It's exactly as described, I was surprised by how good the quality of this lead is. The handle is so comfy even while walking my 35kg amstaff boy that can get anxious/nervous when strangers approach us, he tends to reverse up, and can pull away, other leads have hurt my hands this one is alot softer. The writing is also so clear. Gives me pieceof mind knowing I'm doing the right thing by letting others know that we are both considering others by giving them that warning