This Click Pen is elegant and stylish. A little on the thicker side for the person preferring a thicker pen. The hardware is Chrome Plated The casing is turned out of Boekenhout and treated with a mixture of oil and beeswax. The wood is classed as a hard wood and originates from South Africa. The wood is also known as Cape beech 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.