Nice, no putty or wax. Picks up drills easily and simple to place, makes a little noise, but very minimal almost soothing. The head is a little large and can make it difficult to place exactly onto the canvas, especially when the canvas has a lot of drills previously placed. The pen is wider than my other pens and feels good in my hand. Just takes a minute to get used to. Also really appreciate how long it holds a charge and operates without a hose. Glad I ordered it.