Majohn C4 ED Fountain Pen Review

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

A NEW Majohn pen. Eye-dropper with shut-off valve. Crystal clear.
See other ED Majohn/Moomnman models.

Пікірлер: 116

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK1 Жыл бұрын

    I like how they kept the rod from interrupting the lens effect of the end knob. Nice aesthetic.

  • @zeus52452
    @zeus524523 ай бұрын

    I had been investigating the Moonman/Majohn C1 & the C4 for some time, and happened to have your review come up. Loved the review Chris. Between the 2 pens I prefer a Japanese style eyedropper, and thus had ordered a C4 which should arrive in the next couple of days. Thanks to this review I have a better understanding of the size of the pen I ordered. Best Regards.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad I could be of assistance. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the C4!

  • @Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke
    @Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke5 ай бұрын

    Among all Majohn eyedroppers, only c4 reminds me the most with my grandpa's Waterman in early 1930s.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    5 ай бұрын

    Good pen, mine continues to do well.

  • @unknowncrash1
    @unknowncrash1 Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering about this! Just right on time! Thanks Chris

  • @ferrypen4952
    @ferrypen4952 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers for a nice video on this very cool looking pen. Now promptly added to my wish list!

  • @ordinaryimages
    @ordinaryimages8 ай бұрын

    Purchased the C4 based on this review with the devious intention of swapping in the Q1 Fude nib. Worked well but with an obvious learning curve.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    8 ай бұрын

    My medium is a great writer. My C4 has been inkde in use since my review.

  • @jerryw255
    @jerryw255 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Chris for a very informative and detailed review. Keep up the great work and be well.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @thewetpen
    @thewetpen Жыл бұрын

    Great video and a really cool looking pen. Definitely adding this to my list.

  • @gabemadorma2933

    @gabemadorma2933

    Жыл бұрын

    It fits a pilot parallel nib, could be great for demonstrating inks!

  • @barbarawhipple2016
    @barbarawhipple2016 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for mine to come in-love that clear acrylic! Thanks!

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 Жыл бұрын

    The models I have are the C1,C3,S5 and Q1. I’m glad to see the C4 comes with English instructions and a medium nib. My favourites were the C1,C3, S5. The Q1 was nifty but I haven’t used it in a while .

  • @KGatLC
    @KGatLC Жыл бұрын

    They'll always be Moonman to me.

  • @mayurpatel2901
    @mayurpatel2901 Жыл бұрын

    C2 stays inked on my desk all the time. Enjoy it so much.

  • @theProf_01
    @theProf_01 Жыл бұрын

    That shutoff valve is essential. All eye dropper pens should use a mechanism to prevent burping. Thanks for a great review. I like the looks of the clear C4. 👍👍👍(wow 3 thumbs up - my highest rating possible 😎).

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. For me, shut-off valve not required. I've carried around many ED pens & have not had issues. I've had more C/C pens burp. The valve adds complexity & a failure point. I like a simple ED filler.

  • @theProf_01

    @theProf_01

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 good point!

  • @gristlevonraben
    @gristlevonraben Жыл бұрын

    I hope you have a great week. Thank you for sharing this. 🎃🙂🎃

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @deanandreoli1975
    @deanandreoli1975 Жыл бұрын

    My C4 and my Asvine P30 both arrived today. I got medium nibs so i can shape them! So excited!

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Great, have fun with them.

  • @frankvars7925
    @frankvars7925 Жыл бұрын

    As in all Chinese creations, nothing is random and everything has its own meaning. My theory for the two colors of the parts of the fountain pen. The internal parts like the silver-colored nib, like the moon. The external parts, like the gold-colored clasp, like the sun. Between night and day, clouds of ink immersed in the exceptional transparency of the sky. Thanks Chris for your other professional and helpful review!

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @keithwhitney7491
    @keithwhitney7491 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like what I have been looking for, some pen to replace a clear OPUS 88 that I dropped and broke! I love the shut-off valve-equipped eyedropper. Thanks for the review, since I was unaware of this model. As always, great job! KW

  • @Seefood73

    @Seefood73

    Жыл бұрын

    The only downside is the threading is not Jowo or Bock as in the Opus88 pens.

