Beginner's Guide to Nibs and Nib Holders

In this guide, we explain the basics of dip pen nibs and nib holders, and provide comprehensive tables showing which nibs are compatible with which holders.

Beginner's Guide to Nibs and Nib Holders

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A Guide to Dip Pens and Drawing Inks

Iro-utsushi is a dip pen type writing tool that writes while immersing the pen tip in fountain pen ink. Unlike the general dip pens, it uses a pen tip with a pen point like a fountain pen. The touch on the paper is soft, and you can write fine characters and illustrations smoothly.

Pilot Iro-Utsushi Dip Pen Clear - Medium

Tachikawa T-20 Nib Holder - Violet

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Tachikawa nib holder for lettering and drawing nibs. Lacquered wood barrel and comfortable blue rubber grip. Unlike conventional nib holders which use a type of metal spring to hold nibs in place, the Tachikawa nib holder uses a series of close fitting plastic rings which allow it to hold both large and small size dip pen nibs. Also included with this nib holder is a plastic cap which can be placed over the top of the pen allowing you to leave a nib connected at all times.

Tachikawa Pen Nib Holder T-40

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