Asvine

Asvine is probably not much more of a "real" brand than the stuff you were buying off Aliexpress. Hongdian/Hong Dian and Asvine are closely related and are Chinese-made. That said, they do make some really cool pens that are quite impressive for the price, but they have quality control issues.

I almost never use it. The nib is not bad, but it's nowhere near my favorite. I have other plunger-fillers I like more (823, WS699, Asvine), and other large pens I like more (m1000, ASA/Ranga, Genesis). There's nothing *wrong* with the pen, but for the money I wish I liked it more.