Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
For years, people have said an affordable steel flex nib just couldn’t really be done. Well, Majohn may have just blown that argument out of the water.
In this video, I test the new Majohn steel flexible nib in a Majohn P136, look at how easily it swaps into compatible No. 6 nib pens, and compare it against a Majohn stub nib, the Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib, and the Fountain Pen Revolution Himalaya V2 Ultra Flex.
Is this the best affordable modern flex nib I’ve tried?
The nib and pens with the nib already installed are available here: amzn.to/4g2Qgmq
I bought mine here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jrOSC5
Pens in this review:
Majohn P136: youtu.be/jt3uHgZuGjY
Pilot Custom Heritage 912 (not yet reviewed)
FPR Himalaya V2: youtu.be/-Wf9TeucW2k
Majohn P136 w/Stub (not yet reviewed)
Known/likely compatible Majohn pens: Majohn P136, P138, P139 #6 version, likely P137; nib-only or model-dependent swaps may also work in Majohn C4, T1, C1, T5, 600S, 800/M800, and Q1 depending on the exact feed and nib unit.
Reported non-Majohn nib-only swaps: Jinhao 100, Jinhao 9056, Jinhao 9016, Hongdian A6, and likely other Chinese #6/#35 nib pens. Avoid assuming the full Majohn nib unit will screw into JoWo, Bock, Schmidt, PenBBS, or Western #6 pens.
Timestamps:
00:00 The affordable steel flex nib argument
01:57 Majohn P136 overview
02:26 Majohn steel flexible nib details
03:04 Compatible pens and nib swapping
03:39 What makes this a true flex nib?
04:16 Flex nib vs stub nib
05:11 Writing test begins
06:07 Pressure test and line variation
07:06 Ink used: Noodler’s Liberty’s Elysium Blue
08:08 How far can it flex?
09:00 Normal writing and daily-driver use
10:22 Why this matters for modern flex pens
10:50 Majohn 1.1mm stub comparison
11:58 Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib comparison
13:48 FPR Himalaya V2 Ultra Flex comparison
15:36 Smoothness and feel
17:24 Final thoughts: my favorite inexpensive modern steel flex nib?
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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For years, people have said an affordable steel flex nib just couldn’t really be done. Well, Majohn may have just blown that argument out of the water.
In this video, I test the new Majohn steel flexible nib in a Majohn P136, look at how easily it swaps into compatible No. 6 nib pens, and compare it against a Majohn stub nib, the Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib, and the Fountain Pen Revolution Himalaya V2 Ultra Flex.
Is this the best affordable modern flex nib I’ve tried?
The nib and pens with the nib already installed are available here: amzn.to/4g2Qgmq
I bought mine here: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3jrOSC5
Pens in this review:
Majohn P136: youtu.be/jt3uHgZuGjY
Pilot Custom Heritage 912 (not yet reviewed)
FPR Himalaya V2: youtu.be/-Wf9TeucW2k
Majohn P136 w/Stub (not yet reviewed)
Known/likely compatible Majohn pens: Majohn P136, P138, P139 #6 version, likely P137; nib-only or model-dependent swaps may also work in Majohn C4, T1, C1, T5, 600S, 800/M800, and Q1 depending on the exact feed and nib unit.
Reported non-Majohn nib-only swaps: Jinhao 100, Jinhao 9056, Jinhao 9016, Hongdian A6, and likely other Chinese #6/#35 nib pens. Avoid assuming the full Majohn nib unit will screw into JoWo, Bock, Schmidt, PenBBS, or Western #6 pens.
Timestamps:
00:00 The affordable steel flex nib argument
01:57 Majohn P136 overview
02:26 Majohn steel flexible nib details
03:04 Compatible pens and nib swapping
03:39 What makes this a true flex nib?
04:16 Flex nib vs stub nib
05:11 Writing test begins
06:07 Pressure test and line variation
07:06 Ink used: Noodler’s Liberty’s Elysium Blue
08:08 How far can it flex?
09:00 Normal writing and daily-driver use
10:22 Why this matters for modern flex pens
10:50 Majohn 1.1mm stub comparison
11:58 Pilot Custom Heritage 912 FA nib comparison
13:48 FPR Himalaya V2 Ultra Flex comparison
15:36 Smoothness and feel
17:24 Final thoughts: my favorite inexpensive modern steel flex nib?
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
______________________
As an Amazon Associate, Goldspot Affiliate, AliExpress Affiliate, and eBay Partner. I earn from qualifying purchases (Thank you for supporting the channel!)
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews.
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send the item to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
USA
Or, if your shipping service does not send to PO Boxes:
JG3 Reviews
101 Crescent Dr. #3506
Early, TX 76802
USA
