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Herbin Tapered Glass Dip Pen
£20.50
Nikko G Nib Single
£3.10
Specialist dip pen nibs from Japan
Nib holder for multiple sizes of nib
Nikko Spoon Nib 3 Pack
£6.25
Specialist dip pen nibs from Japan
Nib holder for multiple sizes of nib
Nikko Maru Nib 2 Pack
£7.00
Specialist dip pen nibs from Japan
Brause Nib Holder
£3.70
Classic-style dip pen holder
Tachikawa Penholder T-36
£5.25
Classic-style dip pen holder with nib
e+m Artist Nibholder Pen
£10.50
Simple wooden dip pen holder
Kaweco AL Special Dip Pen
£50.00
Aluminium dip pen
Simple wooden dip pen holder
Manuscript Leonardt Dip Pen Nib Set
From
£6.00
Nibs for a range of different styles
e+m Marble Nibholder
£2.60
Simple dip pen holder
Simple wooden dip pen holder
Brause Calligraphy Box Set
£37.00
High quality dip pen set
Brause Dip Pen Nib Set
From
£9.50
Packs of assorted nibs for dip pens
e+m Antique Nib Holder
£14.00
Simple, antique-style nib holder
Everything you need for modern calligraphy
Everything you need for modern calligraphy
Jacques Herbin Glass Pen Set Black
£90.00
£120.00
Contains nibs and holders, brush pens and ink
Everything you need for modern calligraphy
Manuscript Dip Pen Round Hand Nib and Ink Set
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£10.00
Jacques Herbin Glass Pen Set Red
£90.00
£120.00
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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.