Asvine C80Asvine

Resin #8, converter-filled

cartridge / converter · #8 nib · 25.3 g
12 colourways · $45 typical
7.0
high confidence
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Where the score comes from

Reviews read by hand7.0
Reddit sentiment7.1
Mentions found205
Positive / negative69 / 22

What it is

Oversize resin pen with a #8 nib that fills by converter rather than piston or vacuum — the simple option in the big-nib bracket.

Spec sheet

FillingCartridge / converter
Nib type#8
Nib widthsExtra Fine · Fine · Medium · Stub
Length capped138.0 mm
Diameter16.0 mm
Weight25.3 g
Materialsstainless steel · resin
Street price$45–$60
Colourways12

Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.

For and against

  • #8 nib without the mechanism to maintain
  • Around 153mm capped, substantial in hand
  • Converter capacity is a step down from the piston/vacuum models
  • Thin review coverage

For the big nib without a mechanism that can fail.

What owners say

I love me an Asvine appreciation post! Congrats on the triplets! (I’ve got the V126 in frosted clear, like you, as well as a P20 and C80. They’re such great pens.) r/fountainpens · 12 pts · thread
I’d throw is a vote for Asvine, I have the C80 in a few nib sizes and they’re smooth. 👌 r/fountainpens · 6 pts · thread
Regarding the C80 skipping at the top of curves, perhaps check your angle to ensure even contact across the entire nib? Does the issue appear when doing straight strokes at the same angle as at the top of the curve? r/fountainpens · 5 pts · thread
Oh wow, that material is gorgeous ✨ I have really enjoyed Asvine's #8 stub on my C80, but I might have to upgrade to the C2000. r/fountainpens · 4 pts · thread
I really wanted a red resin pen, even better if it's cracked ice resin, but all the Hongdian cracked ice red pens are sold out. I was wishing the Year of the Horse pen would be red. I like the Asvine v126, but it's not the kind of red pen I was dreaming of. Af least I got a Red Agate c80 before it sold out, too. r/fountainpens · 3 pts · thread
I have two C80 and they are both fantastic. Honestly, they are an absolute steal. If it was labeled Pilot or Lamy it would be $200+. I have trouble justifying some other high end pens after buying these. r/fountainpens · 3 pts · thread

Colourways

12
Amber Gold www.ttpen.com
Brown Gold www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Galaxy Blue www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Gray Ripple www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Green Glitter www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Green Ripple www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Ivory www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Light Blue Glitter www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Purple www.ttpen.com
Purple Ripple www.everythingcalligraphy.com
Sea Blue www.ttpen.com
Stary Blue www.ttpen.com

Stocked at

www.everythingcalligraphy.com $45
www.ttpen.com $45
docpens.com $60

Converted to USD at August 2026 rates.

Sources

Asvine C80 Resin Fountain Pen — ttpen

Also c-series

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