  • @i.c.3157

    @i.c.3157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Seefood73 Both are overrated anyways, the real heat are those IPG nibs. 😎 On a serious note, since this Moonjuice pen uses a #6 nib, you can just pull out that sucker and pop in either a #6 Jowo or Bock nib, not every pen needs threads to be Jowo or Bock compatible :/

  • @Seefood73

    @Seefood73

    Жыл бұрын

    @@i.c.3157 I swap #5 and #6 nibs a lot, but not all are made equal and not all nibs fit all collar+feed combos because of length and thickness. Jinhao seems to be very accommodating to others, PenBBS not so much, the tolerance for thicker nibs is very low, and not all caps are deep enough for long nibs such as the Noodler's Ahab nib. Also many users are not keen on pulling apart nib assemblies like you and I... The one big plus of a #6 Jowo-threaded section is that most of them will also take a Pilot Parallel Pen nib unit without modifications, like Opus88 Omar or demo, or models of Franklin Christoff, and artists love that.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to know. Thanks for sharing. You are more adventurous with nib swapping than I.

  • @buck-pucker
    @buck-pucker Жыл бұрын

    Doug made the point that they are probably keeping Moonman on the actual pen design. All package and web branding can be Majohn so the product can be sold in Europe etc

  • @ichirofakename
    @ichirofakename Жыл бұрын

    That's an appealing pen. Though I never understand when the aesthetic choice is made to mix steel and gold colors. Choose one, make all the metal visible in the pen that color.

  • @yuklimka7251

    @yuklimka7251

    Жыл бұрын

    Especially in a clear demonstrator pen that mixing of trim colors bothers me. I might have to wait for Gen 2 which for me would mean more color options and matching trim. This could become a serious competitor for Opus 88, especially since the Majohn retails for a quarter of the Taiwanese pens.

  • @hriveran
    @hriveran Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review, Chris. It’s very useful. Like other commenters I see the similarity to the Opus 88, but think it is less a copy and more an inspiration. I will probably order one, since I’m very fond of demonstrators. After thinking it twice, it seems more like the Conklin All American demonstrator but as an eye dropper.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    As you may figure out, I find the fixation on any Chinese pen must be a copy very inaccurate. But these same people don't look at other pens that copy other designs the same. This is a very old filling system. Opus 88 uses it more than most but is certainly not the originator of the design. I focus on the pen in my hand & show that to you.

  • @hriveran

    @hriveran

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 I agree, there is more than copies among Chinese pen and there is less uniqueness in rest of the world pens.

  • @yuklimka7251

    @yuklimka7251

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 I would think since this filling system is called Japanese eyedropper, the origins are in... Japan. I'd love to see your reviews of (vintage) Japanese pens with this filling system.

  • @RJayRoberts
    @RJayRoberts Жыл бұрын

    I've a C1, but it came with a converter... and an eyedropper, so I've options with that one. Definitely want to try the C4 with a medium nib.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I forgot that.

  • @hokeatseng4094
    @hokeatseng4094 Жыл бұрын

    ⭐🤠Like the acrylic and the shape. Something different in the pens 🌎 ✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️💚

  • @hokeatseng4094

    @hokeatseng4094

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you again For all the review s. As always ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @Ankaris11090
    @Ankaris11090 Жыл бұрын

    I will always call my future Majohn pen as Moonman so it's okay Chris.

  • @TheOkazakiGuy
    @TheOkazakiGuy Жыл бұрын

    Just watching this again because I'm thinking about buying one. You do great reviews, Chris. I always enjoy them. Question: Which do you prefer, this or the C1? Are you still enjoying this one?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I use the C4 more than C1. Both hold a lot of ink. I like the C4 slightly more. Bigger, like the look. The C1 is also a good writer but the C4 is a little better in many ways. I forget to open blind cap on C4 is the only downside.

  • @goldensonar
    @goldensonar Жыл бұрын

    Chris, is it possible to disassemble the clip and use it without the clip? Great video. Thanks for all your time and effort.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Possible yes, remove the screw that holds clip.

  • @peterpuleo2904
    @peterpuleo2904 Жыл бұрын

    I like demonstrators, but the wimpy pocket clip on this one is a deal breaker for me. Well done review!

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Not wimpy, it's petit. Think Sheaffer Tuckaway.

  • @vageli
    @vageli Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting. It looks like it's trying to copy a page from the Opus 88 playbook. The only thing that's a bit weird is that the nib and piston are silver, and the cap clip and ring gold. An all silver look looks more uniform, and would fit it better.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    That color mismatch is strange.

  • @ichirofakename

    @ichirofakename

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree on the colors of the metal. I just find that gold and steel clash, so just pick one, please.

