Jacques Herbin Straight Glass Pen

Bring a touch of Venetian craft to the ink desk. The Jacques Herbin Straight Glass Pen is a hand‑blown glass dip pen designed for effortless ink testing, expressive notes, and elegant correspondence.

Each pen is unique, with a finely twisted glass nib that holds an impressive charge of ink and a comfortable straight barrel that feels balanced in the hand.

Why it’s great
• Hand‑blown, one‑piece glass pen inspired by 16th‑century Venice; every pen is a singular work of art.
• Spiral‑grooved glass nib stores a generous amount of ink so it can write several lines (often up to a page) before re‑dipping.
• Ideal for sampling fountain pen inks, quick swatching, calligraphy practice, and notes—no cartridges or converters to fuss with.
• Cleans in seconds: rinse underwater and dry, making rapid colour changes easy and mess‑free.
• Ready to use out of the box and typically presented in a gift box—an elegant gift for writers and artists.

Materials & build
• Material:Solid glass body and grip; capless straight form factor.
• Nib: Twisted/fluted glass tip with micro‑grooves for consistent flow and wetter lines; expect a smooth‑to‑slightly‑toothy feel characteristic of glass.
• Craft: Individually handmade; colourways often complement Jacques Herbin ink hues with crosshatch or patterned barrels depending on variant.

Writing experience
• Line: Consistent, generally wet; great at showcasing ink saturation, shading, and sheen.
• Paper: Use quality, low‑absorbency paper (e.g., Rhodia/Clairefontaine‑type) to control bleed and feathering with the wetter laydown.
• Technique: Light pressure is best—rotate the pen gently as writing to use the ink evenly from the spiral grooves.
• Re‑dip rhythm: Expect several lines between dips; tap or roll excess ink at the bottle lip to prevent blobs.

Care & tips
1. Cleaning: Rinse in clean water and pat dry; switch colours immediately—perfect for ink swatching sessions.
2. Smoothing: If the tip feels scratchy, very lightly polish with ultra‑fine abrasive (Herbin suggests fine sandpaper; many prefer micromesh/mylar for a gentler touch)—remove as little as possible to avoid widening the line.
3. Ink: Use bottled fountain pen inks; some thicker calligraphy inks may need dilution for proper flow.