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Fox & Quills Ink(Post)Fox & Quills is a small company that brews small-batch inks of two kinds. Some are pure gall inks with some added pigment – their Beetle Juice, Iron Throne. Others are a mix of iron gall (15-20%) ...
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A John Neal Books History Lesson: Hunt 108(Post)In the Nib Nook of the John Neal Books warehouse you will find boxes, cubbies and racks filled with thousands of nibs! One of the nibs that has always been there is the Hunt 108 Crowqui ...
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Luthis Folded Pens(Post)The Luthis Libélula (Dragonfly) pen. Overall length: 15.5 cm (6.1")By Carol DuBosch. I first learned of these pens from Argentina when Silvia Cordero Vega wrote about them in Letter Arts Review 28-1.
Paul Antonio wants your help! (Post)Paul Antonio is putting out a call to Copperplate calligraphers of all skill levels. Any inquiries and questions should be sent to thestudio@pascribe.com. Below is all the informa ...
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Ziller Inks(Post)A Brief History Since they first appeared in the late 1990s, Ziller inks have been a favorite of scribes, especially for those using a pointed pen. The color selection remained the same for a ...
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Pointed Nib Sampler Sheet
John Neal Books
$2.50NIBSHEET. Pointed Nib Sampler Sheet. A color printout that can be used to distinguish some of our pointed nibs. This sheet provides a picture accompanied by the JNB item code of an arrangement of...NIBSHEET$2.50 -
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Leonardt Ball Point Nib (#300)
Leonardt
Now: $0.99List: $1.21N129. Leonardt Ball Point Nib. Limited Stock Stiff nib for monoline script.N129Now: $0.99List: $1.21 -
Hamburg x PAScribe Calligraphic Ink - Black Pointed
Hamburg Inks
I148. Hamburg x PAScribe Calligraphic Inks - Black Pointed. 45ml (1.5oz). These brand new inks were formulated by Paul Antonio with Hamburg Inks in Italy. This stunning Black Pointed ink was created...I148-PointedQty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Pointed Nib Favorites Sampler
John Neal Books
Now: $19.09List: $20.99N220. Pointed Nib Favorites Sampler. This sampler was created to showcase our most popular pointed nibs. It's a great way to find your new favorite nib! This sampler includes one each of the...N220Now: $19.09List: $20.99 -
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Pointed Nib Sampler:1 each
John Neal Books
Now: $39.95List: $48.19N117-1. Pointed Nib Sampler: 1 each. Copperplate/Spencerian Nib Assortment. One each of the 28 pointed nibs listed below and a Pointed Nib Sampler sheet. These nibs are used for Copperplate and...N117-1Now: $39.95List: $48.19 -
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Zebra G Nibs -- 10 pack
Zebra
Now: $18.53List: $24.50N118-10PK. Zebra G Nibs -- Pack of 10.Zebra G Nib. Similar to the popular Nikko G Nib, but a little more flexible and sharper. It will produce a finer hairline than the Nikko. Same sturdy quality...N118-10PKNow: $18.53List: $24.50 -
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Zebra G Nib
Zebra
Now: $1.95List: $2.45N118. Zebra G Nib.Similar to the popular Nikko G Nib, but a little more flexible and sharper. It will produce a finer hairline than the Nikko. Same sturdy quality. If you are using the Nikko G but...N118Now: $1.95List: $2.45 -
Brause 515 Nib
Brause
$2.97N126. Brause 515 Nib. Crowquill (tubular nib). Fits in the H67. Hunt Crowquill Pen Holder - Bronze-finish Steel - Stamped on Nib: Brause & Co. / No 515 / ISERLOHN / GERMANY - Made in GermanyN126$2.97 -
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Tachikawa G Nib
Tachikawa
Now: $1.20List: $2.00N137. Tachikawa G Nib.A multi-use pen nib capable of drawing thin or thick lines depending on the amount of pressure. It is a great drawing nib. It is good for pointed pen scripts such as Spencerian...N137Now: $1.20List: $2.00 -
Zebra G Titanium Nib
Zebra
N153. Zebra G Titanium Nib. This nib is an upgrade from the Zebra G (steel) nib (N118), which is made of chrome-plated steel. It has a titanium coating, which is said to have four times the endurance...N153Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
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Gillott 404 Nib
Gillott
Now: $1.40List: $1.82N74. Gillott 404 Nib. The Gillott 404 is a popular, sturdy nib. It is long-lasting, fairly stiff nib, and suitable for writing at x-heights from 3/16" to 1/4", on all surfaces from smooth to textured...N74Now: $1.40List: $1.82 -
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Gillott 303 Nib
Gillott
Now: $1.40List: $1.82N72. 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...N72Now: $1.40List: $1.82 -
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Hunt 108 Nib (Crowquill)
Speedball
Now: $1.51List: $2.01N79. Hunt 108Bronze finish quill pen for cross-hatching, flourishing and lithography."The #108 can produce super fine hairlines, and also nice wide shades with light pressure. It also has a...N79Now: $1.51List: $2.01 -
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Gillott 170 Nib
Gillott
Now: $1.40List: $1.82N71. Gillott 170 Nib. Smooth-gliding, flexible nib requiring a soft touch. Appropriate for x-heights from 3/16" to 1/4". Not for beginners. Satisfactory for Spencerian Script. - relatively...N71Now: $1.40List: $1.82 -
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Leonardt G Nib
Leonardt
Now: $0.99List: $1.21N143. Leonardt G Nib. A very nice nib. Medium flex, not too sharp. Nib has a nice spring for good shade-hairline transitions. Good for bigger script. Works both on envelopes with a slight texture and...N143Now: $0.99List: $1.21 -
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Hunt 101 Nib
Speedball
Now: $1.51List: $2.01N77. Hunt 101 Imperial.A very steady and durable nib, the Hunt 101 is a great choice for projects that require larger writing with x-heights above 1/4". It can be used on most paper surfaces, though...N77Now: $1.51List: $2.01 -
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Hunt 56 Nib
Speedball
Now: $1.32List: $1.63N86. Hunt 56 Nib.The Hunt 56 nib is useful for writing larger letters on smooth or textured papers. The nib is a steady and durable one making it a great nib for beginners. The Hunt 56 produces...N86Now: $1.32List: $1.63 -
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Hunt 512 Nib
Speedball
Now: $1.32List: $1.63N97. Hunt 512 Nib.A stiff bowl pointed nib. Fits easily in H69. Speedball (Hunt) Plastic Holder. It is too large to fit in most other STRAIGHT holders- Made in USA- Bright Steel finish- Stamped on...N97Now: $1.32List: $1.63 -
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Gillott 1950 Nib
Gillott
Now: $1.40List: $1.82N102. Gillott 1950 Nib. Unlike most very small nibs, the end that fits in the holder is sized as large nibs, so the nib fits in regular penholders. Satisfactory for Spencerian Script. - limited flex,...N102Now: $1.40List: $1.82 -
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Hiro / Leonardt #40 Nib (Blue Pumpkin Nib)
Leonardt
Now: $0.69List: $1.33N81. Plue Pumpkin Nib / Hiro / Leonardt #40 NibThe Hiro #40 Nib (Blue Pumpkin) nib no longer has "Hiro" stamped on it; instead, it is now stamped "Leonardt."One of our most popular nibs for...N81Now: $0.69List: $1.33
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