  • @eileengoldenberg270
    @eileengoldenberg270 Жыл бұрын

    I love these pens,I have 4… using them for urban sketching.. love the ink capacity!

  • @failedgrace2891
    @failedgrace2891 Жыл бұрын

    So they've come for the Opus 88. I might, meaning yes I will, get one to see how it feels in hand compared to the Opus, something about their sections just feel nice.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    No one is coming after anyone. As I mention this is an old filling system, many pen makers use. The section is nice.

  • @failedgrace2891

    @failedgrace2891

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 My apologies, it was meant as a more of a joking statement. I used to have one of the older Japanese pens with the valve shut off and until Opus 88 emerged the only people who made them like this was Danitrio and their cheapest model is like 500% more expensive. I'm actually surprised that Majohn beat PenBBS to this.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    I expect PenBBS will eventually have a similar filling system. They seem to enjoy using different methods to fill a pen.

  • @paulmchugh1430
    @paulmchugh1430 Жыл бұрын

    Which seller did you get this pen. I would like to get all the packaging too. Beautiful pen. I just got the C1. If I had waited I would have certainly gotten this pen. As for eyedropper pens MaJohn seems to have embraced the version. PenBBS makes the 323 that works very well but it is their only model. Jinhao and Hong Dian do not make such a pen, I think.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    www.etsy.com/listing/1301043804/majohn-c4-eyedropper-fountain-pen

  • @andrewbailey9124
    @andrewbailey9124 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris, great video as always. The ink looks good but not much evidence of the glitter when applied to the page. Was that just the camera view?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Not heavy glitter. Angle is small to see. You can see a bit when I'm writing.

  • @andrewbailey9124

    @andrewbailey9124

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 thanks Chris

  • @Johan-vk5yd

    @Johan-vk5yd

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess my mother forgot to invite the Malevolent Fairy to my christening, so I was cursed with every fountain pen randomly burping at my touch. Obviously you Chris, was on the contrary blessed from ever experiencing that. Did your mother immerse you, as a baby, in a cauldron of magic ink, holding you by your heel?😄

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been using fountain pens for almost 60 years. Have learned a bit. As an engineer I focus on understanding how things work. And I am generally lucky. A tray of broken pens were the unlucky ones, but I learned from each one.

  • @eugenborcan
    @eugenborcan Жыл бұрын

    Btw - C1 can be cartridge/converter as well - I have 2 of them and both came with converters. I was pleasantly surprised to see Moonman doing a bulk filler pen. I believe this is currently the cheaper bulk filler. Mine is still on the way... 😑

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    You are correct. I just never used the converter. Holds about 5ml of ink when ED.

  • @Seefood73

    @Seefood73

    Жыл бұрын

    Came here to say that :)

  • @loracharis6814
    @loracharis6814 Жыл бұрын

    Will you be doing a review of the S7? Does it have a shut off valve? Does it carry a #6 nib?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    No shut off valve. Review eventually.

  • @andyrobison9723
    @andyrobison9723 Жыл бұрын

    Does the glitter/shimmer material in the ink clog the feed or nib?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    No. I've used many. Had in pens for months/years. Yes it requires a little more cleaning but I love the glitter.

  • @catchacoolbreeze
    @catchacoolbreeze Жыл бұрын

    Sorry another question. I'm new to this brand... Do they fit jowo or bock nib units (or at least jowo/bock nibs) if someone wanted to swap?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, uses No. 6 size.

  • @twu42618
    @twu426186 ай бұрын

    The nib was #6, is your feed mark #2 on it ? Thanks

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    6 ай бұрын

    Nib #6, mark on feed not relevant.

  • @jovantrujillo5571
    @jovantrujillo5571 Жыл бұрын

    I knew @chrisrap52 would do me a solid and tell me what the ink capacity of this thing is when everybody else just describes it as "holds a lot of ink". Thank you! I'll wait for them to make something that can hold 6ml of ink.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    You will be waiting a long time.....

  • @catchacoolbreeze
    @catchacoolbreeze Жыл бұрын

    Great vid! I would have never found this pen on my own. Any chance you have a section diameter on it? I love thicker sections! Thanks again for a great vid.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    With most of my videos & this one, I show the section dimensions. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5t407J8fZyXiaw.html

  • @catchacoolbreeze

    @catchacoolbreeze

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh! Sorry! Maybe I was just listening at points. Thank you!

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    NP. Thanks for watching.

