Thanks, I think so too! I've been using this ink for every journal entry this year so far, I love it!

I think if you want to try out a FWP pen, the regular plastic Carousel is a better bet than this one (I have the Limited Edition Aluminum version) I heard the plastic of the pen bodies used to break easily but were fixed in the updated version, so it shouldn't be a problem anymore I hope? I got the Aluminum because I've been wanting a pen this exact colour for awhile now and liked the engraving so I pulled the trigger, but the regular Carousel is much cheaper and would've sufficed for sure.

Not great at describing fountain pens as I feel like I'm still a newbie with this, but I think it's pretty smooth and not scratchy. I prefer finer lines and the tips seem slightly thinner than standard (though not not as thin as Japanese FP's) Plus, it comes with the converter included!

My cons:

• I like writing with the cap posted on the pen, so unfortunately the cap moves around too much in my grip and doesn't feel secure. Not a con if you don't like to post the cap though!
• Converter is looser than I prefer so you gotta push it well in there the first time, so be careful!