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Speedball steel nibs, suitable for use with any straight/classic style nib holders.
The A-series nib was patented in 1913 and introduced to themarket two years later. Its unique multi-purpose design allows artists to create a variety of strokes and is ideal for any Gothic or Monoline lettering style that has lines of uniform width with a squared finish.
The B-series nib was launched in 1916. Like the A-series, the B-series has a bent end to form a 'shoe' that produces a uniform width line, but it has a rounded finish that makes it ideal for creating sans serif letters without thick and thin lines. The B-series is perfect for creating a variety of monoline lettering, drawn letters (e.g. Versals), and 'built-up' letters such as the Double Stroke Poster Roman.
The C-series was introduced in 1918. It features a traditional broad edge with a great degree of flexibility and is the most popular of the three broad edge offerings. It's meant to be held at a constant angle throughout, with minor variations needed depending upon the lettering style. This consistent angle gives the lettering artist the desired thick and thin strokes usually associated with broad edge calligraphy.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
For more, see our Delivery Information page.
Speedball steel nibs, suitable for use with any straight/classic style nib holders.
The A-series nib was patented in 1913 and introduced to themarket two years later. Its unique multi-purpose design allows artists to create a variety of strokes and is ideal for any Gothic or Monoline lettering style that has lines of uniform width with a squared finish.
The B-series nib was launched in 1916. Like the A-series, the B-series has a bent end to form a 'shoe' that produces a uniform width line, but it has a rounded finish that makes it ideal for creating sans serif letters without thick and thin lines. The B-series is perfect for creating a variety of monoline lettering, drawn letters (e.g. Versals), and 'built-up' letters such as the Double Stroke Poster Roman.
The C-series was introduced in 1918. It features a traditional broad edge with a great degree of flexibility and is the most popular of the three broad edge offerings. It's meant to be held at a constant angle throughout, with minor variations needed depending upon the lettering style. This consistent angle gives the lettering artist the desired thick and thin strokes usually associated with broad edge calligraphy.
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday will normally be sent out the same day.
FREE Royal Mail Standard delivery for orders over £100, and just £3.50 for smaller orders. Royal Mail Priority is available as an option, for £3.50 on orders over £100, £5.50 on smaller orders. Express available for £9, or FREE with any order over £400. No delivery surcharges for Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands or anywhere else!
International deliveries vary in cost, so you'll need to add the items you want to your basket, and enter the checkout to see the options for delivery. Prices and payment methods will reflect your country, and many countries have all taxes and duties included to make things easier and more predictable.
For all orders outside the UK, heavy orders may cost more to send, but the shipping cost will be displayed in the checkout before you commit.
For more, see our Delivery Information page.