(Original description) The small shell is whitish, with brown interspaces or bands, more or less variable.

On the spire two major threads near the periphery and four on the body whorl are whiter than the rest of the surface.

On the base the sculpture takes the form of about four flattish bands appressed on the anterior edge.

The axial sculpture consists of (on the body whorl including the terminal varix 10) rounded, rather strong ribs, extending from suture to the siphonal canal and usually vertically continuous up the spire.

The outer lip is varicose, thick, sharp edged and internally smooth.