After 4 or 5 years of trying to decide which pen to buy ,I eventually chose the Classic Black. My husband was always asking me when was I actually going to decide on one. Sadly earlier this year he was diagnosed with Leukemia and passed away 15 weeks later. I started to write about my grief and decided that I would now purchase the pen and do it in the best way that I could .I wish I had bought it years ago. It is an absolutely pleasure to use. It is so smooth , and as I am quite an up and down writer I was worried it wouldn't allow me to do that . I use it almost everyday , even my shopping list. Just wish my lovely husband was here to see it.