I absolutely love this pen, first tried a fancy ink with shimmer and couldn't get good flow but once I found an ink that worked. Beautiful!!!!

I bought this pen to do ink samples, but found myself a bit frustrated in my first attempts. I have never used a glass pen before, so there was a learning curve to deal with. The tip needed some smoothing. I found with my first attempts that the flow was very inconsistent, from a ghost line to a gusher. After playing around with it a bit I found that it helps to only fill the grooves halfway. There are still skips at times, but not fully filling the grooves helps to control gushing. I'm not sure how other brands perform, so I can't give a proper comparison as others have done. Since there's such a learning curve with glass pens, maybe GP can make a video on how best to use this particular glass pen, and attach the video to the product page.

After finding a cheap glass pen that created a lovely line but was a bit scratchy I thought I'd purchase a more expensive one. This new pen allows the ink to flow entirely too heavily at first, creating blobs and extremely thick lines. It settles down after a few words, but then you have to keep rotating the pen to keep ink flowing to the tip. The cheap pen is finer, more consistent, and it writes longer on a dip. I think the big issue is that the new pen has are fewer channels on the nib (therefore broader) and they are at a less steep pitch. The fine channels that are more closely spaced and at a steeper pitch (more times around the nib for each channel) result in more surface area and a more even flow of ink. Such a shame. I really wanted to like this.

I really like this glass pen. I have had many in the past, but this is the best writing experience I have had from a glass pen, and the amount of ink that it holds is very impressive.Highly Recommended

Like the look and balance of the pen. The nib is a little broader than I like. I will lightly sand it and hope for the best.

Perfect for trying out inks!

I am making progress learning to write with a dip pen. It will allow me to use my large collection of ink colors for writing greeting cards and short notes, as well as testing inks. It is comfortable to hold and pleasant to view.

I've ordered from this company for the past few years & have never been disappointed. I've experienced so many delays with other purchases but never here. Great service & products.

This pen is so pretty. However, I was under the impression one dip could last a page. Not the case here. One dip lasts a line or two.

I purchased this glass dip pen in order to help me better document testing my inks. No more having to clean out a pen! It's beautiful and works well for my needs.

I love this dip pen! I use it for waterproof ink for outlines in some of my watercolor paintings - I love using this dip pen because I can easily use it with different inks, and it is easy to clean. Stylistically, I like the consistent line width of the nib. The glass itself is beautiful and it is one of my favorite tools. This is my second dip pen - the first met a tragic end when I was carrying it with some other supplies and it fell to the ground. So it is definitely fragile and you will want to keep it protected if you're bringing it places (it comes in a nice plastic tube that would work) or perhaps it's best to leave in the studio.Purchasing it from Goulet Pens was good - it was really well protected in the box it came in.

I purchased a cheap glass pen on Amazon which I wanted to use for ink testing. The results were terrible, with gobs of ink flowing onto the paper for the first few lines of script, even though I tapped the tip several times on the inside of the bottle first, before attempting to write. I decided it was worth it to me to invest in an expensive (for me) R&K glass tip pen. Unfortunately, the same results were had using the R&K pen. I've asked Goulet Pens to create a video on the proper use of glass dip pens to see if I'm doing something wrong. Until then, I'm a very dissatisfied customer on this product. As far as Goulet service is concerned, it was its usual top-notch level.

This is a very lovely dip pen. You can see the ink color in the body. The ink flows nicely and the pen writes pretty broad. I use this to try out new inks but for for overall writing, it can be more difficult to use.

It can be a bit of work to ink up a pen for the purpose of testing a new ink color�especially after I've ordered a dozen or more samples from Goulet Pens. To the rescue comes the R&K Glass Dip Pen. The tip is somewhere between an F and M (depending on the wetness of the ink), and I love the old-world feeling of dipping it into ink and putting it to paper. Super easy to clean (just rinse under cold, running water) and slide back into its protective cylinder with foam-padded lid. I recently used this pen to quickly fill out 80+ cards in my first Col-o-ring Testing Book. I love this pen, and I am very glad I got it.

I bought this pen, as many people probably do, along with a large selection of samples. I owned one a very long time ago, but it didn't get much use (there was no fabulous Goulet Pens around then, to provide so many great ink samples). It disappeared somewhere, and once I had this one in hand I quickly realized that I probably broke it fairly quickly. It's obvious that they are fragile, but it's only when you actually have one in hand for use that you realize how many different ways there are to break off the glass nib when you're not using it to write. So be very careful, especially when walking with it. There is a fair amount of feedback when you first use it, but it's easy to smooth the tip out with just a few passes of 600-grit sandpaper if you prefer less friction. It's a delight to write with, makes it easy to control the line and shading. Well worth the price for a pen and ink lover.

