It uses a same nib as MD Fountain Pen, which is easy to write with, even for beginners. The shaft is made of a synthetic resin called MAPUKA, which is classified as a paper product, giving this dip pen a solid texture that feels comfortable in the hand. Specifications:- Shaft: MAPUKA, synthetic resin with paper powder / Nib: Steel, width: M / in PET case // Size: Package: H50 Ã W175 Ã D20mm / Item: diameter 10 Ã H134mm // Weight: 42g (w/o packageï¼12g) // Material: MAPUKA, Steel // Country of Origin: Shaft: JAPAN / Nib: SLOVENIA.