Gillott

Gillott 303 Nib

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SKU:
N72
MPN:
35705

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N72. Gillott 303 Pointed Nib. A popular nib for Copperplate. Good flexibility - not too stiff, not too flexible. Very thin hairlines and good swells. Works for scripts 3/16-1/16". Sharp point but will…

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N72. Gillott 303 Pointed Nib.

A popular nib for Copperplate. Good flexibility - not too stiff, not too flexible. Very thin hairlines and good swells. Works for scripts 3/16-1/16". Sharp point but will work on slightly textured surfaces. Tends to catch on upstrokes. Prior to 2016, the nib had spotty quality control, but the manufacturer has re-worked the process and nibs are better and more consistent. The Gillott 303 (and Gillott 404) are recommended by Eleanor Winters in her book Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy -- though she now thinks the Nikko G is a better nib for beginners.

Manufacture of metal Gillott pen nibs began in 1827, in Birmingham, England, by a company founded by Joseph Gillott. Gillott nibs are still made in the UK. - Excellent nib for pointed pen scripts - For intermediate and advanced scribes - Very flexible, gives fine thins and thick swells - Sharp point can catch on up strokes, best on smooth paper - In JNB Pointed Nib Sampler (N154) - Made in England - Blue-finish steel - Stamped on nib: 303 / Joseph Gillott's / Extra Fine / England

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16 Reviews

  • 4

    Gillott 303 nib

    Posted by Wayne on May 22nd 2025

    Would be my favourite nib if the quality control wasn't so poor! Often the tines are found to be uneven resulting in a scratchy nib.

  • 5

    Favorite nib

    Posted by C on Feb 19th 2025

    Have tried many other nibs that are extra fine but always come back to this one!

  • 5

    Nib

    Posted by Ira Schimmel on Aug 31st 2024

    Great nib after u learn calligraphy

  • 5

    Gillott 303

    Posted by CR on Jun 6th 2024

    My favorite nib but requires a light touch

  • 5

    A must-have

    Posted by Paulina Michaud on Feb 6th 2024

    Gilliot 303 nib is one of my favorites. It makes beautiful hairlines and has the right flexibility to get a nice calligraphy contrast. A must-have for me.

  • 5

    GOOD QUALITY

    Posted by FABIOLA RIOS on Mar 24th 2023

    WRITES VERY SMOOTHLY. BEAUTIFUL THIN UPSTROKES AND NOT TO THICK DOWNSTROKES

  • 5

    Love this nib for small x heights

    Posted by Helga Sheppard on Nov 21st 2022

    Love this nib for small x heights! Tried the 404 but found that it requires quite a bit of pressure to produce the thicker swells I prefer. As a result, the sharp tip would also pick up paper fibres. The 303 solves those problems and still has the benefits I found with the 404- great control, very thin hairlines and thick swells, perfect for small x heights - 3mm.

  • 5

    Gillott 303

    Posted by Sheila Ryan on Jul 18th 2022

    Excellent service! Quick delivery. Packaged well. Love the new nib. Will be ordering more from this business.

  • 5

    Gillott 303

    Posted by Steve K on Jan 27th 2022

    The Gillott 303 is one of my three go-to nibs. The other two are Hunt 101 and Hunt 22B

  • 5

    So Helpful

    Posted by Gina Smythe on Nov 24th 2021

    The person at John Neal was so helpful! It is great to be able to talk to someone on the phone!!!

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