HONG DIAN D5 Qin Dynasty Fountain Pen Purple Gold, Fine Nib Piston Filling Pen, Retro Chinese Totem Engraving Smooth Writing Pen with Pen Box Set

Hongdian is one of my favorite fountain pen manufacturers. It has long been known among pen enthusiasts for producing high-quality and reliable pens at affordable prices. This time, Hongdian launched the Dynasty Series, which truly left people amazed. Unlike other Hongdian pens, the main selling point of this pen is its design. The Hongdian D5 Qin Dynasty pen looks absolutely stunning. It features a flat-topped design, giving it a grand and luxurious appearance. The pen comes with a #6 F nib that is specifically designed for this model. Like other Hongdian pens, it writes flawlessly. The barrel and cap of the pen are both made of metal. When the cap is posted, I find the pen a bit unbalanced. However, without the cap, it's very comfortable to write with. One unique aspect of this pen is the incorporation of cultural elements into its design. The pen's designer clearly invested a lot of thought into it, seamlessly blending many historical elements from the Qin Dynasty into its appearance. The clip is inspired by Qin arrows, which were formidable weapons during that time. The green portion beneath the pen cap represents the map of the Qin Dynasty, labeled with the names of the original six states in seal script. On the metal surfaces on either side of the pen cap, there are engravings of the totemic mythical birds from the Qin state. The overall design of the pen draws heavily from the armor worn by the Qin army. The use of the armor pattern on the nib grip section is ingeniously executed – enhancing aesthetics while also providing better grip. The symmetric ink window is not very large, and once filled with ink, it seamlessly blends with the pen barrel, creating a harmonious look without any sense of mismatch. The three golden rings on the pen barrel respectively symbolize the Qin measures of length, weight, and capacity, representing the achievements of the Qin Dynasty in standardizing measurement units. The pattern on the top of the end cap depicts a Qin coin with a square hole in the middle. In summary, both the craftsmanship and the quality of the pen are impressive. It's evident that this is the finest pen Hongdian has ever produced. I own many Hongdian fountain pens as well as over a hundred fountain pens from other brands. Therefore, I believe I am well-qualified to offer recommendations for Hongdian pens. If you can only choose one Hongdian pen, then the Hongdian D5 should be your choice. For a low profile fountain pen suitable for the workplace, I recommend the Hongdian 1845. If you're in need of a fountain pen for writing, the Hongdian N1 or N1s are excellent options. If you prefer a metal pen, I would suggest the Hongdian 100. If my recommendations don't suit your preferences, rest assured there are numerous other choices available, such as the Black Forest Max, N7, N8, N23, and more. My only complaint is that Hongdian does not offer different nib sizes for this pen.

I absolutely love the detail on this pen. Every piece of this pen has an exquisite amount of fine detail built into it. Aesthetics aside, It has a very nice wight to it, and it writes incredibly smooth. The cap does post, but I would not recommend doing so because it may interfere with the position of the piston knob. I got the red version, but it was lacking a manual. If you find yourself in a similar position this should help you fill the pen: turn the piston knob so that it extends (this will increase the length of the pen slightly) and place the pen into the ink but only so far as the nib is submerged. Then turn the piston knob in the other direction so that it retracts (this will decrease the length of the pen slightly). Then remove the pen from the ink (clean the nib) and it should be ready to write with. I like this pen so much that I plan on getting another. Hopefully this one will have the manual. Supposedly the manual also contains information on some of the symbolism that is on the pen, but I cannot confirm this yet. One thing that would make this pen even better, is the ability to purchase replacement nibs for it. Sometimes nibs wear out from use or overuse, or sometimes even get damaged from falling on the floor (heaven forbid). This pen is so nice that if something should happen to the nib, it would be great to be able to replace it. This way pens as nice as this could be used more instead of just sitting on a shelf looking pretty.

