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Tape Nib, Set of 7

Item #: N01-S7
$7.70

An oblique cut broad-edge nib that is extremely sharp and features a bronze finish. More rigid than Mitchells, but not as stiff as Brause. Ornamental right-handed with top loading reservoir.

This set includes one each of the following sizes: 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.0mm.

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An oblique cut broad-edge nib that is extremely sharp and features a bronze finish. More rigid than Mitchells, but not as stiff as Brause. Ornamental right-handed with top loading reservoir.

This set includes one each of the following sizes: 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.0mm.

 

Compatibility Standard Holders, Adjustable Holders
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Tape Nib, Set of 7
Tape Nib, Set of 7

Customer Reviews

4 Review
  • I agree with Tumble 5

    Posted by Jacob L. on Apr 22nd 2022

    Just to add to Tumble's review, I also started calligraphy (Old English style text) with the Speedball C nibs. The C nibs tend to scratch A LOT for me (just as Tumble stated) and are a bit difficult for me to use. I bought several of each of the broad edged nibs from this website, just so I could see which broad edge nibs would work best for me * Michell Roundhand Square Nibs * Tachikawa C Nibs * Tape Nibs * Brause C Nibs The Tape and Brause Nibs are by far the best in my opinion. They make crisp lines and write smoothly on the paper. Like Tumble said, I like that the reservoirs can detach for cleaning. I did not like the Michell nibs. I couldn't get them to work at all with the reservoirs and could barely get a single letter finished without the reservoirs. Sometimes the reservoirs would even bend the tines on the nib. Anyway, I thought maybe I didn't get the coating off properly but I scrubbed them multiple times with a toothbrush and toothpaste with the same result. I also didn't have any luck with the Tachikawa C Nib (I only bought the 2mm one because they cost more). I couldn't really get it to write well but maybe I'm using it wrong. I've been using Winsor and Newton calligraphy ink and writing on HP Premium 32 paper

  • I agree with Tumble 5

    Posted by Jacob L. on Apr 22nd 2022

    Just to add to Tumble's review, I also started calligraphy (Old English style text) with the Speedball C nibs. The C nibs tend to scratch A LOT for me (just as Tumble stated) and are a bit difficult for me to use. I bought several of each of the broad edged nibs from this website, just so I could see which broad edge nibs would work best for me * Michell Roundhand Square Nibs * Tachikawa C Nibs * Tape Nibs * Brause C Nibs The Tape and Brause Nibs are by far the best in my opinion. They make crisp lines and write smoothly on the paper. Like Tumble said, I like that the reservoirs can detach for cleaning. I did not like the Michell nibs. I couldn't get them to work at all with the reservoirs and could barely get a single letter finished without the reservoirs. Sometimes the reservoirs would even bend the tines on the nib. Anyway, I thought maybe I didn't get the coating off properly but I scrubbed them multiple times with a toothbrush and toothpaste with the same result. I also didn't have any luck with the Tachikawa C Nib (I only bought the 2mm one because they cost more). I couldn't really get it to write well but maybe I'm using it wrong. I've been using Winsor and Newton calligraphy ink and writing on HP Premium 32 paper

  • Great Nib Set 5

    Posted by Tumble on Jan 13th 2022

    I started teaching myself calligraphy on Speedball C nibs and finally decided to branch out and try other wedge-tip nibs to see how they compare. I love Speedball, but the more I used them, the more I found myself noticing little things I didn’t enjoy as much about them. For instance: the frequency of clogs and the difficulty in getting ink to flow. I found myself tearing up the surface of my paper more than I wanted, as well as dealing with blots that wasted my precious ink. Nothing to any major degree of problem, but minor annoyances for sure. I wanted to see how other nibs compare and if I really noticed any differences between brands. These nibs are a great improvement! I absolutely love all the sizing options (particularly the many smaller ones) and how they come apart in two separate pieces, making them easier to clean/unclog (truthfully, I am uncertain if that is the actual reason they come apart, but that is definitely something I appreciate that feature for). Ink seems to flow much more smoothly from these nibs, which I believe leads to less frequent need to re-dip. I can also get crisper, finer lines with these and am able to write with the thin sides, rather than just using the wedge all the time. I also bought a set of Brause nibs and found them almost identical to these. Both sets are great and I definitely recommend!