I have some of the finer fountain pens, including Monte Blanc. The Cross Classic Century Fine Nib Fountain Pen is sleek and well designed. The cap screws on the top of the pen so that while writing it does not slip off. I read the reviews about it writing thicker than a fine point, but I have tried two different colors of the Cross SLIM cartridges (you will need to purchase the SLIM cartridges for this pen) with this pen and it never writes blotchy or thick. The bottom line here is, if you like slim pens, this one is great. As someone in one of the reviews said, it writes ever so slightly scratchy at times, but not enough to be a problem in anyway.