HONG DIAN M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen, Extra Fine Soft Nib & Sleek Shape Aluminium Short Pocket Travel Pen (Army Green)

The HongDian M2 Black Forest Mini is a masterclass in compact engineering, proving that incredible performance can come in a small package. The standout feature is undoubtedly the exceptional build quality; its all-metal construction feels remarkably sturdy and premium, offering a weighted balance that defies its pocket-sized dimensions. Despite its portability, the writing experience is top-tier, featuring a nib that glides effortlessly across the page with reliable consistency. The sleek, tactical design of the Black Forest series translates beautifully to this mini format, making it both a rugged everyday carry tool and a sophisticated piece of stationery that fits comfortably in any pocket or planner loop.

Items were as described and arrived when expected. The pen itself is compact and well made. The nib on mine was super smooth right out of the box. Really a pleasure to write with. This Hongdian M2's natural comparison product is to the Kaweco pen. Similar design, but 2/3 the price, and includes a converter, which the Kaweco charges an extra $15 for (What the Heck, Kaweco?). Great travel pen, weighs practically nothing, reasonably priced and works the way it is supposed to. What's not to like? This does not feel like a budget pen. It is a serious little writer that is well designed and punches above its weight class in terms of its feel on the page. Well done, Hongdian! I have bought several more.

This is really a 4.5 or even 4.75 star review, so I figured it deserves the rounding up. That said, 5-stars is a perfect product to me, and this pen isn't perfect. Not too far off, though! The build quality is impressive overall and the nibs are unbelievably smooth. There's a bit of a tradeoff in that the EF is not especially fine, and in my experience, there's not a huge variance between EF, F, and Ms, but they're great nibs nonetheless. Mine have all worked very well out of the box with no additional tuning required. That alone is impressive, and they really write like a dream. I have yet to have a bad one, knock on wood. The converter capacity is reasonable for a pen of this size, although the fude (bent) nib is ink hungry. The other styles aren't especially so. With the cap posted, the pen is a comfortable size. It has a satisfying, spring-loaded clip. I have a few complaints, but they are minor and can all be fixed by the user, which is why the pen still gets high marks. First, it's very easy for the body to unscrew while unscrewing the cap. This quickly becomes frustrating. The o-ring is not quite thick enough, so replace it with one that is 8x5x1.5mm. Problem solved--I have not had a single accidental unscrewing since making the switch. Also, I personally find that when posting the cap, it's easy for the clip to dig into the side of my hand unless I align the clip with the nib. Then there's no digging. This is the smallest of annoyances, and frankly aligning the clip and nib looks sharp, anyway. Those are about the only less-than-stellar things I have to say about this small and mighty pen. Some neutral observations: the section is the same anodized aluminum as the rest of the pen. Some people may not love this material for a grip. It does not bother me, although I also do not tend to use this pen for very long writing sessions. Because it's aluminum, it can be scratched, but to me this is just kind of par for the course for the material. A lot of people will find the pen too small to use for anything but the briefest of notes without posting the cap, but many pocket pens are designed to be posted. It is a bonus (for multiple reasons) that the same nibs fit the Forest Series, M2s, and possibly some other Hong Dian pens. Given what is going on in the world, I don't know how much longer this pen will be $20, but that's what it costs as I write this, and it is EASILY worth that price.

This pen is the latest Hong Dian I've purchased, and just as excellent writer out of the package as the others. At the first cartridge it writes very nicely, with no scratchiness or delayed starting. It has the EF nib which is not quite as fine as a Japanese EF, but seems as fine or slightly more so than a typical European nib. Machining quality is excellent. Based on weight it is brass, and not brass color aluminum. It is somewhat hefty compared to a similar pen like the Kaweco Sport AL. The cap is threaded and holds securely, but is easy to unscrew. It is well balanced and comfortable to write with. The only quibble I have is with the clip. It is machined instead of stamped, with a separate spring. The clip shape is good and very smooth, but the spring is weak, especially relative to the weight. It came with a converter, but I loaded it with a Hong Dian cartridge. I've had good experience with the Hong Dian cartiridges in blue and black. They contribute to making the pens reliable, and so far with no leaking issues. Overall it is going to be a daily workhorse.

