When starting package fine mines are included, in Germany one (also available in blue / red) receives only the compilation. For this purpose the following: The mines in size medium as quickly empty that one should avoid its use in any case. With the first two fine mines I could about so long and so much like writing with six (!) Mines the size medium. Also, I have now been laying around two red fine mines that I do not need and will never use. (If anyone asks, the: The pen does not recognize the ink color, ie the comments in red are only on paper red) Quickly consumed mines are of course great for sales, for the customer, this package is nothing but rip off. Since you can make more than the seller, however, the accusation that the black fine mines not to lead themselves. The there is namely very well, even in a 5-pack, but not in Germany. One last note: If the mine does even limp, and just no replacement at hand: just keep typing. The pen detects the writing even if the mine is empty.