So, I would like to introduce the kinds of the nib for the dip pen.
Before we start, I'll let you know that this is not the standard recommendation because every person's writing habit and preference is different so just take this as a reference.
What you have to do to find the perfect fit on your hand is writing for trial.
So... here we go!
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Calligraphy pen nib for English divided into two big category.
- Broad edged nibs
- Pointed nibs
In this post, I'll introduce the Broad edged nibs :)
Broad edges nibs are usually for Italic, Gothic, Uncial, Roman fonts.
2mm - 3mm for Italic and 4mm for Gothic will be easy to figure out the curve and shape to start with.
Too narrow nib will not show you the exact movement and figure of the line.
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| Speed Ball C-type |
Speed ball is nice brand for starters.
You need to take care of Reservoir (Ink container that you can see the top of nib) because if the water stays between the nib and reservoir, it will get rust and ruin your nib.
(Well, it is not easy to manage your nib to get rid of the Ink.... Good luck)
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| Brause Nibs |
They started to produce the nibs since 1895 and now they are creating various kinds of carbon steel nibs over 400.
This nib is not flexible much as speedball, so if you have strong pressure during writing I recommend this pen than upper one.
Also, this pen's reservoir can be separate from the nib so much easier to clean up!
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| D. Leonardt Tape Nib |
Similar to Brause nib, from United Kingdom. Embossed carving on reservoir of TAPE.
You can see the end of nib is cut little bit tilt different from other nibs and it helps your stable writing.
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| Michell Roundhand Nib |
Also from United Kingdom, and the special thing of this pen is that you need to purchase the reservoir separate. If you are not writing looooooooooong script, it is not a necessary thing, but....
This is really flexible nib so you need time and skill to work on it.
I wish this post helped you guys little bit.
Thank you!
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