Lanxivi Calligraphy Bent Nib Fountain Pen

This largely metal pen is built like a battleship and is well made. It weighs 65.7g. A Pelikan M200 weighs 14g. A Noodler's Triple Tail Flex weighs 19.8g. The pen is 14.6cm long, capped. Posted as far as it allows it is 18cm long and unbalanced. It comes with a generic cartridge converter which works just fine, draws up ink reasonably well and does not leak. The cap screws on securely and the pen does not seem to dry out.The essence of this pen is the substantial and well manufactured Fude nib which is far smoother than, for example, Sailor's Fude De Mannen pens. This pen is impractical for European handwriting unless held almost vertically. However, it is ideal for lettering and for drawing. Once you master the technique of varying the angle of this nib on paper, very considerable line variation is available and it is excellent for quick sketching, the line variation adding immediate interest to the look of the drawing. The ink flow is very good through this large Fude nib. Fude nibs are primarily designed for Chinese/Japanese lettering and this pen will authentically reproduce the traditonal appearance of Kanji/Hiragana.All in all, albeit on the heavy side, there is lot to like about this pen and it's very good value.

Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Nature Bamboo Medium to Broad Signature Drawing Pen Asian Curved Calligraphy sketching Art PenI am an artist, and for the last 35 years I have used hundreds of pens. I must say that Duke 551 Confucious eclipses them all! For an artist who does a lot of figure and face sketching, it has the most amazing, almost magic ability to bring the sketch alive through versatility of the line's width. From a very fine line to almost a brush-stroke in one flick of a finger. You slightly turn the pen as you draw, and the line width changes entirely. Beautiful flow of ink, and incredible build quality. I must say that I don't write with it, my experience is only that of drawing, but since I started sketching with this pen, it's like the sketches are made by a different (and better! :-)) artist than I am! Such is the amazing drawing/sketching power of this pen. So definitely 5 starts from me!Tips: I actually use Rotring cartridges with it but you fill it with ink if you prefer, it comes with a pumping mechanism. It's just I found it tricky on the go, so always carry a box of Rotring cartridges with me. It does use a lot of ink, but that's because it can give these incredible thick lines, almost if you are drawing with a brush. For those who like drawing with a light pen - beware, this one is quite chunky (63 g) . For me, this is great, as I've always liked drawing with a heavy object but some people might find it a little on a heavy side. For me, this is a PERFECT sketching pen!!

This fude pen would be good for large scale drawing or calligraphy. But bear in mind that it is twice the size and weight of a normal fountain pen, or even more than that, and is very heavy and unwieldy to handle. I had no idea it was so large from the pictures, had quite a shock upon unpacking it (it is very well wrapped for transit), and immediately sent it back as unsuited for the types of smaller drawings I do. If one was working at poster size, it would be more suitable. It comes with an empty ink converter and case. You supply your own ink. Really this is quite a specialised implement because it is so large.

I really like this pen. I bought it after watching a YouTube video of another artist using it to do ink drawings, which is what I wanted it for. So I took a chance on it and I'm really glad I did, it's now my 'go to' pen, for both sketches, professional artwork and just for fun.It looked a bit of a strange shape when it first arrived and a little small initially. But when the lid is posted - which it does satisfyingly - I find the size and weight is perfect. It comes with an ink converter, which I fill with Rohrer & Klinger Sketch Ink. The ink flows beautifully. The nib is a real pleasure to use. The fude nib is really versatile, being able to get a thick, heavy mark with it fully connected to the paper, or you can get really fine lines using just the tip. You can also turn the nib upside down to get an ultra-fine line.This pen has made me take it out every day since I bought it, just to draw with it for the sake of it. Really recommend it.

Bought for sketching too heavy very uncomfortable and leaked like crazy.sent it back got other types of fude pens and they are all fine

I am disappointed as I bought it based on good reviews from urban sketchers in USA mainly. I ordered this pen hoping to use it with my ink Architecture drawings and unfortunately I can’t use it as it’s drawing braking lines! It’s almost like running low on ink when it’s actually full? I have a lot of fountain pens and use them whole day every day. I haven't experienced any problems with cheaper brands and so I expected much better performance from this one! I may have one which is faulty? Would definitely not purchase again

I bought this as I enjoy sketching. It works well and I enjoy using it.

Well made for the price and being metal, quite heavy, which I like (that is a personal choice of course). It’s easy to fill, using the supplied cartridge replacement (I haven’t used cartridges). I use Noodler’s Black Ink which, so far has never dried or clogged despite leaving it for days between pen sketches that require a fude nib. The nib itself is a delight. I’ve had others fude nibs that were quite scratchy, but this is smooth and the line can be varied very easily. It also is easy to use upside down to give a constant line width. Very pleased overall.