A dip pen—also called a Venetian glass pen—uses capillary action to deliver ink. Grooves on the nib store and channel ink to the tip. Line thickness and ink flow depend on groove depth, width, and pen angle. Two groove patterns exist: straight and spiral. Spiral grooves increase ink capacity by lengthening the ink path, while both types enhance visual appeal.
The groove patterns of dip pens are divided into two mainstream styles: straight grain and spiral grain
Many planner enthusiasts prefer to use dip pens
Glass pens—entirely made of glass, including both barrel and nib—were first produced by Sase Kogyo in 1989, according to company records. Yet photographs confirm hollow-glass-barrel versions existed as early as WWII.
Even today, amid the dominance of fountain pens and brushes, many journaling enthusiasts still choose dip pens—for their precision, tactile feedback, and expressive line variation.
Easy to test colors, no need for repeated cleaning.
Dip pens let you switch colors instantly—just dip the nib into ink. Unlike fountain pens, they need no cleaning between colors, so there’s no risk of mixing or contamination. This makes color testing fast and reliable, especially for illustrators and journaling enthusiasts.
Easy to mix colors, a favorite among DIY enthusiasts.
Gold powder, pearlescent pigments, and other specialty pigments—often too thick for fountain pens—flow smoothly with dip pens. Dip pens empower DIY enthusiasts to experiment boldly and freely.
Easy to color, a favorite among DIY enthusiasts
Multiple color options, with vibrant and rich hues
Aobozi dip pen ink uses a non-carbon formula for smooth, fluent writing.
Aobozi dip pen ink features a non-carbon, nano-particle formula for smooth flow, rich color, and nib protection—ideal for calligraphy practice and artistic creation. Available in multiple standard shades, with custom colors on request.
Post time: Feb-09-2026