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product_id: 590838543
title: "HONG DIAN C1 Fountain Pen Fine Nib, Lemon Yellow & Classic Retro Design Metal Pen with Ink Converter"
brand: "hong dian"
price: "KSh3501"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Hong Dian"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/590838543-hong-dian-c1-fountain-pen-fine-nib-lemon-yellow-classic
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Includes ink converter for eco-friendly bottled ink use 0.5mm iridium fine nib for silky smooth writing Durable metal body with piano lacquer glossy finish HONG DIAN C1 Fountain Pen Fine Nib, Lemon Yellow & Classic Retro Design Metal Pen with Ink Converter

**Brand:** hong dian
**Price:** KSh3501
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Your Legacy in Style — Because Ordinary Pens Just Don’t Cut It

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HONG DIAN C1 Fountain Pen Fine Nib, Lemon Yellow & Classic Retro Design Metal Pen with Ink Converter by hong dian
- **How much does it cost?** KSh3501 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/590838543-hong-dian-c1-fountain-pen-fine-nib-lemon-yellow-classic)

## Best For

- hong dian enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hong dian brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Retro Vibes:** Candy-colored lemon yellow with a glossy piano lacquer finish that turns heads in any meeting.
- • **Effortless Precision:** Fine 0.5mm iridium nib delivers crisp, scratch-free lines for flawless note-taking and creative flow.
- • **Crafted to Perfection:** Hand-assembled and quality-checked by expert craftsmen, ensuring every pen is a flawless writing companion.
- • **Eco-Chic Ink Solution:** Comes with a refillable converter, letting you ditch disposable cartridges and embrace sustainable writing.
- • **Lightweight Durability:** Solid metal construction weighing just 14.5g capped—comfort and resilience in one stylish pen.

## Overview

The HONG DIAN C1 Fountain Pen combines a classic retro design with modern craftsmanship, featuring a smooth 0.5mm iridium fine nib and a durable metal body finished with glossy piano lacquer. Lightweight yet sturdy, it includes an eco-friendly ink converter for bottled ink use, making it a perfect blend of style, precision, and sustainability for professionals who demand more from their writing instruments.

## Description

desertcart.com : HONG DIAN C1 Fountain Pen Fine Nib, Lemon Yellow & Classic Retro Design Metal Pen with Ink Converter : Office Products

Review: Fantastic hooded nib fountain pen! - I feel in love with the hooded nib fountain pens after using my dad's Parker 51 for a while. This C1 is a smooth performer with crisp lines and my standard hong dian ink flows well using the provided refillable ink reservoir. The writing quality is quite good, especially at this price point, and curves and lines are easy to draw with no skipping. Visually the pen is striking, especially in the yellow, with good weight and a comfortable girth for the grip. I'm very happy with this pen and think it could be my new favorite modern hooded nib incarnation.
Review: Well made and a good writer - Surprisingly well made given the very reasonable price. Fine nib writes well and ink flow is decent. Solid body and section and feels good in hand. Satisfying capping mechanism. Good size both posted and posted. Red color is nice and I'm tempted to get other colors.

## Features

- Elegant Design - The streamlined shape & candy color design provide a fresh visual experience, and the pen surface is also treated with a piano lacquer process for a glossy finish.
- Solid and Durable Writer - Metal construction, push cap, comfortable grip section, and only 14.5g / 0.51 oz capped weight for your consistent writing. The sturdy metal clip helps you attach the pen to a notebook, uniform pocket, or anywhere else.
- Easy Flow and Write Smoothly - Equipped with an iridium fine nib (About 0.5 mm) and a comfortable grip section, it writes like silk, smoothly, constantly, and utterly non-scratchy.
- Converter Included - The pen is equipped with a converter for instant access to bottled ink. Ink cartridges are not included for transit safety. You can purchase the original Hongdian ink cartridges or bottled ink by searching "Hongdian Ink" on desertcart.
- Craftmanship - Each pen was manually assembled and individually inspected by a Hongdian craftsman for flawless quality before sending it out, and there may be a little ink residue on the nib.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CL6PDQW4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,810 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #163 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | HONG DIAN |
| Closure | Push Cap |
| Color | Lemon Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (354) |
| Date First Available | October 17, 2023 |
| Ink Color | No Ink Included |
| Item Weight | 1.13 ounces |
| Item model number | Hongdian C1 |
| Line Size | 0.5 Millimeters |
| Manufacturer | HONG DIAN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BN6S50A3OTB4 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 6.69 x 2.99 x 0.47 inches |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** HONG DIAN
- **Color:** Lemon Yellow
- **Ink Color:** No Ink Included
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic hooded nib fountain pen!
*by B***C on November 10, 2025*

