2024 the best fountain pens review
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Fine Nib: The pen has a smooth, fine iridium nib for precise writing.
Easy Refills: The pen uses a snap-on converter for quick and easy ink refills.
Stainless Steel Cap: The pen has a push-on cap made of stainless steel for a secure fit.
Compatible Ink: The pen uses bottled ink only and is compatible with other brands.
Package Includes: The set includes three fountain pens with snap-on caps and push-on caps for convenience.
Reviewer: M. Duras
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Keep one, give away two, OR, keep them all!
Review: I misread and thought I was going to get ONE of the three colors of this pen but was more than pleasantly surprised to see all three! At a little over five dollars a pen, this pen is worth considering. I believe that if you are a fountain pen lover, there is a pen out there that is just right for you.The nib feels a bit dry on Rhodia paper but on more modest paper, it flows well (owing to the more porous nature of the cheaper copier paper). I found that after writing for a while, the flow improved considerably even on Rhodia paper. This is a steel nib, there is no flex and no line variation. The pen produces a fine line on Rhodia paper and between a fine and medium when used on regular copy paper.I grew up with Parker, Shaeffer, and Cross, so this pen is very familiar to me. Still, Hero has included some specific design differences between it and the Parker 51. For example, the pen is lighter, slimmer and feels lightweight in the hand, which could be a big plus for some. It is for me when I want to write for long periods of time. There is the distinctive gold arrow on the grip section that is aligned with the hooded nib, but the Parker arrow clip on the cap has been swapped for a more traditional chrome-finished clip with HERO engraved on it. The cap itself has a brushed steel finish so the chrome accent of the clip is a nice touch. The finial on the vintage used to have squared edges and a dome; the Hero 329 is a perfect cigar shape on both ends. Finally, the ring that connects the section to the barrel is thinner than on the 51; I actually like it better since it eliminates any potential disturbance while writing. No step, no sharp threads, one smooth flowing pen, like the Lamy 2000.I tried to loosen the aerometric filler to see if it could be eyedroppered but I couldn't. Perhaps an expert could? Not sure.Measurements of the HERO 329:Nib: Iridium Fine NibFilling system: Aerometric filler with sac and pressure bar; providedMaterial: PlasticCap: Friction fitCapped length: 140 mmUncapped length: 123 mmPosted length: 147 mmDiameter: 13.5 mmWeight (pen w/o ink): 15 gPros: The pen writes well right out of the box and gets better with continued use. The nib is fine and produces a nice line of writing without any skips or false starts. It's lightweight, allows for longer periods of writing, has a nice vintage feel on both color and design, and is absolutely hard to beat for the price!Cons: I don't think there are any cons, the pen writes, it does what it's supposed to do! If you like buttery smooth nibs or broad nibs, if you have big or long hands and prefer weightier, more substantial pens, this is not for you.
Reviewer: Barry L. Long
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice pens. Great value.
Review: These are not vintage fountain pens, and are not intended to be exact reproductions. They're pretty darn good for a modern knockoff of a classic design. More expensive new fountain pens may look better, made of more costly materials, are pretty lousy writing instruments. Nicer to look at than use. These perform well, with a smooth consistent line, and don't leak all over everything. If you like to actually use a fountain pen, not just show it off, these are an excellent value.I gave one to my wife, keep one as a spare, and carry the last with me without the worry of losing it, as I would with one of my expensive restored antique pens. It can be a daily writer that travels. If a friend comments on it, I can surprise them by gifting it on the spot, knowing I can easily get more.
Reviewer: Michael Blue
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good pen for the price!
Review: âThe Blue Penâ Reviews the Hero 329 Fountain Pen. (This particular model came in a 3-pack for around $16 on Amazon Prime).The Hero 329 is a medium-length, lightweight, cigar-bodied fountain pen. The cap is stainless steel, the body is resin and it features an aerometric/bladder-style converter which does not appear to be removable. The thickness of the body is of thin to medium diameter and it feels comfortable in the hand.The stainless steel cap is brushed, while the clip is polished, giving a nice contrast. The clip is emblazoned with the âHeroâ script, while the skirt of the cap has some Chinese writing and an attractive â329â script on one side and âMade in Chinaâ on the other.Removing the tension-fit, pull-off cap reveals a hooded iridium nib which the ad lists as âFineâ. Just above the nib on the hooded section is a metal decoration which some say resembles the Star-Trek logo. The section is one smooth taper from the barrel to the hood with no step or threads, only a very thin metal trim ring to delineate the section from the barrel. Although it is smooth, the section has a nice feel and doesnât appear to be slippery at all. The cap posts comfortably and securely.Unscrewing the barrel reveals the aerometric/bladder-style converter assembly, with a metal housing protecting it. The housing can be removed, but I found no way to further break the pen down for cleaning. The assembly from the converter to the nib all appear to be sealed, making thorough cleaning nearly impossible. The converter housing does have an articulated âbuttonâ for causing the bladder to expand and contract, exhausting the air from within the bladder and drawing in ink.Using my usual Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu (purple) ink on Rhodia 80g Dot pad initially resulted in a Fine line with a rather toothy feel. There is zero line variation and the nib appeared to open up to a Medium-Fine line and less tooth as I continued testing it. The flow was adequate for normal writing but seemed like it would struggle to keep up with long, fast strokes. This was a nice pen to write with by the time I completed my testing.In the end my only complaints would be the apparent inability to break this pen down for proper thorough cleaning and the initial toothiness of the nib. Otherwise this is an attractive, comfortable pen that I wouldnât mind carrying daily, particularly for the price!Recommended, Four Stars.
Reviewer: DSWrn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Dependable, well made and inexpensively priced.
Review: Iâve gone through two of them these over the past decade. Lost both but, theyâre very affordable.Very fine nib and obviously shaped to fit for extended comfortable session times. Easy refill system. Functionâs even better with thinner ink formulas.
Reviewer: J.C.
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Few Problems
Review: So I purchased the Genuine Hero 329 Fountain Pen Fine Nib, 3 pack with gold design. The gold design, cute, it's rubbing off. Hold and capping no problem, more for a medium ladies sized hand as it's a little smaller in size. Comfortable to write with, but skips and if you shake a little, will leak easily into the cap, messy. I have different inks and filling the bladder back in some of my other fountains is way easier than these. The suction isn't right in these, and become quite a chore. The nib quality is okay, but a little scratchy, even if the ink is flowing well.Sorry to say I like the size, the look, but a pen is more than the cosmetics and these are not that great.
Reviewer: Masooma
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good value for money and great as basic fountain pens.
Reviewer: Ernesto S
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El sistema de llenado no sirve, la punta esta con un acabado rugoso, muy difÃcil escribir bien, imposible usarlas para caligrafÃa, en resumen el peor producto de este tipo que he visto
Reviewer: masood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Perfect pens
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hero 329 fountain pen is a more than 40 years old design, the pen is reliable, very good quality and value for money, reminds me the time when I was in school, it is an old friend of mine. It is light , easy to hold, a very good fountain pen made in China. I am happy with the pens and I gladly recommended in special for students.
Reviewer: Litzin
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El diseño exterior y la plumilla no están mal pero el llenado es a presión con esqueleto fijado, casi no le cabe nada de tinta, se vacÃa en seguida, una de las plumas jamás me funcionó porque no retenÃa la tinga, se me vaciaba en las manos. No se las recomiendo para nada, mejor busco otra opción.
Customers say
Customers like the writing speed, design, and value of the product. They mention it writes smoothly, is comfortable to write with, and is great for long writing sessions. Some are also happy with the pen weight, functionality, and line thickness. However, some customers disagree on the quality and ink leakage.
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