Definitely recommend this pen. The pen is very afforfable and of good quality. It fits perfectly in hand and is a bit heavier in weight, which I prefer. I did find it squeaks when twisting the barrel open to change ink, but it was easily fixed with a bit of lubrication. It is convenient that you can store a spare refil in the barrel, just in case. It writes very smooth compared to other fountain pens I have tried before and I have not had any issues with leaking and blotches. I love using it so much that I have ordered a second one in another barrel colour so I can use different ink colours at the same time.