P20 Galaxy

If you like this style of Acrylic fountain pens I don't think you will be dissapointed with this one. It has a large diameter that is comfotrable in hand and has a excellent ink capacity. The weight in hand is even better when the barrel is full of ink. It is a piston filler so no need for cartridges or converters and there is a conveinent inspection window to let you know when you need to refill the ink. It borrows its looks from the Delta Duna so if that bothers you, then you may not appreciate this pen but its price is barely 10% of the Duna. I got an extra fine nib that writes fairly smooth. it is not amazing but for the price of this pen it is certainly better than you would expect. This is a great everyday pen if you want something that works great and looks a little fancy at a fair price. It might make a good gift for someone that wants to learn to use a fountain pen but doesn't want a cheap looking $10 pen or does not want to fuss with cartridges and converters. Pairing this pen with a nice bottle of ink would make a great gift, however the box for this pen is a cheap plastic transparent plastic box so if gifting, the box is underwhelming compared to the pen itself.

The size and heft are great. It's not a huge pen but it's also not so small that it would cramp your hand. The stub nib is very smooth and writes a very wet line. The piston draws a lot of ink, but you'll probably have to fill it and turn the pen upside down and twist the other way to expel the air before filling it again to get a full draw. The material is really nice, it has a good depth and shimmer to it. I've heard nothing but good things about Asvine pens and I can see why.

This pen is so good, I just had to write a review. I've purchased several (relatively) inexpensive fountain pens in the past (Hong Dian, PenBBS, Jinhao), so I'll review this with that price level in mind. (I advise anyone who buys fountain pens to flush their pen first with water and a tiny drop of dish soap, as this can avoid many problems associated with first time use.) Quite simply, this pen is as good or better than pens that cost twice as much. -The Extra Fine steel nib is extremely smooth and writes perfectly right out of the box. Required zero tuning, tweaking, or smoothing. Not scratchy at all and puts out a good amount of ink to enable a little shading on the right kind of papers. Not as fine as Pilot EF nibs, but "fine", "extra fine", "medium", etc are all relative, so keep that in mind. There is no standard. -The piston mechanism works perfectly, and is something you don't usually find in a pen at this price point outside of TWSBY pens, and this has much higher quality acrylic than TWSBY. -The clip, while some might find unappealing aesthetically, is extremely functional. The little roller can easliy clip over larger loops and surfaces with without snagging, and securely holds in place with good tension. -The section has a somewhat unique shape in that it tapers and then straightens out toward the end, and has no "stop" for your fingers. I find this comfortable, but others may not, so be aware. Zoom in on the pictures of the listing and you'll see. -It appears to be turned acrylic, so you won't find ugly and scratchy injection molding lines. This is something (turned acrylic) that is typically found in pens that cost $50+ to start. -The acrylic is really attractive. It has a translucency and sparkle that's really nice in the light. -The ink window is highly functional. Crystal clear and you can see what color you have inked up and if you're running low. I really cannot recommend this pen enough. If you're thinking of buying something "fancy" like a Leonardo or Narwhal or something, give this a try, as it's nearly the same quality at a fraction of the price. You'll be able to use it at work without feeling guilty or worring about it getting lost or stolen. I would also recommend PenBBS pens, as they have a similar level of quality and price point, and have a huge selection of styles and filling mechanisms.

A beautiful pen. It writes very well. I’ve been wanting to try a stub nib, and this was an inexpensive way to do so. The stub nib writes just as well as I hoped it would.

This is a great writing fountain pen and was easy to fill. The writing is good and the draw is smooth. I bought a higher priced pen at the same time which does not flow the ink as well as this does. For me, I will also be ordering in the extra fine nib.

