N82. Hiro Crown Nib.Large, durable nib appropriate for writing at x-heights of 3/16" to 1/8". Thicker hairlines than the Hiro #40, but is exceptionally smooth gliding. Moderately thick swells.- Good n…
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N82. Hiro Crown Nib.
Large, durable nib appropriate for writing at x-heights of 3/16" to 1/8". Thicker hairlines than the Hiro #40, but is exceptionally smooth gliding. Moderately thick swells.
- Good nib for pointed pen scripts
- Smooth writing nib, even on heavily textured papers.
- Rarely catches on up strokes
- Made in England
- Brass-finish steel
- Stamped on nib: Hiro / Leonardt / No. 41 / England
Shinah of Crooked Calligraphy notes that the Leonard Hiro 41 is "a low-contrast nib that can add a little funk to your usual calligraphy style." The nib is "springy, but not flexible." While "the shape and thinness of the nib will add some 'springiness' to your calligraphy," the "hairlines aren't super thin, and you don't get very thick downstrokes." Shinah discusses in more detail her five favorite nibs (Nikko G, Brause Steno, Brause 66EF, Leonard Hiro 41, and Hunt 101) here: https://www.crookedcalligraphy.com/blog/choosing-calligraphy-nibs. She teaches a very popular, 8-week, live-taught online class, Modern Calligraphy 101.
6 Reviews
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Love this nib!
The HIRO Crown Nib is simply fabulous! It has quickly become my go to nib. Flexible and smooth with all ink types. I highly recommend this nib. I have actually purchased several to stash away in case of emergency....got to have my favorite ready for our next calligraphy adventure!
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Love this nib!
I was told that this nib would be too difficult to use. I have to say that you need to try different nibs to get a feel how much pressure you need to use. I am loving the amount of ink it holds and the ease with which it writes. I have recommended it to my fellow students and will buy again.
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Very Smooth
It's a smooth enough writer it'd be nice for general writing, if only it held a little more ink.
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excellent
I used this pen to draw a nautical scene on rough cold pressed watercolor paper. it laughed at the rough surface and was wonderful and smooth to use.
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great nib
This may sound a little crazy but i have discovered, if you leave a small amount of ink to dry on these nibs the take hold and lay down ink better without dumping it so much.
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GREAT NIB !
This nib is a great performer. I was amazed at the swells, and the smoothness. If you get this nib, I dont think you'll be disapointed. Its great for fine lines or very bold flourishes. Its named the crown, and I think rightly so.
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