Matte Black Forest Fountain Pen Extra Fine Nib Classic Design with Converter and Metal Pen Box Set by Asvine

I have been using and collecting fountain pens for about a year now. My husband became intrigued and wanted one of his own to try. Having several Asvine fountain pens in my personal collection and being very pleased with their quality and writing style, I decided to gift him with this Asvine Black Forest <F> nib with cartridge. You can use a converter instead of a cartridge if you want to use bottled ink, but he was interested in simplicity and ease of use, so he uses cartridges. This pen is a lovely matte black that writes a fine line - which is perfect for him. It is comfortable to use, reliable, well made, reasonably priced and a good writer. We both recommend this pen.

I've tried a variety of pens, but none compare to my absolute favorite: the Asvine Black Forest Fountain Fine Nib Pen. This pen has truly stood the test of time, consistently delivering a smooth and beautiful writing experience.In contrast, I've had some disappointing experiences with other brands. The Bolton pen has a frustrating tendency to leak, which is a major drawback. I found the Lamy nib to be too fragile, breaking after just a few uses. Similarly, the Wordsworth pen’s finish chips away far too easily, leaving it looking worn. Lastly, the Ellington pen was cheaply made from the start. I had to use Gorilla Glue to try to hold it together.If you're looking for a reliable pen that offers both quality and performance, I highly recommend the Asvine Black Forest

I honestly did not expect much from such an inexpensive fountain pen and just needed one for work where it would see heavy use. The pen was thinner than I thought it would which worried me because I generally prefer thicker pens. Regardless, I went ahead and gave it a try. The workmanship appeared to be excellent and the pen weight and balance were just right for me. Surprisingly, I found it to be a good fit for my hand and I grew quite comfortable with it over the 2 weeks it was used daily. The nib was a medium and delivered steady clean sharp lines without dripping or overflow. The only downside was the rather cheap ink converter. It works, but is quite flimsy. I accidentally dropped the pen to the floor several times and have yet to see a dent or scratch on it. Overall very happy with it. If you are looking for a quality fountain pen that does not break the bank, this is the one.

I've purchased this style in 2 tip sizes, Fine and Medium. If you're a fountain pen person FYI the nib sizes are smaller than you're accustomed to. The "Fine" writes as "Extra Fine" and the "Medium" writes as Fine.Having said that, I've used the Medium as my EDC since purchasing it in early 2023. It's inexpensive vs. popular brands so I'm not afraid of misplacing it. I purchased the ink cartridges that were suggested and they've been ok, but the ink volume doesn't seem to last as long. BUT! The ink hasn't clogged this pen unlike other inks in more expensive fountain pens have.I clean the pen fully with warm water and dawn soap about every month or so. Followed by high % alcohol to remove dried ink and ink clogs. Still works as great as it did out of the box. The skip rate is typical when the cartridge is running out of ink, just pay attention to that and don't allow yourself to be frustrated.As with all fountain pens. the paper you write on matters greatly. The ink will bleed through thinner paper, but most inks using a regular felt tip pen will. Overall the ink dries quickly'ish.

I have been wanting to get back to an actual pen for a while. I tried this out on a whim, and was blown away. The quality is amazing, perfect size and fit, and is easy to replace the ink. I have loved having an actual pen again. The price was perfect, and I am thinking of getting a few more to keep with a journal, my planner, and for my office.

I’ve used a couple fountain pens but I like how this one is heavy and metal. It feels sturdy and it has interchangeable nibs and it comes with a converter. I’ve used it for days now and the ink hasn’t gone down that much. The seller also sent instructions and tips on how to fill and use the pen so I thought that was really cool. I liked this one so much I bought another one of a different color.

As a left-handed person, I always thought I could only use fountain pens with special nibs - then someone told me that that is not true, so ordered this one to give it a try. And I was pleasantly surprised! It’s true, this works great for left-handed writing, and feels great in my hand. I ordered it in a couple other colors as well and now they are my go-to pen!

I am fairly new at owning fountain pens but this is by far the best pen I have had from Amazon for the price range. I read through the other reviews ahead of time and took the word of those who said they are enthusiasts and own pens that cost $100's. Those people noted that the pen was on par with quality to that of the more expensive ones they own. I have owned two other pens in the same price range and neither have written with the same consistency as this pen.This pen writes smooth, is simple to fill, provides a consistent quality line, easily starts when it has been sitting, and has just been a pleasure to use. The cap can be posted on the back and has held a consistent secure closure over the nib.I did have to remove 1 star because there is a fault with the pen. The clip for holding in a pocket is weak. I am sure it is meant to be used only in a shirt pocket but I often keep it in my pant pocket. I clip it to the top of my pocket with the pen on the inside and have found the clip has come loose. If they improved the clip on the cap this would be a 5 star pen for sure.