Brause Rose Nib 361

The Brause 361 Rose is a pointed steel dip pen nib primarily used by calligraphers for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. Because of its high pliability and flexible, springy feedback, it allows writers to easily create dramatic thick and thin lines. It is also popular for illustration and ink drawing.

The Brause 361 Rose nib is manufactured in Germany by the Brause company, which has been producing steel pen nibs since the late 19th century. The company is historically based in Iserlohn, Germany. Each nib features a distinctive decorative rose-pattern etching on the metal.

The Brause Rose 361 is generally not recommended for absolute beginners because its high pliability requires significant hand control and light pressure. Beginners often accidentally snag the paper or splatter ink because the tines spread too widely. Calligraphers usually start with a stiffer nib, like the Hunt 56, before moving to the Rose.

Both are popular pointed pen nibs, but the Brause Rose is known for being slightly smoother and more durable than the Hunt 101. While the Hunt 101 can produce incredibly fine hairlines, it is often more 'snatchy' and prone to catching on paper. The Brause Rose offers a softer, more springy feedback that many modern calligraphers prefer.