Edelstein Ink is and exclusive line by Pelikan. this Ink is know to be smooth and flows well in Fountain pens. the ink is a little slower drying than others. the colors are deep and rich. The bottle is glass and designed beautifully showcasing the colors within.   

 Pelikan Company originated with chemist Carl Hornemann, who made his customers an offer for oil paints, watercolors and for so called "farbige Dinten" - colored inks, on April 28, 1838. This price list - safely restored in the Pelikan archives - was the foundation of the company's manufacturing line, from which the worldwide known trademark Pelikan has developed. 

These inks are for wordsmithing, hand lettering, writing, calligraphy, drawing, and art.