HONG DIAN Hongdian M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen, Fine Soft Nib & Sleek Shape Aluminium Short Pocket Travel Pen (Caramel Brown)

First of all - I'd just like to say I got this pen because I like my Brass Kaweco Sport pen. Very, very solid and practically the same size as this Hongdian M2. I love the size. Kaweco also make aluminium versions, but for a fraction of the price, I thought I'd try the Hongdian. So...the review. It comes in a wee cardboard box, which contains a nice sturdy aluminium box. It's actually a bit too long for the pen, but who's measuring. It's not going to stay in the box - this is a workaday pen, ideally sized for carrying around pretty well anywhere. I've attached photos showing the size - with cap posted and unposted. There's also one showing the Hongdian M2 and my brass Kaweco Sport. It comes with an ink filler, although you can also use 'standard' ink cartridges. I say 'standard' as my Kaweco and other pens also profess to use 'standard' cartridges, but their openings are too small for this pen. So - as long as you have the correct size cartridges (standard 'long', I think), you'll be fine. As I don't currently have a bottle of ink, I plumped for cartrdiges, as personally I do find them more convenient. However.....I don't know if it was a problem with the pen or the cartridge (or me!) - but I just couldn't puncture the cartridge seal with the pen. In the end, I had to use a pointy penknife. However, once installed and ink flowing (took quite a few shakes for this to happen), again, this worked fine. Now to writing - I haven't as yet crafted an essay with this pen, but I can say it writes very nicely and you can vary the ink flow nicely. This isn't to say that if you press hard (DON'T!) it floods - but if you use it with the 'correct' pressure' it has a nice flow. If you press it lighter, you can almost shade with it. Very controlled. My Kaweco has a 'Medium' nib, so I went for the 'Extra Fine', which I believed to be one step finer than the Kaweco Medium, which I actually find a wee bit too large. It's lovely - but - it doesn't quite suit my writing style, as I do tend to write small and the pen forces me to write larger, or else the ink just all all smooshes together. The Hondian M2 with super fine nib works just dandy - just right for my little scribbles. It's a very light pen, being aluminium, but it feels very solid and sturdy. It screws and unscrews well - both the cap on the pen and the barrel - and the barrel also has a rubber seal for extra security. Be careful you don't lose the seal, though, as it does have a tendency to roll off. It's maybe slightly too large - but it isn't loose and when tightened up, again it's absolutely fine. Just something to be aware of. Back to the nib, which doesn't appear to fill up with ink in use - just enough to impart the ink on to the paper, which it does in a nice smooth fashion. Obviously it isn't going to compete with the best of nibs, but I don't have any complaints. The pen feels very smooth to the touch and it sits in the hand well - although to use it unposted you would need a really small hand to have it sit right. So - posted it is. The cap fits well - it doesn't slip off and you can easily turn it to have the clip resting on your hand, as I do, to give the correct angle for writing. Once put where you like it, it stays put. The clip is spring loaded and it's nice and solid. #EDIT It's still as spring loaded as it was - however, I've nearly lost the pen on a few occasions (once I found it on our drive the next morning!), as it does NOT clip onto a pocket very well. It's just too smooth and it keeps sliding out of my pocket. It doesn't affect my enjoyment in using the pen, but I am worried that one day I'll lose it - all because the clip doesn't hold on properly (The Kaweco does...). The Midnight Blue is an absolutely gorgeous deep blue. So - overall, I really like this pen. It has a couple of small flaws, but the plus points far outweigh these, for me. It's already sitting in my pocket, next to my Kaweco, for day-to-day use. I have black medium in my Kaweco and blue fine in the Hongdian. Both work great - but I must say I couldn't now see myself buying an aluminium Kaweco (as I had been considering doing) - the Hongdiang M2 is just too good an alternative at an exceptional price. It's also finished very, very well. So buy one! I doubt you'll regret it. Oh yes - the company seem nice and friendly, too :)

I write alot for my job, and at home, so I decided to treat myself to a fountain pen. I did alot of research about the Hongdian M2 and heard and read nothing but good things. Decided to buy it, I went for the Forrest / Army green and it's a lovely colour. It feels nice in the hand posted and unposted when writing ass it's nicely weighted and balanced, it's convenient to have in your pocket as it's a nice compact size. I used Diamine ink and the converter was very easy to use, straight forward to fill, no mess. I've used it for writing, to sign things, and to sketch, and it performed well in all applications. I would happily recommend this pen to anyone, especially for the price, you'd pay alot more for less quality. I went for a fine nib and it's smooth and flows well, I would like to try a medium nib if I was to buy another one in a different colour, which I probably will, just because I really like this pen, and it would be nice to have a couple of them with different coloured inks in.

Super nice pen, compact, great colour and built. The system for loading the ink works great. Only thing is I wish it actually was extra fine as per the description; the nib is more like a medium or in between medium and fine but definitely not extra fine as some of my other more expensive fountain pens.

