AsvineJ16 Brushed Titanium Fountain Pen Fine Jowo Nib Piston Filling, Ink Window, Wrench & Box

I saw the Asvine J16 on the Doodlebud channel and as soon as I saw it I know I had to have it. You may ask why, as it is a pretty normal cigar-shaped fountain pen. Well the main reasons are that it is all made I titanium and it has a Jowo nib: for the first time we have an Asvine with a Jowo nib. Don’t get me wrong, the Asvine nibs are great and I have a few, but having a Jowo nib it means that you can swap any other Jowo nib you may own like Edison Pens or Franklin-Christoph special grinds.Packaging & Accessories: 10/10Asvine doesn’t disappoint: you get a plastic box with a wrench and pamphlet with instructions: very well madeAesthetics & Quality 10/10Again, you may say that it is a lain cigar shaped pen. It is, but it is extremely well made. Nice springy clip, with a cartouche at the end of the cap with “Asvine” stamped on it and “J16” in the back. The piston nob is super smooth. The pen is not small, but it sits in the hand extremely well. You can choose between a solid titanium finish or a brushed titanium finish: I went to the former mainly because I have plenty of brushed finished pens and also I didn’t want to spend the additional $4 on the brushed finish. I also think the solid finish is less prone to scuffs. Anyway, I am very happy with the solid titanium finish. As said, the pen feels solid in the hand, well constructed,Nib and writing quality 10/10The nib unscrews for replacement and maintenance. Being a Jowo nib, you have plenty of options if you want to replace it with something fancier. The nib is a great performed out of the box: it wrote immediately and it is super smooth: it just glides on paper.The nib is marked as “F” fine. Asvine offers all nib measures: EF, F, M, and B. You can knock yourself out!Weight and Dimensions: 10/10The pen is awesome. I never had the same feeling I had taking the J16 in the hand: it felt just right. Not too long, not too short, not too heavy but not light. The section is just the right measure for me. Just pure perfection!Cost & Value: 8/10The price is a little high for a Chinese pen. The pen is $55.99 for the solid finish and $59.99 for the brushed finish. Is it worth it? Well, I think the short answer is “yes”. Would I liked to be a little cheaper? Sure, but this is a keeper in my book.Conclusion: (48/50)Great new addition to the Asvine family: beautifully constructed pen and a solid performer. I think this might be the best pen I have so far.

I'm a fan of Asvine pens. My first one was a P20 in Galaxy Blue (with a Fine nib), which I love, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the J16.The titanium pen feels substantial in my hand, but not heavy at all for long sessions of writing. I do not use it posted (I don't like doing that with piston fillers), but it does post securely. Some people seem to like the looks of the brushed titanium version, but I like my metals shiny and glossy. In spite of that, it doesn't feel slick at all while writing or sketching.The filling mechanism glides effortlessly, and the only thing smoother than that is writing with the Jowo nib. Even though I ordered one with an EF nib (the equivalent of a Japanese F), it's for all intents and purposes smooth as butter, with only a slight feedback. I'm using it with Noodler's Lexington Gray, BTWI read somewhere that it's possible to purchase Jowo nibs separately, which is cool. The J16 has become my favorite pen, but definitely not the last Asvine that I'll buy.

Despite reading that the Asvine J16 tends to break specifically at the ink window, I was excited to receive my J16 today. I really love how it feels and how it writes. But, after inking it up I took a closer look at it and noticed that this one appears to have actually been repaired right where it's most likely to break. Because I've only heard good things about the quality of the build of these pens, I don't think this is a problem with the pen itself. Rather, I think it is more likely a problem with the seller. I might add that it seems likely that this pen was returned but not had not been inspected before it was restocked for sale. I did buy another J16 and its becoming one of my favorite pens now.

This pens is very good, I was surprised with the built quality, fit and finish is great, the nib writes well, I am very happy with this pen.

Astonishing quality for the price. One of the smoothest nibs in my collection.

The pen is exactly as I had envisioned. It is machined very well and has a secure screw-on cap. The finish I picked is 'Bright Titanium' I would call it more of a satin finish, either way it is beautiful. The overall weight is perfect feels real solid in the hand.Ignore the instructions that come with it they list 4 or 5 different methods to add ink. This one only uses the built-in piston method, it is not removeable like in some pens. This is clearly stated on the website. By the way ink is not included must purchase separately. I chose the 'broad' nib which I really like it makes a statement! The ink flows nicely without hesitation. Have been using it now for 2 weeks and have not experienced any drying of the ink, always writes the moment the nib touches the paper. Highly recommend.

It's pretty and feels good in the hand. It also has the worst seal I've ever seen on a fountain pen. So much it makes it completely unusable for me.

This is one stellar pen. I have over 100 in my collection with prices from the cheapest of the cheapies to several hundred dollars. This one is a real gem. It’s got the perfect weight, not too heavy or too light, and the broad nib is so smooth. It handles shimmery ink with ease. I’m really pleased with this and may be officially reconsidering my high end purchases from here on out.