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Calligraphy Nibs and Dip Pens

Nibs & Dip Pens

A dip pen is any pen you dip rather than fill. Usually that means a nib and a holder, with the nib doing the work - swap it and the pen writes quite differently, which is why most calligraphers end up with a tin of them. Some, like automatic pens, have their nib fixed in place and are not interchangeable.

This is our full nib range, covering broad-edge nibs for the traditional hands and pointed nibs for copperplate and modern calligraphy, along with reservoirs, storage tins and nib selection packs. If you are wondering how a dip pen differs from the pen in your drawer, our guide to dip pens and fountain pens explains it. You can also filter by handedness, flexibility and type.

  • Leonardt Copying Nib DP33
    £0.75 - £0.75
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    Leonardt Copying Nib DP33

    Flexible nib for general writing and drawing use.

    £0.75 - £0.75
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  • Speedball B6 size Calligraphy nib
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
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    Speedball B6 size nib

    Speedball B Style nibs have a fixed reservoir on top and are for left and right-handed calligraphers and are suitable for monoline lettering.

    £4.95 - £4.95
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  • Leonardt DP700 Drawing Nib
    £0.76 - £0.76
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    Leonardt DP700 Drawing Nib

    Fine nib, ideal for drawing and sketching. More flexible than the 6H nib. Nickel finish

    £0.76 - £0.76
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  • Brause Bandzug 3 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
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    Brause Bandzug 3 size nib

    Brause Bandzug nibs are square cut with a fixed reservoir on top. Suitable for right-handed calligraphers.

    £1.85 - £1.85
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  • Hunt 56 Nib
    £2.49 - £2.49
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    Hunt 56 Nib

    The Hunt 56 School Pen is similar to the Gillott 404 in flexibility and results. Can be used with any pen holder that has a ‘universal’ ferrule....

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    £2.49 - £2.49
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  • 10 x Leonardt EF Principal Calligraphy Nibs
    £26.50 - £26.50
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    £26.55
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    10 x Leonardt EF Principal Nibs

    10 Leonardt EF Principal Nibs. Save 10% when you purchase 10 Leonardt EF Principal Nibs.

    £26.50 - £26.50
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    £26.55
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  • Brause Bandzug 1 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
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    Brause Bandzug 1 size nib

    Brause Bandzug nibs are square cut with a fixed reservoir on top. Suitable for right-handed calligraphers.

    £1.85 - £1.85
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  • Leonardt Index Nib
    £0.95 - £0.95
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    Index Nib

    Decorative nib for general use

    £0.95 - £0.95
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  • Brause Bandzug 2.5 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
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    £1.85

    Brause Bandzug 2.5 size nib

    Brause Bandzug nibs are square cut with a fixed reservoir on top. Suitable for right-handed calligraphers.

    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
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    £1.85
  • William Mitchell Square Cut Size 1 Calligraphy Nib
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
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    William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut, 1 size nib

    William Mitchell Square Cut nibs are for right-handed calligraphers and used in broad-edge calligraphy styles

    £1.50 - £1.50
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  • Brause 361 Steno Nib
    Pack of 10 Brause 361 Nibs
    £16.49 - £16.49
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    Pack of 10 Brause 361 Steno Nibs

    The construction of the Brause 361 makes it very flexible and smooth gliding. Only a medium pressure required to produce bold swells making it a fa...

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  • Size 5 Automatic Pen
    £18.95 - £18.95
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    Automatic Pen - size 5

    Number 5 - plain stroke pen. Size: 1/2" (12.7mm)

    £18.95 - £18.95
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  • Leonardt General Drawing Nib DPGEN for Drawing and Writing
    £0.75 - £0.75
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    Leonardt General Drawing Nib DPGEN

    Extra fine general purpose drawing and writing nib.

    £0.75 - £0.75
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  • Leonardt 801 Mapping Nib
    £0.75 - £0.75
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    Leonardt 801 Mapping Nib

    Mapping / Drawing nib without collar. Excellent for outlining, tendrils and filigree illumination. Flexible nib. Bronze finish.

    £0.75 - £0.75
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  • Size 4 Automatic Pen
    £18.95 - £18.95
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    Automatic Pen - size 4

    Number 4 - plain stroke pen. Size: 5/16" (7.93mm)

    £18.95 - £18.95
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  • Tachikawa Maru Calligraphy Nib
    £2.30 - £2.30
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    Tachikawa Maru Nib

    The Tachikawa Maru nib is a tubular nib and similar to the Hunt Crow Quill nib. Ideal for drawing thin lines and fine detail.

    £2.30 - £2.30
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  • Popular Copperplate Nibs
    £14.20 - £14.20
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    Popular Copperplate Nibs Selection Pack

    This Copperplate Nibs pack includes the 7 most popular nibs used for Copperplate lettering. Including the Gillott 170, Gillott 303, Gillott 404, Hu...

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    £14.20 - £14.20
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    £14.20
  • William Mitchell Square Cut Size 1.5 Calligraphy Nib
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
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    William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut, 1.5 size nib

    William Mitchell Square Cut nibs are for right-handed calligraphers and used in broad-edge calligraphy styles

    £1.50 - £1.50
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  • Hand-Cut Goose Quills for Writing (Pack of 3)
    Hand-Cut Goose Quills for Writing
    £11.99 - £11.99
    £11.99
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    Hand-Cut Goose Quills for Writing (Pack of 3)

    These handmade goose quills (approx. 25 - 28cm in length) are carefully selected, cured and trimmed for use as traditional writing pens. Each feath...

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    £11.99 - £11.99
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  • William Mitchell Square Cut Size 5 Calligraphy Nib
    £1.50 - £1.50
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    William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut, 5 size nib

    William Mitchell Square Cut nibs are for right-handed calligraphers and used in broad-edge calligraphy styles

    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
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    £1.50