The person I purchased this for is all about getting back into learning calligraphy and sing fountain pens as an art form. Well, they absolutely love this set, it's great for drawing and writing. The nibs do hold onto ink, and don't cause giant ink blots at all. The nibs are also easy to change out without any jerky motions that would cause the nibs to become destroyed. All in all, this is an amazing set for the price, whether you are the gifter or the giftee. The price is just right for the amoSee full review