  • @Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke

    @Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke

    5 ай бұрын

    10-13mm

  • @TheDjubre
    @TheDjubre Жыл бұрын

    Are there burping problems? Considering this pen, but cant find info how it is for longer drawing and writing. Tnx.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    I have not had any burping. Any pen can burp, ED's a little more. Just need to practice proper care, Nib up until writing. Avoid large temperature changes. If you like the pen, want a large ink supply, give it a try. With shut off valve burping is avoided when not writing.

  • @TheDjubre

    @TheDjubre

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 Thanks for info. Considering to buy soon bigger pen and this is my favorite so far.

  • @martinlebl631
    @martinlebl631 Жыл бұрын

    I do wish they put the model number on the pen, especially as they laser engraved the band, so should have been easy enough.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @user-wj9ri2vy7k
    @user-wj9ri2vy7k Жыл бұрын

    Hi Thanks for the great video Do you know if you can screw in a bock 250 (number 6) nib unit (threading in the whole unit not just the nib) Into this pen?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Cannot screw in a Bock. Can swap nib.

  • @user-wj9ri2vy7k

    @user-wj9ri2vy7k

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot..I wanted to order a housing from fnf for my beloved pilot fa nib n10 but sadly they only have adapter for bock or Jowo If you have any idea how can I use this nib in this pen it will be great

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-wj9ri2vy7k I haven't swapped Pilot nibs. Not sure a No. 10 would fit in the C4. You'll be the first.

  • @user-wj9ri2vy7k

    @user-wj9ri2vy7k

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 thank you will let you know

  • @Ali4451_
    @Ali4451_2 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed this. Which do you prefer the C1 or C4? Thanks

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    2 ай бұрын

    C4, larger, shut off valve, like the look.

  • @Ali4451_

    @Ali4451_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 thanks. I did not realize, I think this company is now called Asvine?

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    2 ай бұрын

    They may be related but both exist.

  • @Ali4451_

    @Ali4451_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 thank you!

  • @Username-xd3qx
    @Username-xd3qx Жыл бұрын

    Is the nib unit the same as the Moonman P136?

  • @Seefood73

    @Seefood73

    Жыл бұрын

    All moonman/majohn #6 units are the same in my experience, thus interchangeable.

  • @amyr.862

    @amyr.862

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering that too. If I get one of these I wanted to have some spare nib collars for different nibs and a backup in case one breaks.

  • @janicehussock7735
    @janicehussock7735 Жыл бұрын

    Design is nice for a cheaper pen.

  • @Shanghai_Knife_Dude
    @Shanghai_Knife_Dude4 ай бұрын

    10:55 this is Wancai 丸彩 1, in acrylic. But new color in 2023. All Wancai 2 are molding, half price of Wancai 1. Majohn is confusing, plus the irresponsible oversea sells having no clue what they are selling.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, they are resellers and may not accurately describe pen.

  • @manoloyloles
    @manoloyloles Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, as usual. The pen is not for me, though.

  • @Johan-vk5yd
    @Johan-vk5yd Жыл бұрын

    8:55 I guess my mother forgot to invite the Malevolent Fairy to my christening, so I was cursed with every fountain pen randomly burping at my touch. Obviously you Chris, was on the contrary blessed from ever experiencing that. Did your mother immerse you, as a baby, in a cauldron of magic ink, holding you by your heel?😄

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    I avoid the events that can lead to burping. Keep pen full. Never uncap nib down. Store pen nib up. If pen cold, allow it to reach room temp before writing. Burps are usually caused by air inside pen pushing ink out.

  • @Johan-vk5yd

    @Johan-vk5yd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisrap52 I guess my curse is that I want to use as much of the pens capacity as possible, before refilling, and also impatiently moving around with a pen in my pcket between different temperatures. Maybe the C4 is the pen for me!?

  • @animula6908
    @animula6908 Жыл бұрын

    Aren’t mahjohn and Moonman the same brand? They show up if I search for Moonman pens so I feel you deserve a pass. 😊

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. The name has officially changed to Majohn. But pens are sold under both names. Thanks for the support.

  • @martinlebl631
    @martinlebl631 Жыл бұрын

    Not sure how functional that short clip is. Also it seems a bit disproportional to the length of the pen. Al least it can serve as a roll stop.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    And it works as a clip.

  • @Election_History
    @Election_History Жыл бұрын

    I have Parkers Pens.

  • @chrisrap52

    @chrisrap52

    Жыл бұрын

    So do I.

  • @ichirofakename

    @ichirofakename

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't doubt it for a second.

Келесі