AsvineP20 Piston Fountain Pen Amber Resin, Iridium Medium Nib Gold Trim Smooth Writer Collection with Case Set

Asvine P20, Medium Nib, Purple. Don't know that I'd call it an iridescent purple acrylic pen, but the "plane of light" does change its colors. First impressions - quality construction, color, and finish (acrylic); cap comes off with two turns; smooth writing nib; didn't need posting but one could; clear ink window; and good ink flow (TWSBI Blue Ink). To me the nib writes between a medium and fine nib, that's not bad and it just could be the ink. It's a piston-fill, which vendor notifies you of by email prior to delivery (nice, confirming touch) and the pen's directions are in perfect English.Being a piston-fill, I only gave it 4-stars for a beginner's fountain pen. The piston-fill works perfectly and I've not experienced any leakage.Delivery was quick, with the pen arriving in a well-secured plastic case within a cardboard box.After a day's worth of writing, I really like the pen for the value less than $30, smooth nib, appearance, construction, and lightness. If you're on the fence, buy the pen - it will add color and smiles to your collection.

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.

I am just beginning to understand fountain pens. I have about a dozen pens of less quality as this one and a couple that are close. This pen is far above your everyday pen unless you are a pen enthusiasts. It is a whole level beyond what you can experience to ben points, felt tips, or inexpensive fountain pens. The smoothness or motion and ease of writing or drawing is truly impressive. I am sure that there are many much better pens, but this p20 is really a next level.

Very smooth writing pen but it is called "purple" but has very limited purple in the pen. When you glance, it is not a purple that stands out.Also; this is the PISTON filling style; it is not difficult to fill but I believe would be difficult to disassemble and clean.Quality seems to be there, it's a beautiful pen but it was supposed to be purple.It was fairly easy to fill and easy to use.Pictures try to show the minimal purple