Calligraphy Dip Pen Set | 5 Nibs | Black Holder - Lettering & Drawing

A calligraphy dip pen set with a black straight holder and five steel nibs on a card. A dip pen has no ink inside: you dip the nib in ink, write a few letters, and dip again, and changing the nib changes the line.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Beginners learning dip pen calligraphy
• Lettering artists who want to try different nib widths

Perfect for

• Italic and gothic lettering
• Modern calligraphy practice
• Greeting cards and envelopes
• Journals and quotes

Compatibility

Works with: bottled calligraphy ink and drawing ink.

Pairs well with: smooth, heavy paper that does not let ink bleed.

Not suitable for: thin copier paper, where dip pen ink tends to bleed and the nib can catch.

Before You Buy

• Ink is not included, so you need a bottle of calligraphy ink to use the pen.
• New nibs carry a factory coating; wipe them before first use so ink flows.

How to Use

1. Push a nib firmly into the holder.
2. Wipe the new nib clean, then dip it just past the vent hole.
3. Write with light pressure on upstrokes and more on downstrokes.
4. Rinse and dry the nib after each session.

You'll Need

• calligraphy inks

You may also like

• drawing books
• art paper sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in this calligraphy set?
A black straight holder and five steel nibs on a card. Ink is sold separately.

How is it different from the wooden holder 7 nib set?
This set has 1 holder and 5 nibs, as shown in the photo. Compare it with the wooden holder 7 nib set, which gives more line widths.

Which ink works in a dip pen?
Bottled calligraphy or drawing ink. Fountain pen cartridges do not fit a dip pen.