Picasso 916 Malage Fountain Pen Original Box (Light Pink, Extra Fine Nib)

This lovely orange-yellow pen writes as boldly as it looks. It has a slim body, and about the right length for most hands, but if you post the cap, the extra length can give it a little more balance, and the feel is perfect. The steel nib is somewhere between a fine and a medium, which I find ideal for most purposes. The result is that the ink flows smoothly and the pen is a joy to use. I tested this with my current favourite ink, the Diamine Asa Blue, and I can go on writing all night.

I did everything I could — everything recommended by the manufacturer’s website — but I could never get this pen to work (& I’ve used fountain pens before; I know what I’m doing). But the nib must be faulty, because the ink never flowed. It’s a shame. The weight of it was good, and if it had worked, this might have been a great pen. Unfortunately, it’s not been usable from the start. Hopefully I can return it.

What more needs one say about a fountain pen; after a life of ruined suit coats by expensive (and leaky!) pens ...

I'm really pleased with this pen. It's a comfortable weight and size and I enjoy writing with it. It doesn't leak into the lid like the Lamy pen I bought it to replace.

Nib comes a bit loose.

A great pen. Lovely to hold and gorgeous smooth writing

Very good actually! Ink flows very well, easy to draw with (which is what I got it for).

So good I bought another . Great quality and functionality for the price. Recommended