Faber-Castell is actually a name I associate with quality. Unfortunately, that is not the case at this writing instrument. Although the filler acts with value and fits comfortably in your hand but unfortunately it's a bad way to its durability. Because of the thread which connects shaft and spring, you have saved and to set cheap very thin plastic. Since this is a point which is always exposed to a certain pressure, and also to wear, the break was programmed before. Has kept the pen a good year, he's broken with me unfortunately in a written examination, which was very bitter. I can so if you want to use the pen much just from buying advise. Here applies as so often, "Who buys approves, buys twice.".