This is something my father used. This item is located elsewhere, so shipping will be after July 29th. There is no ink, but I was able to write a little after rinsing the nib with water. It is likely that it will write if ink is added. It is an old item, so there are small scratches. I don't know anything else about it. It says NO22. Made in the 1960s, discontinued product 14k gold nib There is no box, so it will be shipped wrapped in bubble wrap.