These pens turned out much better than I'd anticipated! I didn't realize from the picture that they had a rubber gripping surface which makes writing smoother. In addition to the rubber component, they are also sleek, classy and stylish. I had them printed for my father-in-law's 80th birthday party and the guests LOVED them!! I thought we'd have leftovers but folks grabbed them all up! The color was perfect, the presentation was fabulous, and I am overjoyed with how they turned out!