While revised versions of the Passaporto were certainly good, the original design was better for a number of reasons. Most importantly, better construction of the grip section and threading makes the original version strong enough for everyday carry, whereas later versions were prone to cracking along the feed. Another key difference is that threading on the barrel's end of this original reproduction allows for the cap to post securely, whereas the cap on later designs did not stay posted. This was a fairly serious issue for such a small pen, which is more comfortable for most hands when posted at a total length of 4.9 inches (12.5 cm).