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A large-format resin pen with a gold-plated nib, at a price that invites daily use. The Jinhao Century 100 is Jinhao’s flagship full-size fountain pen: a substantial, barrel-heavy design in sky blue acrylic that sits solidly in the hand, writes from a 18K gold-plated #35 nib, and ships ready to fill via the included piston converter. The nib is a two-toned gold-plated steel nib — the gold plating provides the warm visual finish of a traditional gold nib at a fraction of the cost, while the steel tipping delivers the writing consistency that daily writers expect. The sky blue acrylic barrel catches and scatters light with a depth that standard resin cannot match — a material that makes the pen worth looking at when it is on the desk as much as when it is in the hand. The Century 100 also accepts standard 2.6mm diameter ink cartridges for situations where converter filling is not practical. One pen, two filling systems, the nib specification that suits serious daily writing.
Substantial pen. Gold-plated nib. Sky blue acrylic. Fill it your way.
The nib is where a fountain pen’s writing character is determined. The Jinhao Century 100’s #35 nib is a large-format nib — sized proportionally to the full-size Century 100 barrel — with the following specification:
Acrylic — polymethyl methacrylate — is the material of choice for high-visual-impact pen barrels because of what it does with light that standard resin cannot replicate. The sky blue acrylic of the Century 100:
The Century 100 supports two ink filling methods, giving the writer flexibility across different use contexts:
A: The nib is 18K gold-plated steel — a steel nib with an 18K gold plating applied to the surface. The gold plating provides the visual finish and warm colour of a gold nib. The underlying steel substrate provides the structural durability and consistent tipping performance of a steel nib. This is the same construction used in many mid-range European and Japanese pens and is the correct specification for a daily-use pen at this price point. A solid 18K gold nib — softer, with more natural spring — is a different product at a significantly higher price point.
A: Please refer to the variant options above for the available nib widths for this listing (typically Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad). The #35 refers to the nib’s physical size and format — not its line width. Line width is determined by the tipping size, which varies by the specific variant selected. If a specific nib width is required, confirm from the variant selector before purchasing.
A: (1) Unscrew the pen barrel from the grip section or remove the converter from the barrel. (2) Ensure the converter piston is fully depressed (pushed down toward the nib end). (3) Submerge the nib fully into a bottle of fountain pen ink. (4) Slowly rotate the converter knob in the filling direction (usually counter-clockwise when viewed from the end) to draw ink into the converter chamber. (5) Remove the nib from the ink bottle and wipe the nib and grip section clean with a lint-free cloth. (6) Reassemble the pen and write. The pen is ready to use immediately with no priming required under normal conditions.
A: The Jinhao Century 100 accepts standard 2.6mm diameter international cartridges — the widely available international short (38mm) or international long (70mm) cartridge format used by most non-proprietary fountain pen brands. These cartridges are sold by brands including Diamine, Pelikan (4001 cartridges), Waterman, Schneider, and many others under the international standard format. Jinhao-specific or proprietary large-format cartridges from other brands (e.g. Pilot, Sailor, Platinum, Lamy) use different dimensions and are not compatible.
A: Yes. The screw cap creates a sealed closure around the nib that prevents ink from evaporating and the nib from drying out during normal storage periods. For daily use, a filled pen stored with the screw cap secured will start reliably without requiring soaking or flushing. For longer storage periods (weeks or months), ink may thicken or settle in the converter; if the pen does not start immediately after extended storage, place the nib in a small amount of room-temperature water for 10–15 minutes to re-dissolve any dried ink before writing.
A: Acrylic is harder than most standard resin and more impact-resistant than celluloid, but it is not scratch-proof. Surface scratches from keys, metal objects, or abrasive surfaces can occur with normal carry. Deep scratches in acrylic can be polished out with a plastic polish compound and a soft cloth. The barrel should not be dropped onto hard surfaces — acrylic can crack or chip under high-impact point loads. Stored in a pen case or pouch, the barrel will maintain its high-gloss finish indefinitely.
A: The Jinhao Century 100 is compatible with most standard fountain pen inks — dye-based inks, pigment inks (with regular flushing to prevent pigment settling), shimmer inks, and iron gall inks. For a gold-plated steel nib, avoid highly acidic inks or iron gall inks with high tannin content over extended periods without regular cleaning, as prolonged contact with corrosive inks can affect the plating over time. Flush the pen with room-temperature water when changing inks or storing the pen for more than a week. Standard dye-based inks from Pilot Iroshizuku, Diamine, Robert Oster, Waterman, and similar brands are fully compatible and require no special care.
A: Yes, with one consideration. The Jinhao Century 100 is an excellent entry point into full-size, high-aesthetic fountain pens — the nib is well-tuned at the factory for smooth writing without adjustment, the filling system is straightforward, and the pen’s substantial size and weight make it comfortable and easy to control. The consideration: this is a large, barrel-heavy pen. Writers accustomed to lightweight or slim pens may find the Century 100 requires a short adjustment period. For beginners who prefer a smaller, lighter first pen, a slimmer Jinhao model may be a better starting point. For beginners who want to start with the full-size, full-presence fountain pen experience from the first fill, the Century 100 is an excellent choice.
