It's clean as I only tested it once, but I dropped it and there's a dent on the body. Please take a look at the photos for the dent. It can be written with normally. The rest is clean. As a bonus, I'll include a Muji notebook. Please understand that this is a used item. No returns. Classic design black mechanical pencil, made of metal for durability. - Brand: Kaweco - Color: Black - Material: Metal - Accessories: Case, notebook - Design: Classic style Thank you for looking.