Does the Pilot Custom 823 F feel the same as the M?

Does the writing experience feel the same? I’ve arranged to send my pen back to pilot so they can do a nib swap from M to the F, but I’ve read a fair few posts on people complaining that the F is ‘scratchy’.
I picked up a metropolitan F and to me that feels semi ‘scratchy’ in comparison to my 823. Does the 823 F feel smoother than a metropolitan?

Sorry for all the questions, I just need to know as I’m now reconsidering doing my nib swap. I love my 823 so much and don’t want to be disappointed