Quill pens came into use as early as the seventh century and remained the writing instrument for most of the western world for over a thousand years. This instrument was used to pen great works of literature, books, daily correspondence, and historical documents that changed the world, such as the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, and our Constitution. Our quill pen comes with a powdered non-toxic ink packet; mix with one or two ounces of warm to hot water, stir thorougly, and keep covered when not in use to prevent evaporation.