Monteverde Aldo Domani 

Oh, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy it! I have a couple Aldo Domani’s and they both came with Monteverde nibs, so you might want to check with the seller. You might also try the cartridges that came with it to see if they are any better. I suspect there was a nib swap. Maybe it was even a returned item? I have tons of Monteverde pens, and literally the only one that doesn’t work for me is the Monza. Well, hopefully you get it figured out.

Jowo helps the Yafa pens. Their original nibs tended to be all over the place in quality, as was their build. And they still seem to be not that great, even with the change. Yafa tends to have a reverse Midas Touch. 😁 If you like the looks of this pen, and aren't scared away by lever fillers, looks like a modern interpretation of the 1948-55ish Esterbrook J types. Frankly, the Esterbrook celluloid is prettier, IMO. 😉 Realize that Monteverde, no matter the claim, is generally just a badge engineered Chinese pen. For example, the Monza (except maybe the new one sold to be eyedropper filled) is historically just a badge engineered Jinhao 992. A pen still available for around $2-3 they slapped their brand on and originally charged at least $30. And don't get me started on what they did to Conklin. Originally a top tier brand actually made in Toledo, Ohio, hence the Toledo on those nibs, the fit and finish leaves something to be desired still, in comparison. The modern ones should have "Taiwan" on the nibs, as until Yafa, the place of manufacture was on the nib (company was sold in the 1940s & moved to Chicago, Illinois, and the nibs then read "Chicago." And were never steel.) Many resurrection of vintage brands are nothing like the original ones... But, can you get a decent Yafa brand pen? Yes. The Monteverde lines seem to be improving, and they're generally a decent price.