Speedball Oblique Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 4 Nibs, 2 Pen Points

I have been doing calligraphy for a long time. Speedball C nibs are my current favorite. They get better with age. If you are a beginner - these will fight you until you learn how to show them respect and properly use them. Some complain that they grab the paper. some say the ink doesn't flow right. They are right. It's not working for them. Give me the same pen and I will have it working perfectly. Sometimes you have to carefully bend the metal a tiny bit. sometimes you have to slightly re-shape the brass ink channel. Beginners often use the wrong paper. This causes the edges to catch, or the paper to jam the ink channels. Poor paper can also cause the ink to run. Different inks act differently in the pen and on the paper. Try different inks and try different papers. Some papers are designed for calligraphy. It all comes down to experience. These nibs can glide like a good ice skater along the page and create beautiful works in the hands of someone with experience. I haven't yet tried the Brause Bandzug nibs yet. They are much more expensive and harder to get, but I'm sure they will probably be better. But when my Speedball pens are set up and broken in - they perform smoothly and perfectly, so I suspect they will be about the same. I suggest that beginners start with some well made Japanese or European felt or synthetic tipped calligraphy marker pens (Zig, Sakura, Yasutomo, Marvy etc.). Then graduate to Trustela Calligraphy Nibs, 18 Calligraphy Pen Nibs set or Mont Marte 9 Nib Calligraphy Set (the nibs on these pens are easier to use than the Speedball nibs). Get a good nib holder. I like wood ones. I like the Brause Calligraphy nib holders, they have a nice feel and a good width. Different inks work differently in the pen and on the paper. I like Pelikan 4001 series inks. Get a couple of 30 ml jars. I like their Royal Blue, Violet and Brown. I found this amazing looking ink - Diamine - Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink, Purple Pazzazz. I can't wait to try it out. Black is always good for practicing. ... and don't forget to clean your nibs well!! After rinsing under running water, gently slide a thin sheet of good paper under the brass ink channel on top and the one underneath the nib. don't use a paper that will disintegrate and get stuck under the channels. Ink solvent is good too. Watch some YouTube videos, and practice every few days. You'll get better and better. Once you've got them set up correctly, they will bring you great joy. Your friends and family will like getting your hand-made holiday cards, invitations and letters. Then they will ask you to do some for them. Maybe you can make some money at it. I find calligraphy to be relaxing and meditative. It is art. I love it! I hope you do too.

Very useful and goof packaging

This lettering pen was on my mother’s Amazon wish list. It made for a perfect stocking stuffer. She enjoys using it when she sends out thank you cards, just to add a little pizzazz. My mother is always appreciative to have an item that is specifically designed for left handers. The ink flows nicely, good selection of nibs and the pen shaft is contoured appropriately. Mom is super happy and that makes me happy.

Quality speed ball

For first time I recently enrolled in Calligraphy class. I asked instructor what pen/nibs she was using and found exact same package on Amazon at great price.

Love this set! It's a great set for learning foundational hand and italics for left handed people. I would highly recommend this set. Be sure to keep the nibs clean with Windex on a regular basis so they don't clog or rust. The nibs are easy to load and remove. GREAT PRODUCT!

This set has all the B sizes that I need. I don't understand the reviews that say the set is for beginners? It's for anyone that does drawing, writing or calligraphy. I've been doing these things for years and am quite experienced, and quite good, so to say that the nibs are for beginners is ridiculous. Also, they are quality nibs, I have others that come from Germany and Europe in general that are not better in any way. These have the correct amount of spring and if taken care of, will last indefinitely.

First of all, I need to say that if you are a beginner, you WILL struggle with this set. You could use the oblique holder no problem, but the nibs are not meant for beginners. That being said, this is my absolute favorite set. the 101 nibs are my most used nib (also love the Leonardt EF), and I can't get enough of them. That being said, the first time I ever tried them I really struggled (as do most beginners). If the nib is scratching the page and ink is splattering everywhere, that is not the nibs fault, but you just don't have the technique down well enough to be using these. I know some people prefer for expensive holders, but this oblique pen works just fine for me, and I saw the expensive holders for the nibs that don't fit in standard holders. For the nibs, I definitely use the 101 the most. It creates think downstrokes and very thin hairlines. The other nib (I believe its a 103) I don't use as often, but it certainly allows you to create tiny writing (I just don't have as much of a need for). As any experienced user will know, make sure to clean the nibs off well for oils. If you have not used nibs before, you will NEED to cleans the nibs off well before. I typically will spend about 2 minutes straight rubbing the nib with acetone using a q-tip (lightly so fibers don't get caught).

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It's Speedball. What could go wrong. Based on price, I purchased these to replace my existing C series nibs that are over 30 years old.

Me encantaron!!!! Realmente vale la pena si eres zurdo porque batallas mucho con las normales, y estás te quitan de mucho problema. Muy buena calidad de plumillas, pero tomar en cuenta que son delicadas.

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