After living with the Benu Briolette Milky Way for about 4.5 years, I finally circled back to answer the real question: is it still a “star” in my collection, or was I just swept up by the sparkle back in 2021? In this long-term review, I get up close with what makes the Briolette the Briolette—those crisp facets, the wild Milky Way resin, and that very “diamond” vibe that Benu leans into. I also talk about how the craftsmanship has held up over time, because pretty is great… but I care a lot more about whether it stays pretty. I also compare older vs. newer Benu production (including the move to Armenia), go over the ergonomics—especially the step-down—and whether it’s actually comfortable for longer writing sessions. Then I dig into the practical stuff: the #5 Schmidt nib, the filling system, size comparisons, and a full writing sample so you can see how it performs on the page. If you want a pen that’s loud in the best way but still needs to do the job every day, this video should help you decide if a Briolette belongs on your desk in 2025. Also: I forgot to say it in the video, but Cultpens still had the Milky Way model at the time this went live.