I bought one of these in Venice, Italy and used it extensively before being lost by someone who borrowed it! I ordered another one immediately from Mighty Ape (door to door service, quickly, what's not to love-) These pens write smooth and are so maintenance free, with quick and easy ink changes – the quality of your hand writing and the impression it makes on the reader is well worth the investment. The feel of the pen and flow of writing is superb. Buy one, use it, you won't regret it!