Esterbrook Fine Nib Fountain Pen.

If this was all of my gift I would have rated this a package a 9. I haven't been able to find the exact model online for comparison but if I were to guess this pen would be around 40 years old made in America and well loved over the years. It was a bit scratchy upon arrival but after working on the nib for 5 minutes with a steady hand and a magnifying glass I have repaired it so it is writing smoothly again. Great pen and a great addition to my fountain pen ensemble. There were also two ink samples included which so far I haven't been able to use due to the opening for the containers being too small to fit the esterbrook pen in. I think my Parker will fit though so on my next refill of that I will try them out.

Writing pads

Wow. These pads are fantastic. If you haven't written with a good pen on quality paper you don't know what you are missing out on. The only brand I immediately recognised was Rhodia which is one of the premiere paper brands and this dot grid book lives up to the name. The other paper books are also very good both in the quality of paper and aesthetic looks.

Great hand written note

I hope you can read what it says it is a very well thought out note explaining the gifts.

Vivaldi CD

The very best of Vivaldi on 2 CDs. A very good selection of the best compositions of Vivaldi published by the ABC. Very enjoyable and I have had it in my car since I received opened gift.

I could go on and on about how great this secret santa gift is but I do not want to say too much. Just want to wrap up and say a big THANK YOU to my secret santa who has put together a absolutely fantastic personalised package.