I got to tell you, the moment that I put the pen in my hand, it felt so ergonomically correct, I could write without stressing my fingers. I do allot of writing and this pen has cut down dramatically my finger, hand, and wrist fatigue. I bet you that the moment you try one, you will never go back to the round “stick-like” pens again. There are plastic versions of this pen that retail about $3.00 and are just as comfortable as the high end chrome plated ones that go for about $40.00. This pen is a revolutionary way to write while reducing stress on your hands and fingers.