Unfortunately, the pen had a faulty pen that left big white. After seeing the cartridge changed nothing helped. The same problem occurred with other brands pens (Parker, for example) and it seems that this is a recurring problem feathers made in China. Waterman says France on the cap, but I do not think it is entirely made in France. Disappointing for a brand that should be synonymous with quality and prestige ... Since then, I replaced the same article without this defect and I'm very satisfied ...