Custom engraving included: Up to 30 characters are permanently engraved in light brass tone on the barrel, creating a named or monogrammed pen for retirement, promotion, or executive recognition gifts Stainless steel and gold construction: The Hemisphere features a brushed stainless steel barrel with 23K gold-plated trim and clip; manufactured in France to Waterman's current production standards Twist-action mechanism and ink: The twist-action barrel extends and retracts the medium point; pen ships pre-loaded with Waterman Mysterious Blue ink; compatible with standard Waterman ballpoint replacement cartridges Gift-ready packaging: Arrives in an official Waterman gift box pre-loaded with Waterman Mysterious Blue ink. The Hemisphere Stainless is Waterman's mid-tier ballpoint, above the entry-level chrome-trim variants Stainless steel and weight: The brushed stainless barrel weighs approximately 0.9 oz; the slim profile fits standard shirt pockets and pen cases; the twist-action tip retracts for pocket-safe carry The Waterman Hemisphere Ballpoint Pen in brushed stainless steel with 23K gold-plated trim is manufactured in France. The brushed stainless barrel features 23K gold-plated appointments and clip. At 0.9 oz, the pen has a balanced weight suited for extended correspondence and signing. The twist-action mechanism extends and retracts the medium ballpoint tip. The pen ships pre-loaded with Waterman Mysterious Blue ink. Replacement Waterman ballpoint cartridges are available through most office supply retailers. Waterman has manufactured writing instruments in France since 1884. Up to 30 characters of engraving are permanently applied in light brass tone on the barrel, making this a named pen for a retirement, board appointment, attorney recognition, or promotion gift. The pen arrives in an official Waterman gift box, ready for direct gifting.