Asa Daily: A Name Of Simplicity

[Sagarb]

 

“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.”- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Appearance & Design: (8/10)

Asa "Daily"

ASA ‘Daily’ doesn’t seem to have a unique or a gorgeous design or style, but has a decent, simple and handsome appearance. Daily’s beauty lies in its simplicity.

When posted

A cigar-shaped ebonite fountain pen which is completely handmade comes with chrome trim.

Capped and uncapped

Finishing is so smooth and done so expertly that I haven’t found any mark anywhere.”Asa Daily “,India 2015 is finely engraved on the barrel wall.

Engraving

 

Construction & Quality: (10/10)

We are already concerned that an ‘ebonite’ pen has always been a step ahead of the others in the world of fountain pen. I have always a weakness in ebonite pens especially when they are hand crafted.

It is a large pen and very well constructed with its solidity and longevity.

Clip view

 

The clip is sturdy and made of steel with a teardrop ending.

 

Wight & Dimensions:(10/10)

With the converter filled with ink the weight of the pen is 25gms with cap. Dimensions are like this:

 

Dimensions

From the clip joint to the barrel end the length is 140mm so it fits into a normal size pocket easily. It is very well balanced for a long, tireless writing whether it is posted or not. But I feel more comfort when it is not posted.

Size comparisons

Nib & Performance:(9/10)

“Daily” comes with German made Schmidt #5 nib (Schmidt FH341) unit. Since it is my first Schmidt nib Mr.Subramaniam suggested me to put ‘M’ size nib for its extra smoothness and I had decided to go with his suggestion. It writes just as I like.

Nib unit

The nib is so smooth, glides on the paper without any burping. The plastic feed really works good that I had already written a number of pages without any burping.

Feed

 

 

I have written with this pen in two different types of paper(samples are given at the end), performance was uniformly good, haven’t felt any difference as such.

There is only one issue; the No.5 nib looks comparatively small against the barrel’s size, may be No.6 would be a better choice.

 

Filling System & Mechanism:(10/10)

Daily has 3 in 1 filling system which I really prefer.

3 in 1 filling system

It comes with Schmidt K5 converter. Any standard international cartridge fits into it. I haven’t tested the eye-dropping or cartridge filling yet but the barrel seems it can hold up to 4ml ink.

Writing samples:

Conclusion:

“Daily” is really a good pen. I am very happy with its performance so far. As Asa always maintains commensurate quality with price, it is another example of it. With my daily sudoku, my daily morning tea, Asa “Daily” has already been added to my daily writers list.

 

Thanks,

Sagar Bhowmick

 

 

[prashant.tikekar]

Thanks for elaborate review. And enjoy your new pen.

[Sagarb]

Thanks very much Prashant.

[amarjit]

Nice Review

[Sagarb]

Nice Review

Thank you.

[Forsooth]

What a great review! It tells the reader everything about the details of this pen, right down to very specific measurements.

 

I do have a couple of questions:

 

1. What is the name of the color of your pen? I apologize if I missed it.

 

2. Why did you choose the #5 size nib vs a #6 size? The nib looks great, but I was curious about your choice.

 

Thanks!

[Sagarb]

What a great review! It tells the reader everything about the details of this pen, right down to very specific measurements.

 

I do have a couple of questions:

 

1. What is the name of the color of your pen? I apologize if I missed it.

 

2. Why did you choose the #5 size nib vs a #6 size? The nib looks great, but I was curious about your choice.

 

Thanks!

Thank you very much

1. The colour is Light Brown-Blue Mottled.

2. Actually I didn't choose it, I think #5 is the stock nib came along with it.I don't know whether it is up-gradable or not, Mr.Subramaniam can say it.

[Prithwijit]

Thank you very much

1. The colour is Light Brown-Blue Mottled.

2. Actually I didn't choose it, I think #5 is the stock nib came along with it.I don't know whether it is up-gradable or not, Mr.Subramaniam can say it.

 

In the current ASA lineup the Daily is a cigar shaped pen (length approx. 155mm) with a #5 nib while the Popsicle is a cigar shaped pen (length approx. 165mm) with a #6 nib

[Sagarb]

 

In the current ASA lineup the Daily is a cigar shaped pen (length approx. 155mm) with a #5 nib while the Popsicle is a cigar shaped pen (length approx. 165mm) with a #6 nib

Thanks .

[yash_666]

Hello, a fantastic review indeed. Could you also mention the price of the pen and where one can buy it. I am new to FPN and would really like it if you could mention the link of the seller's website if any.

[Sagarb]

Hello, a fantastic review indeed. Could you also mention the price of the pen and where one can buy it. I am new to FPN and would really like it if you could mention the link of the seller's website if any.

Thank you...

Here is the link....http://asapens.in/eshop/

[abdcolvinian]

Did anyone mention that you have an exceptionally well crafted handwriting ?

[Sagarb]

Did anyone mention that you have an exceptionally well crafted handwriting ?

Thank you my friend..thanks very much