This pen, I've dropped it, I've had to push the nib back in, I've had to take it apart and clean it out, then let it dry completely, I've refilled it at least 20 times now because I use it every day to take notes in my classes.
The left-handed grip works perfectly, and this nib has been put through proverbial bootcamp. I've managed to bend the entire thing up by dropping it and then back again with a paper towel, and it still writes smoothly.
Sure, it's not elegant, or fancy, or a $200 monteblanc, but if you want something that "takes a licking and keeps on ticking"(or writing, as it may be), this is the pen to get. And at $11.50, once you do destroy it, it's easily replaced.

It might be for Kids, but Adults can enjoy it too! With Diamine Jet Black this Pen writes wet and juicy. The Pen is highly durable and is very easy to clean when needed. If you need a "Knockaround" Pen that can use International Cartridges & Converters and isn't so expensive that you are afraid to use it, give this one a try!

As a left-handed person, I find the Pelikano Junior with left-handed nib easy to use. I prefer the textured grip. Because my hands are small, I appreciate that the pen is long enough without the top posted to hold comfortably and light-weight. The price is great, and as I love having many colors of ink, it means I can own several on a more limited budget.

Bought this for my son who was feeling a little down about being a lefty while his twin sister is a righty. He loves this pen and feels more like practicing his writing with his "magic pen" rather than trying to weasel out of it. The ink dries quick so his hand doesn't smear his paper.

I love this pen. It feels comfortable in my hand and writes nicely. I reccomend this product.