Buttery smooth is the best way to describe this Canadian Sheaffer Craftsman. What an amazing pen! That 14k gold nib really sends us. If you like American/European nibs, this is a fine point. If you like Japanese nibs, this is a medium point. Whatever it is, the cap and barrel are still nice with only light wear. No cracks, brassing or deep scratches. We restored this pen with a new ink sac, but the TouchDown action was still really strong with the current O-ring, so we left the O-ring alone. Click the headline for close-ups. 13.3cm capped.