Hunt 102 Nib

The Hunt 102 is a crow quill dip pen nib best known for detailed ink illustration, cross-hatching, and fine script lettering. Its extremely fine point and notable rigidity make it ideal for artists needing consistent, ultra-thin lines in comic or botanical art.

The Hunt 102 can be challenging for beginners because it is quite rigid and requires some pressure to create line variations. However, if a beginner is looking to do very fine technical drawing rather than flexible calligraphy, it is an excellent and affordable choice.

The Hunt 102 was historically manufactured in the United States by the C. Howard Hunt Pen Company. The company has long been associated with producing reliable, high-quality dip pen nibs for illustrators and cartoonists.

Unlike broad-edge calligraphy nibs, the Hunt 102 is a fine-point crow quill designed for illustration. It does not naturally produce thick and thin downstrokes based on angle alone; instead, it relies on applied pressure to flex its rigid tines.