Each glass nib comes in an elegant black gift box with hot foil stamping. The perfect gift for lovers of fine writing! Best used with fountain pen ink. Jacques HERBIN ink has been travelling the world since 1670. Glass nibs were very popular in 17th century Venice. Today, Jacque HERBIN is bringing it back to your desks as an ornament but also as a writing instrument. The small channels on the tip hold the ink and allow you to write several lines. They are all hand-crafted by craftsmen. If your nib becomes blunt, feel free to use abrasive paper (400g guard) and lightly rub the nib on this paper. Your nib will regain its writing pleasure.