Hongdian D1

What a beautiful pen. It is far shinier than in photos and videos. This pen arrived in a non-descript gray box inside of which was a thin metal tin. Inside the tin, lined in foam was the pen, inside a plastic protective sleeve and a small baggie with a tool to disassemble the piston mechanism. Nice. As the pen was in transit a Hongdian customer service rep, emailed institutions on how to fill and clean then pen as well as a thank you note. I’ve spent lots of money with companies and onto received a receipt, never a personalized thank you. Terrific. I inked it up with Hongdian Peacock Blue ink. It writes smooth and on the wetter side. The breather hole on the nib has a bit of a tear drop shape, different than most nibs I have had experience with. I set out writing several things in 3 different notebooks. The pen is an absolute joy to look at and it is very nice to write with. A pen is an item we often throw in a drawer or a bag and think nothing else about. The finial has Hongdian Fortune Di Lan Tian stamped with the Hongdian logo stamped in the center. It’s an awesome pen I am happy to have in my collection. And, I didn’t have to sacrifice my 401k. Great price. Great looks. Great performance. Great company. 4 Greats.

It’s a very beautiful pen that comes with a little wrench for removing the nib and feed, is not a frequently used item but when you need it’s there! The silver filigree over the blue background is so rich looking with its own stylistic texture almost a renaissance Field! It writes so smoothly. And it really is a piston filler from the outside definitely unusual from most “piston” fountain pens. It is a little bigger but that’s to be expected. Very very happy with it! Thank you so much!

So far, I have been using this pen and for an extra fine nib. It writes very smoothly for being an extra fine. I got the silver one because I love to see the barrel of my ink. The value of money is pretty good for the quality of use. It is simple to use. It’s just like using the one with a converter. I have not yet took it apart. The ink flow is constant. I’ve been drawing and this is the picture I drew from that pen. The comfort is good, but it’s a little bit heavy when you put the cap on so I have to write with the cap off. I just wish the piston would hold a lot more ink. There’s a lot of empty space that can be filled.

Omg I love this pen!!! Do know this is not a regular cheap fountain pen this baby is legit!! It's got that old school style fill threw the tip with a new school twist. I'll just Wright just to fel the sensation this premium pen offers. It's got a LOT going for it so do your self favor and learn up on thi style of fountain pen. This pen got great heft which plays into its premium feel and wrighting flow. Tip is on point an writes better than any cheap knock off.

Wish the finish is satin. Otherwise, excellent all around. Soft nib. Interesting, original design, not the usual copy/clone.

The Hong Dian D1 is awesome. As a fountain pen collector, I have high expectations, and they were fulfilled to the fullest. Combining with red rose-scented ink, I can watch the ink move through the glass body. Just beautiful.

Beautiful pen, i love the clear view into the cartridge, but the pump is completely unusable and while other reviews said theirs came with a wrench to pop the cap off to fix this mine did not The outer case the pen came in was dented out from being shut with the pen clip pointing up and the lid’s hinges fell apart almost immediately Very upset, was looking forward to this beautiful pen, but now I'm just hoping i can get a refund

This pen is very easy to fill and writes incredibly smooth. I personally enjoy the fact that it's heavier than a typical ballpoint type pen. I have had no issues at all with ink flow or nib splitting. Highly recommend.

Es espectacular. Mágica. Bonita a más no poder. De muy buena calidad. Fácil recarga. Escritura muy fina sin manchas. Encantada mi hija con esta pluma.

Sono mancina e la scrittura è gradevolissima e precisa

Beautiful, a lovely edition to my pen collection

I bought this pen as a gift for my brother I filled it with ink before sending it to him and couldn't resist the urge to give it a quick try I really liked it it's very well balanced easy to hold and writes beautifully so now I want one for myself as an everyday pen at the price it was you can't go wrong.

Very pretty pen but it isn't as smooth as other fountain pens I own