Asvine V200 Titanium Fountain Pen Vacuum Filling, Matte Black Medium Nib Clear Demonstrator Acrylic with Pen Case and Wrench

My original review was written before I learned more about this fountain pen and realized the pen was only as good as the ink you used in it. To be sure this is a well made, beautiful writing fountain pen. The ink flow is very consistent, very much more so than I or anyone would expect it to be. The tip of the pen is well made. It provides a smooth, consistent and level line of writing yet gives you full control over the way it writes. Unlike many fountain pens I have used this one has never leaked in my pocket or in the cap of the pen. I had many vacuum fill pens, which I think are the best method to fill the pen with ink, and this is a very easy pen to fill and will give you ways to fill the barrel to different levels. I press hard when I write with any type of writing instrument, this pen handles the pressure well and is responsive to varied pressure and the direction you hold the pen to let you control the written line. For the money this is a very well made pen, with characteristics, features, and quality of some very very(overpriced) expensive pens I have owned.

Bought the V200 <EF> Asvine nib about two weeks ago as my first fountain pen. Paired it with the Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black and a 24lb cotton paper. I am extremely pleased with the purchase. So much so that I bought my wife the anodized version of the V200 for her first pen, two days after this one arrived. Both have written excellent out of the box, with no tuning required. The piston rod on mine did have a slight warp. My wife's was flawless, so I think it was just a fluke, since I haven't seen it mentioned in any other reviews. The only impact this has is when the tiny O-ring on the end of the rod intereacts with the end of the feed. This one takes a little fiddling to seat the O-ring properly and get a complete shutoff. Again, my wife's pen functions perfectly, so I have something to compare against. That is literally the only negative I have to point out, though. Everything else is immaculate. Fit and finish are, with the obvious exception, impeccable throughout both pens. Operation of the vacuum filler is flawless, even with the curved rod. The section is comfortable with the kind of micro-grip you only really get from brushed metals. The thread profile here is also very easy to the touch. No sharp edges or burrs. Solid, well-built feel, right down to the cap. I haven't had any trouble feeling where I should stop twisting, but if over-tightening is a problem for you, it does not have any kind of thread stop. It is metal to plastic, both top and bottom. I don't recommend being hasty with the blind cap in particular. That would be possible to cross thread pretty severely. Simple solution is to treat it like a fine instrument and it should serve admirably. It is also quite simple to unscrew the section from the barrel and fill the reservoir with a dropper or syringe, which is what I like to do. The writing experience has been smooth and problem free. The few exceptions to that have been my own lack of knowledge or experience and not really anything to do with the pen. No hard starts or skipping. Really nice, super-fine line writing in reverse. The nib itself is beautifully polished and engraved with some decorative scroll work and the size of the point. The Asvine produced nib and feed have worked without a problem, right out of the box. I have no experience here, but I would personally say that it feels pretty stiff. Little to no line variation, which is a desirable trait for me, at least in this context. Asvine also offers replacement nibs in all four colors, for a little over $5 each. Replacing them is as easy as unscrewing one and threading another one in. I have only traveled with it once, but that was by bicycle and not over perfectly flat terrain. No leaks or burps during that trip. Would absolutely recommend and have plans to buy another in the next few days. If you are into demonstrator type pens, this one is offering some phenomenal value.

I have found Asvine fountain pens to be well made and good writers; amazing quality for the price. This V200 <F> nib clear Titanium vacuum filler lives up to my expectation. It has a screw cap and the clear body makes it easy to know how much ink is left. The body holds a generous amount of ink. It is comfortable in my small hand, but due to the weight, I usually use it unposted. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because vacuum fillers are not my favorite, but really it’s an excellent pen for a very reasonable price; especially if you like a little weight to your fountain pens.

