Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am absolutely devestated by how completely let down this pen has left me. Please do not misinterpret me, the construction of the pen is wonderful. It has a solid feel and a comfortable heft in the hand. It is pretty and a fine price for a fountain pen. The pedigree of this pen is perfect as well, Pilot is known for providing a quality product. If this pen is highly recommended​ and it has all this going for it what could the problem be? The ink flow is abysmal, I have cleaned the pen, swapped out nearly full cartridges. Tried a converter, even written with the nib upside down in order to get better flow. Nothing works. I have finally conceded defeat and I am sticking it in a drawer. Maybe I just got a dud pen, but I am very frustrated. I am posting two pictures the first was of when I first got the pen and it flowed beautifully, the second was after a month and it became a nightmare to write with.