The ink is a little thicker so does bleed a bit more.

it smears a bit

The ink does smear a little bit so maybe not a good pen for someone who is left handed.

It is a striking, eye-catching color - not so glaring as a pure red, but a bit closer to the color of wine

They arrived on time and so far the only thing I have noticed is the ink is a bit lighter and more consistent in turn allowing my writing to appear more crisp and clear.