First, here is the ink I used with this pen: Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi This was only my second time using that ink, and now I wish I'd bought a sample vial before a full bottle. It feels like it writes pretty dry in the two pens I've tried it in (Jinhao x750 and this one) but maybe I just haven't found the right pen for that ink. I like how it looks when dry, but I'm not a fan of how it writes. The brief sidetrack on the ink is important because what ink you put in a pen really makes a difference. I had some issues with this pen at first, but I realized my issues are with the ink because it's the same exact issue I had with my Jinhao x750 with this ink. I don’t have time to re-ink it with something else right now, but I might update the review when I do. The pen as a whole is good. The resin is beautiful, but the gold accent design at the end of the cap makes it look kinda cheap because it's obviously cheap plastic. The cap does post securely in my experience, and it doesn't feel too top heavy. I just personally don't like posting my caps. I also wouldn't recommend turning the cap while it's posted because you might spin the filling mechanism underneath it. The nib isn't buttery smooth, but it's not bad either. Comparing it with one of my favorite pens, the TWSBI Eco, (because they're in the same price range and have similar filling mechanisms and steel nibs) they have a similar level of feedback when writing. I prefer the Eco, but that’s largely because I've been able to keep a notoriously misbehaving ink (Organic Studios Nitrogen) in it for months, and not only does it not evaporate much, but it will also still write after sitting with that ink in the feed/nib. To be fair, *most* pens -- especially in this price range -- don't have that good of a seal, so it's not really fair to expect that. Also to be fair, I haven't had this pen long enough to test that seal yet, and this pen definitely looks nicer than the TWSBI Eco. I think this pen is probably pretty middleground as far as writing dry or wet. It's definitely not a gusher, but I think if I had a less dry ink in it, it would write a bit wetter. In my experience with it, it has written a little dry, but I really think that's the fault of the ink I paired with it. I think most basic fountain pen inks would work fine with it. This ink is just weird. I probably wouldn't recommend a shimmering ink with this pen because those inks tend to cause more flow issues, and I don’t think this pen would handle that very well. Overall, if you want a pen that looks fancy and writes decently, I would recommend this one. I still prefer my TWSBI Eco, but that's probably mostly because I've had more time with it. Pens in the pic from top to bottom (for size comparisons with common fountain pens): 1. TWSBI Eco 2. The pen being reviewed 3. Jinhao X750 4. Kaweco Sport -- though I probably should have uncapped them and posted the Sport for the pic because it's designed to be longer when posted yet still fit in your pocket when capped. Note: the ink smudge on the paper was my fault, not the pen's. I was messing around and accidentally smacked the feed against the paper, so a few drops of ink made a mess. That wouldn't happen under normal use. Really, as long as you aren't swinging it around and don't drop it, it should behave just fine.

The pen I got was not good. First, the ink flow was weak. I had to open. There was a blockage in the ink feed channel. Easily eliminated with a small sharp knife. Second, the drawn line was interrupted every few inches, often without recovery. I found the reason to be the nib not being in contact with the end of the feed. I checked this by looking through a loupe and by sticking paper into the gap (should not be possible). I couldn't correct by bending the nib and had to replace the nib with a similar one, of the same dimensions. The gap went away. Third, the new nib also didn't write well. I found the reason to be the tines being too far from each other. That I corrected. Again didn't write well: I had skips and hard starts. And there was no baby's bottom. I decided to shorten the nib, since the tip of the nib seemed to be too far from the end of the feed. So I shortened the nib by sanding away the base of the nib, with which the length was reduced from 35 to 33 mm. The shortened nib fitted well and now the pen writes well. I didn't try the native Asvine nib, which is pulled out and unused now. Fourth, the pen has one more minor drawback: the lower edge of the transparent ink window is very sharp, and sticks out of the barrel sticking into the three fingers holding the pen during operation. I dulled (burred) the sharp edge of the ring using scissors. Now is not that sharp and is not unpleasant. With all these done, now the pen writes well. Among the pen's positive sides are its nice looks, easy removal of the nib unit and the nib, usage of standard-size nib, the transparent ink window, good uncapped length (128 - 130 mm), pleasant diameter for holding between fingers, good packaging and manual. I bought a second Asvine P20. This one does not seal the nib when cap is closed, because there is an air exchange through a hole or crack at clip's ring. I don't know yet how to close it. The crack is invisible, but you can see bubbles if you blow air while outer portion of the cap is submerged in water. Ink dries up earlier than expected. This is an evident engineering failure. I am reducing the grade. Recommendation: buy if you don't mind doing some mechanical work. If you mind, then exchange if you get a bad one.

This pen is way nicer than its price point suggests. Asvine is building a reputation for excellent quality and it's well deserved. They make beautiful, very well-made pens with perfect ink flow and smooth nibs. I'm glad I came across this brand - I've had nothing but good experiences. The extra fine nib is a true extra fine and perfectly smooth, straight out of the box without having to tune the nib (that's a first for me, at this price point). This orange resin is beautiful to look at and comfortable to hold - it has a nice substantial feel to it. You could easily mistake this for a much more expensive pen. It would make a wonderful gift.

仕事で使ってます。 結構滑らかに描けて満足してます。 色も良いし高級感ある。

Produto excelente e de boa qualidade. Sensível ao tipo de papel, pode ser levemente áspera na escrita em papel de baixa qualidade. Muito bonita, chama a atenção. Escrever com a tampa acoplada deixa a caneta um pouco desequilibrada e com a tampa pouco firme na traseira. Prefiro escrever sem a tampa (unposted). Ótimo custo benefício. Recomendo.

Looks good - but disappointed - ink filling system poorly designed so doesn't really work - threw pen in garbage.

J’adore, commandé en bleu également. Glisse souple, stylo robuste

Une vraie beauté ce stylo pour le prix, ne coule pas et l'écriture est fluide et fine...