Oblique Calligraphy Dip Pen | 5 Nib Sizes | Black Holder - Copperplate

A calligraphy dip pen set with a black oblique holder, the kind with an angled flange that holds the nib off to one side, and a set of steel nibs. An oblique holder angles the nib to the side, which makes the steep slant of copperplate and Spencerian scripts easier for right handed writers.

Specifications

Ideal For

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

Perfect for

• Copperplate and Spencerian scripts
• Modern pointed pen calligraphy
• Wedding invitations and envelopes
• Practice sheets and drills

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 oblique holder, the kind with an angled flange that holds the nib off to one side, and a set of steel nibs. Ink is sold separately.

How is it different from a straight holder?
This set has 1 holder and 5 nib sizes, as listed. Compare it with a straight holder, which suits broad edge lettering rather than slanted pointed pen scripts.

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