The shape and line is very similar to the old vintage style pen. I have bought many new and old pens. This has to be one of the best. As a hobby I restore old hammers. My wife thinks it's ridiculous to have so many hammers. However, how could I trust the judgment of a woman who was willing to marry a man who restored old hobby hammers? I would generally prefer no separation. If you give it the right shape and use two steel wedges at 45 degrees, the installation looks much closer to the factory.