Hongdian M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen, Medium Soft Golden Nib & Sleek Shape Aluminium Short Pocket Travel Pen (Orange Red)

The Hongdian M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen is a powerhouse in a compact package. With its tough, no-nonsense Black Forest design, this pen screams strength and durability. Built for those who appreciate quality and rugged style, it delivers a flawless, smooth writing experience with every stroke. The nib moves effortlessly across the page, providing a steady, reliable flow of ink that keeps up with even the most demanding of tasks.Despite its compact size, the M2 feels solid in the hand, offering a perfect grip that’s built for serious, no-frills writing. Whether you’re signing contracts, making bold moves, or just leaving your mark, this pen handles it all like a champ. It’s the ultimate tool for those who don’t settle for anything less than the best.Tough, dependable, and built to last, the Hongdian M2 Black Forest Mini Fountain Pen is a must-have for anyone who wants to write like a true badass. Grab one, and write your legacy.

I have several of these Hong Dian (or Hong Dian or Hongdian, I’ve seen all variations) M2 pocket pens. They are sleek and tough, comfortable in my hands (medium sized with long fingers), and are all great writers.. They can be written with without posting the long cap on the back, but they are made to be posted. Then they are the length of a standard fountain pen; the posting is easy and secure. They are made of metal, so the weight in the hand when posted is in the sweet zone for me.These pens are attractive too, especially this reddish orange one with gold-colored hardware. The clip is not only built in (unlike, for example, the Kaweco), it is actively springy, actually the most functionally useful clip I have on a fountain pen. The nib runs pretty true to stated size for Western pens. (Japanese pens are typically about a size smaller.) It has just a touch of bounce and is a very smooth, wet writer. I have examples of these Hong Dian #5 nibs in EF, F and M and all are great, smooth writers right out of the box. The provided cartridge converter is nicer than the one for Pilot pens, and again, I point out that some manufacturers like Kaweco require that it be purchased separately. It’s smaller than a standard converter but holds enough ink for my needs between refills.I carry my M2s, with different inks, in a holder now, attached by their springy clips, but in the past I have carried one loose in my trouser pocket with no leaks or other issues. There is good sealing of nib when closed, so they are always ready for drawing or writing without drying out between uses. If I’m panning to write for many pages, I will turn to a favorite large fountain pen, but for something rugged and portable, these are great. They are also inexpensive enough that if I lose one, I won’t be crushed.The only potential negatives I can see have not been issues for me: (1) someone with large hands might find the section a bit narrow, though it should be long enough, and (2) some may find the section to be a bit too slippery. I do wish they would equip this model with a slightly roughened section for a better grip, but I can deal with it as is.I do like this M2 pocket pen model better than the earlier M1, which is similar but smaller when posted and not as comfortable for me.

I decided to give this pen a try despite not being familiar with the manufacturer, Hongdian, because it was listed as a pocket pen with a soft nib, and the price was right. I found mixed joy and disappointment in what I received.Pros:+ This is a compact pen that posts nicely, comfortable both when pocketed and when in use. Its aluminum cap and barrel feel sturdy.+ The matte finish is attractive.+ At $20 with converter included, the pen is good value.+ The pen takes international standard (short or long) cartridges, which makes it easy to refill whether you prefer cartridges or bottle ink.Cons:- This was advertised as a soft-nib pen, but it most certainly is not. "Soft" in terms of fountain pen nibs refers to a nib that flexes during use to provide variation in the width of the line put to paper and how fast ink flows onto the paper...but does so less than a "flex" nib. This is a very rigid steel nib (albeit a fairly smooth one).- This pen seems to come from China, so I assumed that listed nib sizes were Asian sizes similar to Namiki/Pilot, or Jinhao. What I received was more of a Western medium, similar to a Pelikan or Lamy nib.- The converter is very flimsy, and attaches a bit loosely. I expect to have to replace it before long.Overall... I like the pen. At just about $20, it compares reasonably well to my much more expensive Kaweco AL Sport. However, I found the description rather misleading. It should *not* be listed as a soft nib, and it should be specified that the nib sizing is Western.