Just got my consular in the other day, and it is beautiful and amazing. I got it in the 12W amber, which is both bright and gorgeous. Pics!
The hilt itself is smooth and comfortable, it has an amazing choke on it and is super easy to spin or show off with. The windows in the emitter are just an extra touch of flair and they really set off the entire design in my opinion. The consular would make a very comfortable staff, I believe.
I have mine in standard finish but I think it is literally perfect as it is in the standard.
Also. I received one of the new tips on the v4 blades, which are a little more rounded. I know there's been some talk about people wanting to know what they would look like so:
I think it even illuminates just a touch better as well.
One last picx cause why not?? Lol
So overall rating:
Comfortability: 10
Ease of use/sharp edges/unusual grip spots: 10
... everything else and overall: 10
I find 0 faults with this saber.