What is your opinion of the quality of this item? This pen is a smaller version of the 800 series yet it appears there has been no scrimping of quality. It appears to have a decent ink flow when in use. Only after a period of extended use will I be able to evaluate the quality in terms of how well it preforms over time. The design is pleasing to the eye and fits well in the hand. So far it has been an easy pen to write with. Yes. Having a larger (in diameter) version, the first feeling in the hand is that it is noticably smaller. My large hand became accustom to it after a few minutes of writing.