The pen is great for typing. It is even better than with the fingers, even with narrow fingers. In any case, the display does not smudge. When writing with the pen, my husband and I are very disunited. My My coming along very well with it. His writing is easier to read than on paper. I've been apparently too stupid. The signature does not appear consistently. In addition, still quite illegible. Probably I express else on. The integrated ball Writing is a nice addition.