Very smooth writing. Ink does not dry even if pen is unused for days. Comfortable to hold. Superior product.

Make it this one or the thicker vanishing point. I went with the fine version and it’s a nice line width.

If there is a better, more stylish, retractable fountain pen I have never heard of it.It's not cheap compared to a Bic, but it's a flippin' steal when you compare it to a Mont Blanc!This, it's heavier and more robust Vanishing Point brother (non-Decimo...same shape, more metal), and the Lamy 2000 are the finest fountain pens you can buy.Change my mind.

This Pen is fantastic! The Decimo is perfect to hold in the hand, and the clip is not intrusive. I have the Vanishing Point Pilot pen in medium as well. The fine tip is perfect! Thank you God for your good gift! May you have all the glory!

This pen shipped out the next day after ordering and arrived in decent time for something sent to Canada from oversees (a few weeks in advance of the estimated arrival time at that!).It was packed up nice and safe in a bubble wrap envelope and the pen itself comes in a black Pilot box containing English/Japanese instructions, Japanese documentation from Pilot and a black ink cartridge. This is my first gold nib pen and I love how the decimo has a slim body, it fits great in my hand :D The F nib is pretty fine as you might expect from a Japanese brand and it has a great little bit of spring to it! While I was worried the feed wasn't working at first, the trick is to squeeze the cartridge after fitting it into the nib unit. After doing that it writes like a dream from what I've tested. I can't wait to start using it for more hardcore note taking once school gets started :DThis was great deal too, especially considering most western retailers don't carry this colour of the decimo (and it was ~$50 cheaper than the decimos at go-to pen retailer). Thanks for the great prompt service, I have a feeling this will be my new workhorse pen!