I wanted the original without engraving and kitschy influence and got it also. There is also an offer with the engraving for 7 euros less than amazon. Those who do prefer it should probably rather access there. Have previously chromed bullet Space Pen with clip buy on amazon. Is also very classy. As I said, I wanted the original no frills. This writer has been in this shape to the Apollo space flights from NASA here. Pure history for writing flat. About Youtube there are massive videos about this pen making all descriptions redundant. Stop is really a must-have. So I put him 8)