Speedball - Assorted Hunt Artists' Pen Nibs - no. 102 and no. 108 • pack of 2
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Product Information
- 12 nibs with varied line widths
- Includes extra fine to fine points
- Stiffness ranges from flexible to rigid
- Crow Quill (102) most popular style
- Mapping nibs for precision detail work
- Bowl pointed options for lettering
- Suitable for drawing, calligraphy, lithography
Speedball Assorted Hunt Artists' Pen Nibs Description
Dip pens reward patience with control impossible to achieve with fixed-tip tools. This assorted selection of Hunt nibs spans the spectrum from superfine crow quills to stiffer mapping points, letting you match tool to technique rather than forcing one nib to handle everything. The 102 Crow Quill delivers America's most popular flexible line, superfine strokes that respond to pressure for expressive variation. The 107 Hawk Quill offers similar fineness with added stiffness for sustained technical work where consistency matters more than flex. Mapping nibs like the 103 maintain rigidity for architectural precision, while the delicate 100 Artist nib demands expert handling but produces lines of exceptional refinement.
Each nib's character emerges through use: bowl-pointed options like the 512 provide smooth ruling capability, the flexible 108 opens up for cross-hatching and flourishes, and extra-fine points handle lithography and drafting details. Stiffness varies deliberately, the 56 School nib's firm action suits controlled drawing, while the 101 Imperial's flexibility enables ornamental variation. Try multiple nibs to discover which physical resistance and line quality match your natural hand pressure and intended mark. These aren't interchangeable tools; they're specialized instruments with distinct personalities that reveal themselves through ink and paper.