What is your opinion of the quality of this item? Very high quality. Pen barrel is metal with a resin fluted surround. Nib is extremely well done. I was reluctant to purchase due to the description "slim". It is slim at .44" diameter, but relative heavy and extremely well balanced even when posted. Nib writes very smoothly. Wet, but not too wet. My nib is medium, and it's width is typical German medium. Fair value. The resin surround on the barrel is fine, but could be better. Nib is really good for the price level. I never do reviews, but there's not much info on this pen online. Here are my own measurements: weight: 45g; capped: 5.3"; body including nib: 4.6"; posted: 6.1"; dia: .44". Overall it's a very enjoyable pen: nice quality and writes well. Nicely balanced even when posted.