
Oblique Penholders
The Oblique Penholder (Oblique Calligraphy Pen) is the standard tool (for right-handers) for Copperplate Script, Engrosser's Script, Spencerian Script, and Modern Calligraphy. These are slanted scripts with thin upstrokes and thicker downstrokes. To create the thicks and thins of these scripts with changes of pressure, your nib must be parallel to the slant of the letters. The oblique penholder makes this much easier to achieve for right-handed scribes. This is accomplished by an extension, called a flange, which holds the nib offset from the staff of the penholder. The flange can be of plastic (Speedball) or of metal, usually brass. Ideally the flange holds the nib at a shallow angle to the paper in order to reduce the chance of catches and splatters on upstrokes. All the metal-flange oblique penholders below do this. Only the Speedball Plastic Oblique Penholder does not.
Not all left-handers use the same penholders for these scripts. Some use straight penholders, others the standard oblique penholder or the left-hand oblique holder.
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Deluxe Turned Wood Holder
John Neal Books
Now: $39.95List: $49.95H119. Deluxe Turned Wood Holder. This beautiful wooden holder has several inlaid bands, including a wide band of either horn- or amber-colored resin (inlay colors vary). The holder is 7 inches in length, with a graceful tapered design. Choose from Horn...H119Now: $39.95List: $49.95 -
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Cherry Wood Oblique Holder
Handwritmic
Now: $29.99List: $30.76H147. Cherry Wood Oblique Holder. This Oblique penholder from Handwritmic has the classic hourglass shape, with a comfortable grip and a tapered tail. The brass flange is precisely constructed and perfectly fits the Nikko G nib. The staff is made of...H147Now: $29.99List: $30.76 -
Century Oblique Penholder
Turn of the Century
$24.95H51. Century Oblique Holder These gorgeous turned wood pen holders have a metal flange. They are made to hold the Nikko G and similar sized nibs. They can be adjusted with needle nosed pliers to fit other nibs. Wood Penholder. Wood color varies. If you...H51$24.95 -
Century Adjusted Oblique Holder
Turn of the Century
$26.95H53. Century Adjusted Oblique Holder. These gorgeous turned wood pen holders have a metal flange and are ideal for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. The penholders are adjusted to the nib you would like to use. A nib is included...H53$26.95 -
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Calligraphica Oblique Holder with Adjustable Screw
Calligraphica
Now: $29.95List: $34.95H143. Calligraphica Oblique Holder with Adjustable Screw. This wood and steel holder works with most all pointed nibs without further adjustments to the flange. Just rest your nib on the flat tray of the steel flange and tighten the screw with your...H143Now: $29.95List: $34.95 -
Blackwell Wood Holder
John Neal Books
H50. Blackwell Oblique Pen Holder A remarkably simple design that holds most pen points for Spencerian and Copperplate. Finely crafted wood holder with a sturdy brass oblique arm. This penholder is designed to hold the nib at a less steep slant angle for...H50Qty in Cart: 0Price:Subtotal: -
Blackwell Plastic Handle Oblique Holder
John Neal Books
H61. Blackwell Oblique Pen Holder Plastic Handle. Black plastic hourglass penholder with the same brass flange for holding the nibs. The brass work is not as finely finished but is just as functional. Works with small nibs such as the Brause 66EF and...H61Qty in Cart: 0Price:Subtotal: -
Barbara Calzolari Special Oblique Holder
$55.00H145. Barbara Calzolari Special Oblique Holder. Made to Barbara Calzolari's specifications to create a perfect and serviceable tool for the practice of writing Spencerian Script. The staff is slightly thicker than many similar holders. The flange is...H145$55.00 -
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Adjusted Turned Wood Oblique Holder
John Neal Books
Now: $22.50List: $24.95H115. Adjusted Turned Wood Oblique Holder. These beautiful, turned-wood holders have a metal flange to hold the nib and are ideal for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. These adjusted holders come ready-to-write, with the nib...H115Now: $22.50List: $24.95