The pointer has retracted the length of a pen. He is not very thick and can be easily carried in your pocket or breast pocket in the shirt. The rods of the pull-out elements are well made, not too tight and not too loose. The extended bar is stable and wobbles or does not oscillate and thus fulfilled its purpose well as a pointer. The pen I would consider only as an emergency accessory. It is functional, but is not so good in the hand as a high quality pen.