Monteverde Prima Series Ballpoint Pens Reviews

It's a pretty pen but I think the twisting mechanism is a bit loose. It could be made a lot better for the money paid.

Here's the positive: the pen is aesthetically pleasing; has a very nice finish; it twists smoothly in both directions (high quality mechanism); is reasonably priced. It is also well-balanced. Some pens are top-heavy, some are bottom-heavy, but this is just right. The only negative--at least for me--is the weight of the pen. I found it too heavy and, therefore, decided to return it. As comparison, Monteverde also makes an Artista ballpoint which has all of the same positive traits of this pen (except it isn't nearly as beautiful), but it is lighter in weight and, therefore, much more comfortable to write with. However, if you like a heavier pen that is attractive, well-made and reasonably priced, the Prima would be a great choice.