This is a beautiful rollerball pen that is handcrafted with Purple Abalone Shell with Chrome accents that bring out its beauty. Each piece is cut and fitted like a puzzle. It is set in a resin and cured for 24 hrs to protect the pen. It is hand turned, and polished to bring out the colors in the Abalone. The pen has a 5888 German Schmidt refill that leaves smooth lines and it does not skip. All my pens come with a leather pouch to protect them.