What is your opinion of the quality of this item? I carry a pencil because I have to read a lot, take notes and add marginal comments...and often erase to rephrase...this pencil felt good in hand, wrote smoothly and became THE pencil in my pocket. No expert, I can say only that the design must be very good because the pencil feels "right" - weight, shape, efficiency...outstanding It's a bargain....such pleasant balance in a writing instrument is rare; I've paid more for less. I'm glad to have this outstanding pencil.