Leonardt Principal EF Nib

I’ve been doing calligraphy for about five years now and this is my favorite nib By far. I always order from John Neal. Orders are quick and the price is competitive. Highly recommend.

I do illustration, so this is not a calligraphy review. You must keep this pen to around 45 degrees angle or it will likely catch and splatter. It seems fairly capable for thicks and thins, but ease of use is not as good as other nibs, so i look to other nibs for illustration such as the 56, 512, leonardt g nib, etc. I cannot say for writing purposes, but for illustration, i suugest you avoid this one.

This is the perfect nib for when the need is for something not quite as sharp as as a Hunt, but finer than a Nikko G. It keeps its point for about 5 hours of lettering and flourishing but then degrades quickly.

First time with Leonardt EF Principal. And a great time. Both hairlines and downstrokes performed easily. Maybe better with Sumi Ink than with fountain pen ink (Lamy). Happy with it.

When I need the best nibs, I order from John Neal Books. They are awesome.

I am really liking the Leonardt Principal EF Nibs. They require a delicate touch, and a lower angle on the upstrokes or they catch, but the line size variance is really excellent!

I never used anything but Nikko G's, and every time I'd write, my hairlines were way to big. I love the very fine dainty lines, and small writing, and these nibs are awesome!! I'm using them with the Blackwell holder, McCaffery's gloss black, and Rhodia paper. It has been a huge step up to what I've been after for years. What percentage is the nib? I don't know but this set up is awesome. I can't wait to sit down and enjoy it, that's for sure! I'm really enjoying them!

I'm a newbie with calligraphy nibs, but this one created a nice line. I'm satisfied with my purchase.

This is my favorite nib.

This is my nib for spencerian script. I rarely use anything else these days.