WITB: Dip Pen Popular Brands

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Dip Pen Anatomy | Holders | Nibs | Popular Brands | 10 Tips

Welcome back to my official blog guide, “What’s in the Box!?”

And today we are going to approach the topic of dip pens.

Today we will be discussing “Everything You Need to Know About Dip Pens” however, I have been told that some people find the presentation - meaning everything being in one place - overwhelming. You can follow one of the links above to jump to a different blog post where the information has been divided into parts.

POPULAR BRANDS

TACHIKAWA COMIC SET

The Tachikawa Comic Set includes a Mapping (Quill) Nib, School Nib, Japanese Nib, G Nib, and Bowl Nib.

Comic nibs are famous for producing strong and crisp lines that are difficult to duplicate with pens and brushes. They are great for creating detail in drawings.

COMIC PEN NIB HOLDER

The Tachikawa Model 36 - This holder is compatible with both regular and round nibs. The holder features special double rubber rings at the tip; the inner ring can take smaller round nibs and the larger ring can take regular nibs. The rubber grabs the nibs tightly, preventing shifting when drawing.

SPEEDBALL

Speedball takes measures to ensure that each of their nibs meets even the most discerning standards. In addition to the team that is responsible for making the Speedball nib, they have dedicated team members who hand-inspects all nibs that pass through production. That way artists never have to worry about their writing experience when using a trusted Speedball nib. Offered in a range of widths and varying degrees of stiffness in order to provide the maximum amount of control, Speedball’s Pointed and Crowquill Nibs are hand-crafted in the USA. *Hunt Dip Pen Nibs are crafted by Speedball.

STANDARD PEN NIB HOLDER

Speedball has been a trusted name in handcrafted nibs and pens for the calligrapher, letterer, and drawing artist for over 100 years. This nib holder is made of durable plastic and holds a variety of standard nibs.

#102 CROW QUILL NIB HOLDER

Use this slender nib holder with the Speedball Crow Quill and Hawk Quill mapping nibs listed under Recommended Refills/Parts. Mapping nibs produce extremely fine lines, making them ideal for drawing intricate details.

MOBLIQUE

This 2-in-1 penholder can be used as an oblique or straight holder. Its oblique brass flange can hold pointed pen nibs and after removing the flange, you can use it as a straight holder for broad edged calligraphy or offhand flourishing. This penholder is super lightweight weighing 8 grams and has a comfortable medium-sized maximum thickness of about 14mm. It also features a small curved shaped dip in the front of the holder for your index finger to rest on.