Rotring ArtPen

The Rotring ArtPen is a calligraphy fountain pen that utilizes traditional, interchangeable ink cartridges manufactured by the German company Rotring. Artists can also use bottled ink by inserting a standard Rotring ink converter into the pen's barrel.

The Rotring ArtPen is offered in several broad-edge nib widths to accommodate various lettering styles, most commonly in 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm, and 2.3mm sizes. These distinct widths allow calligraphers to switch between delicate italic notes and large, bold gothic headers.

Yes, because the ArtPen features a fountain pen mechanism rather than a dip pen, ink flows smoothly to the paper regardless of the writing angle. Left-handed lettering artists often prefer fountain pens like the ArtPen because they reduce the smudging commonly associated with dragging a hand through wet dip pen ink.

Yes, the nibs on the Rotring ArtPen are friction-fit and can be easily pulled straight out of the section to be swapped or replaced. This allows users to purchase replacement nibs if one becomes damaged, or to change the width of their stroke without buying an entirely new pen.