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This will be a really subjective review, won’t be scored, and please don’t expect full objectivity about this pen. This fountain pen is big dream come true pen for me. Dreamed about it for a long time, yet I spent a lots for other pens. But finally, we get together. Last Tuesday a "surprise" package arrived, with a big box in it... http://i60.tinypic.com/20ztp3b.jpg The packing is elegant as the pen itself: http://i58.tinypic.com/2u7n3pg.jpg This is not the full packing! It also contains the international warranty leaflet, which contains some advertisement from the rest of the collection. The whole collection is a big WOW, really beautiful. This pen all together is an excellent mark of pure femininity, as Grace was herself. Recently came out in ivory edition too, which also looks beautiful, but this original version with its royal purple body is absolutely catch my imagination. Knew from the first sight that I want this pen. Pen made from “precious resin”, even so this pen is heavy. This is cartridge only, which can be a turn off many of you, considering its nearly a 1000$ pen. In the other hand, it’s compatible with international cartridges and Pelikan have a long cartridge, which barely but fits to the body of the pen. Open the possibility of lot more ink capacity. I used to syringe fill cartridges so it isn’t a problem for me. Not yet fully tired with the long cartridge, but as I started to screw in the section, it was almost completely in place without opening the cartridge. Came with a "demonstrator" cartridge and a black one, all in the body. Which one I didn't noticed in the first time. The black one was quietly hidden in the body. http://i61.tinypic.com/15p5qvp.jpg The pen is beautiful, but it’s hard to capture its pure essence. In some lighting condition the body of the pen seems to be brownish more than purple, but with different lighting it’s a beautiful purple pen. The champagne colored gold and pink topaz is absolutely making this pen beautiful. Every part of this pen is about beauty. Overly feminine? Maybe, but I love it! http://i58.tinypic.com/24vlk3q.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/eztyf.jpg The cap is screw on cap, but only a few turn (two) and its off, to make the nib and section visible. The cap can have an own story, absolutely beautiful. In the pictures seems its too steep the difference between the section and the body of the pen, but it didn’t bother me at all. Feels that Montblanc made a lots of effort to make that in the right size difference to be not disturbing. It can’t post, but I never post. Again, something that aren’t bother me, still feels enough long to be comfortable for longer writing. Many says this is a small pen. Well probably, compare for a 149, but compare for a Sapporo its big enough. If you met with a Duofold International, well you know its size, because they are almost in the same uncapped length. http://i60.tinypic.com/n15tzn.jpg Still trying to find a proper case for this beauty. Montblanc have a few different one, but none of its feels right to me. This pen require something special, which I didn't found yet. Not mention the cap almost 2 cm wide... What about the writing performance? So far tried only with Diamine Imperial Purple. My favorite ink, seems match almost perfectly match with the essence of this pen. Didn’t experienced any skipping, and feels to be a smooth writer, with its 18k medium gold nib. Although Imperial Purple dry quickly so long thoughts between writing will result an initial skip, but will catch up fast. http://i60.tinypic.com/2ryrsqs.jpg Not surprisingly I very much affected this pen’s beauty. Its kind of screaming for get my evening gown and wear when I use this astonishing beauty. Sadly I don't have a purple gown, so I can't perfectly match with this beauty, but probably my black one will be okay for a while... Seems to have a good harmony with Filofax Flex Lizard in Blackcurrant color http://i61.tinypic.com/29yjuo5.jpg A little nib comparison with Sailor Sapporo and Duofold International: http://i58.tinypic.com/2uhvipc.jpg On final thoughts.. Montblanc did a great job to honor Princesse Grace, and her beauty. Would I buy this pen (assume that I not own this pen)? YES! This pen is so beautiful and so feminine, that it can't miss from my collection. Is it worth its price? Hard to answer it honestly. Its cost a lot, but you get one of the most beautiful pen. With lot of gold, topaz and mother of pearl... Will I buy the Ivory one? Don't know, have a few other pens in my wish list, and as I mentioned, I really like this one. I really love the purple color. Did I experienced any regret to spending nearly 1000$ this pen? Again, nope, I did it happily, no regret for it!