The tall, pointed spire, which invariably lacks the apical whorls, is less than half the height of the shell. The broad body whorl usually has two prominent varices (as does each spire whorl). The smooth, broad, and flattened spiral ribs on the body whorl have deep grooves and an occasional thin, extra rib between. Suture is well impressed and the rib below each whorl is wavy and puckered. Siphonal canal is broad and short. Thin folds along the columellar wall. Creamy, with dark brown blotches and crescents. Aperture orange-brown, with white channels between teeth on outer lip. columellar teeth white, dark brown between.