My friend got this for me as a Christmas gift in 2007 after I mentioned how much I wanted a stapler like Milton's in Office Space. Two years later, it still works just as well as it did when I first received it. It's a little heavier than most staplers, but I like the strong and sturdy feel of it.Everyone in my office wishes they had a stapler that works and looks as great as mine. :) I highly recommend it. However, if you do get a red stapler, beware of envious stapler-nappers!