I like my Safari, which I've had for several years. It writes well, and the ergonomic grip suits me well. It's on the light side, of course, but balanced. The metal nib has never been a negative for me. I have to say, though, that the styling, which I found attractive four years ago, seems sort of dated and tacky. Put it this way: No one ever says about it "What a neat pen!" -- a comment that many other pens of mine elicit. More important, its current pattern disuse indicates that I no longer think it's neat, either.