--- product_id: 39445999 title: "Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Natural Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen" brand: "lanxivi" price: "€ 76.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Lanxivi" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39445999-lanxivi-duke-551-confucius-fude-nib-fountain-pen-bent-nib store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Natural bamboo body Refillable with standard cartridges 1.5mm–0.7mm variable nib width Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Natural Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen **Brand:** lanxivi **Price:** € 76.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖌️ Write Bold. Write Beautiful. Write You. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Natural Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen by lanxivi - **How much does it cost?** € 76.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39445999-lanxivi-duke-551-confucius-fude-nib-fountain-pen-bent-nib) ## Best For - lanxivi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lanxivi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Chic Bamboo Design:** Crafted from sustainable bamboo, this pen blends natural elegance with a lightweight 63g feel that fits your modern workspace aesthetic. - • **Versatile Bent Fude Nib:** Switch effortlessly from bold 1.5mm strokes to delicate 0.7mm lines by adjusting your angle—perfect for standout calligraphy or everyday writing. - • **Ambidextrous Comfort Grip:** Smooth, round body and snap closure designed for all hand orientations, ensuring a seamless writing experience for every professional. - • **Universal Ink Compatibility:** Use any international standard cartridge or bottle ink with the included converter—never worry about running dry during your creative flow. - • **Artisan Calligraphy Essential:** Join the ranks of creative leaders who elevate their handwriting, drawing, and sketching with a pen that’s as expressive as their ideas. ## Overview The Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen features a unique bent nib offering variable line widths from 0.7mm to 1.5mm, housed in a natural bamboo body weighing 63g. Compatible with international standard ink cartridges and refillable via converter, it’s designed for calligraphy, drawing, and professional handwriting with ambidextrous comfort and eco-friendly style. ## Description desertcart.com : Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Natural Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen : Office Products Review: This pen can be used for much more than just writing! - This pen is not for the feint hearted, it is a big and heavy pen. I have now had the pen for a couple of months, it's becoming more familiar with each use, and I'm still learning all its possibilities. I'm very impressed with the pen. I struggle to find any negatives. The 551 has been around for several years (earliest review 2012) and is available in a couple of variations so be careful where you buy it. This later version has resolved many of the earlier issues. My pen is perfect, so here are the things to look out for: screw on cap, extra detail on the sleeve of Confucius, and a large Duke converter. I was only interested in the Fude nib so didn't buy it with a box. If you can afford it, I recommend buying the box as well. I had seen many reviews before I bought the pen and almost all come with high commendation particularly from other artists. It's a personal choice if you prefer light or heavier pens for art, personally the heavier pens gives me a steadier line and also works well with calligraphy. The Fude nib was not designed for normal cursive writing but it still handles it well when writing at a higher angle. Writing with the nib upside down also produces a consistent smooth XF line. The Fude nib is meant to be used for Asian characters so it is capable of replicating brush strokes. It does this well and is great for art since it gives lots of line variation and expression when drawing . This nib has three tines (2 slits) to allow more ink flow and also has an overfeed which collects more ink and drives it to the nib. When used as a dip pen with pigment inks, the overfeed holds quite a lot of ink. The ink flow with this nib is capable of drawing fast. This is my first Fude nib and lucky for me it appears to be give the widest line of any Fude nib. I suspect I would be disappointed had I bought any other Fude nib. Duke has done a nice job on the finish of the pen, especially the bamboo. I like the finish on my Duke 552 and the finish on the 551 is just as impressive, it looks good and feels good. The cap posts securely but I find the balance of the pen is perfect without posting. I enjoy the pen when used for writing, but much more so for drawing and calligraphy. Review: Fude Nib - Bent but Fabulous - Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Nature Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen This is a very fine pen. The construction is very solid. It is a large and very heavy pen. Posting the pen is quite easy, however I would never do that. The pen is already heavy and the weight and balance un-posted works well for me. I was able to balance the pen in my hand and it felt like an extension of my fingers (very nice feel). Once I posted the pen, the balance was off (back heavy) and I could not control the pen.Then pen has some beautiful markings on the cap and the body is designed nicely in bamboo. My en is a twist cap. The selling point of this pen is the nib. The "Fude" nib means that it's bent and this allows for a wide range of line variation. The pen has 2 slits and 3 tines and one tab that collect an enormous amount of ink and helps the ink flow in large quantities. This pen is a wet juicy writer. In fact you will have to wait a long time for the ink to dry, especially if you are using the pen for coloring or drawing. The pen can be used as a dip pen or you can use the included converter. Be aware, if you travel with this pen, bring plenty of extra ink. I use it primarily as a dip pen when I'm writing at my desk. If you use the converter, you will be filling it constantly. There is a steep learning curve for me using this pen as the line variation depends on how you hold it. I do not draw but I write with sharp curt lines. But I get tons of character in my writing. The pen is very expressive, very striking and quite unique for my fast writing style. I think the pen is a great value for it's price and it's function. The only thing to worry about is the ik taking so long to dry. If you are rushing, you will have a mess. ## Features - Bent Nib Size: You can write large thick writing ( 1.5mm ) to Medium writing ( 0.7mm ) by varying the writing angle . If you want to write it in fine nib, you may write with it upside down. Some buyer also call the fude nib as a western italic fountain pen - Capped length 145mm, Posted length 175mm, Diameter 16mm & pen weight 63g - Take Cartridge : International standard, ink cartridges are not included for safety, you may refer to the matching cartridges at ASIN B00W01VCJA - Package: One duke compound art fountain Pen & one removable converter (work with all bottle ink ) - If there is any reason you do not like the pen, just send us a message! