I have too long awaited my initial purchase from a manufacturer I admire and have considered the best (albeit vicariously, until NOW)! SAILOR.
This pen is the pinnacle of luxury, refinement, and value. But most importantly, its utlity as a fine writing instrument goes beyond what countless reviewers have poured praise. And so well deserved and, in my opinion, understated. The nib is as well a performer beyond any I can compare. With just enough pencil-ish feedback yet smooth without the scratchy unwanted corduroy sensation of lesser tuned writing points, Sailor's 21 karat master piece is a standard any calligrapher or just those enthusiast who love the intentionally purposed reason why we use none other than a fountain pen should not think twice about being without.
Beautiful, no obvious flaws. Writes very well, no issues with start or flow. Like all Sailor fountain pens, there is some feedback but it does not scratch.