I'm always on the lookout for interesting fountain pens. When I saw the Jinhao 8812 , I knew that I wanted it. As someone who loves objects made out of wood, I found its rosewood body especially attractive. And at less than $8 on eBay, the price was right.
Here are some vital statistics:
Length (capped): 136mm
Length (uncapped): 119mm
Width: 13mm
Weight: 45 grams
Nib: #5 medium
The pen is a bit hefty and is solidly built. Jinhao is usually pretty good in the QC department which is amazing considering the low price of their pens. The 8812 is also a smooth writer (as most Jinhao pens are). You can post it, but I found it to be too back-heavy when posted and too long (160mm). It comes with an Jinhao converter and it can also take international standard ink cartridges.
This is a great pen for the money that will turn a few heads.
Looks nice. I like 'wood" pens. May have to add this to my other Jinhao's.
ReplyDeleteYou may also like the Jinhao 650. It comes in a wood grain finish much like this. Larger heavier pen.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at that one previously. I may have to add it to my list...
DeleteThis is a neat pen, but small correction: It takes an international style converter. The Lamy converters don't work in Jinhao pens (or vice versa).
ReplyDeleteWhat I meant is that the converter looks like a Lamy converter (it is the same one used in the 599A). However, it is an international-sized converter. I changed it to Jinhao converter to avoid any confusion.
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