Sheaffer 100 Brushed Chrome Fountain Pen with Chrome Trim and Fine Nib

From the moment I opened the package I knew this was one great experience. The sober, elegant gift box exudes elegance and simplicity. The pen itself is stark beauty. I chosed the chrome trim because already own a ball point and mechanical pencil and wanted to match the trio. The fine nib for a moment I was concerned but not needed to be. The smoothness of the writting is fantastic. Barely touching the surface of the paper (better on high quality paper but even on cheap mill notebooks would do) the pen glides frictionless. Highly recommended for a tasteful gift without spending a whole lot.

I have purchased fountain pens of all sorts, fromJinhaos to Montblancs. This pen writes as smoothly as some of my more expensive ones. It’s elegant looking without paying the price of of a higher end pen. Some might consider the grip a bit slippery but it feels fine to me.

It's a nice pen for $20 -- elegant and comfortable. But the nib is only so-so and is no better than a good disposable rollerball.I'm just learning about fountain pens and was excited to find this highly rated pen at a great price! And it is a nice pen. It really is.But the thing I like (so far) about fountain pens is the subtle variation in ink flow and line width that you get as you apply different pressures and line angles. With this nib, I don't see that subtle variation. Indeed, the lines look almost exactly like the ones I get from a disposable Pilot Precise V5.I'll probably give this one away to a fountain pen user who wants a no-fuss daily writer or who wants to lend it to curious friends :-)

I have purchased much more expensive fountain pens and I was hesitant about getting one wtih a fine nib (they often are "scratchy". This pen is amazing! Smooth and no "skipping" as I write. Performance is equal to the most expensive pens I own. I am very happy with this purchase!

The body of the pen is great, the issue lies in the non-reusable ink slot. The whole point of using a fountain pen is to have a reusable ink refill that can be filled with an ink pot! That’s where this pen disappoints.

Some stole my previous Sheaffer fountain pen and it took me a while to get one similar to the old one.I found this one and, the moment I placed the black ink cartridge inside, I knew I would love it.It has an excellent build and it looks very classic and elegant.It comes in a discreet box with black and blue ink cartridges and, to my surprise, it also comes with a pen converter.

It's been a while since I last purchased a fountain pen, but this one, I love it. I like the shape, form, and it writes very well.

The pen is very elegant looking. It is heavier than most other pens I own ( Parker, Lamy, etc.) . This heaviness will take some practice to get the pen balanced correctly, better to use without the cap on. Once used to the pen, the writing is clear and runs smooth albeit very mild scratchiness which not felt with higher quality paper. The ink shows no disruption while writing. I am very pleased with the way this pen functions. It is a fine nib leaning more toward extra fine. The pen arrived in a nice box and was in perfect condition. Definitely would recommend.