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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.

  • William Mitchell Post Office Nib
    £0.85 - £0.85
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    William Mitchell Post Office Nib

    Medium point general writing nib.

    £0.85 - £0.85
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    £0.85
  • Size 2 Leonardt Round Hand Right Handed Calligraphy Nib
    £0.90 - £0.90
    £0.90
    £0.90 - £0.90
    £0.90

    Leonardt Round Hand Nib, 2 size

    Leonardt Round Hand nibs are very similar to the William MItchell Round Hand Nibs. These nibs are for right-handed caligraphers.

    £0.90 - £0.90
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  • Gillott 303 Calligraphy Nib
    Pack of 10 Gillott 303 Nibs
    £11.25 - £11.25
    £11.25
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    Pack of 10 Gillott 303 Nibs

    The Gillott 303 nib is probably the most commonly used nib for Copperplate. It is sharply pointed and flexible. Produces elegant hairlines. Suitabl...

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    £11.25 - £11.25
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    £11.25
  • Speedball B4 size Calligraphy nib
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
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    £4.95

    Speedball B4 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
    £4.95
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    £4.95
  • Hunt 513EF Globe Pen Nib
    £2.49 - £2.49
    £2.49
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    Hunt 513EF Globe Pen

    Extra fine bowl pointed for industrial arts

    £2.49 - £2.49
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  • Gillott 291 Nib
    £1.25 - £1.25
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    Gillott 291 Nib

    Similar to the Gillott 290 but slightly stronger and more durable. Suitable for very small x-heights. Can be used with a Speedball Oblique Penholde...

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    £1.25 - £1.25
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  • Leonardt Ball Point Nib DP300
    £0.75 - £0.75
    £0.75
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    Leonardt Ball Point Nib DP300

    Ball pointed general purpose writing nib.

    £0.75 - £0.75
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    £8.69
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    Set of 10 Leonardt Round Hand Nibs and Reservoir

    10 Leonardt Round Hand Nibs sizes [ 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6 ] and 1 Round Hand Reservoir. These nibs are for right-handed Calligraphers

    £8.69 - £8.69
    £8.69
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    £8.69
  • Brause Drawing Nib 513B
    £1.32 - £1.32
    £1.32
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    £1.32

    Brause Drawing Nib 513B

    Hard nib, not very flexible with a fine point.

    £1.32 - £1.32
    £1.32
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    £1.32
  • Set of 7 Leonardt TAPE Calligraphy nibs
    Sold out
    £6.95 - £6.95
    £6.95
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    Set of 7 Leonardt TAPE nibs

    Set of 7 TAPE nibs (sizes 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4)

    £6.95 - £6.95
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    Sold out
  • Popular Modern Calligraphy Nibs
    Sold out
    £14.15 - £14.15
    £14.15
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    Popular Modern Calligraphy Nibs Selection Pack

    This Modern Calligraphy Nibs pack includes the 7 most popular nibs used for Modern Calligraphy. Including the Nikko G, Brause 361 Steno, Gillott 3...

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    £14.15 - £14.15
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    Sold out
  • Gillott 303 Calligraphy Nib
    Box of 36 Gillott 303 Calligraphy Nibs
    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50
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    £40.50

    Box of 36 Gillott 303 Nibs

    Box of 36 Gillott 303 Nibs.

    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50
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    £40.50
  • Tachikawa Saji Calligraphy Nib
    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00
    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00

    Tachikawa Saji Nib

    The Tachikawa Saji nib is bowl-shaped and similar to The Hunt 513 EF nib. It is firm and produces thick lines.

    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00
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  • Gillott 659 Nib
    £1.35 - £1.35
    £1.35
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    £1.35

    Gillott 659 Nib

    A small nib with a tubular shaft. A special pen holder is required because of the shape and size of the nib. Suitable for very small x-heights. Req...

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    £1.35 - £1.35
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  • Size 3 Automatic Pen
    £18.95 - £18.95
    £18.95
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    £18.95

    Automatic Pen - size 3

    Number 3 - plain stroke pen. Size: 3/16" (4.76mm)

    £18.95 - £18.95
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  • Size 10 William Mitchell Scroll Calligraphy Nib
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
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    William Mitchell Scroll Nib, size 10

    William Mitchell Scroll nibs produce 2 parallel lines. Used in broad-edge calligraphy styles.

    £2.95 - £2.95
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  • William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut Dip Pen Card Set for Calligraphy
    £13.99 - £13.99
    £13.99
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    £13.99

    William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut Dip Pen Card

    The square cut pens are for right-handed calligraphers. The card set consists of 10 nibs of assorted sizes [ 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6 ] 2...

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    £13.99 - £13.99
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  • Hunt 512 Nib
    £2.49 - £2.49
    £2.49
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    £2.49

    Hunt 512 Nib

    Pointed fine pen for ruling and lettering.

    £2.49 - £2.49
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    £2.49
  • William Mitchell Square Cut Size 6 Calligraphy Nib
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
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    £1.50

    William Mitchell Round Hand Square Cut, 6 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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  • Gillott 1950 Nib
    £1.25 - £1.25
    £1.25
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    Gillott 1950 Nib

    Small point with limited flexibility. Can be used with a Speedball Oblique Penholder or the William Mitchell Drawing Penholder.

    £1.25 - £1.25
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