I feel in love with the hooded nib fountain pens after using my dad's Parker 51 for a while. This C1 is a smooth performer with crisp lines and my standard hong dian ink flows well using the provided refillable ink reservoir. The writing quality is quite good, especially at this price point, and curves and lines are easy to draw with no skipping. Visually the pen is striking, especially in the yellow, with good weight and a comfortable girth for the grip. I'm very happy with this pen and think it could be my new favorite modern hooded nib incarnation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made and a good writer
*by A***K on January 29, 2026*

Surprisingly well made given the very reasonable price. Fine nib writes well and ink flow is decent. Solid body and section and feels good in hand. Satisfying capping mechanism. Good size both posted and posted. Red color is nice and I'm tempted to get other colors.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ C-1? This is the divergent base for next favorite of all
*by R***E on February 10, 2024*

C-1 is divergent with a retro feeling. The feel I get from this pen from a distance reminds me of the Shaffer “No nonsense “ type of hit that it was, still is. This is a pen that if offered more nib choices could be a rematch for something iconically recognized in the future as Schaffer’s rival. However it’s a Hong Dian C-1, and once again excellent quality that they keep in their output. They’re probably most trusted affordable pen outlets ever. They are doing impressive improvements all the time and their design is blooming in engineering and aesthetics. Appears to be impeccably enameled metal, (mostly) with a glazed ceramic quality to the touch. It’s not metallic feeling at all. The finish is smooth but doesn’t give me a slip on the grip ever. As it’s a hooded nib, hooded nibs have never been my choice to often but the utilitarian in me owns a few. The extra fine is all I own although I have other choices coming because I ordered a couple more. The smoothie of this pens uncapping is divine and so is the posting of the cap, which I don’t even find necessary to use but for this pen it’s not small enough if you have medium size hands you will ever need to but I will say you will want to because slipping the cap and posting this pen is absolutely satisfying! Like snapping LEGO is snaps this is the silent of it and close to imperceptible! However; I don’t find the cap smoothie in the nib but I’m at extra fine here. For an EF it’s surprisingly unimpeded on the page. Some feed back exists sure, I don’t mind it at all, as I have used it for post-its and simple quick writing on some of the cheaper paper I could find as well as a journal paper at high gsm or low. ( I take that into consideration as I can write on a ton of paper options) The ink flow is in the dryer spectrum but not dry. It doesn’t bleed out tons of ink and it more than likely makes this an ideal situation to quick jot. If I can use an example is that it’s about what you’d get out of a fine nib Kaweco Sport classic Out of the box. I used Noodlers Lexington Gray ink and when I look back at the page it looks like I’m writing in 2B graphite pencil when I’m done. It’s rather comforting as there is no bleed / feathering or ghosting ( no worries)with these little pens. I’m an artist and avid note and journal maker. This pen has proved to be trustworthy in all counts. I can actually stipple with this pen! Or I can crosshatch without it weakening the surface. I have had two c-1’s for a week and I can’t let them down. ( My pilot Falcon is getting ignored.) There is the right tool for everything we need to accomplish and this is a warm fuzzy to use for everyday uses. For the price point this is a steal. I can throw it in a bag and pull it out to use at any time and it doesn’t leak and always writes right away. It’s a purchase worth it. I ordered more in different colors after about a week. It’s a fun little pen that has a design that can go cult if they offer more brighter colors and nib choices in the future. This is an awesome excellent base for more wonderful possibilities. Hope this helps:)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*