Hello Comrade
This color is called "Fanta", the most sought after variation among the 15 colors in ebonite.
I paid $180 (1280 of Chinese Yuan) for this, with standard straight 18K F.
I learnt that, some seller on Esty Buy is asking for $260 to ship to the States. Well... now you know their bottom line.
Pro:
- #8 18K nib, ebonite piston, for $180, come on!
- well finished details
- Low Ink Refill
- Nib Tip Quality Consistency - China pen makers have been making huge progress in recent 2 years. According to my experience, Jinhao Steel M, never a failed one. But for Junl, you are taking your chances here. Junl has been very successful and renown in recent years for her innovation and original designs, but not for its nib tip quality consistency (same of modern Pelican BTW). If you are out of China, you out of the reach of Junl factory warranty. My personal experience of several purchases with Junl requires factory warranty for 2 times, one to send me a new feed to fix the dropping, one to send a new 50/50 tint nib (typical Junl experience, same as Pelican). Junl is unconnected with your trusty sellers on Esty Buy. So, be aware of this risk.
- Assembly Quality - DIY needed to maximised the ink capacity. Factory setting of piston rod does not sit in his best position to retract the rod, i.e. rod does not retract fully into the knot to maximise the ink capacity. I measured the ink capacity goes from 1.3ml before to 1.5ml after my majestic touch.
To sum up, great pen, bargain pen, but if you were outside of China and out of reach of Junl factory warranty, have a second thought before making a move. Unless, your trusty Esty Seller offers free return policy. For the amount of extra they ask for, they should.
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