00:00Ok, so I went down a rabbit hole looking for the best Jinhao fountain pens under $10, and honestly, I
00:05came off the other side kind of shocked at how good these things are for the money.
00:09These are real pens, with real ink capacity, real metal, real wood, and they all cost less than a fast
00:15food lunch.
00:16So if you're curious about fountain pens, or you just want a cheap one you won't cry about losing, stick
00:21around, because this list is basically the cheat code.
00:25First up, the Jinhao 9016, also known as the 9013 Taddeo series.
00:30This one's the headliner, and you can see why.
00:34It comes in this transparent brown acrylic that shows off the ink sloshing around inside, which is just plain fun
00:39to look at.
00:41It's got a huge ink converter too, so you're not refilling it every other day.
00:45You can pick EF, F, or M nib, it's $9.50, and almost 5,000 people have bought it with
00:51a 4.8 rating.
00:53If you want one pen that looks way more expensive than it is, start here.
00:58Next, the Jinhao 58, and this one's the crowd favorite.
01:02It's got a 4.9 rating from over 4,000 sales, and it's only $8.79.
01:08You get a choice of wood or scrimshaw finishes, so it feels warm and vintage in the hand, or crisp
01:13and detailed if you go the other route.
01:15It's aimed at students, but honestly the fine nib lays down a clean, controlled line that works for notes, calligraphy
01:21practice, or just signing your name like you mean it.
01:24Then there's the Jinhao 35, and this is the budget king at $5.70.
01:30Full steel body, so it's got that satisfying weight and a cold, solid feel that most cheap pens just don't
01:36have.
01:37EF or F nib, luxury styling, and it genuinely looks like something you'd pay $40 for in a store.
01:43Nearly 4,000 sold, 4.9 rating.
01:47If you're buying your very first fountain pen and you're nervous about spending money, this is the one.
01:53$5, no risk.
01:55Now the Jinhao 59, and this one's the sleek, smooth operator.
02:00It's got a hooded nib, meaning the nib is partly tucked into the body, which is exactly why it looks
02:05elegant and stays wet longer between writing sessions.
02:09$6.57 EF or F nib, and people compare it to pens costing way more.
02:14$3,700 plus sold, 4.9 rating.
02:18If you write fast or you're left-handed and don't want the nib drying out on you, the hooded design
02:23is a genuinely smart pick.
02:25Last one, the Jinhao 9035, and this is the classy one.
02:30Handcrafted wooden body, so every pen has its own grain and warmth, and it feels like a gift rather than
02:35a cheap impulse buy.
02:37This is the pen you leave on a desk at work or hand to a teacher, and it just looks
02:41the part.
02:43$8.51, over $3,600 sold, 4.9 rating.
02:47If you want a wooden pen that feels personal without paying artisanal prices, this is it.
02:53So yeah, that's 5 genuinely great pens, all under $10, and the links are in the description below so you
02:59can grab whichever one fits you.
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03:08Thanks for watching, and go write something.
