To start, I am a pen snob. I am loyal to only one pen. However, this is a nice pen for a gel pen. I like that it is made from recycled bottles. While most gel pens flow smoothly, they tend to smear easily. I found that the ink does not smear as much. I gave it to a fellow employee who absolutely loved how it writes but wished that it had a rubber grip. All in all it is a nice pen for gel lovers.