One of the cornerstones of democracy in the western world is the establishment of freedom of the press, as guaranteed by the first amendment of the u.S. Constitution. Delta honors the many dedicated professionals who implement this vital public service with collection of writing instruments. Each numbered pen in the journal series is turned from solid bars of italian resin in unique and fascinating colors of marbled red the distinctive rolling-ring clip is forged from a special metal alloy designed for strength and flexibility and plated with precious rhodium. The matching capped rollerball has highly polished gunmetal trim.