Sometimes it can be easy to dismiss what one might initially think of as another Chinese company pumping out a mass produced product. Because of the quantity of these sorts of companies one can assume their quality is lessened, and sometimes that is the case. But not here. Hongdian does an INCREDIBLE job with their products! I’ve been using fountain pens since 2003 and used Schaefer, Parker, Montefiore, etc. and these Hongdian’s are BY FAR the most functional, sleek, smooth-writting, and well crafted pens I’ve seen. All the fit and finish are spot on. The nibs are deburred and well rounded for the smoothest writing experience you can have (gel pens don’t compare). They are sleek and easy to carry with you and use on a day to day basis. You can just feel they’re solid, not cheaply made, with excellent attention to detail. Their refill system is simple and affordable. I love these pens , and the price point is mind blowing. If you’re planning on buying one, then BUY TWO. They are THAT good!

Ammetto di non avere molta esperienza con le penne stilografiche, il mio metro di paragone è una Lamy Safari in mio possesso. Molto bella esteticamente, pulita, elegante. La clip sembra solida, anche le guarnizioni e le filettature sembrano ben fatte. E' incluso solo il converter, senza cartucce di inchiostro proprietarie. Tenetelo a mente se non avete dell'inchiostro a casa per caricare il converter. Il converter è di dimensioni ridotte, ma non si poteva fare altrimenti viste le misure di questa mini penna! Passando a come scrive: per il prezzo pagato non ci si puo' lamentare. Fluida, non gratta e non richiede pressione. Inchiostro rilasciato in modo uniforme. A parità di prezzo, però, si vede come la Lamy Safari sia un prodotto di qualità superiore, garantendo una scrittura più fluida. Se vi serve una stilografica da portare appresso, piccola e con cappuccio a vite, secondo me questa è un'ottima scelta.

Der M2 ist ein solider Taschen-Füllfederhalter. Er hat einen Aluminiumkörper und ist am besten mit einem Kaweco AL Sport vergleichbar; er hat ähnliche Gesamtabmessungen wie der dieser Füller, ist aber darüber hinaus so ziemlich ein eigenes Design. Geschlossen ist er etwa so groß wie der Kaweco, aber aufgesteckt ist er etwas länger, was sich gut in der Hand anfühlt. Der M2 verfügt über einen integrierten Clip und einen guten Mini-Dreh-Konverter (etwa 0,5 ml). Der Clip des ist stark und federbelastet. Die leicht federnde Nib des M2 ist SEHR GUT (meiner ist in "Extra Fine"). Einfacher Austausch des Federteils durch Herausdrehen. Es gibt auch Sets mit Ersatzfedern in verschiedenen Stärken für diesen Stift auf Amazon zu kaufen. Sucht nach den 3er Sets für Hongdian Black Forest 1850, 1851, 6013, 517S und 517D Serie, die passen in den M2. Der erste Eindruck ist gut – der Füllfederhalter ist gut ausbalanciert, schreibt gut und hat für einen kleinen Taschenstift ein durchdachtes Design. Meine Meinung: Für den Preis hätte ich nicht erwartet, dass der Füllfederhalter so gut schreibt. Ausgezeichneter China Füllfederhalter in guter Qualität und einem hervorragenden Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

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La pluma Hongdian M2 en versión latón está muy bien diseñada y construida. Se siente muy sólida en la mano y, pese a ser una estilográfica de bolsillo, su peso la hace lo suficientemente sustancial como para escribir con firmeza. Los mecanizados son muy precisos; el clip es algo menos fuerte que en la M2 de aluminio, pero cumple perfectamente su función. Compré la versión con plumín <EF> extra fino y, en realidad, es casi más un <SF> o un <SMF>. La S se refiere a soft, ya que sin ser flexible, sí que muestra una variación de línea sorprendente para un plumín tan pequeño. Para mi gusto, es un algo más húmeda de lo que me gustaría, más incluso que la M2 de aluminio que tengo. Solo la he entintado con Platinum Carbon Black (resistente al agua). Quizás con otras tintas más secas, tipo Pelikan o Waterman, no notaría tanto que es una manguera de tinta. En definitiva, una pluma elegante, bien construida y a un precio inmejorable, teniendo en cuenta que trae su propio conversor para usar la tinta que prefieras. Una muy buena pluma para escribir, que con la variabilidad de trazo y el plumín suave que tiene resulta muy agradable. Para dibujo también, pero siendo tan húmeda no resulta quizás la mejor para trazo detallado y tramas (crosshatching).