Monteverde USA Impressa Fountain Pen, Gun Metal w/Red Trim - Extra Fine Nib - Exquisite Luxury Pen for Men & Women – Perfect for Office, Business, School, Gifts, Journaling, Autographs

I bought this just to try a broad nibbed fountain pen. I wasn't expecting to like it; it is not the best looking pen either. At first it was a little annoying due to the squeaky sounds that emanated as I wrote (from the pen that is, not from me) but these disappeared before too long. Now (using cartridges rather than the fountain for consistency of line) it is a delight. Albeit an ugly delight. I have (too) many pens, a lot of which cost 10x this one (and more) but this is the one I reach for. Really was not expecting this to outperform Mont Blancs and Montegrappas, but it does.

The snap cap needs way too much pressure to put on or remove. I had ink shoot out from pulling the cap. It is a fingerprint magnet, but it looks great The rest of the pen is good enough. Comes with a good JoWo Medium nib, but not a JoWo feed. Slightly on the dry side because of the feed.