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Gillott 170 Nib

Item #: glt170
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The Gillot 170 is a moderately flexible nib that is much finer than the Gillott 303 or 404. Although it is less flexible than the 303, it produces comparable hairlines and is much smoother, making it a better choice for use on textured papers. Also capable of creating wide swells with a little pressure and a controlled hand.

Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler

Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
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The Gillot 170 is a moderately flexible nib that is much finer than the Gillott 303 or 404. Although it is less flexible than the 303, it produces comparable hairlines and is much smoother, making it a better choice for use on textured papers. Also capable of creating wide swells with a little pressure and a controlled hand.

Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler

Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
 

Compatibility Standard Holders, Adjustable Holders
Skill Level Intermediate, Advanced
Gillott 170 Nib
Gillott 170 Nib
Gillott 170 Nib
 

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Customer Reviews

4 Review
  • Great 5

    Posted by Edin on Feb 22nd 2024

    Very tinny hairliness. Great nib , something like gillott 303 but more flexible. Its great for advanced calligraphers

  • Gillott 170 nib 4

    Posted by Sandy on Oct 11th 2023

    OMG! I LOVE this nib!! The fineness of line is exquisite and the swells beautiful. It is great for almost any fine calligraphy where you need variation in lines. I have found it absolutely perfect for Spencerian and Ornamental scripts.

  • Winner! 5

    Posted by Sue Bohlin on Apr 17th 2023

    Depending on the paper, this is usually my go-to nib for Copperplate. Especially addressing envelopes. It's forgiving and allows for good variation of thicks and thins. I just ordered one for each of my calligraphy students for an end-of-course goodie, and can't wait to find out what they think after learning on a Gillott 404 all semester.

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