The tips were all crisp and flat as

If you are careful and do not press down hard when you use them, the tips do not break down & the ink comes out minimial and does not run.

Spring Action Chisel Tip: The tip of the highlighter is chisel shaped, like most highlighters.

If you press down hard the highlighter adjusts so you don't ruin the tip, which is really nice.

if you accidentally press too hard, the tip will adjust so you don't damage it.

However they redesigned the tip as well