Asvine V126 Vacuum Filling Fountain Pen, Matte Black Acrylic Extra Fine Nib, Large-Capacity Pen with Gift Case

I am fairly new to the fountain pen world, having only owned a platinum preppy. This pen is a “step up” for me and does not disappoint. The ink flows smoothly for an effortless writing experience. I barely have to touch the paper, which has actually helped my penmanship! I have medium to large hands and the pen feels nicely in my hand, even when posted. While I have not had an extensive writing session with it yet, I am not concerned about writing fatigue with hand. If you are thinking about this pen, go ahead and get it.For disclosure, I purchased ink by the same parent company for consistency, and am very happy with my purchase.

I had been eyeing this pen for a while now unable to pick a nib size 😅. I finally told myself to get the Fine knowing I had plenty of EF pens. I will say it’s definitely more of a western nib sizing and it is a wet writer. This nib glides like an ice rink with Diamine ink and it gave me a sold 0.5mm line width. It’s been awhile since I’ve used something this smooth so I am still undecided on if I like it or not. My overall impression of the pen itself is that it’s great for its value. The matte black color is stunning and the black trim makes it such a sleek pen! When I first opened the pen I did give the nib a wash as I noted that the coating was preventing ink to flow properly for a dip test. After the nib was cleaned it wrote wonderfully smooth. The tines were not tight on this particular model as I’ve experienced in past Asvine nibs. I was happily surprised though that you can get some line variation with this nib if it’s something you care for but I wouldn’t push the nib for it. The vacuum filler is a breeze to use and it does allow for a full fill. The standard first fill only filled about half way so I opted for a full fill to test the functionality of the pen. No leaks noted but I do question the durability of the end cap piece being plastic up against metal threads how long that will last. I guess only time will tell to determine how truly durable it can be. Overnight the nib stayed wet with no hard starts when attempting to write with it which I do like especially since it doesn’t seem to have a seal in the pen cap. I would recommend this pen to someone wanting to try a Vac filler on a lower budget.

This fountain pen looks great! The frosted body is a first for me…..looks classy. I ordered the medium nib which flows and writes like a medium / broad, it's kinda heavy and wet. After writing for about an hour I can say that it's slow meaning that it doesn't glide smoothly across the paper. Perhaps I need to use it a bit more to smooth out the tips. Overall I like the pen!

This isn’t my first 823 clone. I purchased one about a year or so ago and it was vastly inferior.You can tell as soon as you hold the pen. The resin used in this one feels of higher quality compared to the other clone.It does not feel as nice as the 823, but that is now nearly a $400 dollar pen. That one feels more luxurious, softer in a way that once you handle it in comparison, you’ll know.The filling mechanism works well. On my first vacuum fill I got approximately half a barrel. That’s a good amount.The nib writes smoothly and wet. I was worried about that as an “in house” nib is usually an unknown gamble. Well, the gamble paid off. I have the F nib.Design wise, the threading on the cap is lined up to where the nib will be displayed in the center of the cap. It’ll either fall directly across from the clip or directly under it, depending on where you start twisting it close. That’s great attention to detail, and I can’t confirm if it was luck of the draw or if it was intended. (I have the more expensive Asvine vacuum filler and it is slightly off center.)The weight is is good. It’s well balanced and has enough heft to feel expensive.The grip is a nice size and shape, similar to the Pilot version.Overall, once filled with ink, this pen looks and writes great. My only concerns, and they haven't been realized yet, is how it will hold up over time. Will the resin get scratched up easily? Will it start getting duller or yellowing? Will the vacuum mechanism fail? I don’t know and I can’t hold any of that against it, since it hasn’t happened yet.