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Best Nibs For Calligraphy Pens

Today, I needed to devote a full post to what I consider to be the best novice calligraphy nib: the Nikko G. I realize that I've addressed this calligraphy nib in past posts, yet it's opportunity this nib got the fame it merits. Why? Since utilizing the Nikko G may mean the distinction between getting excessively disappointed with calligraphy, making it impossible to keep rehearsing, and keepin' on keepin' on. I am so inflexible about apprentices utilizing this calligraphy nib since I didn't utilize it as an amateur, and I wish I could have. What I had admittance to, rather, was the Chase Magnificent No. 101 nib (which arrived in a unit from Michael's, a US craftsmanship/create production network), presented underneath.Also take look at best calligraphy pens from my website.

The Best Amateur Calligraphy Nib | The Postman's Thump

Clearly, the Chase Supreme No. 101 keeps on being produced for a reason; it's not an awful nib, by any methods. The Supreme has an amazing measure of flex, which means the tines promptly spread separated in the event that you apply a little measure of weight on them. For learners, this sensitive and hyper-responsive flex can convert into tines getting got on paper filaments and splashing ink; tines spreading too far separated and not permitting the ink to stream down, and the nib's fragile tip delving into the paper on upstrokes. The video underneath thinks about the sensitive Chase Magnificent No. 101 nib to the Nikko G, and in addition gives a more itemized clarification of why I wish I would have had admittance to the Nikko G from the get-go. (On the off chance that you can't see the video, you may watch it on Vimeo by clicking here.)

You may ask why I didn't buy a Nikko G to begin with. When I began learning advanced calligraphy four years prior, there simply didn't appear to be much quality data out there for apprentices. Everything was focused to cutting edge learners/prepared experts, so I experienced serious difficulties significant, non-scaring guidance. Actually, I truly had no clue that there was any huge distinction between calligraphy nibs. Had I known then what I know now, I would have requested the things point by point in A definitive Advanced Calligraphy Starter Pack post, and spared myself from purchasing calligraphy instruments (in particular: pre-gathered units) that I didn't generally require.

Nikko G Nib | The Postman's Thump

I'll be straightforward with you: the Nikko G is not my absolute favorite nib. (The Brause EF66 is!) Yet: I do believe it's imperative that you begin with the Nikko G in the event that you are a tenderfoot since it will help you to take in every one of the nuts and bolts of calligraphy. It's a really solid nib, which implies that it won't give you a great deal of distress as you work out the wrinkles in making sense of how to apply weight to the nib, and in addition take weight off the nib. The same can't be said for more adaptable nibs.

One truly decent favorable position of the Nikko G versus some different nibs is it holds a lot of ink, which implies you won't need to re-plunge so frequently (rather than utilizing a littler nib like the Brause EF66). Re-plunging can get repetitive and disheartening, particularly in case you're quite recently beginning.

The Best Fledgling Calligraphy Nib | The Postman's Thump

Despite the fact that the Nikko G is solid, it's adaptable. That is quite cool in light of the fact that, in my experience, solid nibs simply don't have much adaptability … which isn't the situation here. The more adaptable a nib is, the all the more effectively it's ready to make thick downstrokes as its tines spread separated, and thin upstrokes as its tines spring back together. In case you're interested to watch weight being connected to this nib (and in addition watch the edge to hold it at in a straight holder), you might be keen on the short video beneath:

The Nikko G's flexible nature makes it perfect for adapting any of the Learn Calligraphy for a Latte styles. A portion of the privilege inclined styles (e.g. Kaitlin, Janet) might be somewhat less demanding to compose utilizing an angled pen (I'm conversing with both right-gave and left-gave individuals when I say this), however every one of them can totally be composed utilizing a Nikko G nib in a straight holder. In case you're a fledgling, I suggest you begin with a straight holder, without a doubt. It's a great deal less scary than a slanted! It is significant that some expert calligraphers don't utilize an angled holder by any stretch of the imagination (paying little mind to the style they are writing in), so you're following after some admirable people when you utilize the straight holder.

The Best Fledgling Calligraphy Nib | The Postman's Thump

On the off chance that you do pick to utilize a straight holder, ensure the Nikko G resembles the photograph underneath when it is embedded in the holder. You can see that the nib has been embedded directly beneath the split in the metal lip of the all inclusive insert*. (In case you're utilizing a plastic holder with no metal, the photograph is insignificant; you can stick the nib in anyplace).

*A "all inclusive embed" alludes to the base of a calligraphy pen that has a metal lip with a split (it kind of resembles the letter "C"), and metal "petals" inside the lip. On the off chance that you have a pen with an all inclusive embed, that implies it can suit any calligraphy nib. For more data, including addition directions, visit The Novice's Manual for Advanced Calligraphy.

A definitive Present day Calligraphy Starter Unit | The Postman's Thump

In the event that you are recently beginning in learning current calligraphy and need to watch the Nikko G in real life, you should seriously think about the Amy Style video course. That ought to make taking in somewhat less demanding and additionally acclimate you with the nib more.

Presenting the Amy Style Learn Calligraphy for a Latté Set + Video Course | The Postman's Thump

Something else I truly adore about the Nikko G is its capacity to move from a calligraphy nib to a drawing nib. Truly, in the event that you have one, have a go at drawing something with it — all things considered, it was initially expected for making drawings/funnies. I utilized a Nikko G nib and sumi ink for the drawings beneath, and I found that I lean toward drawing with the plunge pen + Nikko G nib to drawing with customary pens. It just felt less demanding to control! That is presumably in light of the fact that it's not instantly responsive like an ordinary pen (e.g. a Micron) is; whether I was dithering about putting weight on the pen, the pen didn't compose — which is great since that implied less missteps!