Guanleming 2001

[KrazyIvan]

Another Chinese pen I thought looked interesting. A hooded nib demo pen. Aerometric fill. Sorry about the overexposed pics. This was playing games with my exposure settings.


Guanleming 2001 by IvanRomero, on Flickr


Guanleming 2001 by IvanRomero, on Flickr

[manoeuver]

A hooded demo pen? Sure, why not? Hope it's fun for with which to write. Yeah!

[peterpen53]

Looks a bit like the P51 demonstrator Parker never(?) made.

[dannzeman]

Looks a bit like the P51 demonstrator Parker never(?) made.

Parker did make a 51 demo and they go for $500+ easy.

[peterpen53]

Parker did make a 51 demo and they go for $500+ easy.

That's why I put in the question mark. I never saw one, but then I'm not a 51 expert. In fact, I'm not an expert on any kind of pen.

[Bogon07]

Another interesting in your collection. Reminds me of a signo bit gel pen or one of those translucent tetra fish.
Does the hooded nib show any ink creep on it ?
How does it write ?

[picautomaton]

Nice, thank you I've never seen a demonstrator hooded nib.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I snatched it up and reviewed it at once! My pics are nowhere near as awesome as yours, but it's a fun little pen with a remarkably smooth nib.

[KrazyIvan]

Thanks guys. Just testing it uninked on the page I can tell it is going to be smooth. Hopefully I will have a chance to ink this one up tonight.

[KrazyIvan]

Finally inked it up. Very smooth for an EF or F depending on your perception. Looks kind of cool with the hooded nib and the ink in there. I just filled it enough to saturate the feed.


Guanleming 2001 filled with ink by IvanRomero, on Flickr


Guanleming 2001 Writing sample by IvanRomero, on Flickr

[Bogon07]

Gee, that Ebony Green is really really dark ! I had expected to see a smeary green translucent film on the nib but I see it is totally black.

Have you tried perhaps writing a little slower to try and get a bit more definition into your 'r's.

[KrazyIvan]

Yeah, very black ink. Thats why I figured it was too dark for the airmail black beauty. I do try to write slower on my personal journal and pay more attention to my script but in testing pens I just use my every day writing.

[Freddy]

A friend recently sent me one and for an inexpensive pen it is a pretty nice writer. The demonstrator hooded nib is definitely what makes this pen so interesting, in my opinion.

[KrazyIvan]

A friend recently sent me one and for an inexpensive pen it is a pretty nice writer. The demonstrator hooded nib is definitely what makes this pen so interesting, in my opinion.

Yes, it definitely is an interesting pen. I am finding that the cap is getting a good vacuum seal and everytime I open it, I end up with ink droplets in the cap. A little bit annoying but I guess I can't complain for the price. I have other hooded nib pens (Parker 21's and some Hero versions) and I could never get into them because I have a hard time seeing the position of the nib. This demonstrator makes it a lot easier to see where the nib is at and I get the position right every time.

My daughter is after this pen ever since she saw it. I am just waiting to use up the ink so I can wash it and turn it over. :P

[Bogon07]

Yes, it definitely is an interesting pen. I am finding that the cap is getting a good vacuum seal and everytime I open it, I end up with ink droplets in the cap. A little bit annoying but I guess I can't complain for the price. I have other hooded nib pens (Parker 21's and some Hero versions) and I could never get into them because I have a hard time seeing the position of the nib. This demonstrator makes it a lot easier to see where the nib is at and I get the position right every time.

My daughter is after this pen ever since she saw it. I am just waiting to use up the ink so I can wash it and turn it over. :P

Does that mean it will then be loaded with a suitable purple ink ???
You'll have to start up a case or box for her special pens soon.

[KrazyIvan]

Different daughter. She is into green. I may need to add to my sample order.

[Bogon07]

Different daughter. She is into green. I may need to add to my sample order.

Oh, lucky you've such a big FP collection for your daughters to select from.

I'll let you start your own thread on expanding your green ink collection

I've liked the look of Noodlers Texas Live Oak Green as an addition to the EbonyGreen, although I can't remember if you already have that or just a sample of it.

Zhivago is probably too close to Ebony Green and the only other green I have is Pelikan Edlstein Adventurine which is an ok colour in a neat bottle.

[KrazyIvan]

Oh, lucky you've such a big FP collection for your daughters to select from.

I'll let you start your own thread on expanding your green ink collection

I've liked the look of Noodlers Texas Live Oak Green as an addition to the EbonyGreen, although I can't remember if you already have that or just a sample of it.

Zhivago is probably too close to Ebony Green and the only other green I have is Pelikan Edlstein Adventurine which is an ok colour in a neat bottle.

Yes, Jessica and I were going through my collection and I let her select a pen. She went for a Hero in black laquer model 9035. It is a Parker Vector-ish looking pen with a hooded nib and aerometric filler. It is the bottom pen in this picture:


Hero Pens by IvanRomero, on Flickr

and here is the hooded nib (top)


Hero Hooded Nibs by IvanRomero, on Flickr


I did not use it much as it was a little small for my hands and perfect for hers. As stated before, she wants the Guanleming 2001 too.

[Sailor Kenshin]

The GLM is a sweeeeeet little writer, remarkable for its price.

[Bogon07]

KI, please compliment Jessica on her selection of the Hero in black laquer model 9035 as well as the GLM2001. It is a marvellous slim looking pen very modern and stylish. That design would look good on a mechanical pencil or even a rollerball.

IRC you have another daughter, has she selected anything from your pen collection and an appropriate colour ink yet ?