Speedball Artist Sketching Nibs

Description

Utilizing the same historically proven processes specifically catered to each individual nib’s design, Speedball takes painstaking measures to ensure that each of our nibs meets even the most discerning standards.  In addition to the highly-trained team that is responsible for making your Speedball nib, we have a dedicated member of our Speedball family that hand-inspects all nibs, one by one, that passes through production.  That way, our valued artists never have to worry about their writing experience ahead when using a trusted Speedball nib.  Offered in a range of widths and varying degrees of stiffness in order to provide artists the maximum amount of control, Speedball’s Pointed and Crowquill Pen Nibs are made from the finest steel and hand-crafted in the USA..

No.22B Extra Fine:  Featuring a bronze finish and medium stiffness, the #22B is suitable for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts, ornamental work and ruling.

No.56 Standard School: Possessing a stiff action, this nib is steady and durable, making it a perfect tool for beginners.

NO.99 Drawing: This extremely flexible nib features an extra fine point and is capable of producing thick swells with minimal pressure.  Perfect for artists with a light touch working on smooth papers.

The No.22B, No.56 and No.99 nibs may all be used with either a straight/classic style or oblique penholder.

No.100 Artist:  Perfect for writing at x-heights of 1/8” or less, this highly flexible and delicate nib is best for use on smooth papers.

No.101 Imperial Artist:  Perfect for use to create Copperplate or Spencerian scripts, the #101 is durable and steady.  Ideal for expert and student scribes alike, the #101 is great for larger scale lettering projects.

Both the No.100 and No.101 nibs may be used with either a straight/classic style or oblique penholder.

No.103 Mapping:  Specialized for delicate work, the #103 is similar to the #100 in feel and experience, but less fragile.  Perfect for artists with a light touch.

No.104 Drawing:  For use to create very fine hairlines and small details, the #104 possesses a superfine point and should be used with the #104 penholder only.

No.512 Bowl-Pointed:  Fine pen is best for ruling and lettering applications.

No.513EF:  This extra-fine pen is ideal for industrial arts.

The No.103, No.512 and No.513 nibs may be used with either a straight/classic style or oblique penholder.

No.102 Crow quill:  The #102 is super fine and flexible. These nibs are only suitable for use with a crowquill holder.