V126 Vacuum Filling Fountain Pen

I had been eyeing this pen for a while now unable to pick a nib size 😅. I finally told myself to get the Fine knowing I had plenty of EF pens. I will say it’s definitely more of a western nib sizing and it is a wet writer. This nib glides like an ice rink with Diamine ink and it gave me a sold 0.5mm line width. It’s been awhile since I’ve used something this smooth so I am still undecided on if I like it or not. My overall impression of the pen itself is that it’s great for its value. The matte black color is stunning and the black trim makes it such a sleek pen! When I first opened the pen I did give the nib a wash as I noted that the coating was preventing ink to flow properly for a dip test. After the nib was cleaned it wrote wonderfully smooth. The tines were not tight on this particular model as I’ve experienced in past Asvine nibs. I was happily surprised though that you can get some line variation with this nib if it’s something you care for but I wouldn’t push the nib for it. The vacuum filler is a breeze to use and it does allow for a full fill. The standard first fill only filled about half way so I opted for a full fill to test the functionality of the pen. No leaks noted but I do question the durability of the end cap piece being plastic up against metal threads how long that will last. I guess only time will tell to determine how truly durable it can be. Overnight the nib stayed wet with no hard starts when attempting to write with it which I do like especially since it doesn’t seem to have a seal in the pen cap. I would recommend this pen to someone wanting to try a Vac filler on a lower budget.

This isn’t my first 823 clone. I purchased one about a year or so ago and it was vastly inferior. You can tell as soon as you hold the pen. The resin used in this one feels of higher quality compared to the other clone. It does not feel as nice as the 823, but that is now nearly a $400 dollar pen. That one feels more luxurious, softer in a way that once you handle it in comparison, you’ll know. The filling mechanism works well. On my first vacuum fill I got approximately half a barrel. That’s a good amount. The nib writes smoothly and wet. I was worried about that as an “in house” nib is usually an unknown gamble. Well, the gamble paid off. I have the F nib. Design wise, the threading on the cap is lined up to where the nib will be displayed in the center of the cap. It’ll either fall directly across from the clip or directly under it, depending on where you start twisting it close. That’s great attention to detail, and I can’t confirm if it was luck of the draw or if it was intended. (I have the more expensive Asvine vacuum filler and it is slightly off center.) The weight is is good. It’s well balanced and has enough heft to feel expensive. The grip is a nice size and shape, similar to the Pilot version. Overall, once filled with ink, this pen looks and writes great. My only concerns, and they haven't been realized yet, is how it will hold up over time. Will the resin get scratched up easily? Will it start getting duller or yellowing? Will the vacuum mechanism fail? I don’t know and I can’t hold any of that against it, since it hasn’t happened yet.

This pen should check a lot of my boxes. Blue? Check. Matte finish? Check. Sturdy construction (mostly)? Check. It has a huge ink capacity and feels solid in the hand. It even posts decently. The problem - and it's a big one - is that it's just not a great writer. It's nice and smooth and wet when it wants to be, but then it will just have little stuttering hard-starts, missing the beginning of lines so much that I get frustrated trying to write with it. (And before you ask, yes, I write with the vacuum valve open, so there *should* be a good supply of ink getting to the nib.) So many people seem to swear by these, so you must stand a pretty good chance of getting a good one. I just didn't though. This was my first Asvine pen, and I'm not eager to try more if this is the writing experience I can expect. EDIT, 2025 So after basically writing this pen off, I did some work on it - I took the nib out, did some adjustments to bring the tines to a more reasonable level of separation (they were too far apart, if I remember right), then made sure everything was aligned properly. And now, after these adjustments, it's a pretty decent writer - very smooth, no more skips and hard-starts. While I added a 4th star, I can't give if 5 stars because I shouldn't have needed to do all this in order to have the thing write consistently.

This is my first vacuum filler pen, and so far, I love it. :) It's nice to see a vacuum filler that won't break the bank. Before this, I've preferred to eyedropper my pens, when I could, but vacuum filling is more convenient and far less likely to be messy. Its form is very similar to the Pilot Custom 823, but at a fraction of the price. The nib isn't scratch, but it has just enough bite to let you know you're using a fountain pen instead of a ballpoint or rollerball. I would say the feedback is a little lighter than a well-used pencil. The writing experience itself has been flawless so far. I've had it about a week, and it's never had a false start. As soon as you put pen to paper, it's ready to go, smooth as silk. Right now I'm using blue Iroshizuku ink. The pen seems to like it just fine. It's well-balanced, and doesn't feel heavy in the hand, but it's heavy enough to feel substantial. It's apparently possible to eyedropper the V126, but it involves using O-rings and silicone grease, so I haven't done it. The ink capacity of this pen is such that I wouldn't really feel a need. There's only one thing I can really ding it for: I would've liked a metal clip that was either gold or silver colored. The other colors for this pen have clips that are a bit more elegant than the matte black of this one. That's not enough of an issue that I'd take a point off for it, though.

It's a amazing fountain pen that works well, feel smooth and looks beautiful. The first one I got didn't flow very nice so I had to exchange it. The new one is perfect. But for this reason -1 star. I don't think this will be a common issue and I would buy this pen again. Be aware that the fine is still almost like a medium. If your looking for real fine writing for for the EF.

Writes smoothly with 30 year old Parker Penman Ebony ink. Flows even better with a much newer bottle of Parker Quink Blue. The vacuum fill is a brilliant idea that works well. I see no flaws in workmanship, plus you can order a maintenance kit and a set of 3 different nibs for a remarkably reasonable price. The Asvine fine nib is not as fine as my 1969 Parker 45 but finer than my 1992 Parker Duofold Centennial medium nib. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a workhorse, easy-to-fill pen.

Bra spets, lite "platt" känsla men bra och jämnt flöde samt jämn linje. Fyller smidigt och bra. För priset, en bra kolvfyllare.

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I abaolutely love this pen, I normally go for a Medium nib fountain pen, and bought a Fine nib for this one, and it writes beautifully. The filling mechanism is smooth, and fun to watch (that was my main reason for buying, I wanted to explore a Vacuum filling pen and I havent been disappointed).