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The Brause 361 Rose is a pointed steel dip pen nib manufactured in Germany for calligraphy. It features a distinctive decorative rose-pattern etching and is engineered to provide flexible, springy feedback. Because of its high pliability, it is primarily used by calligraphers for crisp, dramatic thi...
The Brause Steno nib, commonly known as the Blue Pumpkin, is a pointed steel dip pen produced by the German manufacturer Brause. It is recognized by its bright blue lacquered finish and distinctive vent hole shape. The nib is designed with moderate flexibility, making it highly responsive to pressur...
The Leonardt Principal EF is an extra-fine pointed steel dip pen nib produced by the UK-based manufacturer Leonardt. It is engineered specifically for executing delicate, small-scale penmanship, such as Copperplate and ornamental scripts. The nib possesses a fine point with responsive flexibility, a...
The Hiro No. 41 is a pointed flexible dip pen nib produced by the German manufacturer Brause, a company founded in 1851 in Iserlohn. It features a rose-colored protective coating and a small breather hole, and is designed with moderate flexibility suited for Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern point...
The Leonardt 30 Original is a pointed dip pen nib manufactured in Birmingham, England by Leonardt, a long-established nib producer. It is known for its flexible pointed tip, making it suitable for Copperplate, English Round Hand, and Spencerian calligraphy. The nib's responsive flex allows for the t...
The Nikko G Nib is a pointed metal dip-pen nib made in Japan and used for drawing, lettering, and calligraphy. Its relatively firm response provides controlled line variation under pressure, making it useful for comic art, manga, copperplate-style practice, and precise ink work where a very soft nib...
The Zebra G Nib is a type of dip pen tip manufactured by the Japanese stationery company Zebra. It is classified as a "G pen," a category characterized by its flexible, pointed steel construction that allows artists to produce both fine hairlines and thick strokes. These nibs are standard tools in t...
The Hiro 40 is a straight, broad-edge dip pen nib produced by the German manufacturer Brause, historically marketed under the "Post Office" name. It features a firm, rigid tip designed to hold a significant amount of ink while maintaining a consistent broad stroke. Calligraphers frequently use this...
Created by the British manufacturer Joseph Gillott, the Gillott 303 is a pointed pen nib famous for its fine hairlines and exceptional flexibility. It is widely used for traditional calligraphy scripts, such as Copperplate and Spencerian, which require dramatic contrast between thick and thin stroke...
The Noodler's Ahab is a fountain pen manufactured by the American ink company Noodler's Ink. The pen body is crafted from vegetal resin and features a flexible steel nib designed to produce line variation when pressure is applied during writing. It utilizes a piston-filling mechanism that draws ink...
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