I was thinking these would just be another set of expensive pens that would get lost somewhere and almost skipped it. My friends mom loves Van Gogh so I thought what the he** and bought them. I am soooooo glad I did. These pens come in a beautiful box, look crazy expensive and write like a dream.They flow easily across the page and the ink does not smear. She hasnt gotten them yet but I will definitely be ordering more. They are stunning in real life. Vibrant color, easy to hold and just as beautiful as the canvases of the real Van Gogh. An absolutely beautiful gift for yourself or someone you love.