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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.

  • Size 6A Automatic Pen
    £18.95 - £18.95
    £18.95
    £18.95 - £18.95
    £18.95

    Automatic Pen - size 6A

    Number 6A - plain stroke pen. Size: 1" (25.4mm)

    £18.95 - £18.95
    £18.95
    £18.95 - £18.95
    £18.95
  • Brause 66EF Calligraphy Nib
    15 x Brause 66EF Calligraphy Nibs
    £22.95 - £22.95
    £22.95
    £22.95 - £22.95
    £22.95

    15 x Brause 66EF Nibs

    Extra fine point and very smooth reaction.

    £22.95 - £22.95
    £22.95
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    £22.95
  • Hunt 103 Nib
    £3.29 - £3.29
    £3.29
    £3.29 - £3.29
    £3.29

    Hunt 103 Nib

    The Hunt 103 Mapping Pen is sharply pointed and delicate. A light touch is required. Suitable for a small x-height.

    £3.29 - £3.29
    £3.29
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    £3.29
  • Adjustable ruling pen
    £7.30 - £7.30
    £7.30
    £7.30 - £7.30
    £7.30

    Ruling Pen

    Adjustable ruling pen for drawing lines of different widths. Ruling Pens were originally used for technical drawings in engineering and cartography...

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    £7.30 - £7.30
    £7.30
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    £7.30
  • Speedball C5 size Calligraphy nib
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95

    Speedball C5 size nib

    Speedball C Style nibs are for right-handed calligraphers. C5 - 1mm

    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
  • Size 15 Leonardt Poster Nib
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10

    Leonardt Poster Nib - 15

    Leonardt Poster nibs can be used for bold writing, borders and posters. Available in 6 sizes (4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15mm)

    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
  • Joseph Gillott Artist Selection Set includes 11 Gillott drawing and mapping nibs: [Gillott 1950, 303, 404, 170, 290, 1068, 291, 1290, 659, 850 and 2788], drawing holder and mapping holder
    Sold out
    £17.75 - £17.75
    £17.75
    £17.75 - £17.75
    £17.75

    Joseph Gillott Artist Selection Set

    The set consists of 11 Gillott drawing and mapping nibs: [Gillott 1950, 303, 404, 170, 290, 1068, 291, 1290, 659, 850 and 2788], drawing holder and...

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    £17.75 - £17.75
    £17.75
    £17.75 - £17.75
    £17.75
    Sold out
  • Gillott 1068A Nib
    £1.25 - £1.25
    £1.25
    £1.25 - £1.25
    £1.25

    Gillott 1068A Nib

    The Gillott 1068A Rigid nib is very stiff requiring more pressure. Less contrast between hairlines and swells. Can be used for Spencerian Script. C...

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    £1.25 - £1.25
    £1.25
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    £1.25
  • Size 20 William Mitchell Scroll Calligraphy Nib
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95

    William Mitchell Scroll Nib, size 20

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

    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
  • Perry & Co. 820EF Elbow Nib
    Perry & Co. 820EF Elbow Nib
    £3.00 - £3.00
    £3.00
    £3.00 - £3.00
    £3.00

    Vintage Perry & Co. 820EF Elbow Nib

    Discover the elegance of calligraphy with the Vintage Perry & Co. 820 EF Elbow Nib. This vintage nib produces exceptionally fine hairlines, all...

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    £3.00 - £3.00
    £3.00
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    £3.00
  • 1.5mm Leonardt TAPE Calligraphy Nib
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10

    TAPE Nib - 1.5mm size

    Bronze finished right oblique calligraphy nib with top loading reservoir

    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
  • Box of 12 Hunt 22B Calligraphy Nibs
    £29.88 - £29.88
    £29.88
    £29.88 - £29.88
    £29.88

    Box of 12 Hunt 22B Nibs

    A box of 12 Hunt 22B Nibs. The Hunt 22B Extra Fine nib can be used on slightly textured paper. Produces similar results to the Gillott 303 but requ...

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    £29.88 - £29.88
    £29.88
    £29.88 - £29.88
    £29.88
  • 1mm Leonardt TAPE Calligraphy Nib
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10

    TAPE Nib - 1mm size

    Bronze finished right oblique calligraphy nib with top loading reservoir

    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
  • Size 40 William Mitchell Scroll Calligraphy Nib
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95

    William Mitchell Scroll Nib, size 40

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

    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
  • Set of 4 Leonardt Left Oblique Calligraphy Nibs and Reservoir
    Sold out
    £4.00 - £4.00
    £4.00
    £4.00 - £4.00
    £4.00

    Set of 4 Leonardt Left Oblique Nibs and Reservoir

    4 Leonardt Round Hand Nibs sizes [ 1, 2, 3, 4 ] and 1 Round Hand Reservoir. These nibs are for left-handed Calligraphers. Note: Unfortunately the l...

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    £4.00 - £4.00
    £4.00
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    £4.00
    Sold out
  • Goose Feathers (Pack of 5) for quill making
    Goose Feathers (Pack of 5)
    £8.99 - £8.99
    £8.99
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    £8.99

    Goose Feathers (Pack of 5)

    High-quality goose feathers (approx. 25–28cm in length), ideal for making traditional quill pens. Goose feathers have been the preferred choice for...

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    £8.99 - £8.99
    £8.99
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    £8.99
  • Tachikawa School Calligraphy Nib
    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00
    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00

    Tachikawa School Nib

    The Tachikawa School nib is slightly harder than the G nib and can produce bolder lines.

    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00
    £2.00 - £2.00
    £2.00
  • Size 5 Leonardt Round Hand Right Handed Calligraphy Nib
    £0.90 - £0.90
    £0.90
    £0.90 - £0.90
    £0.90

    Leonardt Round Hand Nib, 5 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
    £0.90
    £0.90 - £0.90
    £0.90
  • Gillott 404 Nib
    Pack of 10 Gillott 404 Nibs
    £11.25 - £11.25
    £11.25
    £11.25 - £11.25
    £11.25

    Pack of 10 Gillott 404 Nibs

    Gillott drawing pens are used for copperplate writing by both professionals and beginners. The Gillott 404 nib provides a fine hairline but is not ...

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    £11.25 - £11.25
    £11.25
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    £11.25
  • Size 10 Leonardt Poster Nib
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10

    Leonardt Poster Nib - 10

    Leonardt Poster nibs can be used for bold writing, borders and posters. Available in 6 sizes (4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15mm)

    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10