This Click Pen is elegant and stylish. A little on the thicker side for the person preferring a thicker pen. The hardware is Gun Metal Plated The casing is turned out of Kiaat and treated with a mixture of oil and beeswax. The wood is versatile and used for a variety of applications. It is a local wood. To change the refill just unscrew the bottom tip, Remove the old refill and replace it with a new refill. It uses a standard Parker type refill. Take care not to lose the spring.