LanxiviJinhao Golden Dragon Playing Pearl Roller Ball Pen with Green Jewelry on Top

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.

Very nice looking pen, I get compliments on the pen from co-workers & customers who come into the Tinseltown Cinemark where I work. The pen writes so nicely, easy to use. I'm very pleased with this purchase.

I like a good pen. This has a good weight to it, good handle. Great looking pen. When people ask can to use my pen, I instead hand them a throwaway ballpoint Bic I carry with me. The only gripe I have is that the nib is a little difficult. The flow of the ink comes out too quickly for a 0.7mm, even with light pressure. But that's an easy fix; I am just going to switch out the nib.

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 gifted this to a friend because she writes and she loves dragons. When I got it I tested it out before giving it to her and I was sad to find out the pen kept skipping. Also my friend said it was too heavy for her to write with so it became a disply pen only.

Writes beautifully and very eye catching, exactly what I was looking for.

I use this with an old-time leather-bound journal, and it writes wonderfully. I tried other pens with this journal and they end up getting clogged, and they stop writing. This one just powers through and does a wonderful job.

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.

Bon, le style est très particulier, un peu gothique avec la griffe supérieure ce qui provoque des réactions diverses... Mais la qualité de la forme et des illustrations est indiscutable. Le tracet est toutefois trop épais et trop large, j'apprécie moyennement ce dernier.

Me ha gustado mucho este bolígrafo. Escribe muy bien y tiene un acabado que llama la atención a cualquiera que lo vea. Si buscas un bolígrafo ligero no escojas este, es pesado, pero a mi me gusta así. Viene en una caja bien protegido y se desmonta muy bien. La capucha se enrosca en el bolígrafo mientras escribes así que no hay riesgo de que se te pierda.

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.

El bolígrafo es tan bonito como se ve en las fotos. Lo compré para firmar en una ocasión especial y fue un acierto.