Asa Athlete Ed Fountain Pen

[gudasrinivas]

The ASA Athlete is my third purchase from ASA Pens and the first under the ASA Brand. This pen has far exceeded my expectations and Mr Subramaniam has created a masterpiece.

 

The design of the pen is very minimalistic and tapers slightly at the end of the barrel. The taper helps in posting the cap firmly. The finish is very good and unless you run your fingers over the pen you will not notice the slight bulge where the cap ends and the barrel begins. The pen comes with a normal steel clip which has a firm grip and ends in a teardrop.

 

The dimensions of the pen are as follows

Capped- 14.5 Cms

Uncapped- 13.5 Cms

Posted - 18.5 Cms

 

The grip section of the pen is almost 3 Cms long and helps to grip the pen firmly. I find this design helpful as I have fat fingers and smaller grips dont work for me.

 

The barrel holds close to 4ml of ink and is useful for long writing periods. I have not had any issues of the pen burping.

 

The piece de resistance of the pen is the nib. I chose the stock nib and it writes very smooth without any scratchiness.

 

Conclusion: At INR 750 this pen is value for money. Fits well into your pocket and is definitely a keeper.

 

 

 

 

[dan in montreal]

I also own this model and I've been very happy with it. Mine is mottled green and black. Good finish and workmanship, I haven't even bothered switching nibs, as the stock nib works just as it should, is smooth enough for me and the flow is quite alright. The only drawback I can speak of is the step from barrel to threading. I find it to be too prominent. This of course would be more of a problem if the section were shorter. Long as it is, it's not the end of the world.

I agree it's a very good pen for the money.

Enjoy your pen!

[jay.is.here]

nice review

[J_MM]

Nice review. I have one as well and like it although I tend to favour the bigger ebonite pens.

[mehandiratta]

I like this one a lot for its size and shape.. Its a beautiful pen.. Only difference between athlete and spear is nib... Otherwise all are same

[gudasrinivas]

I also own this model and I've been very happy with it. Mine is mottled green and black. Good finish and workmanship, I haven't even bothered switching nibs, as the stock nib works just as it should, is smooth enough for me and the flow is quite alright. The only drawback I can speak of is the step from barrel to threading. I find it to be too prominent. This of course would be more of a problem if the section were shorter. Long as it is, it's not the end of the world.

I agree it's a very good pen for the money.

Enjoy your pen!

Thanks for your feedback.

[gudasrinivas]

Nice review. I have one as well and like it although I tend to favour the bigger ebonite pens.

Thank you.

[gudasrinivas]

Nice review. I have one as well and like it although I tend to favour the bigger ebonite pens.

Thank you.

[Prithwijit]

Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

 

Regards,

 

Prithwijit

[gudasrinivas]

Thank you for reading the review and your feedback.

 

Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

 

Regards,

 

Prithwijit