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Herbin Goose Feather Quill Pen, with Nib

In the Middle Ages, monks and kings wrote on parchment or vellum. The writing instrument they used was a quill from a goose. Ink consisted of mineral pigments mixed with gum (tree sap) and water. Take a step back in time to experience writing from a different time.

Jacuqes Herbin's traditional goose quill pens are some of our most popular items every year and it's easy to see why. Writing with our goose quills is a unique experience, tying your writing to a long history of traditional writing instruments.