Asvine P36 Titanium: A Chinese demonstration model that you won't want to put down.
Demonstrator fountain pens are a special kind of fascination: the transparent body allows you to see the piston, the feed, and most importantly, how the ink shimmers. I came across a detailed, long-term review of one such pen, the Asvine P36 Titanium, and it demonstrates what affordable Chinese brands are capable of today.
The body is a classic "cigar" shape made of transparent acrylic, while the trim, grip section, and ends are made of titanium. There are no other design options, only the demonstrator style. You can choose between the native Asvine nib or the German Bock nib, in sizes EF, F, M (some sellers also offer B and Stub). The reviewer chose a Bock #6 nib in size F and received a perfectly writing nib right out of the box. By the way, the letter "P" in the name stands for the filling system – piston (V stands for vacuum, C stands for cartridge/converter).
Here are some details that I particularly liked: the detachable cap with a titanium clip (which allows you to position the clip precisely above the nib), the internal "cup" that prevents the nib from drying out even after a couple of weeks of inactivity, a ink capacity of approximately 1.5–1.6 ml, and a stop on the piston rod that prevents it from being overtightened or damaged. The weight is 30 grams, and the length when closed is 14.48 cm. A key is needed for maintenance (to lubricate the piston rings with silicone grease), but it is not included in the package and must be purchased separately.
There are also some drawbacks. The threads on the cap are cut into the acrylic, while the threads on the body are cut into the titanium, and the reviewer suspects that the titanium may gradually "etch" into the acrylic. People with a larger grip may find the sharp edges of the threads on the grip section uncomfortable. Also, the cap on the back end of the pen looks strange and throws off the balance.
However, after more than two years of use, the body has not become cloudy and is almost scratch-free (except for micro-scratches on the edge of the cap), and the pen has survived four flights without leaking – although, before each flight, it was either filled to the brim or the air was purged from it using the piston. This is a good example of how a "generic" new product can become a beloved tool. And if you fill it with bright, transparent ink, it will be a true work of art.
Source: Segment.ru
The body is a classic "cigar" shape made of transparent acrylic, while the trim, grip section, and ends are made of titanium. There are no other design options, only the demonstrator style. You can choose between the native Asvine nib or the German Bock nib, in sizes EF, F, M (some sellers also offer B and Stub). The reviewer chose a Bock #6 nib in size F and received a perfectly writing nib right out of the box. By the way, the letter "P" in the name stands for the filling system – piston (V stands for vacuum, C stands for cartridge/converter).
Here are some details that I particularly liked: the detachable cap with a titanium clip (which allows you to position the clip precisely above the nib), the internal "cup" that prevents the nib from drying out even after a couple of weeks of inactivity, a ink capacity of approximately 1.5–1.6 ml, and a stop on the piston rod that prevents it from being overtightened or damaged. The weight is 30 grams, and the length when closed is 14.48 cm. A key is needed for maintenance (to lubricate the piston rings with silicone grease), but it is not included in the package and must be purchased separately.
There are also some drawbacks. The threads on the cap are cut into the acrylic, while the threads on the body are cut into the titanium, and the reviewer suspects that the titanium may gradually "etch" into the acrylic. People with a larger grip may find the sharp edges of the threads on the grip section uncomfortable. Also, the cap on the back end of the pen looks strange and throws off the balance.
However, after more than two years of use, the body has not become cloudy and is almost scratch-free (except for micro-scratches on the edge of the cap), and the pen has survived four flights without leaking – although, before each flight, it was either filled to the brim or the air was purged from it using the piston. This is a good example of how a "generic" new product can become a beloved tool. And if you fill it with bright, transparent ink, it will be a true work of art.
Source: Segment.ru
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