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The Current State of HERO-100s and How to Get One?

Want to buy a new HERO-100?

By Frank Underwater 09/16/201709/21/2017

Fuliwen 803：An Innovator of High-end Chinese Pen

Intro Established Chinese fountain pen brands, such as Hero, Piccaso, Jinhao, have been dedicating at selling pens at low price while ignoring their premium lineup. They do have pens that … Continue reading Fuliwen 803：An Innovator of High-end Chinese Pen

By Frank Underwater 09/14/201711/17/2017

The New Wing Sung(s), Explained.

Anyone who knows one or two things about Chinese pen may have acknowledged years ago that Wing Sung was dead. History Once a great brand, Wing Sung, along with HERO, … Continue reading The New Wing Sung(s), Explained.

By Frank Underwater 09/11/201709/12/2017

A Little Recap of the 2017 Commonwealth Pen Show

For months, I haven’t participated in any pen show, and yesterday’s Commonwealth show is just a lovely reunion. The gift this year for this show is a limited edition of … Continue reading A Little Recap of the 2017 Commonwealth Pen Show

By Frank Underwater 09/07/201709/08/2017

‘Tie in’ your life with your pens!

I mean, real ties.

By Frank Underwater 09/05/201709/21/2017

The Newest Results of Hero’s Knowckoffs: A Waterman and a Mont Blanc

Though I forgot to post it the moment I read the official announcement from Shanghai Hero Pen Factory about their this year’s bombshell, it is still quite necessary for me … Continue reading The Newest Results of Hero’s Knowckoffs: A Waterman and a Mont Blanc