Best Glass Pens in the World

Taiwan was once one of the most significant glassware producers in the world. With changes in global trend, however, Taiwan’s glass industry has come to an end. Still, we have some of the most skilled masters alive still producing specialized glass products.

A glass pen collector in Taiwan has collected glass pens all over the world – those produced in Italy, Germany, France, Japan, etc., and none comes to the performance of the glass pen produced in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The glass pen produced here is of the highest standard – not only does it write well, the ink flows smoothly throughout the writing process before it needs another dip in the ink, but one dip allows you to write up to 300 Chinese characters. That is record-breaking, since the second best glass pens come from Germany, and they write about 120~130 Chinese characters at best.

Glass pens are made purely out of glass – they’re dip pens, so they require an external ink source for writing. Writing with glass pens is much like with a fountain pen – the right way to hold the pen and writing very, very lightly on the paper using your shoulder is the best way to write. Don’t press against the paper hard, as the tip may break. Handle it properly, however, and it will last more than a lifetime. It can be a beautiful piece of art that can be passed down for generations. Here are some of the ways to judge a glass pen to be good or poor:

1. Grooves in the nib – it is big and deep for greater ink capacity?
2. Ink dispensing – does the ink flow evenly when writing, or does it sometimes release too much ink, and then too little, then normal again? Is it consistent?
3. Ink flow – does the ink suddenly stop flowing in the process of writing, and the nib still has ink?
4. How many words can be written / how much ink does it hold with one dip? The more the better.
5. Ergonomics – the body of the glass pen is usually decorative and okay in terms of ergonomics. However, you can still pick the one with better ergonomics. The skills and determining factor of the performance of the glass pen is at its nib – only the most skilled master can produce a good nib.

Gevin offers the best glass pens in the world – the body of the glass pen can change with style for your preference, but the nib is irreplaceable and good nibs are rare to find. We say with confidence that we offer you the best glass pen in the world.

We offer the glass pen in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Apart from what is shown here, designs can be custom made.