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Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 06:02 AM
Duke has always been known as a higher quality and consequently more expensive pen, but I was really surprised when I saw this one. I am interested in your opinions, is this relatively inexpensive, in the Chinese manner, or is this just an outrageously expensive pretty pen.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/D218-DUKE-18k-SOLID-GOLD-FOUNTAIN-PEN-DRAGON-JUMP-OVER-TEMPLE-OF-HEAVEN-/151232004871

kaisnowbird
February 14th, 2014, 07:41 AM
No closeup hallmark shots?

To be honest, I'm skeptical about how much of the pen, other than the nib, is sold gold.

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 08:18 AM
No closeup hallmark shots?

To be honest, I'm skeptical about how much of the pen, other than the nib, is sold gold.

I share your skepticism.

KrazyIvan
February 14th, 2014, 08:49 AM
Hmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-18-BLACK-AND-GOLDEN-MEDIUM-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-WITH-PAGODA-ON-TOP-/261086241016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc9f3e0f8

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 09:11 AM
Hmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-18-BLACK-AND-GOLDEN-MEDIUM-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-WITH-PAGODA-ON-TOP-/261086241016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc9f3e0f8

Yes, but that is a Jinhao :crazy::pound:

KrazyIvan
February 14th, 2014, 10:33 AM
Hmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-18-BLACK-AND-GOLDEN-MEDIUM-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-WITH-PAGODA-ON-TOP-/261086241016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc9f3e0f8

Yes, but that is a Jinhao :crazy::pound:

Yes, but how do you know Jinhao is not just an outlet brand for Duke. *Queues conspiracy theory sounding music track on Minidisc deck.* :crazy_pilot:

Pelikan-Vera
February 14th, 2014, 10:57 AM
Ridiculous!

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 11:09 AM
Hmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-18-BLACK-AND-GOLDEN-MEDIUM-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-WITH-PAGODA-ON-TOP-/261086241016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc9f3e0f8

Yes, but that is a Jinhao :crazy::pound:

Yes, but how do you know Jinhao is not just an outlet brand for Duke. *Queues conspiracy theory sounding music track on Minidisc deck.* :crazy_pilot:

Thank you for your good humour. I had been in a foul mood due to the weather, but you made me smile.

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 11:12 AM
Ridiculous!

What the conspiracy theory?

KrazyIvan
February 14th, 2014, 11:20 AM
Hmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JINHAO-18-BLACK-AND-GOLDEN-MEDIUM-NIB-FOUNTAIN-PEN-WITH-PAGODA-ON-TOP-/261086241016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc9f3e0f8

Yes, but that is a Jinhao :crazy::pound:

Yes, but how do you know Jinhao is not just an outlet brand for Duke. *Queues conspiracy theory sounding music track on Minidisc deck.* :crazy_pilot:

Thank you for your good humour. I had been in a foul mood due to the weather, but you made me smile.


My pleasure. I'm not just a Force Choke kind of guy. :D

Sailor Kenshin
February 14th, 2014, 11:43 AM
Duke has always been known as a higher quality and consequently more expensive pen, but I was really surprised when I saw this one. I am interested in your opinions, is this relatively inexpensive, in the Chinese manner, or is this just an outrageously expensive pretty pen.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/D218-DUKE-18k-SOLID-GOLD-FOUNTAIN-PEN-DRAGON-JUMP-OVER-TEMPLE-OF-HEAVEN-/151232004871

Ya gotta love the name of the pen, if nothing else.

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 11:59 AM
Duke has always been known as a higher quality and consequently more expensive pen, but I was really surprised when I saw this one. I am interested in your opinions, is this relatively inexpensive, in the Chinese manner, or is this just an outrageously expensive pretty pen.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/D218-DUKE-18k-SOLID-GOLD-FOUNTAIN-PEN-DRAGON-JUMP-OVER-TEMPLE-OF-HEAVEN-/151232004871

Ya gotta love the name of the pen, if nothing else.

I find the names of all Chinese pens curiously interesting, in the same way as those of my indigenous neighbours.

Flounder
February 14th, 2014, 02:08 PM
The cap finial is a pagoda! Adorable.

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 02:19 PM
The cap finial is a pagoda! Adorable.

I thought it was an emperors hat of the kind worn in the Forbidden City.

john
February 14th, 2014, 03:19 PM
Who will pay $850 for a Chinese pen, no matter it comes with solid gold nib.:hippie:

Scrawler
February 14th, 2014, 03:36 PM
Who will pay $850 for a Chinese pen, no matter it comes with solid gold nib.:hippie:

Retirement gift for a top party official?

Dreck
February 14th, 2014, 04:05 PM
Who will pay $850 for a Chinese pen, no matter it comes with solid gold nib.:hippie:

Well, they are offering free shipping & handling...

VertOlive
February 14th, 2014, 09:56 PM
Hisnibs has a better looking pagoda pen for $35. It's a Jinhao...

kaisnowbird
February 15th, 2014, 12:41 AM
I think the pagoda top is meant to resemble the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, hence the name.

I agree with Scrawler that it's just a gift giving pen.

If one day S T Dupont makes a Temple of Heaven LE pen, that would be exciting. Not that I would be able to afford one, but I can dream...

Scrawler
February 15th, 2014, 06:20 AM
Hisnibs has a better looking pagoda pen for $35. It's a Jinhao...
I disagree with your assertion that the Pagoda pen is better looking. The colour of the gold is shiny and plasticky looking. If my purpose were to put them in a glass cabinet to admire their beauty and artistry, then the Duke would be the one I would put in. However I do not think it is $800 better looking.

john
February 15th, 2014, 06:59 AM
Even 50% off, I won't take it:bump2:

KrazyIvan
February 15th, 2014, 11:51 AM
I'll trade my Hero 616 for it.

Scrawler
February 15th, 2014, 02:28 PM
Despite the protestations of the nay-sayers, I will be happy to receive such an item as a symbol of the esteem, in which you hold me. :applause:

Jeph
February 16th, 2014, 04:39 AM
Just becasue you pay a lot for it does not mean that it is not still cheap.
Of course, just because you did not pay much for a pen does not mean that it is not a monster pen.
If this was given to me I would say thank you and promptly chunk it into "the box."

fountainpenkid
February 16th, 2014, 05:39 PM
They all look horrendous and are unusable!