The Joseph Gillott 1290 drawing nib is a thin , pointed nib. In addition, it is flexible and pressure-sensitive , and has a characteristic tip curvature (slightly upwards). Length : 2.6 cm. Width : 5 mm
Gillot 170 is small, flexible nib. Perfect for Copperplate (small and medium letters) and drawing. The Gillott 170 nib is smaller than the Gillott 404 and 303 nibs. It fits to e.g.: standard pen holders (with four petals), oblique Speedball pen holders, Tachikawa T-25 pen holders. Length 2.6 cm. Width 5 mm.
The Gillott 1950 is a pointed, medium flexible nib. Suitable for drawing. It fits, among others for standard holders (with four serrations), slanted Speedball holders, Tachikawa T-25 drawing holders. Length : 2.9 cm. Width : top (3 mm) bottom (5 mm)
The Gillott 290 is a small, ultra-thin, flexible and very soft nib. Suitable for drawing lowercase letters. Due to its delicacy, it can be easily damaged. Length : 2.6 cm. Width : 5 mm
The Gillott 291 is a small, ultra-thin, flexible and very soft nib. Similar to the Gillott 290, but slightly more durable. Suitable for drawing lowercase letters. Due to its delicacy, it can be easily damaged. Length : 2.6 cm. Width : 5 mm
Gillott nibs are flexible nibs. They are intended for writing in English (Copperplate) and Spencerian style. Adequate pressure while typing shades the lines. Writing is made easier by the oblique penholder, nib number 659 requires a drawing pen holder. The Gillott 303 nib is probably the most widely used Copperplate nib. It is sharply pointed and very flexible. It has very elegant lines as thin as hair. Suitable for medium size letters. Length: 3.1 cm. Width : 5 mm
The Gillott 404 is a moderately flexible nib . Suitable for Copperplate style - for medium letters - and for drawing. Harder and more durable than the 303 and 170 and more pleasant to use. It fits, among others for standard holders (four serrations), slanted Speedball holders. Length : 3.2 cm. Width : 6 mm
Elegant wooden merchandiser with glass cover for displaying nibs & holders. Size 40 x 20 x 4,5 cm. Removable wooden insert with 16 compartments for storing/exhibiting nibs. Extra wooden inserts available, allowing merchandiser to display 32 various nibs. Made in England.
These nibs allows you to write copperplate with a straight (not oblique) holder. These have a larger base than most nibs.
William Mitchell’s double edged Scroll Pens are ideal for interesting, double line calligraphic effects and decorative borders. Scroll 10 (3.5 mm.) have a wider tine on the right and does not require a reservoir.
William Mitchell’s double edged Scroll Pens are ideal for interesting, double line calligraphic effects and decorative borders. Scroll 20 (3.0 mm.) have a wider tine on the right and does not require a reservoir.