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Your cart is empty.Speedball's Calligraphy Pen Set is ideal for the beginner. Use this set for Roman text, Italic alphabets, ornamental work or fine lettering. Contains (4) C Style Pen Nibs (C1, C2, C3, C4), (2) Pen Points (No. 101 and No. 512) and (1) Pen Nib Holder.
Ann
2025-08-27 09:20:58
I am new to the world of calligraphy but am a long-time fan of fountain pens and ink. These calligraphy nibs have been a great introduction. The set comes with 6 different brass nibs of different sizes and shapes, and a holder. You dip the tip of the nibs into an ink well, and carry the ink to the page. It takes some time to get used to, but the results are beautiful and it's easier to pick up than you think. It comes with a little instruction book that was actually super helpful! I was skeptical but it gave good tips about using a page to guard your hand and the different styles of writing. Would recommend this kit to anyone interested in learning calligraphy without spending a ton up front on the highest-quality materials.
Richard O. Rue
2025-08-12 18:51:37
This is just a gift from the past, and we really enjoy using it. In the same way that I tried it myself, and shared it with my Vietnamese father in law to try, we both agreed this was a marvelous example of all the writing tools we both learned to use in our childhood. He demonstrated better technique than I, as he had to use these much longer than I.It's funny to think that we are from an era where these nibs were normal, and now are obsolete.I'm very happy to say that anyone who still enjoys using these writing instruments from the distant past, would probably enjoy these nibs just as much as anyone. Just buy it, and enjoy. Some people say you should pay a lot moremoney for better, especially if you're an expert, or a professional calligrapher. In the mean time, unless you're a really fantastic calligrapher, I expect you'll do just fine with these. Just buy the ink, paper, and have fun with this.
D. Briscoe
2025-08-11 16:14:44
I do not have a lot of experience with calligraphy pens or nibs or anything else, for that matter.I flamed the tips and grabbed the paper and ink and jumped in.I have found this set very pleasant to use. The nibs do not seem to be something that a person who is heavy handed or tends to really push down hard, they are somewhat flexible. I quickly adjusted to it and have had a lot of fun practicing with them.I ordered two inks at the same time, one water proof super black,and the other black india ink. I found the india ink more to my liking. It flowed more smoothly and stayed a beautiful rich black color while the other faded to a grey color rather than black.The flow is nice and in one dip I can write an entire Arabic alphabet.I have no idea what the pros use, but I am just a beginner and have been having a blast with this set and it seems sturdy and like it will last me a very long time.
Erika J.
2025-07-31 17:43:32
While the pens and nibs work beautifully in terms of line variation and overall look/feel, they are ideal for calligraphy only. As someone searching for dip pens for artistic reasons I had hoped it would work for full on inking for drawings. My mistake!!It is my bad though and the product delivers in what it actually promises, so make sure you purchase the correct set for your purpose! 😂😂
Customer
2025-07-09 11:05:20
Functional!
Patricia
2025-07-04 14:11:48
I was so happy that I found these. I have been looking for a calligraphy writing set for some time. All I have came across is the pre-loaded ink ones. I do not like the pre loaded ink. I have never been able to get it to work properly. If you are old school calligraphy like I am. When I was taught to write calligraphy it was with a quill and no nibs. I do enjoy the nibs. I can now get creative with my pen pal letters. I love the dip style pen. Not as messy as the pre loaded pens that are out now. I gave the Speedball set five stars because they are holding up well and wash out nicely.
Snydes
2025-05-03 12:07:54
I have used Speedball since junior highschool for art and calligraphy. Now retired, and returning to art, these are what I am buying; an old friend.
Portista
2025-04-17 11:56:55
These were purchased as a Christmas gift for an artistic granddaughter who has done Asian calligraphy, but hasn't yet experimented with Western.Calligraphy has become a lost art in this day of computers. In the 19th Century, children learned to write "a fine Copperplate hand", a beautiful,elaborate script. Sometime later it was followed by the Palmer Method, the rounder, 'loopier' precursor to the Cursive (joined) handwriting taught in the American public schools from the early 1950s until relatively recently, when many schools seem to have given up on teaching good handwriting in the computer age.This is a pen (plastic-- I don't think they make the wooden ones anymore, at least not at this price point) and a set of six nibs, each of which can be slipped into the pen. The nibs are designed for two scripts, for Roundhand and for Fine Italic. Once she learns these, there are specific nibs available for other scripts as well, although these two are more than enough for her to develop a side business in wedding invitations should she want to!Recommended.
glamazon08
2025-03-16 16:33:04
I wanted to try calligraphy again after being introduced to it many years ago, and this is the perfect beginner set. The pen holder is sturdy and lightweight, and the nibs are high quality. You have enough flat and pointed style tips to try different lettering, and there is a guide with great resources. Highly recommended for beginners and it is best price for this high quality product.
Thya_H
2025-01-11 13:57:54
Estaba haciendo cursos en medio de la pandemia y todo cerrado.Afortunadamente habÃa mis productos en internet y asunto resuelto.La marca es buena, siempre te sacan del apuro sin tener que gastar de más.Aparte hay varios juegos de plumillas, los quiero todos para practicar mi técnica de caligrafÃa.
Catherine Terrett
2025-01-06 13:36:34
Product arrived safely and is very easy to use. the nib holder is very comfortable to hold and use. i will buy again in the future
Emanuela
2024-12-22 11:12:55
Pennini secondo me ottimi per approcciarsi all’esercizio calligrafico senza spendere molti soldi per penne o pennini più costosi.
sigamzn
2024-11-27 16:12:47
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