“I love this pencil & am really enjoying drawing with it. But I will temper that by saying that it's a very large pencil & consequently heavy when using it for hours, so not as comfortable as smaller brass pencils. I also think it's overpriced compared to Kaweco brass pencils - it's twice the cost. That may be a consideration for those looking for a nice brass pencil. The above notwithstanding, I love it & am glad I splurged!”