GullorExtra Light Fountain Pen

For five or six bucks this is an amazing pen. It's modeled after the Parker 51 (1939 to 1972), so the design is time tested: it looks good and, more importantly, it feels good in the hand while writing with it. Now, I've read some of the negative reviews here, so I wasn't expecting much. I've had it for about a month and I've filled it with ink twice. I'm using some really high-quality Japanese ink: Pilot Iroshizuku take-sumi black ink, which might be helping the performance of the pen, I don't know. Who knows, maybe the quality control at the factory might be spotty, so maybe there are a few lemons out there, that's the only way I can understand the negative reviews. So far this pen has not leaked or clogged, and I'm really enjoying the heck out of writing with it. The one thing I will add is, when you fill it with bottled ink, remove the aluminum sleeve that's over the filling sac and squeeze the bulb directly with the nib submerged into the ink until the pen is completely filled; then I put the aluminum sleeve back on to protect it. I think the aluminum sleeve was originally designed to help fill the pen, but mine doesn't do much of anything so I just keep it there for protection. I'll get a real Parker 51 later this year (those can run about $150), but in the mean time I'm having fun with a pen that shouldn't be as good as it is for this price, and I look forward to trying out different inks in it as well.

The Hero 616 fountain pen , is ,a close clone of the Parker 51, but without the quality of my Parker 51.I have not inked it so my impression of the writing quality is not known. The Hero 616 at it's price isa good deal, but not a great pen.

I bought two Hero Pens at the same time. In my other review, I describe how the plastic housing the nib and feed had a crack in it. Well, when I inked up this pen, I was disappointed to see that it also leaked all over my hand. In this case, the ink just seemed to pass up through the threads to where it could get out. I think a bit of silicon grease should take care of the problem, but it irritates me that a pen shows up basically needing to be repaired before it can go into use. I have learned that hard way that you get what you pay for, and I shall not buy any more Hero pens.

I have a couple original Parker 51s, and this one is clearly a knock-off. It's lighter and slightly 'cheap' feeling, but, for a $5 pen, it's really not bad. The nib has essentially no flex, so there's not much character to it, but flow is consistent. Other reviewers have mentioned issues with leaks, and I think this is more a result of the Parker design than a manufacturing flaw. Both my originals and this one seep ink a bit around the tip, especially if stored tip down. Overall, definitely a cheapo, but decent for the price. That said, if you are new to fountain pens and want one that's fun to write with, spend a little more on a Lamy Safari, Noodler's Ahab, or something from Nemosine.

Poor quality. Out of package, the pen came looking like used. The metal barrel that houses the rubber ink holder was full of scratches and looked used. Pen cap had dirt on it. I’ll still use it since it’s functional.

This is probably the best ~$6 I have spent. This pen works very, very well, is easy to fill and the reservoir is more than adequate. I use the Chinese ink with this pen as well with good results. I honestly prefer this $5 Hero and Parker 54 copy to my $400 Mont Blanc. Not only is this a good writer, but it fits well in the hand. The industrial design is great, post art deco and pre-modern with some streamline-detailing on the cap, It's just an amazing throwback to mid 1940-50's design.The only admonition about this pen I would offer is to periodically wipe down the nib, ink tends to accumulate with barometric changes or through movement, but if you're used to writing with fountain pens, this is probably already a habit.

I have used Hero pens earlier in my childhood and was interested in buying one again. Its very scratchy, more than what i remember it used to be. Quality of plastic and cap is good though. If you dont care about price, I would say go and buy a pilot fountain pen.

First of all, I got the pen after 2 weeks or less and I noticed a small scratch on its cover. I reviewed it and I complained about the duration that took them to send me the pen and about the scratch. They emailed me that's if I'm not satisfied with the pen they will send me another one for free, and explained to me that it was shipped from China so that explains the length of time. I told them yes and here it is a new pen no scratches and all good. For free!

Muy buena imitacion

Nib-very fine and smooth, really smooth.Lightweight, comfort to write.Cap is little loose. Looking not glazy.Very good pen in 150 rupees. Thank you Amazon.

Billed as the "Hero Extra Light Fountain Pen" this is exactly what it is. Delivered in a basic presentation box, this extremely lightweight, almost featherweight, fountain pen is great value at just under £3. Despite its low price point, it writes like a dream, with a slight element of scratchiness that helps you to know you are in contact with your paper. Filling is by a press bar that is revealed once you unscrew the nib assembly.Years ago I used to have the original of this pen. This modern replacement is only a fraction of what I would have paid for the original, yet is a most satisfactory writing tool. Very happy with it. Don't forget to buy a bottle of ink too!

Tiene la punta fina, buenos materiales, su sistema recarga es eficiente, solo que la tapa de metal está muy grande.

The pen is of average quality , considering it is a chinese fountain pen. Even the mid range Indian pens are better than this Pen. Appearance is also on the average side. Disappointed a little , though the product was advertised as a premium class product etc.