Overall This is an excellent pen. I got it with an extra fine 14K nib and it writes beautifully thin with just the right amount of feedback. No sluggish starts or flow problems at all. I love the color and the size of this pen. It could be a little short or thin for people with really large hands, but I find it very comfortable to use and my hands are not small. One of my favorite pens for daily use. Very easy to use. Screw cap has a nice feel for when it is appropriately tight and the nib was superb right out of the box. Great value. I have some larger and more expensive Sailors and I prefer the sturdier feel of 14K over the higher karat nibs that Sailor has in their larger models. What is your opinion of the quality of this item? This is a great pen.