related, maybe a container issue.
Aurora Optima?
I will not speak for what I do not have in m hand. BUT from what I see, yes.
Laugh, yeah, no emotional trauma is good. Thanks for the Wing Sung wrench nod. Glad your pens' nibs popped right out. Comfy pen to write with.
Just pulled out my T5 again. Reinked it. Spent some time on the nib and changed my grip. Wow, to borrow a word from you.
Hi, Chris . What is the ink capacity like?
Good capacity. About 1.5ml. Plenty of ink for a full days writing.
hi I have just gotten a fountain pen and can't find how to clean or refill it the top of the pen screws off and it has a little push-down pin it is not like other pens my mother in law died and this pen was found and my wife knew I liked fountain pens I have tried to clean it in the normal way but nothing works or even fill it does not have a pump-action anyone that can help i would be grea5tfull Jack Boyd
I would like to know how to refill this fountain pen as it does not work like many pens I have used in the last 55 years as I was using fountain pens since I was about eight years of age and have not figured out this one anyone that could help I would be grateful
Reply1
Post pictures to Facebook & ask for help. facebook.com/groups/481193318679850
as much as i love inexpensive fountain pens, I'm afraid they're saturating the market with "not so great" stuff that sort of cheapens the art. I'm on the fence, but it just seems that the quality is not getting better, there's just more variants.
I respectfully disagree. What is your frame of reference? Over the last 5 years these pens have consistently improved. I have videos that show that.
My nib unit unscrews.
Thanks for sharing. Did it take much effort?
@@chrisrap52 It did take more than on other moonman pens, I had to use a grip rather than just fingers, there is no sign of adhesive on the nib unit threads.
Good to know that I can unscrew nib assemble.
When i first saw these pens, i had doubts how the "firework design" design would look in real life, not retouched glamour shots. And now i see that they look like a lot like airbrushing failures. If i spray too long in one spot, the paint begins to pool and then the "spider legs" appear. I guess it can be marketed as a "special firework design" now. But for me it will always look like a failure. Good thing there is plain black version.