Ashera Aeon Holly
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This is the Ashera Aeon in Holly. I chose a fine platinum nib. This pen is limited to a run of 999 pens. It’s available in different woods: Holly (Starts at $660), Olive ($660), Elm ($810), Walnut ($870), Buckeye Burl Light ($950) and Buckeye Burl Dark ($1020). They are handmade in Germany and have Bock nibs. Thanks to Ashera for sending this pen over for review!
The pen comes in a beautiful wooden box that closes with magnets.
The box has the brand name engraved.
This pen is 18cm long with a metal section. You can post this pen, but I wouldn’t because I don’t want to scratch the lacquer. This is a cartridge converter pen.
When compared to other popular pens this is a very long pen with a bit more girth.
Each pen goes through an 8-layer lacquer process, done by hand.
The cap easily unscrews. You have the option of engraving the section.
It’s stamped with the Ashera name at the base of the section. There is a small step from the threads to the band, but they are smooth and didn’t bother me in writing.
The nib is a #6 Bock platinum fine nib. This pen is available in fine and medium gold and platinum nibs. It is not marked with the nib size, and I kinda wish it was but it matches the clean look of the pen. At this point they do not have plans to expand the nib selection. The nib has a medium flow, not too wet and not too dry. I did have some issues with the nib drying out if I didn’t use it for a week.
The feed is the standard Bock feed.
The nib is smooth and round with an average flow. I paired it with Pilot Iroshizuku Sui-gyoku.
I didn’t use this pen for a few days and the ink evaporated a little bit causing the ink to be darker at first. I found printing to be pleasant.
The pen wrote in cursive well, no sharp edges.
Overall, this is a very pricey pen but it’s gorgeous. They do plant 250 trees for every pen purchased to offset the carbon footprint. I really enjoyed writing with it and the craftsmanship is outstanding.
Disclaimer: This pen was provided by Ashera for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own and this post is not sponsored in any way.