The clip came ENCASED in a seriously tank-like box -- a packaging "feature" that I found altogether unnecessary. Otherwise, it's a fine clip: it looks nice, doesn't stand out too much, but doesn't fade into the background, either. The one problem I've encountered so far (after several wears) is that it simply keeps losing its grip. Sure, it stays clipped to my shirt -- so I haven't lost it outright -- but even thinner, skinny ties get loose after only a few hours. This would be a great item if the spring were stronger...