I would like this pen more if it were slightly larger and had an in chromed section. At the moment it is entirely too small to write any more than a check's worth of info, and the chrome grip makes it as hardhard to hold as a pen made of ice. The pen wouldbe worth the price if not for its total lack of converter. Not only is this pen too small for even the smallest converters, Cross stated that they have no intention of making one up. Also, good luck finding cartridges when the slim size isn't sold locally.