As soon as we remove the cap of the pen, everything is clear: the body and the cap, a matt black quite deep and very soft to the touch, are beautiful and are enhanced by gilding of the cap (and vice versa). The grip is perfect and balanced outfit. The writing is very fluid and fully respond to the movements of the hand. The fountain pen uses no cartridges but a pump system rather ingenious and practical, that can charge the pen from a bottle of ink. Only small problem: the bottle supplied, despite (or as) the description not clear, contains no blue and black ink ink. Pen beautiful in every way and that will make a lavish gift!