I bought this for work, but the twist mechanism didn't suit me, so I've been storing it. It was kept in a pen stand with other writing instruments, so there are small scratches and paint chips from rubbing. Please understand this before purchasing. I've only used it a few times, so there's plenty of ink left and there are no problems with writing. The twist mechanism also turns smoothly. I will wipe it down lightly and send it in the best possible condition.