 In the novels ( notably From Russia , with Love ) , Bond 's physical description has generally been consistent : slim build ; a three @-@ inch long , thin vertical scar on his right cheek ; blue @-@ grey eyes ; a " cruel " mouth ; short , black hair , a comma of which falls on his forehead . Physically he is described as 183 centimetres ( 6 feet ) in height and 76 kilograms ( 168 lb ) in weight . After Casino Royale , Bond also had the faint scar of the Russian <unk> letter " Ш " ( SH ) ( for <unk> : " Spy " ) on the back of one of his hands , carved by a SMERSH agent . 
