Cheap pen but works great. The rubber mallet does not leave marks as hard as other rubber mallets. The sticker on the handle is annoying because it doesn't come off easily. I had to scrape it off and then use Goo-Gone to remove the remaining gunk. Tip #1: Thoroughly clean the rubber head before use to remove manufacturing oils. The rubber head is still soft and cuddly after a year and a half (ie it doesn't dry out).