My other fountains pens are off the expensive variety - Mont Blanc, Yard-O-Led, Parker Centennial and a nice handmade silver pen. But I saw this miniature pen and was intrigued, and so I bought it. Intended as an inexpensive pen to keep in my bag, I wouldn’t be too worried about losing it, should that happen. It arrived a little while ago and after filling it from the bottle (it has a piston but this can be exchanged for cartridges), I was ready to go. It looks great, the size is very appealing, and it holds nicely in the hand, with a good balance. Most importantly, the (in my case, medium) nib just danced effortlessly across the page, with a good flow, neither too wet nor too dry. No slipping, no catching. It just wrote. And beautifully. This gorgeous little pen is a revelation and far, far better than I expected. It would be perfect as an inexpensive introduction to trying out fountain pens - though I think it’s much more than a mere introduction. Highly recommended.

Exceptional quality fountain pen, which becomes truly outstanding when you consider the price. Writes beautifully with a consistent flow until the last drop of ink. Does NOT start to produce dry lines just because the ink supply is getting low. I bought a Mont Blanc from 1950 about a year ago, on an impulse. When I did some research and discovered it was made to be the “cheap” line…the 3rd best out of 3 (apparently), but 75 years later, it still writes perfectly and so smoothly, I understand why they are considered one of the best made pens of all time. This Hong Dian M2 feels just like the MB…with some basic care, it will still be perfect long after I’m gone.

Der M2 ist ein solider Taschen-Füllfederhalter. Er hat einen Aluminiumkörper und ist am besten mit einem Kaweco AL Sport vergleichbar; er hat ähnliche Gesamtabmessungen wie der dieser Füller, ist aber darüber hinaus so ziemlich ein eigenes Design. Geschlossen ist er etwa so groß wie der Kaweco, aber aufgesteckt ist er etwas länger, was sich gut in der Hand anfühlt. Der M2 verfügt über einen integrierten Clip und einen guten Mini-Dreh-Konverter (etwa 0,5 ml). Der Clip des ist stark und federbelastet. Die leicht federnde Nib des M2 ist SEHR GUT (meiner ist in "Extra Fine"). Einfacher Austausch des Federteils durch Herausdrehen. Es gibt auch Sets mit Ersatzfedern in verschiedenen Stärken für diesen Stift auf Amazon zu kaufen. Sucht nach den 3er Sets für Hongdian Black Forest 1850, 1851, 6013, 517S und 517D Serie, die passen in den M2. Der erste Eindruck ist gut – der Füllfederhalter ist gut ausbalanciert, schreibt gut und hat für einen kleinen Taschenstift ein durchdachtes Design. Meine Meinung: Für den Preis hätte ich nicht erwartet, dass der Füllfederhalter so gut schreibt. Ausgezeichneter China Füllfederhalter in guter Qualität und einem hervorragenden Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Partiamo dal prezzo e teniamolo in mente come metro di giudizio per questa recensione. Poco più di 20 euro per questa penna consegnata in meno di 24 ore. Costruzione impeccabile: Tolleranze perfette, dovreste vedere con che precisione chiude il corpo penna una volta avvitato. Lavorazioni assolutamente al top. Anche il tank è fatto bene, meglio di tanti altri di marche blasonate ( e che da soli costano quasi come la penna in oggetto). Il pennino non ha avuto bisogno di alcun babysitting... Caricato l'inchiostro senza nemmeno pulirla, ha scritto da subito senza alcuna incertezza. Meglio usare un inchiostro un po' grasso ... Tipo Aurora Black o Diamine. Con questi inchiostri la scorrevolezza è assicurata. Il pennino F è paragonabile ad un Pilot Medio a livello di tratto ( o per lo meno lo trovo molto simile al tratto della mia Pilor Capless misura M ). Il pennino scrive bene, feedback minimo ( il mio metro di paragone è il pennino misura M della Pilot che ritengo il più scorrevole con cui abbia mai scritto, ma che costa 90 euro...il solo pennino!). Potete cambiare il pennino semplicemente svitandolo... Per cui è pure facile provare altre misure mantenendo la stessa penna. Personalmente ritengo non si tratti nemmeno di un plagio: il design ha un suo perché ed ha in comune con Kaweco Sport solamente le dimensioni ridotte. Per il resto, esteticamente la penna è bellissima, ha una sua estetica particolare e la clip è fantastica. Rapportando il tutto al prezzo pagato... Questa penna è un mezzo miracolo. Non ero pronto a questa qualità, l'ho presa quasi solo per curiosità ed invece mi trovo con una penna che rimarrà sicuramente con me. Una Pilot g78 (che possiedo) in plastica costa come questa penna... Una lamy safari ( ne ho possedute almeno 4) in plastica costa come questa penna se ci aggiungete il costo del converter.

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The HongDian M2 Black Forest Mini is a masterclass in compact engineering, proving that incredible performance can come in a small package. The standout feature is undoubtedly the exceptional build quality; its all-metal construction feels remarkably sturdy and premium, offering a weighted balance that defies its pocket-sized dimensions. Despite its portability, the writing experience is top-tier, featuring a nib that glides effortlessly across the page with reliable consistency. The sleek, tactical design of the Black Forest series translates beautifully to this mini format, making it both a rugged everyday carry tool and a sophisticated piece of stationery that fits comfortably in any pocket or planner loop.

bought this fountain pen for my daughter she is very happy wth it ty