(Original description) The small, oblong shell is turreted and rather solid.

These ribs project on the summit of the whorl and fade gradually on the base.

The body whorl is encircled by twelve to fourteen strong spiral cords, which override both ribs and interstices.

The aperture is narrow linear, with a deep sinus and a prominent varix Some variation in contour occurs, some individuals being shorter and broader than others.

The species is characterised by its straight, narrow form, gradate spire, and strongly modelled sculpture.