Unboxing And Review: A Closer Look At The Sleek NEW Asvine J16 Titanium Piston Filler Fountain Pen!

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@djc8744 Ай бұрын

hi doug...totally right on the 601 metal section and bobby bent nib...you made me get the same configuration as yours...now adays you can find them already in that setup from etsy...my #8 broad gold nib on the 630 is also one of my favourite pens ever. the best bargain i ever made. you cant even buy a steel cartridge/converter from italy with the same amount of money these days...makes you wonder...anywaysss...Asvine has been putting out great pens lately...thank you for taking a couple for the team...you help me keep my wallet semi intact...lol...happy weekend and lookong forward for tomorrows resurrection sundays.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

@dpg2172 Ай бұрын

Hello, what is the weight of all steel body 601. I am looking into it as an everyday carry snap cap.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

My WS601 Flighter with ink is 36 grams.

@dpg2172 Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds36 grams including steel gip section?

@EnzoCiccia-jn4uy Ай бұрын

I have an Asvine J16 with a fine Jowo nib, and same as yours: very smooth with almost no feedback. It is a very nice writer and my daily carry these days. The pen is not that heavy, as you mentioned, considering an all metal construction and it sits very well in the hand: it just feels like a perfect and natural fit in my hand. I am amazed at the engineering that went into it as I don't consider the J16 a mere copy of the MB 146. As you mentioned, it is all titanium and to have a pen that feels just right somebody must have spent some time making sure that it would be a "writer" and not just a paper weight to leave on the desk. Kudos to Avsine!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I agree 100%, @EnzoCiccia-jn4uy!

@williamcatalano1762 Ай бұрын

So glad these companies are making very worth while pens so that people can get into good ones for a fair price! Great review Doug!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Yes they are!

@joni-ll6mj Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I received my pen now and the medium nib I got is spectacular. Buttery smooth and wet out of the box. I do not know yet if there will be dry out issues in the future, but the first impression is very good. This seems to be a very good value for the price considering this is Titanium and German nib. It also feels very well made and substantial.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@jamesmiddleton2856 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was great as always. My J16 is a beautiful example of fine workmanship. I will use it. It is too nice a pen not to. Just the way the cap screws off and on reminds me of why craftsmanship should be valued. The pen is a pleasure to hold and use. It does remind me of why I like ebonite and turned resin so much. And it reminds me of how few of my pens are made to this standard of competence. This one won't get sold or put in a drawer.

@judyjacobs5827 Ай бұрын

The ringing tone on the Gibson is lovely. Thanks. I haven't watched the video yet, but had to remark on the instrument you're playing in the intro.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Cool, thanks! My pride and joy Gibson SJ200 Golden Age.

@ichirofakename Ай бұрын

That's one elegant pen. Reminds me slightly of the Jinhao x750. And I approve of the near-blank nib, sets it apart a bit. Thanks for the show.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Right on!

@brettsmith1655 Ай бұрын

I have had my J16 for a couple of weeks now. Mine had a nib and you are correct. This pen is absolutely fantastic. The only potential downside (large and heavy) is a plus for me so nothing but A grades on this pen. Great review Doug!!!! Now I wanna get some of that Edlestein ink you're using.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@GaryCalder Ай бұрын

Oh no, I’ve got a V60 incoming and now I’ll have to order a J16 to soften the blow. Others have generally been complimentary about the V60, so it will be interesting to hear your views on that Pretend Omas Scribbler.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Coming Saturday!

@crouserm Ай бұрын

Magnificent pen! Thanks for the splendid review.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@aag24 Ай бұрын

Not usually a fan of metal pens - but that looks great! I might have to save my pennies from Christmas! Thank you Prof Sir Doug!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Right on!

@archivist17 Ай бұрын

This is definitely a target for future purchase!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

1st class!

@kenblair2538 Ай бұрын

Great review, Doug. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on that V60, that Doodlebud raved about. Mine is in the mail. . Thanks. KB

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! I’ll review it on Saturday

@kenblair2538 Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds Thanks Doug, It's currently in NYC, awaiting delivery. KB

@mdgdm Ай бұрын

Thank you for the informative and entertaining, as usual, review. Nice pen, one I may buy.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@oscarmedina1597 Ай бұрын

I agree; the monotone look of the titanium is excellent as it is. I wouldn’t change it. I got mine in medium, but it hasn’t yet been added to my rotation. I’m looking forward to it.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Thanks, Oscar!

