This fountain pen is handcrafted from Indan River Buffalo Horn. Pens made from horn have a deep rich color and feel that is unlike anything else. Indian River Buffalo Horn is sourced from managed domesticated herds, maintained by the Indian Department of Husbandry and Dairying. This material was obtained post harvest and none of the animals were killed simply for their horns. Blanks are cut to size, drilled, and then turned and finished on a lathe. The pen uses bottled ink (siphon pump included) or an ink cartridge, and has a round grip with a German-made iridium-tipped nib.