Cork and Speedball Pen Holders and Nib Selection

A ready-made selection for anyone starting out with pointed pen calligraphy, with two different pen holders so you can compare how each feels in the hand. The cork tip holder gives a softer, cushioned grip, while the Speedball holder is lighter and firmer. Both take all six nibs, which range from very flexible to firmer, so you can find the one that suits you.

The selection contains:

• Cork tip pen holder
• Speedball pen holder
• Brause 361 nib
• Leonardt EF Principal nib
• Leonardt Crown nib
• Gillott 303 nib
• Hunt 101 nib
• Nikko G nib
• Nib storage tin

All six nibs fit both holders.

New nibs come with a fine lacquer coating from manufacture that repels ink, so it is worth removing before first use. Our short guide on how to prepare nibs explains three simple ways to do it.