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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.

  • Gillott 2788 Nib
    £1.35 - £1.35
    £1.35
    £1.35 - £1.35
    £1.35

    Gillott 2788 Nib

    The Gillott 2788 Mapping Nib is a small nib with a tubular shaft. Slightly larger than the Gillott 850 and more flexible. This nib requires the

    £1.35 - £1.35
    £1.35
    £1.35 - £1.35
    £1.35
  • Gillott 404 Calligraphy Nib
    Box of 36 Gillott 404 Calligraphy Nibs
    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50
    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50

    Box of 36 Gillott 404 Nibs

    Box of 36 Gillott 404 Nibs.

    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50
    £40.50 - £40.50
    £40.50
  • Speedball Calligraphy Pen Set
    Sold out
    £25.99 - £25.99
    £25.99
    £25.99 - £25.99
    £25.99

    Speedball Calligraphy Pen Set

    This set contains 4 'C' Series nibs (C1, C2, C3, C4) 2 pointed pen nibs (Hunt 101, Hunt 512) Standard Penholder.

    £25.99 - £25.99
    £25.99
    £25.99 - £25.99
    £25.99
    Sold out
  • Speedball B2 size Calligraphy nib
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95

    Speedball B2 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
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
  • Size 4 Leonardt Poster Nib
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10

    Leonardt Poster Nib - 4

    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
  • Leonardt Lithographic Calligraphy Nib
    £1.40 - £1.40
    £1.40
    £1.40 - £1.40
    £1.40

    Leonardt Lithographic Nib

    Extra fine nib with very rigid point. Ideal for drawing and detailed work.

    £1.40 - £1.40
    £1.40
    £1.40 - £1.40
    £1.40
  • Brause Pfannen Calligraphy Nib
    £1.01 - £1.01
    £1.01
    £1.01 - £1.01
    £1.01

    Brause Pfannen Nib

    Pan nib 0.45mm, wider point, reinforced elasticity, strong writing style, nickel plated.

    £1.01 - £1.01
    £1.01
    £1.01 - £1.01
    £1.01
  • Brause Ornament 0.5 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85

    Brause Ornament 0.5 size nib

    Brause Ornament nibs have a reservoir on top and are for left and right-handed calligraphers and are suitable for monoline lettering.

    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
  • Speedball C0 size Calligraphy nib
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95

    Speedball C0 size nib

    Speedball C Style nibs are for right-handed calligraphers. C0 - 5mm

    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
    £4.95 - £4.95
    £4.95
  • Victoriana Collector's Round Hand Set
    £37.95 - £37.95
    £37.95
    £37.95 - £37.95
    £37.95

    Victoriana Collector's Round Hand Set

    The Victoriana Collector's Round Hand Set from Manuscript consists of: Standard Marble Penholder 10 Round Hand Sqaure Cut Nibs [0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, ...

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    £37.95 - £37.95
    £37.95
    £37.95 - £37.95
    £37.95
  • Brause Ornament 1 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85

    Brause Ornament 1 size nib

    Brause Ornament nibs have a reservoir on top and are for left and right-handed calligraphers and are suitable for monoline lettering.

    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
  • William Mitchell ITALIC Square Cut Calligraphy Dip Pen Card
    £11.70 - £11.70
    £11.70
    £11.70 - £11.70
    £11.70

    William Mitchell ITALIC Square Cut Dip Pen Card

    5 nibs (1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R), reservoir and penholder.

    £11.70 - £11.70
    £11.70
    £11.70 - £11.70
    £11.70
  • William Mitchell Calligraphy Selection Set includes Witch Pen No. 2, multi-purpose holder and 10 William Mitchell nibs: Italic nibs sizes 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R. Scroll nibs sizes 10, 30, 50 Post Office nib Elbow Copperplate nib Slippon Reservoir.
    £17.99 - £17.99
    £17.99
    £17.99 - £17.99
    £17.99

    William Mitchell Calligraphy Selection Set

    The set consists of a Witch Pen No. 2 (with blue plastic handle), multi-purpose holder and 10 William Mitchell nibs: Italic nibs sizes 1R, 2R, 3R, ...

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    £17.99 - £17.99
    £17.99
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    £17.99
  • Size 8 Leonardt Poster Nib
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10

    Leonardt Poster Nib - 8

    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
  • Brause Ornament 2 size Calligraphy nib
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85

    Brause Ornament 2 size nib

    Brause Ornament nibs have a reservoir on top and are for left and right-handed calligraphers and are suitable for monoline lettering.

    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
    £1.85 - £1.85
    £1.85
  • William Mitchell Left Oblique 2 size calligraphy nib
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50

    William Mitchell Round Hand Left Oblique, 2 size nib

    William Mitchell Left Oblique nibs are suitable for left-handed calligraphers and used in broad-edge calligraphy styles.

    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
    £1.50 - £1.50
    £1.50
  • 0.5mm Leonardt TAPE Calligraphy Nib
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10

    TAPE Nib - 0.5mm size

    Bronze finished right oblique calligraphy nib with top loading reservoir

    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
    £1.10 - £1.10
    £1.10
  • Size 50 William Mitchell Scroll Calligraphy Nib
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95
    £2.95 - £2.95
    £2.95

    William Mitchell Scroll Nib, size 50

    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
  • Size 5 Leonardt Poster Nib
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10
    £2.10 - £2.10
    £2.10

    Leonardt Poster Nib - 5

    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
  • William Mitchell Poster Nib L20 with Fitted Reservoir
    £3.20 - £3.20
    £3.20
    £3.20 - £3.20
    £3.20

    William Mitchell Poster Nib L20

    William Mitchell Poster nib with fitted reservoir. L20 (10mm)

    £3.20 - £3.20
    £3.20
    £3.20 - £3.20
    £3.20