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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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.
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Nice but doesn't last
I've never used a Gillott nib before so I bought one of this last week and the nib broke after I took it out from the potato( I always use it to remove the oil coating on new nibs). So I bought another one which just arrived today. The nib is so flimsy and fragile that this time I did not clean it with a potato, still it broke while I was practicing letter "o", the tines just split and won't close as the way it should.The slit was slightly opened and won't close firmly. Because the nib is so scratchy, more scratchy than the Hunt 101 which has a fine nib, too. Even on a piece of very fine paper it scratches at some angle. The price of this nib is so cheap though, guess it's because it's needed to be replaced more often. However I believe a penmaster could definitely handle it but not for everyone.
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Nice but doesn't last
I've never used a Gillott nib before so I bought one of this last week and the nib broke after I took it out from the potato( I always use it to remove the oil coating on new nibs). So I bought another one which just arrived today. The nib is so flimsy and fragile that this time I did not clean it with a potato, still it broke while I was practicing letter "o", the tines just split and won't close as the way it should.The slit was slightly opened and won't close firmly. Because the nib is so scratchy, more scratchy than the Hunt 101 which has a fine nib, too. Even on a piece of very fine paper it scratches at some angle. The price of this nib is so cheap though, guess it's because it's needed to be replaced more often. However I believe a penmaster could definitely handle it but not for everyone.