Jinhao Vintage Dragon Roller ball Pen Gray Red for Journal Writing, Travel Diary with Pen Pouch and Jewelry on Top Heavy Pen

This pen was purchased for my grandson’s memorial service. His favorite color was red and this was the perfect choice, bright red with the grayish black and the silver looking jewelry. It’s a beautiful pen and it writes easily. It’s heavier than most pens but that was not a problem for anyone. It will now rest in his memory box until his son grows up and decides whether he wants to use it or not.

I was so impressed by the "Jinhao Gray Dragon Playing Pearl"fountain pen that--when I posted a review of the fountain pen version of this "dragon" pen--I said I intended to also purchase this rollerball so I would have a matched set. I did, and I am again not disappointed with the look, feel, and function of the pen. And I have a really GREAT looking, excellent performing desktop set of pens that cost a fraction of comparable sets.Granted, the rollerball function depends on the refill used, unlike the quality of a fountain pen's nib and ink-flow mechanics, so there's not a lot to say about that aspect. I personally recommend Jinhao refills (0.5mm & 0.7mm), I have never been disappointed in either the smoothness of writing (the roller ball) or in the flow of ink. I've never had the ink blob or smear, yet doesn't dry out if the cap is left off while working. This pen uses the "screw type" refill--both Jinhao and Montblanc versions will work. There may be other good brands offering the screw-type version but I'm not familiar with them.Like the fountain version, this one is crafted with extremely high quality as well as writing "functionality" for a very modest price, at least as well as pens costing a LOT more. I'm a big fan of Jinhao, especially their "dragon-themed" lines. Again, with this one, I love the "feel" of it in hand: the heavy, ornate grey dragon on a black background sculpted around the entire length of the full-size barrel gives it a weight that adds to its overall feeling of richness and craftsmanship. The theme of "Dragon Playing With Pearl" is elaborated with an emerald-colored "pearl" clutched in the dragon's claw atop the lacquer-black cap, matched by the black end-cap. The whole pen is accented by gold fittings. Instead of coming off as gauche and over-decorated, the overall look comes together like a beautiful, traditional Chinese dragon sculpture with style and function married elegantly. A great feature of both pen versions is the cap can be screwed onto the base while in use--it actually helps keep the pen balanced in hand while writing.This is an extremely nice rollerball pen that performs on par with and better than many that are much more expensive--it looks and feels like it should cost much, much more. Its performance is equalled by its beauty. I highly recommend it to others who love great pens, and it is a great buy for the price. These pens are offered as matched sets--fountain and rollerball pens--but can be purchased separately. I bought the fountain pen and now the rollerball so I'd have a great set.

Beautiful pen..looks like $200.00 pen

I do write a lot and I got a big hand. This pen is perfect for me.

Its a tad top heavy, but it writes great. Just takes getting used to.

Really like this pen and the weight of it as well.Roller ball ink not ball-point but nice thin tip.Not sure on the re-filler ink, yet - hoping it's not going to be an issue when needed.

The pen itself seems to be of good quality, nice and heavy. I got it for my nephew as a Christmas present, so I didn't want to actually test it out.What I didn't like was that it didn't come with a box, just a cheap looking tiny bag. Its not very presentable this way. Usually, pens like this would come with a box so you can display it on your desk. Kinda disappointing.

First to note it was designed for the ball on top to feel loose, it's not gonna fall out... Nicely designed and very sturdy...

This is a very good rollerball pen that seems a pirate rollerball pen. It's heavy and very good constructed. Write like the angels. I love it and now belong to my Jinhao collection fountains and rollerball pens. It's a little expensive but I am not regret about my purchase. Highly recommend item.

This eye-catching pen is quite heavyweight, but well-balanced so that you can write with it for long periods without becoming weary and dropping it. The ink is fairly dense and black but I'd call the ball end 'fine'. I should probably have checked that the pen had a pocket clip, because it really needs one.

Amazing pen, my husband loves dragon statues. The ink colour is black and soft ink not the one of those hard writing ink pens.Definitely suggest it. Perfect for first fathers day present from my little boy to his father.

A bit tacky to be honest

Loved the pen !