The Graf von Faber-Castell writing instruments are regarded as high-quality finished and correspond to the premium claim of the brand; Porsche Design writing instruments are additionally also made at Faber-Castell. The nib feels somewhat 'stiffer' compared to the 149, which is not to be evaluated negatively but should be tried out in the shop. With fine nib widths, in combination with Montblanc ink, start-up problems can occur, presumably because of the adhesion properties of the converter plastic; with Lamy ink these problems did not occur. A silver-plated or solid-silver body brings higher weight and quickly takes on hand warmth; solid silver pens can be recognised by the double ribbed cap-top ring; complained start-up problems Faber-Castell rectifies, according to experience, without complaint and free of charge.