I love this pen. It has a detailed and interesting design that covers more of the pen than some of the other more expensive maki-e pens that I considered. It also writes beautifully and I have struggled with some pens due to my writing style so this was a huge relief.

I ordered the medium nib for this pen. It writes very smoothly, which is a big plus for me, since I hold pens at an odd angle. The design on the nib and on the body is gorgeous. I like that you can feel the texture of the design, instead of it being a flat, lacquered surface. Finally, I love the CON-70 converter that comes with this pen. It is so much quicker to use than a normal twist converter- the only downside is that it requires some more effort to clean. (use a syringe if you have one!)