It's a $24 pen so the leakage and the staining are expected. The engraving is okay as well nothing stellar.
Merchant Response:We're so sorry you had this experience, this pen should absolutely not be leaking. It sounds like the pen you received is defective. We would be happy to ship you a new one free of charge. Can you email us at help@executivegiftshoppe.com with your name, order number or the email used on your order so we can send a replacement? We'd also be happy to send you a different style if you'd like.