Overall I love this Commemorative Civil War fountain pen! Having visited Gettysburg Battle Field, every time I pick up the pen my imagination flows with the ink emotions and sounds of the drama of that historic battle. It is almost like walking on hallowed ground. I'm very pleased with the design. It has a rounded tummy (body) and is shorter than any pen I've used. The cap does not remain secure for writing, so I leave it off, but I do that with almost all my pens. I am only slightly disappointed with the very subtle lack of smoothness of the nib, which occasionally has a very tiny drag; or scratchy feel. But this seems to feel like it only lasts through a portion of forming certain letters, and then disappears. I only have about 6 fountain pens, collected over many years, but like with my briar pipes, I'm tempted to collect more. But I believe it is worth the $110.00 price I paid. What is your opinion of the quality of this item? Overall, I'm very satisfied with this pen, and it appears to have been made by qualified, talented craftsmen.