As I may have mentioned in this video -- not sure now -- I've been quite excited about the quality and fit & finish of several of the newer brands. It recalls for me the seemingly endless 'back-and-forths' I had with Shanghai Hero 25 years ago, where I would constantly suggest changes to them for more success in the West. Producing pens in the millions for the domestic, Asian and Eastern European markets -- they really couldn't have cared less at that time.