The nib is smooth and does write nicely. I wrote a page in Rhodia and was ready to write even more. I will be using this for the week and more until I guess I will find another pen which will raise interest ( should not be long).
I have the picture below and I think it is a gorgeous looking pen. The ballpoint version which fits the capless rollerball refill will make a good set to use it when you are on the road or need it for other purposes where you don't want to use your fountain pens.
PEN : Monteverde Jewelria Fountain pen
INK: Pelikan Edelstein Adventurine ink
Paper: Rhodia Meeting Book.