I don't know if have used one yet but the SS tips cant be beat. They tend to be warmer, feel better on the lips, more durable, and they are very easy to clean. And they add substantially to the appearance. I for one prefer the non-drip tip design, due to the smaller hole, less chance of crud getting in your tip. I drop this in my pocket and go do my thing, I don't want stuff in my GG tip when I grab it and use it with out looking. If Imeo made a standard SS iAtty tip I would get one.