I purchased a Pilot Custom 74 w/ Soft Fine Nib for about $70 on Amazon. I also ordered a Con-70 Ink Converter, but for now am using a standard Blue Ink Cartridge. Initial Thoughts The pen is quite nice and naturally better than the Pilot Metropolitans that I've relied on for several months. But it was somewhat of a let down in how the barrel of the pen curves inward a bit before connecting with the cap. I would have preferred a nicer fit & finish comparable to the Platinum Century 3776. The Nib is also much more subdued and almost the exact same size as the Pilot Metropolitan. Visually, it is more appealing with it's added engraving, but unless you write with it, it looks almost the same as a Metropolitan Nib. In short, I was hoping for a pen that was both an excellent writer & a bit more ostentatious; like the Platinum 3776. I probably will have to order a replacement 3776 in Chartres Bleu and likely do so near August of this year (I really miss the 3776). I'