Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs

only needed a few of the sizes but had to order the set love these nibs and use it for calligraphy.

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.

Quality speed ball

I dislike feeding shimmering inks to my good fountain pens because the glittery particulates makes cleaning the converters and feeder and nibs a pain, but I like writing with shimmer inks. I also like using stub nibs for the way it makes my handwriting appear and because thicker stub nibs lay down the glitter beautifully. So I bought this because I wanted to pick up a simple pen with more than one size of stub-type nib so that I could write my shiny letters. Honestly, the set has more than I need and I only use 3 sizes regularly. It was a great price and it works perfectly. I keep one set at my writing desk at home and another in my traveling bag. If you're thinking about trying calligraphy or lettering, or if you want to write things with small amount of inks and not fill a full fountain pen, pick up this.

Best, simplest, great fountain pen nibs

Buena calidad

This is but far the best nib holder as it’s so easy to easy and write with in comparison to others. It’s perfect size and shape just fits right in the hand. Love the Balck color. It’s definitely durable and easy to clean. Functions very well.

Very useful and goof packaging

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.

للخط والابداع

This order of Speedball C and Speedball ink arrived a week before the due date, amazing service. These products are so lovely to use, they make calligraphy practise a real pleasure in respect there is no mess, just dip and write...excellent. I have ordered a few items, and no doubt I'll be ordering more. Thanks for a great product and an equally great service.

ottimi pennini, la cannuccia è bilanciata anche se un po' scomoda

素人なので参考になるかわかりませんが……。 最初に買ったペンは細い初心者用なのか、検索等したらよく出てくる物を購入してチャレンジ。楽しくていろんな字体も書けるようになりたい！とCタイプを探しまして。最初はサインペン型で手入れもしなくて良いもので、色んなメーカー試しましたが線がヨレヨレになってうまく書けず。 そんな中、こちらの本来？のスタイルCペンを購入して書いてみたところ、自分でびっくりするくらいこちらのペンが描きやすく、上にも下にも横にもきれいに線がかけます。 ちなみに私、練習用には100円の墨汁で100円で50枚くらいの無地ハガキか英語のノートにひたすら書いて練習しています。 キャップを外せばすぐ書ける、ペン仕様に比べれば準備も片付けも手間かかりますが…… ペン仕様でなかなかうまくいかない……と諦めかけた方に、これも是非使ってみて欲しいなぁと思います。