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Jinhao
Ebony Jewel series


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"Dear Norman: Thank you again for the wonderful fountain pens and your personal service. You are as much a purveyor of magic wands and the owner/.proprietor to the Magic Wand Shop in Harry Potter's Dagon Alley. As you are well aware, there is a larger investment of time, thought and care when using a fountain pen to write anything. The writing becomes more personal and special. Having the fountain pen in my hand and thinking about the enjoyment it brings inspired me to write the following few lines. Please feel free to use all or any part of it on your Web site.
 

Everyone should know that a fountain pen is the magical instrument that translates thoughts from the head to the hand by way of the heart. Sort of like a wizard's or sorceress' wand. As every muggle  ought to  know, it is not the wand that has magical powers. The wand is the conduit that channels the magical, creative force within a person and makes it real and visible. Thank you Norman for your help in making people realize, and exercise, the magical being within themselves. Best Regards,"

JZ, Parsippany, NJ

"By the way, I got my Jinhao Ebony Jewel ‘collection’ just before my trip to Denver in the fall – I wanted a good pen that wasn’t so expensive that I had to worry about it (TSA and all)…and was not disappointed.  I received more than a few inquisitive looks when taking notes at various conference sessions.  I now understand the allure of the Lamy Safari. These are some of the smoothest writing pens I’ve owned (and I have a few…) As always, thanks for the excellent products and service."
D. M., Ringgold, GA

"I have given them both a spin, using Waterman Serenity Blue in the Hero and Diamine Syrah in the Ebony Jewel.  The Ebony Jewel nib is not as fine as the Hero and provides a smoother ride; however, both perform very well with no hard starts or skipping at all.  A rare thing these days...You have spent way more time than necessary on a $25 sale, and I want you to know that I appreciate it.  Best for a great day."
C. S., Austin, TX

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Burnt Orange fountain pen      $15.00

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Ruby Red fountain pen             $15.00

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Jet Black fountain pen             $15.00    Sold out

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Cobalt Blue fountain pen         $15.00    Sold out

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Lime Green fountain pen          $15.00    Sold out

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Canary Yellow fountain pen     $15.00    Sold out

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Glacial White fountain pen        $15.00    Sold out

 

 

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Amber demonstrator fountain pen            $15.00

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Smokey demonstrator fountain pen          $15.00

Jinhao Ebony Jewel Ice Blue demonstrator fountain pen          $15.00    Sold out

The ebony 'jewel' refers to the glossy black insert on the cap of each pen, no matter the color of the the barrel and cap. The model is available in both solid colors with and ink-view window, and colored translucent demonstrators as well. Although much of the design is based on the Lamy Safari -- at about 1/3 of the cost! -- it clearly differentiates itself by both the clip design and the large engraving of 'Jinhao' on the barrel -- as well as the ebony jewel.

                                                  

This is a full-sized pen, measuring 5-1/2" capped, 6-1/2" posted and 5-1/8" with cap held aside. Of plastic construction, this is a great 'knock-around' pen and a perfect introductory fountain pen for an adult or a teenager (it's a bit large for a child). Because of its consequent light weight, the pen is equally comfortable and balanced when posted or with cap held aside.

 

 

Finding a color you like shouldn't be much of a problem -- as their are seven solid and three translucent demonstrators available for you to choose from (I won't stop you from purchasing a complete color set).

 

 

 

 

The clip is also reminiscent of the Safari shape when viewed from the side, but looked at face-on Jinhao has replaced the 'paperclip' look of the Lamy pen with a flattened -- and to my taste, more attractive -- version. The Jinhao 'chariot' logo is subtly engraved near the top of the clip.

 

The barrel of both the solid and demonstrator versions has an ink-view window on opposite sides (not really needed for the demonstrator) which tells you at a glance when you're getting low of ink and need to refill your pen. The barrel also boldly states 'Jinhao'.