Excellent packaging. Comes with a wrench to disassemble; already pre-lubricated and ready to fill and use. Built quality: When filled, this pen has some heft. When posted, it may be a little too back heavy. Balance is perfect when not posted. Grip is excellent. No noticeably sharp edges in the transition from metal to acrylic near the grip. The cap threads are not uncomfortable for someone that would like to hold the pen a little further back. Grip is comfortable and not too slippery. It has a satin finish; this will probably help with those with sweaty or greasy fingers during long writing sessions, and is much better than a "piano smooth" surface. The rear cap screws securely with only a slight wobble when loosened to let the ink flow. The two rings you see near the back are rubberized and help hold the cap when posting the pen; I wonder how long they will last and if they're replaceable. There are no visible seems on the acrylic portion of the body and cap. My only complaint is the top corners of the spring clip on the cap had some sharp corners. They weren't burrs, just sharp... nothing that can't be sanded down slightly with some sandpaper. The spring clip itself has some nice spring to it that holds the pen secure when clipped to a pocket or organizer. The nib appears to be a Jowo type unit with some proprietary modifications; specifically, when unscrewed, there is a thick rubber o-ring at the base of the feed housing that probably helps to seal the pen. Otherwise, the nib and feed pull easily from the nib housing, which is what probably should be done if attempting to replace the nib with something else... though I don't think you have to! Filling was quick and easy without drama. As mentioned, the piston in the pen I received seemed to be already pre-lubricated, though no lube was included in the packaging, just a wrench. I was easily able to do a "super-fill" without spilling ink everywhere. Writing experience. This is smooth. There's a moderate amount of flow that feels just right. It lasts a while with the vacuum mechanism sealed completely, which works well for jotting down a few quick notes; you'll be able to write at least half an A5-sized page before the ink starts to dry up slightly, in turn increasing the amount of feedback you feel. Speaking of which, it's not buttery smooth like a Pilot nib, or pencil-like in feel like a Sailor, but there is enough feedback to feel the texture of the paper you're writing on. It's a steel nib, but there is some slight bounce to it; you can vary ink flow by the amount of pressure you apply when writing; useful when writing with a shimmer or glitter ink. Overall experience: I am pleasantly surprised by this pen. It's well worth its price; you definitely get more for your money than what you pay for with this one.

I ordered this with some apprehension due to the reviews that mentioned the ink flow is not good. I had to come here to say, that this pen has the MOST ink flow control of my entire collection, so I thought I would explain how it works. When I purchased the pen, I received an image file from the seller, explaining that for extended writing, the top cap should be unscrewed to allow for air flow. You have to take into account that this is a vacuum system, so it makes sense that airflow into the barrell would be limited when writing, and as ink gets spent, it would create a diminished ink flow. If you just want to write something small this is no problem; if you find that the ink flow starts to diminish, I find that unscrewing the top just a bit restores ink flow. You can then play around with it, and keep it slightly open or close it again. I hope this helps. Enjoy your writing!

ペン先は欧米基準なので、日本三大万年筆メーカーより1段階くらい字幅が太いと思っておくのが良いと思います。インクフローよし。書き心地にも問題なし。 Asvine 極細を選択しましたが、あー書けないー次のペンクリはいつだ、と言うことにはなりませんでした。 尾栓にOリングが付いているのでキャップをさしても簡単に外れることはないでしょう。が、その状態はなかなかのリアヘビーになりますね。チタン部分にごく細く横向きのヘアライン加工がなされているようで、インク吸入の後首軸に付いたインクが拭ききれませんでしたが、水で濡らしたティッシュで拭き取ることができました。 分解工具とOリング×2も付いてきましたので、できる方なら洗浄はやりやすいかも。

A very good fountain pen that punches way above it's price point. I have two of these and despite some complaints about the blank cap being out of alignment, I have never had this happen on either of my 2 V200s, and never seen that happen on my friends' ones either. The vacuum system is very convenient and holds quite a bit more ink that regular piston converters, and is very reliable AND user-serviceable with the wrench they include. I highly recommend getting this with the Asvine 3-nib kit as it gives you more options if you want to change nib thickness. If budget is a concern, the V126 is also an excellent choice, and is quite similar to the more expensive Pilot Custom 823 for a fraction of the price.

J'avais l'habitude des TWSBI Vac700R, j'ai voulu essayer celui-ci qui se remplit selon le même principe et qui est moins cher. Avec le recul, il se remplit aisément et écrire avec ce stylo-plume est très agréable. Il semble très robuste et, pour avoir plusieurs modèles de stylo-plume Asvine, c'est, selon moi, le plus agréable à utiliser et le plus robuste de cette marque. Je le recommande.

Pióro żeby pisać jest odkręcane. Czyli nie skuwka z której się wyjmuje, tylko odkręca. A tak to dosyć duże jak na pióro i bardzo ładnie wygląda. Tłoczkiem próżniowo nabiera się tusz.