I collect pens and have many different kinds that are unique and I enjoy using-this is on that list. I have a couple of the Monteverde versions of this pen; I agree that they are heavier and less comfortable to write with than this pen. I can't think of a much better value than this pen so I will probably purchase another. I also purchased a Rite-in-Rain card holder and the pen writes beautifully on each card. It does have a little different ink cartridge which I hope will be easily available from the source quoted in "answer to the questions" of the site. I really would like to see them put out a pencil; maybe in .7 instead of the .9. I am very pleased with the quality of this and you can't beat the price.

I purchased a couple of these Rebelite pens and then the Monteverde for comparison. First a comparison to the Monteverde. The two pens have the same overall length. Their diameter is essentially the same. The Monteverde barrel is slightly longer and from a "fit and finish" point of view, the Monteverde is more refined. For example, the "knurls" cut into the area where you twist the barrel to expose the tip are more numerous and "cleaner", indicating more effort was put into machining them. The soft nib at the "eraser" end for use with tablets is larger. The barrel itself is heavier. Both use a "press fit" on the cartridge part that holds the actual pen mechanism.

The pens use the same writing cartridge. Overall, I liked the more refined look and heftier feel of the Monteverde. More importantly, the Rebelite pen cartridge tended to wobble slightly in the barrel through use. This did not happen in the Monteverde. However the problem was easily corrected with some teflon tape that I had laying around.

The Rebelite was half the price of the Monteverde. If you use the pen in a situation where you might lose the pen, clearly the Rebelite is the way to go. From a writing standpoint, both give essentially the same performance. I do actually use the level and ruler part of the pen. I haven't used screwdriver part and likely never will. I have yet to try the soft nib on my iPad, but it looks like both should work fine.

Hubby thinks it looks pretty cool. He'd been sneering at the idea of "pen/styli" combos since he never uses a stylus on his iPhone or iPad. My heart dropped, since I'd already ordered this for his handyman/geeky self. However, he got an Apple iWatch before this arrived, and I had mentioned that it seemed like a stylus might be nice, to operate that tiny touchscreen. So, when he opened this, he was ready to be happy about a stylus for the first time! And he likes the yellow color, as it looks like he grabbed it from his workshop. Of course, the mm/inches ruler, the level. etc, etc, are pretty cool too, to a man who has ALWAYS got some version of a Swiss Army multi-knife or a Victorinox, or a Leatherman in his pocket or on his keychain. Now I'm jealous, and want one for MY toolbox! Or maybe for my sewing notions? I could wow my quilt guild buddies at the next retreat!

I have bought more than ten of these as gifts. I also bought the Monteverde ballpoint pen, for comparison, which retails for over four times the price. There are several other subtle differences. The Monteverde is slightly thicker and heavier. The effect is that the Monteverde is bulkier and less convenient to write with than the Xtreme. The other differences: the Xtreme pen has only two sides with a ruler. Also, its screwdriver bit is secured with a rubber gasket instead of a sprung ball-bearing as on the Monteverde. The pen- a D-1 refill is the same on both. The Xtreme is actually nicer to write with than the one that comes in the Monteverde. Overall, the Xtreme 6-in-1 is worth its price, while the Monteverde does not feel worth the extra $20.

In this case, I got it right the 4th time. Forget about trying to save a dollar on a less expensive styles. This guy does everything and more. If your an artist, right-on. If your an author, great, and if you just want to play around on your iPad Kindle app, PERFECT! Doesn't really work all that well on an iPhone but then, that's not why I bought it. ALL-in-ALL, not bad at ALL.

March 11, 2014, ADDENDUM: Couldn't find it the other day and without hesitating I clicked another "PenGo" right into my Buy Cart. With Amazon Prime it was here in two days, about the same time I found my old one. Now I've got a backup and a new PenGo besides. Like I said, I really, really like this stylus; because I repurchased the same item I upped my rating from 4 to "5-STARS"!

September 30, 2014: Since I use the iPad so so much I keep looking for, perhaps, a better stylus; even bought one of the battery assisted stylus (Kyasi Paris Laser Pen Stylus Combo High Quality Rubber Tip with Batteries Included, Lavender (KYNYL13LAV)). Why not, it hasn't 4.5-star rating. Right, I sent it back for a refund skimpy because it didn't work as well as the PenGo.

And, September 2015. The PenGo is still going strong, even replaced the tip and it's a new stylus again, reborn. It simply works, and keeps on working. And, August 23, 2016 -- and yes, I'm using it right now. So...

Hillbilly