The updated Michell stylus brush replicas from
MachineCraft feature improved knurlings and brighter finishing like the real deal.
Here's the previous version for comparison.
Needless to say, I promptly installed them on my Anti-Security Blade and applied a light wash of black oil to liven them up.
Before
To my eyes, the shine on the new rods adds to the 'mechanical' aesthetics and provides a much-needed contrast against the overall matte-ness on the prop.