Cool post! I just invested in a stylus this year. Really made a difference getting in those extra combos.

I bought the Honsky metal stylus in May 2016.

Here is a picture of the two I bought. They came with that neat box. One for me and one for my brother.

I don't think it's visible, but there are tiny strands sticking out of the mesh after three months of use. Nothing that looks like it will tear or anything, it just looks like light fuzz on it. Doesn't affect mobility whatsoever.

And like you said, the mesh tips are so much better than the rubber tips. They glide.

It's also nice to flick around my fingers while the dungeon animations play because of the weight.