Gillott
Gillott 303 Nib
Item #:
glt303
$1.24
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The Gillott 303 is a pointed nib that is excellent for Copperplate calligraphy. This nib has the perfect flexibility: it's not too stiff or too rubbery, although it performs best under a light hand. The 303 is very sharp and is best used on smooth papers, but can operate on lightly textured surfaces under an expert hand.
Endorsed by Eleanor Winters in Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy along with the Gillott 404. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
For more information about the performance of this nib, including tips for best use, comparative charts, and example artwork, read our blog post with Schin Loong from @openinkstand.
Measurements: 30mm long x 5mm wide
Endorsed by Eleanor Winters in Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy along with the Gillott 404. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
For more information about the performance of this nib, including tips for best use, comparative charts, and example artwork, read our blog post with Schin Loong from @openinkstand.
Measurements: 30mm long x 5mm wide
The Gillott 303 is a pointed nib that is excellent for Copperplate calligraphy. This nib has the perfect flexibility: it's not too stiff or too rubbery, although it performs best under a light hand. The 303 is very sharp and is best used on smooth papers, but can operate on lightly textured surfaces under an expert hand.
Endorsed by Eleanor Winters in Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy along with the Gillott 404. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
For more information about the performance of this nib, including tips for best use, comparative charts, and example artwork, read our blog post with Schin Loong from @openinkstand.
Measurements: 30mm long x 5mm wide
Endorsed by Eleanor Winters in Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy along with the Gillott 404. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
For more information about the performance of this nib, including tips for best use, comparative charts, and example artwork, read our blog post with Schin Loong from @openinkstand.
Measurements: 30mm long x 5mm wide
| Compatibility | Standard Holders, Adjustable Holders |
| Skill Level | Advanced, Intermediate |
Customer Reviews
21 Review
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When it's Good it's Great, When it's Bad it's Really Bad
For Ornamental Penmanship, I really love the Gillott 303, but it's a love-hate relationship. More than any other nib I've ever tried, this one has the most amount of defects and can be quite finicky until you find one that works well. Once you DO find one that works well though, it's a dream. Super flexy with beautiful hairlines and thick swells. You need a light hand with these, and smooth paper.
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When it's Good it's Great, When it's Bad it's Really Bad
For Ornamental Penmanship, I really love the Gillott 303, but it's a love-hate relationship. More than any other nib I've ever tried, this one has the most amount of defects and can be quite finicky until you find one that works well. Once you DO find one that works well though, it's a dream. Super flexy with beautiful hairlines and thick swells. You need a light hand with these, and smooth paper.
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A good fine nib for the price, but go easy on it.
I'm always looking for a finer point for writing correspondence, and I came across a positive review for this on a caligraphy blog, so I gave it a shot. I found the line comparable to that of the Leonardt EF Principal; so much so that I no longer use the latter. As another review reviewer has noted, the Gillot 303 is fragile, so it wears quickly (though the price point makes it worth having to change nibs a bit more frequently). It does need a smooth paper and a light hand, as it catches easily on toothier surfaces.