I've been writing on the Traditional for a few years now. It's been an awesome writer. Always had Stenograph writers over the past 30 years, but like to travel light and wanted a short, tight stroke. I've never had a problem with it, knock on wood. Also chose no screen, since I've got a notebook with me at every job. My writing has gotten cleaner as well. They can also be serviced locally, which was important to me. Hope that helps.