Actually this is not a new kit, this has been around for quite a while but it was sold by another company and called the Wall Street. This is just a remake by PSI and CSUSA has the Broker. They are all basicly the same kit, only the platings differ really. As far as popularity goes it will be like any other pen, it will sell for some but not others. Personally the Wall Street and now the Broker is one of my favorites when it comes to ball point pens. I like how it shows off so much wood and does not use a centerband. IMHO its a rather classy pen.
Wayne