@frankvars7925 Ай бұрын

Very interesting fountain pen! Thanks Doug for this review.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@rhondacarlock6735 Ай бұрын

I have one and love it.

@davidjimenezlopez Ай бұрын

It is kinda surprising what you say. I also have a bottle of Golden Lapis, and it has clogged each of the three pens I have tried it on: Kaweco Sport Double Broad, TWSBI Vac 700 Broad and TWSBI Swipe Medium. They all have clogged the same day they were inked, and neither wrote even two full pages. So, I am frustrated. Though, I agree, that ink looks beautiful on the paper.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Interesting. I've had it in my Pilot e95s and it only stuttered briefly. I dipped the nib in some water and it has continued on with no issues.

@davidjimenezlopez Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds I have an E95S with a medium nib. I will try it there. I do like how the ink looks on the paper, but even after forcing a few drops through the feed, they would write wet for a few words and then stop writing. I did not try dipping the nib on water, I'll see if that helps. Thanks.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

@@davidjimenezlopez Don't let it sit unused though! And clean it once a week.

@zeus52452 Ай бұрын

Nice review Doug. It's a nice enough looking pen, and writes as one would expect with a Jowo nib. This is another pen I'll be passing on since it looks so familiar to other pens in it's size class. I'm on the look out for something different, and this pen is not that!! Looking forward to your next video!!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, @zeus52452!

@willemgroenewegen5934 Ай бұрын

Good-looking pen, but I wonder whether I'd use it. The v126 is still my favourite assfine. Was waiting all through the video for you to say J-sixteen instead of one-six and finally, with the writing sample, you do. Suspense well managed.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I said J sixteen in the intro too! :) Have to try to please everyone!

@johndevault9030 Ай бұрын

I have had my J16 for almost 3 weeks, and it has been a daily carry since it arrived. Another home run by Asvine. It makes me wonder what they will produce next.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I agree!

@zbiszek40 Ай бұрын

Very nice review! Are you reviewing version brushed or bright?

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Brushed.

@АлександрТорянников 8 күн бұрын

this is bright

@zbiszek40 8 күн бұрын

I think so too is bright.

@gwgtaylor Ай бұрын

Great review. I’ll be interested in your thoughts on the V60. Mine is amazing. Got it in yellow/gold with a broad long knife nib. Compared with the Omas 360 or 360 magnum it’s almost perfect. Much better than the pen it copies

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

You’ll see on Saturday!

@gwgtaylor Ай бұрын

@ looking forward!

@dougthebaptist Ай бұрын

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I lost myself in a familiar song I closed my eyes and I slipped away....................

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Great song!

@MissMarilynDarling Ай бұрын

Oooooo Shiney I'm not a fan of metal grip sections I have one of them and it erks me out everytime I need to unload it ... but if you say its nice I might have to see if anyone at the pen club has one I can feel :)

@manuelsalazar3938 Ай бұрын

Hi Doug, glad to hear we're in sync again with me mostly disagreeing with your review, that keeps your channel as one of the very few really interesting fountain pen related ones 👍 Now I want to know why you don't like the V60, my only complaint about it is that its edges are too sharp 🤔

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

You'll have to wait until next Saturday! I have two geniune Omas 360s with which to compare.

@viv_2489 Ай бұрын

Isn't not the same German Jowo nib unit Ranga uses? The one you complained that there is no brand mark....

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Yup! Same nib.

@uhohDavinci Ай бұрын

Gorgeous pen! Have you had a look at Moonman/Majohns ti-136 hammered version of this pen. It's also a stunner, i hope it's similiarly well built.

@josephgd272 Ай бұрын

Nice video, Doug. I don't know if you've made this video before, but could you make a video of the best cheap fountain pens, starting at $2 and then $5, $10, $15, $20, $30.. (I'm looking for very specific price indications since importing anything into my country is very difficult)

@catherinehubbard1167 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the excellent review. I have this pen with the Yowo F nib, and it is a joy to hold in the hand and writes effortlessly, silky smooth with just the right wetness and no skipping, requiring no tuning at all. I’m not usually a fan of metal pens, but this one is in a class by itself. I was surprised to find the brushed titanium finish is not slippery at all. (I don’t think they will be selling many with the mirror finish.) Can you give a web site for your nibmeister Jack Hernandez and a recommendation for where to get Yowo nibs?

