Brause Steno Nib 361

Especially as a beginner, it takes some time to learn how to use this nib, but once you get the hang of it, the Brause Steno nib writes beautifully. The nib is also called the Blue Pumpkin nib and is a really high quality nib. Make sure you clean the layer of oil on it before you use it. If you don't, nib won't hold sufficient ink. Instead of a nice covering, the ink will bead up on the nib. The nib will quickly run out of ink. At first, I didn't adequately clean the nib, and I could tell the difference in ink retention right away. All new nibs have a similar coating.

I'm taking a basic online calligraphy class and this nib has been my favorite.

The Brause Blue Pumpkin nib (Steno Nib) has quickly surpassed the Nikko G as my favorite nib for writing (calligraphy). It has more flex than the Nikko G . I think it is a great nib for both beginners and for experienced pointed-pen users.

I used the Hunt 101and loved the flex, but I hated the scratchiness. Next, I used various of the G nibs--they were not scratchy, but were definitely not as flexible as the Hunt 101. The Brause Steno (Blue Pumpkin) is the perfect combo: a smooth, fine tip and superior flex!

This is an incredibly sharp nib which can be scratchy, and sometime it splits and splats. If have one that is uncooperative, try another. A good Gillott 303 will give barely there hairlines and satisfying thicks. The pen won't sail around the page for breezy Modern Calligraphy, but for Copperplate Script or Engrossers Script it can work magic, but you have to go slow and steady. Best on very smooth paper.

I find that the Brause 361 nib has the perfect combination--it has a smooth-writing fine tip and just awesome flexibility. I combines what I like about the Hunt 101 (fine tip) and the Nikko G (smooth writing) without the scratchiness of the 101 and the lack of flex of the Nikko G.

This is a good quality nib that can produce fine hairlines and large swells. Very smooth and easy to use. Would definitely purchase again.

Oh wow, that's one of the nicest things I've ever written with! Very smooth with a nice transition from fine to broad. You can't go wrong. Really high quality nib. Highly recommended.

This is great for Spencerian scripts in my manuscripts and books. The nib I highly flexible and easily changes sizes if you are trying to write a manuscript you should be very experienced with how to change the sizes of such large nibs.