This item is offered with discreet, anonymous shipping and free shipping. This is a box of Tachikawa Spoon Pen nibs. NO.600EF New Chrome Color, 1 gross, opened. 1 gross per box. This is for one box. This is a popular nib, also featured in the "Top 4 Recommended Pen Nibs for Penmanship" ranking. The New Chrome color is a fine-tipped type with an aluminum finish. It is softer and smoother than chrome-colored nibs. In addition, the ink flow is less prone to dripping, and the New Chrome color is also more resistant to wear. This fine-tipped nib is easy to handle even for beginners and produces gentle lines, making it a favorite among many enthusiasts. Several instructors at the Japan Penmanship Study Group are also said to use this pen. The name varies depending on the brand: ・Nikko: ◆Saji Pen ・Tachikawa: ◆Spoon Pen ・Zebra: ◆Tama Pen LION, famous for office equipment, also manufactured these, but they are no longer in production. Currently, the Japanese nib brands on the market are: Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. The Nikko brand was taken over by Tachikawa, so there are only two manufacturers: Tachikawa and Zebra. Zebra nibs are a popular brand, supported by instructors at the Japan Penmanship Study Group. There are also claims that the older ones are better in performance. Around 1985, during the period of rapid economic growth, the number of pen nibs manufactured was an astronomical 1 million gross (1 gross = 144 pieces). Government offices and banks also switched to ballpoint pens with the changing times. An astronomical number of nibs were manufactured, and there were many skilled craftsmen. Currently, production has drastically decreased, and the craftsmen of the past have left their jobs. Also, the manufacturing equipment still uses the machines of that time, and I have heard that there are fewer craftsmen like those of the past, and the skills of the old craftsmen were higher. In addition, the New Chrome nibs are said to have little deterioration and still maintain their original performance. However, they are plated with tin, and in some cases, they may have become discolored, but there is no problem with their performance. I also enjoy penmanship and change nibs depending on what I am writing. Tachikawa nibs are also one of my favorite nibs.