Comic Dip Pen Set | Set of 5 | Black Holders | Gift Box - Calligraphy

A calligraphy dip pen set with five black dip pen holders with silver nibs and spare nibs, in a black gift box. Comic pens are dip pens with fine, springy 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

Perfect for

• Manga and comic line art
• Pointed pen calligraphy
• Fine ink illustration
• Wedding cards and envelopes

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?
Five black dip pen holders with silver nibs and spare nibs, in a black gift box. Ink is sold separately.

How is it different from the wooden holder Set of 4?
This set has 5 holders and silver nibs fitted, plus spare nibs. Compare it with the wooden holder Set of 4, which has gold toned nibs.

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