I got this for the shop i always rip the pages in my notepad while im in the shop. figure io would give this a try. the pen writes nice and the shell is made of aluminum and has withstood many drops and rtosses onto the workbench.i have since switched out the pen that holds it closed with a pencil with a slight modification but it works for my needs. i can now draw plans and not worry abotu them being torn up.