I never used a glass dipping pen before. Now that I have I can say I really enjoy the experience. There is a little bite or light scratchiness to the writing experience, but it feels correct and nice. Aesthetically the pen looks good and it feels very comfortable. The best thing for me is that with this pen I can easily try all my many ink samples, and it's just a rinse under the tap to clean. Very good if you don't want to ink up a pen just to try the ink, or you only have a short job, or you just want some variety! I added a bit of tissue to the container tube as it seemed the foam that was in there wasnt thick enough to protect the nib. If you haven't tried a glass dipping pen, you should.

I use glass pens for writing samples and for writing when I don't want to commit to inking a regular pen. The Rohrer & Klingner is very nice to use. It's smoother than others I've used. And it's easy to hold. It's also attractive. But the things I like most about it are functional, not aesthetic.

Great glass dip pen. I mostly use glass pens to try out new inks. Recently, I seemed to have misplaced my J. Herbin glass pen and ended up ordering the R&K glass pen. I like the simple and clean design of this pen. It feels a bit smaller than the J. Herbin and was easier to hold in my hand. The nib was a bit scratchy, but it should be a fairly easy fix with some fine mesh/sandpaper.

The design is lovely to look at and pleasant to use. One ink dip lasts a decent amount of time, and the versatility of the dip pen when switching between different colours of ink is very helpful. The tip can be a bit scratchy, and on paper of lesser quality tends to rough up the surface of the paper. This may be inherent in the type of pen, however. Overall, a lovely and unique implement, though obviously not practical for everyday use because it is fragile.

My daughter was very happy with the gift.

Bottom line: This is an attractive glass pen that I would buy again because of the impressive nib even though I don't care for the sloped grip section.Pros: attractive design Nib holds a lot of ink Compact storage tubeCons: fingers slide on sloped grip sectionThis nib smoothed quickly on some micro mesh to the slight feedback feel I like.. (I didn't try to get the nib buttery smooth so I'm unable to say if that's possible.)The nib holds enough ink to write more words on one dip than expected. I tested more than 18 inks with this pen and found that drier inks provide a more consistent ink flow for writing a paragraph. The most pleasant writing experience for me with this pen is with J. Herbin inks.

I have been wanting to play with a glass pen forever and I am so glad this is the one I went for. Absolutely gorgeous to look at and wrote smoothly for me right out of the package. This pen will definitely be getting a lot of mileage from me.

I purchased this earlier this week and am in love. The experience is a bit scratchy at most angles, but I intend on getting some very fine wet sandpaper to gently smooth it down; will update after. There is one particular sweet spot and I can't expect perfection from handmade glass, but still noticeable. Color-wise it is stunning, but it is prudent to say that in both the product images above and in person, the white stripes are actually the palest pink. It is a beautiful color, but just an FYI that it is not pure white spirals. The design is extremely comfortable and natural. I've just used this pen to test out a dozen different ink samples for my own notes and I didn't get ink from my grip once! I often get some ink dots from my grip on the Metropolitan, so this is a refreshing surprise. The line width approximates around a medium, depending on how much ink I dip. The ink lasts enough for a few lines and gives a very quaint, rustic look to your writing with its variations. The best surprise of all is this pen is delightful for ink and watercolor drawing! The design and weight lends itself to shoulder-based movements and loose lines. Large script and faint grey sketch lines are easily accomplished with this pen. In love. I am simply in love and I didn't expect it.

I bought this for testing inks. This is a terrific looking pen. I took one star off due to the scratchiness I felt at all angles. I smoothed the nib, and it now writes beautifully. This is dream to clean between samples.

It looks so much better in person and is very easy to grip in the hand. It is hard to keep a consistent line width during wrong writing sessions, so not the best for notes. Depending on how you rotate the tip (nib), the experience can be very scratchy or butter smooth. Line width can vary from Western Medium to Very Broad, depending on how much ink you left on the tip of the pen and how you rotate the nib on the paper. This pen shines for testing inks with its very quick cleanup, and may also be used if you are into writing journals or daily diaries by your desk.

I tried it it cleans really easy. Its fun to use and test inks I would not use it as carry pen.

Many people collect fountain pens; I prefer to collect glass pens. This latest Rohrer and Klinger glass pen in clear glass and white is a beauty.Although it is white, there is a subtle hint of pinkish blush which I find aesthetically pleasing.What good is a glass dip pen if it writes poorly! I have three Rohrer and Klinger glass pens and each one writes well. Since each is individually made, there can be subtle differences between each. Some have a more medium tip and others are finer. This latest purchase in white, while it writes smoothly, makes an interesting sound as it moves across the paper. I find it difficult to describe, not scratchy but quite pleasant. I'll call it singing.As with all of my glass dip pens, this one is not simply an objet d'art but a practical and functional writing tool. I use my glass pens daily. If you have never tried a glass pen, I suggest that you do. The Rohrer and Klinger Company has been making pens for years so you will be able to trust that the glasspen that you choose, will be not only beautiful, but useful.