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MD10USK | | Additional Features | Refillable | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #233,902 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,021 in Fountain Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Lanxivi | | Brand Name | Lanxivi | | Closure Type | Snap | | Color | Confucius-Bamboo | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 244 Reviews | | Drill Point | Medium | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Ink Cartridge | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Black | | Item Diameter | 16 millimeters | | Item Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.63 x 0.63 inches | | Item Weight | 63 g | | Line Size | 1.2 millimeters | | Manufacturer | Lanxivi | | Material | Bamboo, Metal | | Material Type | Bamboo, Metal | | Model Name | Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius | | Model Number | Confucius-Bamboo | | Recommended Uses For Product | Calligraphy, Drawing, Sketching, Writing | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen | | Writing Technique | fountain pen | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Lanxivi - **Color:** Confucius-Bamboo - **Ink Color:** Black - **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen ## Images ![Lanxivi Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Natural Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61n8NEmp+dL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Theconverter is no good. it fell apart in my inkbottle anybody else have the same problem?** A: No problem! **Q: What does the lettering mean on the cap?** A: Benevolence means to love others **Q: Do you sell only the cartridge? I need a new one.** A: Duke 551 uses standard international cartridges and converters. Or you can use a blunt syringe to refill the one you have! But cartridges are disposable, yeah. **Q: I see it has a bamboo- like texture -Is the body of the pen textured or smooth?** A: It has a little bit of texture but it's lacquered or something so it's still smooth. So - you can feel that it's wood but it's not rough or unpleasant at all. Actually, it's a pretty incredible pen, really. I was not disappointed. It's a heavy pen, but it's well balanced. I do like the feel of the body. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This pen can be used for much more than just writing! *by D***Y on August 12, 2018* This pen is not for the feint hearted, it is a big and heavy pen. I have now had the pen for a couple of months, it's becoming more familiar with each use, and I'm still learning all its possibilities. I'm very impressed with the pen. I struggle to find any negatives. The 551 has been around for several years (earliest review 2012) and is available in a couple of variations so be careful where you buy it. This later version has resolved many of the earlier issues. My pen is perfect, so here are the things to look out for: screw on cap, extra detail on the sleeve of Confucius, and a large Duke converter. I was only interested in the Fude nib so didn't buy it with a box. If you can afford it, I recommend buying the box as well. I had seen many reviews before I bought the pen and almost all come with high commendation particularly from other artists. It's a personal choice if you prefer light or heavier pens for art, personally the heavier pens gives me a steadier line and also works well with calligraphy. The Fude nib was not designed for normal cursive writing but it still handles it well when writing at a higher angle. Writing with the nib upside down also produces a consistent smooth XF line. The Fude nib is meant to be used for Asian characters so it is capable of replicating brush strokes. It does this well and is great for art since it gives lots of line variation and expression when drawing . This nib has three tines (2 slits) to allow more ink flow and also has an overfeed which collects more ink and drives it to the nib. When used as a dip pen with pigment inks, the overfeed holds quite a lot of ink. The ink flow with this nib is capable of drawing fast. This is my first Fude nib and lucky for me it appears to be give the widest line of any Fude nib. I suspect I would be disappointed had I bought any other Fude nib. Duke has done a nice job on the finish of the pen, especially the bamboo. I like the finish on my Duke 552 and the finish on the 551 is just as impressive, it looks good and feels good. The cap posts securely but I find the balance of the pen is perfect without posting. I enjoy the pen when used for writing, but much more so for drawing and calligraphy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fude Nib - Bent but Fabulous *by R***E on May 31, 2018* Duke 551 Confucius Fude Nib Fountain Pen Bent Nib Nature Bamboo Medium to Broad Art Handwriting Drawing Calligraphy Pen This is a very fine pen. The construction is very solid. It is a large and very heavy pen. Posting the pen is quite easy, however I would never do that. The pen is already heavy and the weight and balance un-posted works well for me. I was able to balance the pen in my hand and it felt like an extension of my fingers (very nice feel). Once I posted the pen, the balance was off (back heavy) and I could not control the pen.Then pen has some beautiful markings on the cap and the body is designed nicely in bamboo. My en is a twist cap. The selling point of this pen is the nib. The "Fude" nib means that it's bent and this allows for a wide range of line variation. The pen has 2 slits and 3 tines and one tab that collect an enormous amount of ink and helps the ink flow in large quantities. This pen is a wet juicy writer. In fact you will have to wait a long time for the ink to dry, especially if you are using the pen for coloring or drawing. The pen can be used as a dip pen or you can use the included converter. Be aware, if you travel with this pen, bring plenty of extra ink. I use it primarily as a dip pen when I'm writing at my desk. If you use the converter, you will be filling it constantly. There is a steep learning curve for me using this pen as the line variation depends on how you hold it. I do not draw but I write with sharp curt lines. But I get tons of character in my writing. The pen is very expressive, very striking and quite unique for my fast writing style. I think the pen is a great value for it's price and it's function. The only thing to worry about is the ik taking so long to dry. If you are rushing, you will have a mess. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very large Fude nib with extra reservoir *by G***N on April 28, 2019* Very large and moderately heavy pen. Very good all round pen for writing, sketching and shading due to its extra large Fude nib. 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