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Jack is on Instagram instagram.com/jackokun/

@creato938 Ай бұрын

That is a really impressive pen, also what colors of the Pelikan catalog do you recommend? iam using the 4001 Dark green and iam really enjoying it.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I've not used any of the 4001 Pelikan inks but have several of the Edelstein. Topaz and Golden Lapis are my favs.

@MissouriAngel Ай бұрын

Amazon is out of the J16 in broad in the brushed titanium. Do you think the bright titanium would be slippery?

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Probably more than mine.

@MissouriAngel Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMindsSounds like a good reason to get the brushed finish and some Jowo nib units to play with. Thanks!

@Bulldgz52 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Doug, great review. I've had this pen in my Amazon list for a few weeks. Amazon lists two types, brushed Titanium and bright Titanium. Do you know which you purchased? I'm also going to pull the trigger on the Wing Sung 630 you mentioned in this video. Thanks again.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Mine is the brushed titanium.

@joni-ll6mj Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds Hi, Thanks for the review. I just ordered one. Are you sure you got the brushed version? In all pictures and other videos I have seen the brushed version looks much more matte finished with clear brushing strokes along the pen. I liked your version and ordered the brushed one, but I am not sure I ordered the right one now after looking around a liitle and seeing pictures of both.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Yes. Mine is brushed.

@joni-ll6mj Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds Thanks for confirming. Yours looks great and in my opinion has exactly the right shine. I guess it is a lighting issue in some of the other pictures and videos I have seen.

@blaberus1 Ай бұрын

Is your pen the bright or the brushed titanium? You mention "brushed" in the video, but the pen looks like the bright finish (but it could be down to your lighting).

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

It is brushed.

@blaberus1 Ай бұрын

@@InkquiringMinds Thanks!

@jbowley08 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I'm on the hunt for a pen to use every day and with arthritis being an issue, it needs to be a bigger sized pen. This pen falls into that category I'm guessing. Has this the makings of being one of your favourite pens overall? It's more on the pricey side but sounds like it is worth every penny.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

It hits the sweet spot between the MB149 and MB146 sizes and has some good heft and ink capacity. The nib is the selling point though.

@MateuMatheu Ай бұрын

There is also a sort of new p136 labeled Majohn Titanium Alloy Ti-136 'Brushed Version’. But your Asvine J16 Bright Titanium looks like the highest sister who plays basketball.

@DanCarmell Ай бұрын

I’ve got the Ti P136 in the ‘hammered’ texture. It also comes in polished and brushed finishes. I have no doubt this Asvine is a good a pen as their others-all my Asvines are excellent pens. But I prefer the gold trim on the Ti P136, this Asvine is a little too monotone for my taste.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I've seen that!

@MateuMatheu Ай бұрын

@@DanCarmell Aesthetically I agree. Also, titanium or not, as an EDC I prefer not inkwindow at all. If they fall to the ground, they break here, the weakest point. I've broken a few, my p139 the last one. The Montblancesque ink window of the p136-ti seems like it would take a blow better.

@paulmchugh1430 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the review, Doug. I have been eyeing this pen for a few weeks and after seeing this review, it is at the top of my list of pens to get. I love titanium pens. My ēnsso Italia is one that will never leave my collection. This will certainly be a welcome addition to my collection. I was considering getting the Kanwrite Mammoth X with the #9 nib but I think I will put that thought out of my mind for this pen. Thank you again, Doug.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@zeus52452 Ай бұрын

Interesting. The Kanwrite Mammoth X I ordered had arrived a few days ago. Its a big pen, but just slightly shorter/narrower than my Ranga Model 5. That #9 nib in the Kanwrite is massive, and noticeably larger than the #8 Titanium in my Ranga. It is a really smooth writing nib and it's very juicy, and capable of laying down a good amount of ink. I do like my metal pens as well since I have a Namisu Nova, an ensso Bolt & Piuma, a Gravitas Dinkey in Tungsten with a copper grip section, and today the Gravitas Quark in Stone Washed Zirconium arrived today.

@Hitu652 Ай бұрын

Very nice pen , though it's not available on ali express I wonder why.

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

I find that interesting too.

@АлександрТорянников 8 күн бұрын

Available now

@tayterlik Ай бұрын

If you are saying the section is not slippery, then I will have to buy this pen. With a B nib!

@shane6242 Ай бұрын

I got the exact same pen with the same B nib and it's amazing. I thought I would swap for a gold JoWo nib but the B nib is so nice I can't mess with it. Cheers!

@InkquiringMinds Ай бұрын

Very nice!