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Dip Pens

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Dip pens are pens you dip in ink - they don't have any ink stored in them, and need to be dipped every few words or lines of drawing. So why would anyone still use these old things when we have pens that are so much easier? Well, there are a few reasons:

  • It's very quick to change ink colours - just dip in a different colour next time, maybe wiping on a bit of tissue if there was ink still on the nib.
  • Some specialist nibs are only available this way, especially where they're likely to wear out in use, or are easily damaged. If you want a really flexible nib, dip pens can be the best choice.
  • They can use inks that can't be used in fountain pens, including pigment inks and ink with shellac added for shine.
  • They're a nice old-fashioned thing that some people just enjoy the experience of using.

Along with a selection of traditional and unusual nibs from Brause and Manuscript, we have some of the most popular Japanese nibs from Nikko and Tachikawa - their 'G' nibs are very popular for manga and modern styles of calligraphy.

 
Tom's Studio Flourish Curve Straight Nib Holder Teal by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio Flourish Curve Oblique Nib Holder Rose Gold by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio Flourish Carrot Oblique Nib Holder Pink Lemonade by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio The Bloom Oblique Nib Holder Bluebell by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio The Bloom Oblique Nib Holder Jet Black by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio The Bloom Straight Nib Holder Mulberry by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Tom's Studio Flourish Curve Oblique Nib Holder Jet Black by Tom's Studio at Cult Pens
Herbin Straight Glass Dip Pen by Jacques Herbin at Cult Pens
Midori MD Paper Dip Pen by Midori MD at Cult Pens
Brause Nibs Set of 3 Writing by Brause at Cult Pens
Brause Nibs Set of 3 Drawing by Brause at Cult Pens
Brause Nibs Set of 3 Bandzug (Angled Square Cut) by Brause at Cult Pens
Brause Nibs Set of 3 Plakat (Square Cut) by Brause at Cult Pens
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Brause Left Nib Set of 3 by Brause at Cult Pens
Manuscript Dodec Pen Nib Section by Manuscript at Cult Pens
Replacement nibs in a range of sizes
Manuscript Nib Storage Tin by Manuscript at Cult Pens
Zebra A Nib by Zebra at Cult Pens
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Zebra A Nib
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  • Dip pen from Sailor designed to be used with Dipton inks!
  • Dip pen from Sailor designed to be used with Dipton inks!
Replacement nibs for the Sailor Hocoro dip pens.
Ink reservoir for the Sailor Hocoro dip pen!
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Brause Writing Kit
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Brause Calligraphy Kit
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Brause Calligraphy Set
£41.00 £58.00
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Packs of assorted nibs for dip pens
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Dip Pens FAQ

Why use dip pens and nibs when there are fountain pens?

There can be a few reasons. Dip pens and nibs can use inks that a fountain pen can’t, like drawing and calligraphy inks with pigments and even shellac for shiny results. They’re very quick and easy to change colours - quick wipe, dip in the new colour. The nibs can also be made much more flexible, which can be very important for calligraphy and drawing.

What sort of ink should be used with dip pens?

Generally, calligraphy ink and drawing inks are best.

Can I use fountain pen ink?

Yes, but it might not work as well. Ink that’s intended for dip pens is usually thicker, and sticks to the nib better. Fountain pen ink usually doesn’t stay on the nib so well, so you’ll have to dip more often.

How do I fit a nib into a nib holder?

They’re almost always just a push fit. Push carefully, to avoid stabbing yourself with the nib, or damaging it.