This is a European Designer model which resembles the high end Mont Blanc pens. The hardware is brilliant and tough rhodium and the body is turned from blackwood imbedded with a white acrylic rib cage. The whole body is finished with five coats of cyanoacrylate and polished and buffed to a high gloss. The pen has a twist mechanism and uses a smooth writing Cross refill. Pen measures approximately 7/16 in wide by 5 1/2 inches long. Comes in a grey velour lined case. ships free by USPS Priority Mail.