This is an absolutely beautiful pen that writes like a dream. Every inch of it has symbolism related to Chinese history. It’s a joy to write with. The booklet that’s included has very tiny print, but it does a good explaining what the pen’s design elements mean. It’s a heavy pen, so some may prefer to use it unposted. Either way, the nib is smooth and the ink flows well.

This pen is gorgeous. Feels like I’m writing with an ancient Asian sword. The piston mechanism is smooth and it comes with a tool to remove the piston, which is great for cleaning and maintaining the pen. The nib is smooth, and is true to the fine point designation. It’s not as heavy in the hand as I expected, which for me is a good thing. It feels well built and sturdy. Clip is stiff. There’s a small ink window which is always useful for a piston filler. A favorite from the brand, for sure, and a beautiful addition to my collection.

C'est vraiment une magnifique petite bestiole. On pourra le trouver trop chargé, trop clinquant, ceci n'est qu'une question de goût, mais le souci du détail et la qualité de confection sont là. Il fait son petit poids, probablement pas confortable pour toutes les mains, mais j'apprécie son équilibre. Très belle fluidité d'écriture, la plume glisse sur tout type de papier sans accrocher. La technique de remplissage permet une écriture directe, pas besoin d'attendre que l'encre atteigne la plume vu qu'elle rentre par là. Peut être un peu compliqué de déterminer le niveau de remplissage, la fenêtre est toute petite, mais elle est obstruée lors du remplissage. Je n'avais pas réécrit avec un stylo plume depuis bien longtemps, car aucun de ceux que j'avais eu depuis un vieux reynolds lors de ma scolarité ne me convenaient niveau souplesse et fluidité et cela me manquait. Celui ci fait parfaitement l'affaire. Et son design particulièrement original me plaît beaucoup.

I love this pen! The design is not going to be to everyone's taste but I think it's beautiful! There is a subtle little ink window which I didn't even notice at first but it's nice and clear so you can see how much ink is left. The pen is a piston filler and works well, nice and smooth and seems to hold a decent amount of ink. It also comes with a tool for unscrewing the piston for a deep clean (which is also compatible with Leonardo's). I went for a fine nib and it's a western fine, rather than a Japanese fine which would be similar to a western extra fine. It's actually a really nice writer, perfect straight out of the box, good flow, smooth with just a hint of feedback. The pen is weighty enough to feel substantial without being too heavy to make longer writing sessions uncomfortable. The section is comfortable to hold and I didn't find it slippy at all. Sizewise, the nib is the same size as a Jowo or Bock #6 and the pen when capped is around the same dimensions as an MB146 or Leonardo MZ. Uncapped it's a little longer than those two. Overall, you get a lot of features for the money, it's great value!

Ottimo prodotto. Il pennino scrive bene, il pennino non perde inchiostro anche se la penna è bistrattata e messa capovolta oppure sballonzolata nella borsa e quando la si riapre anche dopo giorni, non solo non ha perso inchiostro ma scrive immediatamente in modo fluido e senza sbavature. Cosa che invece succede quasi regolarmente a penne stilografiche di ben maggior pregio commerciale come Mont Blanc e OMS.... Questa penna stilografica è stata progettata e realizzata molto bene. Sono proprio soddisfatto. E' la seconda che prendo, la prima essendo una penna stilografica di dimensione molto più piccola e "da battaglia" : stesse performance ottime. La consiglio a chi ama scrivere ancora con inchiostro e penna a stilo.

Beautifully crafted. Heavy Quality. Tip writes smoothly. Does not leak ink, function is perfect，easy refill. Enjoyable writing. 完美！不错的购买。

I was apprehensive about this pen but it looks great in person and really like the red color I chose. Build quality is great. Piston fill pen at this price point is a great value. I did my testing by dipping it and if time permits, I will update my review when I fill it up. Pen is a bit on heavy side. Nib is smooth and very fine. I chose Fine nib and it is a bit on Extra-Fine side. Overall very happy with this purchase. It also comes in a nice box with a wrench and booklet so it checks all the boxes for me! I also found that this pen is available with gold nib and would like to get that as well if I can find one.