Vacuum Filling Fountain Pen Luxury Titanium Fine Point Pen V200 Series, Clear Demonstrator Smooth Writing Pen Gift Case

A very good fountain pen that punches way above it's price point. I have two of these and despite some complaints about the blank cap being out of alignment, I have never had this happen on either of my 2 V200s, and never seen that happen on my friends' ones either. The vacuum system is very convenient and holds quite a bit more ink that regular piston converters, and is very reliable AND user-serviceable with the wrench they include. I highly recommend getting this with the Asvine 3-nib kit as it gives you more options if you want to change nib thickness. If budget is a concern, the V126 is also an excellent choice, and is quite similar to the more expensive Pilot Custom 823 for a fraction of the price.

Excellent packaging. Comes with a wrench to disassemble; already pre-lubricated and ready to fill and use. Built quality: When filled, this pen has some heft. When posted, it may be a little too back heavy. Balance is perfect when not posted. Grip is excellent. No noticeably sharp edges in the transition from metal to acrylic near the grip. The cap threads are not uncomfortable for someone that would like to hold the pen a little further back. Grip is comfortable and not too slippery. It has a satin finish; this will probably help with those with sweaty or greasy fingers during long writing sessions, and is much better than a "piano smooth" surface. The rear cap screws securely with only a slight wobble when loosened to let the ink flow. The two rings you see near the back are rubberized and help hold the cap when posting the pen; I wonder how long they will last and if they're replaceable. There are no visible seems on the acrylic portion of the body and cap. My only complaint is the top corners of the spring clip on the cap had some sharp corners. They weren't burrs, just sharp... nothing that can't be sanded down slightly with some sandpaper. The spring clip itself has some nice spring to it that holds the pen secure when clipped to a pocket or organizer. The nib appears to be a Jowo type unit with some proprietary modifications; specifically, when unscrewed, there is a thick rubber o-ring at the base of the feed housing that probably helps to seal the pen. Otherwise, the nib and feed pull easily from the nib housing, which is what probably should be done if attempting to replace the nib with something else... though I don't think you have to! Filling was quick and easy without drama. As mentioned, the piston in the pen I received seemed to be already pre-lubricated, though no lube was included in the packaging, just a wrench. I was easily able to do a "super-fill" without spilling ink everywhere. Writing experience. This is smooth. There's a moderate amount of flow that feels just right. It lasts a while with the vacuum mechanism sealed completely, which works well for jotting down a few quick notes; you'll be able to write at least half an A5-sized page before the ink starts to dry up slightly, in turn increasing the amount of feedback you feel. Speaking of which, it's not buttery smooth like a Pilot nib, or pencil-like in feel like a Sailor, but there is enough feedback to feel the texture of the paper you're writing on. It's a steel nib, but there is some slight bounce to it; you can vary ink flow by the amount of pressure you apply when writing; useful when writing with a shimmer or glitter ink. Overall experience: I am pleasantly surprised by this pen. It's well worth its price; you definitely get more for your money than what you pay for with this one.

The vac filler threads shear against the titanium threads. Now it doesn't catch on the threads. I have to push it quite firm to screw on.

Una pluma de primera calidad, con materiales excelentes y con una escritura y trazos increíbles. La tina fluye ininterrumpidamente. Totalmente recomendable.

Tinteiro com escrita limpa e suave ! Sistema de pistão precisa aperfeiçoar! Vc puxa o pistão e depois ao empurrar haverá um clic no final do curso que puxa a tinta porém sobe pouco volume ! Tem que fazer outras tentativas pra puxar mais um pouco tinta ! MS a caneta e boa ! Recomendo mas tenha em mente essas particularidades ! Um conversor de rosca funciona melhor !

I am now the happy owner of these two pens. Normally, I do pro's and con's, but I can not find any con's with this fountain pen. The pen feels far superior to similar big brand pen I have. The body is solid and the nib is very smooth and the feed works a treat. No blobs or dropouts. The vacuum filling is smooth and I have not experienced any ink burbs. Even with a fine nib, I can still use a richer ink without the nib getting clogged up. It takes a bit longer to clean for an ink change than a cartridge pen, but I think it is worth it.