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 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
Joseph Gillott Manga Dip Pens Set, Ideal for Both Professional and Amateur Use, Ideal for Sketching, Cartooning and Drawing. Nib points have a protective lacquer to prevent tarnishing. Briefly immerse the full pen point in boiling water before first use to remove the lacquer. Set includes pen holder, 2 Mapping Nibs 659 and 2788, 4 Drawing Nibs 170, 290, 404, 1068A. Blister pack.