MUJI Aluminum Fountain Pen
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This pen requires a standard international converter, but because the intake is slanted like a standard international cartridge, many Chinese standard international converters will not work (because they're like cylinders with standard international bore, and not tapered). Instead of just being a barrel, you'll want to look for a standard international converter with the smaller, slanted part in front. br>br>Brands that are appropriate: schmidt (K5), monteverde, montblanc, waterman, rotring, and a few moonman models. Brands that don't work (unless you're willing to file off some of the front to make it fit): br>br> Most Chinese brands, such as Jinhao, Hero, and Penbbs. br>br>basically, any standard international converter that costs more than $5 should work. br>I'd suggest the Schmidt K5 because it has a Schmidt nib and assembly, so it's almost certainly compatible. br>br>If anyone knows of a cheap Chinese brand with a properly shaped converter, please let me know because so many pens have this issue, and I'd like to buy 20 of them.
When I compare it to other pens I own, I'd say it's a tad finer than 0. 7mm (medium); however, it appears to be heavier than 0. 5 (fine). I wouldn't like it if it was close to a fine nib; I also enjoy using this pen!
It's a small nib with a fine point. There is a good flow here. The writing is very fluid.
Yes, there is one ink cartridge installed.
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I've got a couple of low-cost options for you. The Pilot Metropolitan and the LAMY Safari are two examples of reasonably priced fountain pens. The LAMY outperforms the other two by a significant margin. br>br>First, let's look at how the MUJI stacks up against the Pilot: It's lighter, more secure, and just looks better in general. Because the Pilot has a width transition right where my fingers grip (I have large hands), it actually feels more comfortable to write with. But, then again, I've never been a huge fan of the Pilot Metropolitan. Now it's the MUJI vs. the LAMY: The MUJI appears to be well-made. The way it caps and posts is slick and cleverly designed. I like the knurled grip area, and it feels fine despite being much narrower than the LAMY; however, the LAMY is more comfortable because it is molded to fit most grips. Despite the fact that the LAMY is made of plastic, it has a high quality feel to it. The LAMY has a small viewport to see your ink reservoir, and the clip is much larger (and more useful). They both weigh about the same in the hand. br>br>But the bottom line is that when I take the cap off my LAMY, even after a week of not using it, the ink flows smoothly from the nib on the first stroke of the pen, whereas the MUJI needs to be coaxed into dropping ink after only an hour or two of being capped. The LAMY nib also has a smoother flow (and feels smoother on paper). The LAMY, in my opinion, comes out on top. When it comes to the pen I'll bring to a meeting, I'm going to keep it simple. The MUJI has a nice design, but the ink flow is inconsistent, which isn't how a pen should work.
It's satisfactory, but not exceptional. The price is a little bit higher than the Pilot Metropolitan. The Metropolitan, on the other hand, is smooth and consistent, and it's a breeze to write with for extended periods of time. This pen, on the other hand, has a strange, skinny feel to it. It's difficult to write with for long periods of time, and the one I got is scratchy and feels like it needs to be dragged across the page. It hasn't stopped writing yet, but I'm sticking with the Metropolitan. 2- br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b Updated on January 18: This review has been upgraded to a five-star rating. For the past six months, I've been writing almost daily with this, and I've grown to like it. It consistently and smoothly applies ink to a surface. But it's the pen's toughness that has endeared it to me the most. I spend my days at work writing. Because I travel a lot, I frequently drop pens. I've dropped this pen at least ten times, and it still writes reliably despite the bumps and bruises. I have a feeling I'll be using this pen for a long time. Indeed, it's been a long time since we've seen each other.
A flimsy body and a low-cost pen. The nib is scratchy. The feeds on both of the ones I purchased were also defective. There is no converter or cartridges included. There are far better alternatives available at this price point. I bought these because of the design, but as soon as I took them out of the package and felt the pen's body, I knew I had wasted my money. They also spilled a lot of information and skipped a lot of steps. You can get these for around $1-$2 elsewhere, so it's not worth the money. 2 people who most likely write. For this price range, I'd recommend a Perkeo or Metropolitan, or for even less, a Preppy, Varsity, or an Ooly. For this or a lower price, they'll all write consistently. I've tossed these in favor of a TWSBI Eco, which costs $28 and is far better built, with a large ink capacity and a much better nib. I can't believe Muji gets away with charging such high prices for such shoddy workmanship.
For me, it's neither too heavy nor too light, though the slim design might be an issue if you have large hands. I got right to work and haven't had any problems with ink flow. This pen has a medium nib size, so if you're looking for something that writes like a Japanese fine nib, this may not be the pen for you. With a few of my fountain pens, I've taken a photo to show the differences in lines. br>br>In terms of packaging, it's your typical plastic package that you'd find in a Japanese stationary store. Mine only came with one cartridge, which is an international short but should fit a standard cartridge. I used an Herbine short that I bought for my Kaweco sport to test the pen. br>br>Only drawbacks I can think of are: Because it's made of aluminum, it'll most likely ding if you drop it. It's a little unnerving how the pen posts because if the rim bends, it won't post at all because it sinks into the barrell rather than floating above it. When compared to my Lamy, the nib is slightly scratchy, but for the price, it's acceptable and should break in over time. br>br>Great pen for an everyday writer.
I can't believe I put off getting one of these for so long. It's absolutely amazing. The nib is a western extra fine (not a needlepoint line, but extremely fine) with excellent feedback, no scratchiness, a little softness (not flex, just bounce), and a fantastic fit/finish and feel in the hand. The cap is cleverly posted, the clip has just the right amount of tension for everyday use, and the cap is nice and secure; it's about as good as a $15 pen can get. I'll admit that the way it wrote with the original cartridge disappointed me at first. It was a stale, skippy mess. But I threw that away and replaced it with a better Pelikan 4001 cartridge, and it became perfect all of a sudden, so don't use the included junk cartridge and you'll be fine. br>br>The grip has a wonderful texture that reminds me of a rotring 600/800 grip. The aluminum body is perfectly balanced in the hand, neither front nor back heavy, and when posted, is long enough to hold in an "Artist" grip but not so long as to be awkward in a normal grip, and it's plenty long enough to use unposted normally. br>br>If you want a converter, you'll need one that's a little smaller than most. The Schmidt K5 was too wide for me, but a faber castell converter, which is designed to be a little slimmer, worked perfectly. It has a barrel that can hold two short cartridges. br>br>If you want a nice inexpensive gift fountain pen or a nice durable little knockabout for yourself, get a muji, throw out the included cartridge, and get a converter or a box of J Herbin, Monteverde, Montblanc, or Pelikan cartridges, and enjoy.
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