Black Forest Fountain Pen Fine Nib, Ink Cartridge Not Included, Classic Design with Converter and Metal Pen Case Set

Update 9/27/22: I bought the rainbow iridescent pen in a medium nib which is my nib of choice. After rinsing the nib, I inked it with Private Reserve Plum and it writes like a dream. No fits or starts. These pens are amazing and the enclosed tin case makes a great EDC pen case as well. Honestly I may have to have this pen in every color. If you're beginning your fountain pen journey, you can't go wrong with this. It looks luxe without the luxe price tag. It's a great every day carry pen. Nice weight, not too heavy. Just a reminder, this pen does not come with ink. Be sure to either have ink cartridges or bottled ink on hand. I personally suggest bottled ink for the vast color choices. And filling a converter is really easy. There are plenty of YouTube videos on hand to help. Update 2/27/22: I had to buy the rainbow iridescent pen and like my first purchase, I rinsed the nib first then inked it up with Pelikan Turquoise and it's writing perfectly. It's a beautiful pen to add to my collection. Maybe it's me, but this particular model doesn't feel as heavy as the dark blue one. Again, these pens come with a converter so have bottled ink on hand. Something else I've noticed is these pens seem to do well with lighter inks like Ferris Wheel Press and Monteverde. Update 1/18/22: hadn't used the pen for nearly two weeks, yet picked it up and started writing without having to get the ink to flow. That's really impressive and a plus for any fountain pen. Update 12/23/21: I've been using this pen for the past few days and the more I use it, the more I'm impressed with how well it writes and how rich it looks. I purchased another for my fiance. I really love the dark blue matte color and that satisfying "click" when capped. I have a rather sizeable fountain pen collection from the Vanishing Point to my EDC Platinum Preppy, and this pen has definitely become a new favorite. I cannot believe how well it writes pretty much out of the storage tin. It feels very nice in my hand, and the fine nib feels/writes like a medium point to me. After rinsing the nib I inked it with Monteverde Wisdom Purple and the pen skates nicely over my Tomoe River paper. I am definitely buying a few of these for my fountain pen loving friends. The presentation tin makes for a great way to store and carry this pen. Oh and the dark blue matte would look perfect in a professional setting. I'm really pleased with this pen. FYI: this pen DOES NOT come with ink, and for a very good reason. Cartridges can and do explode with changes in pressure or temperature. The last thing anyone wants is fountain pen ink all over the place. There are inexpensive but quality fountain pen inks available and plenty of hacks on YouTube about filling a converter.

For the money, this pen is an excellent value. It has a bit of weight, but it's not too bad. It weighs 29 grams on my scale. Not nearly as heavy as a Jinhao x450 or 159. The Hongdian does have a narrow section, of which I was well aware from having watched YouTube videos about the pen. I usually prefer thicker sections, but honestly the thin section doesn't bother me. In fact, after receiving this Hongdian I purchased a Lamy CP1, which also has a thin section (great pen, too!). The only issue I had with this Hongdian is the nib. It arrived to me almost unusable. Extremely scratchy. I'm a fountain pen geek and have lots of supplies on hand to handle most problems that arise with my pens. So I used some micro mesh on the nib, and voila! I turned a very scratchy nib into a smooth, buttery nib in about 30 seconds. No big deal. I expected the nib to be a nail but was pleasantly surprised that it has a bit of line variation if I exert a small amount of pressure on the nib. Very nice! This is an attractive, sleek, stealthy-looking pen. All black, even the nib. I also like the clear plastic finial displaying the Hongdian logo. Classy. The pocket clip is quite stiff, but I think it will loosen over time. The cap posts securely on the barrel for those who like to post their pens when writing. It's very do-able and doesn't back weight the pen too much. The supplied converter does its job. Heck, I'm just happy that a converter was included with the pen! Chinese pens are cool like that. The barrel has a gnurled texture, but the section is smooth but not slippery. There isn't anything for me to dislike about this pen. I've been using it daily for a couple of months now. No complaints. It has become one of my go-to pens for daily journaling. I seem to like filling it with brown ink, usually Waterman Absolute Brown. Most people probably will want to fill it with black ink because it's a black pen. You do you. It's your pen! I highly recommend this pen!

This pen is overall nice quality for price. ASSEMBLY & WRITING Easy to use and assemble. Seeing some other reviews, I rinsed the nib first before using. Easy to clean. Let it dry for about 2 days (pen is refillable, comes with a refillable converter). Then tried it out. As soon as I started writing it worked nicely! Write speed is efficient. I’m left handed and this pen works well for me. COMPARISON Comparing this pen to my platinum preppy, It’s feels heavier. The Platinum, it’s light as a feather. But the Asvine, you know you’re handling it. Also, I got the “fine” nib but writing looks more “medium” to me. My Preppy fin nib produces smaller writing. I will say that this Asvine pen seems to write better from the start. My Preppy pens are touch and go even with cleaning. And can be a little finicky. STORAGE & FUNCTION The Asvine pen also comes with a nice ten box for storage if you’re not using it often. However, if you plan on everyday use, be aware this may not be the most comfortable pen. I’m still testing it out. It feels fine but I personally like a thicker round grip like the Preppy pen. Also the Asvine clip is a bit stiff and mostly is for aesthetics not really functional. But the pen does glide well in most my folio & notebook pen loops.

Muy bonita y de buena calidad

A caneta é linda e tem acabamento impecável! Vem com conversor de tinta, mas estou usando cartuchos que tinha da Pelikan e funcionam perfeitamente. Aliás, dá pra deixar um cartucho extra dentro da caneta pra não passar apertado! Muito bom! Comprei com pena FINA e a escrita é MUITO mais macia que uma CROWN média que possuo. Quase não se percebe raspar sobre o papel!! E a escrita não falha! Só elogios!!! Inclsuive quanto ao prazo de entrega: prometido para o dia 17/4 e recebido 11/4 (retirei no Correios). A entrega do CORREIOS é sofrível! Moro em apartamento e o(s) carteiro(s) que nos atende(m) não espera(m) pra entregar materiais que precisam de assinatura! Já reclamei e eles dizem que não têm obrigação de esperar alguém descer e vão embora! O caso aqui está tão complicado que olhei as gravações das câmeras e o carteiro sequer chamou no interfone, simplesmente inseriu as cartas na caixa e foi embora. É de longe o pior serviço de logística de entrega!

Finished are good, it is metal painted, not plastic, and the writing is very nice and fluent, very good for the price, totally recommend.

Penna fantastica ! Scrittura pulita e ottima scorrevolezza. La sto usando da più di un anno.

I had some doubts about this pen since it’s a Chinese brand and there are too many that I don’t know and never heard of, but the product is amazing. The body weights in a way that feels like a high quality pen and the way it flows in the paper is amazing. Highly recommended.