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4.5
This pen is absolutely gorgeous. I really like the look of it. It's actually shinier/smoother than my M2 is. I don't know if they treated the insides or something, but the ink doesn't stick to it - there's just something about the shape I really, really like.However, as you can see in the image, the nib appears to be leaking into the cap. Since I mostly use this at one desk, it's been stored horizontally in the box it came in, but has a little more ink each day in the cap, and the nib itself appears to be growing a stain.I was hoping to get an M2 quality pen with a postable cap. It comes a fine nib attached and a Medium and broad nib that can be easily swapped. Sounds great in theory, but both the medium and broad nibs I received didn't write nearly as smoothly as the M2 EF nib I like so much. The F nib works similarly though, but I had been hoping to use some shimmery/sheening inks with the broad nib. It didn't want to work half the time and I had to really put some force into it.There's a nice little gem on this pen that stops it from rolling. It love the way the gold band and the gemstone look. However, it's in a bit of an awkward spot that my thumb keeps touching it. It's a bit odd and uncomfortable for me. Same with the threads on the section - they feel bigger, more prominent and I can feel them as I write - not the smooth and comfortable experience I'm used to with the M2. If your grip is different than mine, this might not be an issue for you.The section also has a bit of a curve to it. It looks really, really nice. But I think that's part of why I can feel the threads so much when I write. I wanted to like it, but it just doesn't work practically. I loved the M2 except for one thing - it doesn't post. In over a year of owning the M2, it is my most reached for pen. However, I routinely drop the cap -it often rolls off the table I'm at or is accidently knocked off. I've cracked it in more than once place either dropping it or attempting to post it. What I would love is for someone to make a similar pen that can be posted. This pen is much, much better looking than the M2 (which is saying something, the M2 is a great looking pen IMO). I really, really like the way it looks. I just don't like the ink seeping into the cap (maybe mine was defective?) defeating the purpose of posting it-the ink has reached a point where it's now on the top of the pen when I go to unpost. I also don't like having threads and rollstop where I can feel them while writing. Hopefully Moonman's next pen will be better!
