Comic Dip Pen Set | 10 Pcs | 5 Black Holders, 5 Spare Nibs - Manga & Calligraphy

Ink manga panels and letter cards with pens that give a fine, springy line. This comic dip pen set holds 5 black holders printed Comic Pen, each fitted with a silver nib, plus 5 spare nibs, packed in a black Memory gift box. Comic pens are dip pens with fine, flexible nibs made for manga and comic inking, and they also suit pointed pen calligraphy.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Beginners learning dip pen calligraphy
• Manga and comic artists who ink by hand
• Letterers who keep a pen for each ink colour

Perfect for

• Manga and comic line art
• Pointed pen calligraphy
• Fine ink illustration
• Wedding cards and envelopes
• Keeping one pen per ink colour

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.

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.

Before You Buy

• Ink is not included, so you need a bottle of calligraphy ink to use the pens.
• New nibs carry a factory coating; wipe them before first use so ink flows.
• Not the same as the 9 piece wooden holder set, which has 4 light wooden holders with gold toned nibs; this set has 5 black holders with silver nibs.

You will Need

• calligraphy inks

You may also like

• drawing books
• art paper sheets

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in this comic pen set?
5 black dip pen holders with silver nibs fitted and 5 spare nibs, 10 pieces in a black gift box. Ink is sold separately.

How is it different from the wooden holder set of 4?
This set has 5 black holders, silver nibs and 5 spares, 10 pieces. The wooden set has 4 holders, gold toned nibs and 5 spares, 9 pieces.

Which ink works in a dip pen?
Bottled calligraphy or drawing ink, such as the 40ml calligraphy inks. Fountain pen cartridges do not fit a dip pen.

Metal nib dip pen or a glass dip pen?
A metal nib gives thick and thin strokes with pressure, which suits formal calligraphy. The glass dip pen writes an even line, holds more ink per dip and rinses clean in water. Pick nibs for scripts, glass for notes and gifting.