What is your opinion of the quality of this item? The fine 14k nib is truly a fine nib. I had another Aurora with a fine steel nib and it was certainly more broad than this. This pen writes effortlessly, needing no pressure at all; it just glides across the page. It also feels well made. It is excellent all around. It is a very well designed pen. It is lightweight, fits very comfortably in my hand, and the cap posts snugly. It looks very professional, very elegant. Very simple, nothing unexpected. This is a real bargain when you consider the quality of the pen you are getting. Now that I have been writing with it for a while, I would have paid significantly more than I did for this pen. I love this pen!!! I write with it every day. It is the first pen I reach for when I want to write. You too will be highly impressed with this great piece from Aurora.