Removing the slip cap -- which reseats with a secure 'click' -- presents you with the steel spear-shaped nib, which I judge to be a light-medium, meaning it falls between a typical western fine and medium. The nib says 'Jinhao' and 18KGP (for 18 karat gold-plate). Every nib I've used has been very smooth with good flow -- but of course as with all pens that leave the His Nibs' Palace, they are carefully examined and the nibs are adjusted if needed prior to shipping.

The otherwise rounded and tapered section has two cutouts where one's thumb and index finger rest, which provides for a very comfortable and secure writing experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unscrewing the threads between the section and barrel displays the piston converter for bottled ink. It will also take International-style cartridges, such as those from Private Reserve. As with all new pens, I recommend to run a dilute solution of dishwashing soap (two or three drops to a small bowl of water) through a new pen a few times, followed by water only. Step one is effective at removing manufacturing oils that can tend to make the ink less than enthusiastic in heading from the converter/filler to the nib, and step two removes the traces of the detergent you've used...which tends to have the opposite, diuretic effect.

 

 

IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: Every nib that ships from His Nibs is closely examined under high magnification and tuned or adjusted if needed. About 85% of modern nibs need some adjustment out-of-the-box from the manufacturer for an optimal writing experience. Most commonly, the tines of the nib are misaligned -- which would cause scratchiness at the minimum; the slit between the tines is partially or fully closed -- which would starve the nib of ink and at best cause skipping; or the slit between the tines is too wide -- which will either again cause skipping, or conversely, flooding. There are other factors  -- such as separation of the nib from the feed -- that are inspected and repaired before any pen leaves the Palace.

The only 100% guarantee of course comes when the pen is actually filled with ink and written with for the first time, but our pre-shipping inspections and tunings have eliminated 99.99999 (my finger is getting tired) of the frustrations that a customer experiences when first using a new fountain pen. Although this can be time-consuming on occasion, it affords our customers a much more pleasant experience when receiving a fountain pen from His Nibs -- and saves us the frustration of dealing with returns!


 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordering Procedures & Returns

International customers, please note, we will not falsify shipping documents

Please send your order and shipping address (along with any questions) to:

orders@hisnibs.com
(on PayPal transactions, the email address may also display as stonebri@verizon.net)

We will email you back with your order total (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

Credit cards, for the quickest fulfillment of your order, are accepted through PayPal, a secure site allowing you to use your credit card without us even seeing the information. If you'd like to make use of this credit card service, please let us know when you email your order and address, and we'll email you the appropriate Request for Payment, and instructions for the simple payment procedure (you don't need to join PayPal to use it).

                                                                                               

If you would like us process your credit card directly instead, then please email us:

1. Card # (dividing this number in two, between two emails, will ensure security)
2. Expiration date
3. Name on card
4. Address for billing statement
5. Card verification # (3-digit number printed on the back of your card. It appears after and to the right of your card number, or 4-digit number on the front of your AMEX card).
 

If you'd rather pay by money order or check, kindly make payable to:

His Nibs.com
  434 N. Leh St., 1A
  Allentown, PA 18104

We ship via insured Priority Mail
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Warranties and returns

If an item proves to be defective, in most cases the manufacturer's warranty will apply. However, please email us first so that we can determine the easiest way to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. In the case of fountain pens -- which are a bit more individualistic than other writing instruments -- what may at first appear to be a defect (hard starting or poor flow for example), can in almost all cases be resolved with a few simple 'tweaks' to the nib, which we'll be happy to guide you through or perhaps suggest returning to us for adjustment.

Should you wish to return a non-defective item within 3 days of receipt because it doesn't suit you for some reason, again please email us and we'll arrange an exchange, credit or refund (minus any shipping/insurance charges), if the item is returned in an 'as new' condition. If you've dipped a fountain pen to try its writing characteristics, kindly clean off any ink residue prior to shipping -- to save us both a nasty surprise .

We want you to be happy with your purchase from HisNibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!

 

Revised: August 19th, 2023

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