In this video I’m putting an Opus 88 fountain pen through a very left-handed reality check—how it feels in hand, how it behaves on the page, and whether it’s the kind of pen I actually want to keep inked. I’m looking at the Opus 88 Jazz limited editions (Cat Walk and Under the Mistletoe) and talking through why the design choices here feel like Opus is moving in a really good direction. The big headline: I’m genuinely happy with the Opus I’m keeping, and the other one is getting passed along to my wife—which is basically my way of saying “this worked out better than expected.” I also point you toward the exact gear I’m pairing with it: Sailor Shikiori Irori ink, a B7 Tranext notebook, and an A5 leather cover option. If you’re wondering whether an Opus 88 makes sense for a lefty (smear potential, comfort, and just general usability), this is the kind of review where I’m focused on real-world use—not just specs. My takeaway is pretty simple: if Opus keeps doing releases like this, I think their future is bright.