Everyone has a story. The world awaits yours. The Sheaffer^® Valor^™ writing instrument is both classic and bold, personifying luxury, self confidence and accomplishment. If you are a truly discerning individual who appreciates the finer things, the Sheaffer^® Valor^™ is for you. Made in Italy, it combines timeless German design and precision American engineering. The Valor^™ makes a powerful statement with its wide profile glossy black machined acrylic body and distinctive clip. Function is also paramount, with a form-fitting ergonomic design, and an easy screw-on cap for the fountain pen/roller ball or smooth twist-action mechanism on the ballpoint. Prepare to write your own legend.