The Asa Samrat

[Tresconik]

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The Samrat is not a pen that I considered buying at first. I never liked oversized pens, since I don't have very large hands. But there was something about having a pen which expressed the makers generous use of all things premium in an Indian pen. High quality acrylic, arguably the best Indian nib around, and a product that has been finished to high standards.

The tapering shape of the pen is needed, as a flat top would make the pen unwieldy, and a pain to use. Now I'm not saying I could write for hours with this pen, but it does make a statement, and draws attention to itself.

It has a quiet, understated look of authority to it, with the minimal bling, and plain large clip.

The only issue I had, was the nib was overly wet. A little too wet for the paper I usually use to write my notes in. It took me around 15 minutes to bring the tines a lot closer together and solve the problem. I suspect with higher quality paper, there would be no bleedthrough.

Now, who wants some pics?

 

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From L-R, M200, Parker 45, Samrat, Pilot MR, Lamy Safari

 

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Uncapped, from L-R, Pilot MR, Pelikan M200, Samrat, Lamy Safari, Parker 45

 

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The size of the pen in my hand.

 

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The Ambitious 40mm compared to a JoWo #6

 

PS: The pen is available in many other colours as well, and even with Schmidt nib units. If you want one, now's the time to get em. I believe there's a group buy going on for them.

[pgd84]

Great review Tresconik! Congratulations on the purchase of this fantastic pen.

[touzeen]

Your thumb is huge compared to the other fingers!

[Tresconik]

Great review Tresconik! Congratulations on the purchase of this fantastic pen.

Thanks Pradeep

 

Your thumb is huge compared to the other fingers!

Hahaha, perspective

[perfaddict]

Very nice behemoth of a pen

[Sanjay13leo]

I love this pen, the acrylic, the nib, the writing and everything. It is a hugh pen. Samrat meaning king of kings does simplfy the description for the pen. The design is simple, the clip is very nice. Your review is short, sweet and crisp. It has made me reach out to ASA to order for one, thank you very much for a good review and all the best for great penning with this pen, thumbs up, cheers

[sannidh]

Thanks for the review.. It's a real jumbo pen

Edited August 23, 2015 by soniknitr

[vig2432]

Congrats on ur purchase. Enjoy the pen