Glass dip pens are easier to clean than fountain pens, especially for shimmering inks. The pens themselves also allow for different/more playful artistic expre

Glass dip pens are easier to clean than fountain pens, especially for shimmering inks. The pens themselves also allow for different/more playful artistic expressions than fountain pens, due to very disparate materials. It may not be for everyone, but some anime-themed glass dip pens are a hit in certain groups near Japan. Some examples from someone I know, showing the glassy characters: https://www.instagram.com/glassophy_bunbou/ https://www.instagram.com/glassophy_bunbou/