I've had an Urban for a while and it is a very dependable pen, always starts even after months of disuse. The nib is finer than the usual Parker nib and stiff as a board. If you want some flex, this isn't the pen for you. But mine came in a kit with a converter, a bottle of Quink, and five cartridges for a much lower price than this. You can find the pen (with that set) in matte black with gold trim only on Amazon for $35 plus shipping.