This minipen features a click style mechanism for easy one handed operation, a short 4 x 1/2" diameter profile for compact size, and brilliant and durable chrome plating. The body is hand turned Southwest ColorGrain Veneer Wood. The ColorGrain series of veneers are 1/16" layers of different colored woods pressed together under high heat and pressure to form beautiful multicolor woods. This one is a series of Blue, Brown, Tan, and Natural colors. It is coated with six coats of cyanoacrylate for protection and buffed to a very high luster. Makes a great pocket or purse pen that takes up little space yet still offers the feel and features of a full size pen. Makes a nice backup pen for those that depend on having a pen handy at all times or a great only pen for those that need to carry a pen but want to minimize its bulk. Uses a minipen refill. Comes in a grey velour gift box and ships free by USPS Priority Mail.