Most has been said - of course I can not use a BASIC 80, - more expensive e-motion or other Faber-Castell Model Compare. That would do the wrong price and also the claim of this basic model. BUT: you're in a relatively favorable packaging the same, outstanding spring as the "big" Faber Castell - models; ie the "e-motion" or the "Ambition" (which I also own both). And, although you 40, - to 80, - less spends. That's what I call fair. Clear a Montblanc Masterpiece is still soft in the spring - but also 400, - more expensive. Jau, the handle and the cap are also plastic - like 80% of other fillers as well. This is the "tail end" of solid metal. Do not bother me. And in the end: Be doing everyone filler with the spring - and is top notch!