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Pen Review: Moonman A1, EF

My newest arrival came in the mail a few days ago from China. I will typically buy Chinese-made fountain pens from various sellers on eBay, AliExpress, and Wish. Because this one was a more expensive example at around $35, I got this one from eBay for the buyer protection. I also like buying from sellers who offer SpeedPAK so it doesn't take two months for what I've ordered to arrive. Inspired by the Pilot Vanishing Point, the Moonman (now Majohn) A1 has several features I like. I like the all-metal body with the chrome accents. I don't mind a slick surface on my pens. While not as heavy as something like the Jinhao 159, it's within a few grams in terms of weight. I find it to be well-balanced and comfortable to write with for long periods of time. It fits into my hand beautifully, even thought my hand is small. It's currently one of my favorite journaling pens. A good journaling pen for me disappears from the process and allows me to focus purely on my ...

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