I had seen a couple of reviews of this pen, then I looked up the years included in the year of the rabbit. Lol & behold, I was born in the year of the rabbit! So I just "had" to get one! Lol
I'm born in the rabbit year, so wanted to have this in my list as well as for the reason that I don't own any hongdian brand pen and that too with knife type nib( that is cherry on the top).... have ordered one in black gold model as it looks striking.... Appears well built pen with nice engraving and thanks for the review...
Honourable Sir, The art of your review surpasses everyone on this platform. Sorrowfully I cannot own this marvellous instrument of writing, as no sellers can send it to India. Quenching my thirst from your review. Awaiting more from you, Sir.
Honourable Mr. Singh My experience of etsy is very dismal and bleak. I requested my cousine stationed in the USA for certain pens of my liking, he ordered my desired articles from etsy, the amount was deducted from his reserve but the product was not sent to his US address. So, through this reply I wish to make you aware and cautious about etsy before ordering any commodity of your liking from there, thanking you in the mean time.
I bought many times from Etsy & have no issues. I would not use one example to decide on where to buy. Using a reserve to purchase is not typical. Did your cousin contact Etsy to resolve this?
I hope they continue to at least the Year of the dragon. Lovely pen. If I had a "druther", it would be a piston filler. Great review, Chris. Do you and Doug have a little competition going? Perhaps a respect for each other's reviews?
Hey Chris! I know I’m a year late but I’ve heard that it’s a calligraphy nip. Would it work for everyday writing? And how is the smoothness compared to my Metropolitan and Lamy Safari thank you!
It is ground like a zoom nib. Could work for everyday. It is smooth as those pens. Line width varies with angle. If you want to try a different nib, this would be a good place to start.
@@chrisrap52 I hope they keep it up, as the pen of the year now seems to be a thing. If I could get one for my birth year, looking like this, I would be a happy camper, and I am sure dragon pen would sell well even to people born in other years. I might get this one anyway, as it really has the looks, and the matching nib is a nice touch. Plus the long blade nib treats me well in another of their pens, and so I could use another.
Thank you Chris - I was hoping you'd like the pen and that it would be a good writer because I love the look of this pen and I'm a Rabbit year so I really wanted to add this to my pens but only if it got a good rating from you :) ... it sure looks like a fun pen to write with ... I'm looking forward to it as I've now ordered one. :)
Acabei de comprar uma N23 na cor azul e com a pena (nib) blade M. Estou esperando ansiosamente a chegada dela. A Hongdian tem feito belas canetas, mas me parece que precisam ser construídas com uma maior resistência. Ainda parecem frágeis e com desgaste rápido....
Another excellent review Chris. Thank you
My pleasure!
Gracias por la revisión de la pluma, como siempre muy interesante (un seguidor desde España).
Gracias desde América. Otro bolígrafo que disfruto.
Very cool pen! I’m going to have to track one down
Greetings from Australia. Brilliant Video. I'm going to buy a red one. Take care.
Good choice! You'll enjoy it. Thanks for watching from down under.
That is a lot of pen for the price. Thanks for the review!
You bet!
I had seen a couple of reviews of this pen, then I looked up the years included in the year of the rabbit. Lol & behold, I was born in the year of the rabbit! So I just "had" to get one! Lol
Enjoy!
I'm born in the rabbit year, so wanted to have this in my list as well as for the reason that I don't own any hongdian brand pen and that too with knife type nib( that is cherry on the top).... have ordered one in black gold model as it looks striking.... Appears well built pen with nice engraving and thanks for the review...
Your welcome. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Rabbit pen.
I hope they continue to make zodiac pens like this, I'd love to have a year of the dragon pen in that style at some point.
Not long to wait… next year will be the year of the dragon :)
@@stufftwin9332 Here is hoping, as that is my zodiac animal, and dragons make for pretty epic designs.
I love every time you mention pens being held up by a crab
The crabs are happy you are happy.
Honourable Sir,
The art of your review surpasses everyone on this platform.
Sorrowfully I cannot own this marvellous instrument of writing, as no sellers can send it to India. Quenching my thirst from your review. Awaiting more from you, Sir.
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoy watching,.
Have you tried Etsy?
@@viv_2489 No.
Honourable Mr. Singh
My experience of etsy is very dismal and bleak. I requested my cousine stationed in the USA for certain pens of my liking, he ordered my desired articles from etsy, the amount was deducted from his reserve but the product was not sent to his US address. So, through this reply I wish to make you aware and cautious about etsy before ordering any commodity of your liking from there, thanking you in the mean time.
I bought many times from Etsy & have no issues. I would not use one example to decide on where to buy. Using a reserve to purchase is not typical. Did your cousin contact Etsy to resolve this?
I hope they continue to at least the Year of the dragon. Lovely pen. If I had a "druther", it would be a piston filler.
Great review, Chris.
Do you and Doug have a little competition going? Perhaps a respect for each other's reviews?
No competition. Respect.
@@chrisrap52 I watch both of your videos. Both are excellent.
If it was not just cartridge convertor I would gave bought it already...as it is I am watching a review first.
I like it.
Greetings from Australia.
I've come back to this video again.
Did you give it a score.
9 or 10?
My red one is on the way.
I stopped giving a number score a while ago. It was too subjective. I highly recommend this pen. Many have it & like it.
Hey Chris! I know I’m a year late but I’ve heard that it’s a calligraphy nip. Would it work for everyday writing? And how is the smoothness compared to my Metropolitan and Lamy Safari thank you!
It is ground like a zoom nib. Could work for everyday. It is smooth as those pens. Line width varies with angle. If you want to try a different nib, this would be a good place to start.
@@chrisrap52 thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Definitely will check out, beautiful pen!
Since you did this review, has the brass tarnished?
no, still looks great.
Black and gold is classy, but the blue and silver also looks nice.
I went for classy & the nib is wonderful.
@@chrisrap52 I hope they keep it up, as the pen of the year now seems to be a thing. If I could get one for my birth year, looking like this, I would be a happy camper, and I am sure dragon pen would sell well even to people born in other years. I might get this one anyway, as it really has the looks, and the matching nib is a nice touch. Plus the long blade nib treats me well in another of their pens, and so I could use another.
Thank you Chris - I was hoping you'd like the pen and that it would be a good writer because I love the look of this pen and I'm a Rabbit year so I really wanted to add this to my pens but only if it got a good rating from you :) ... it sure looks like a fun pen to write with ... I'm looking forward to it as I've now ordered one. :)
You'll enjoy it, well made. I've had mine in constant use since I got it.
Acabei de comprar uma N23 na cor azul e com a pena (nib) blade M. Estou esperando ansiosamente a chegada dela. A Hongdian tem feito belas canetas, mas me parece que precisam ser construídas com uma maior resistência. Ainda parecem frágeis e com desgaste rápido....
Aproveite o seu N23. Pelo custo, essas canetas são bem feitas e duram muito tempo. Qual caneta você acha que é mais bem construída e vai durar mais?
Nice review 👍 Which hongdian is your favorite? or the best one you've tried based on writing experience?
Currently, N23 Rabbit. Love the calligraphy nib.
Hi, Chris. Is it lacquered plastic?
No, it is a metal pen.
I feel another purchase will be happening.
Would you still recommend this pen today?
Absolutely. Great writer, looks good.
I can’t image if you aren’t 😅on the channel Chris
I have found this pen at a good price... but I am not sure if I like rabbits engraved on my pen! I think not!
Sorry to hear that. Rabbits are nice. Good to have something different.