The Waterman Hemisphere Essentials ballpoint in Red features a deep red lacquer barrel with a matte finish, brushed stainless steel cap, and is accented by a palladium clip and trim. The slightly matte finish feels comfortable and helps prevent slipping in your hand while writing. The twist-action mechanism extends and retracts the ballpoint refill. A slightly slimmer profile makes this a very comfortable pen in the hand for longer writing sessions.