Speedball - Hunt Artists' Pen Nibs--Bowl Pointed Pen No. 512

Hunt Artists' Pen Nibs--Bowl Pointed Pen No. 512

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SKU: 27448
MPN: 009480
pack of 2
List: $4.55
$3.42
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box of 12
SKU: 46819
MPN: 009412
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List: $19.56
$14.67
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Draw precise ruling lines and elegant lettering with fine control

Steel flex responds to pressure changes with predictable precision, making the Hunt 512 bowl pointed nib ideal for Spencerian script and ornamental flourishes where hairline upstrokes transition into weighted downstrokes. The bowl point configuration, where the tines curve slightly inward, delivers exceptional ink control during rapid penwork, preventing railroading that disrupts continuous strokes. Handcrafted from high-grade steel in the USA, each nib maintains the exacting tolerances required for consistent line variation across extended writing sessions.

This fine point excels at ruling work and formal lettering where crispness matters. The bowl shape holds ink efficiently while releasing it smoothly, eliminating the skips and blobs that plague lesser nibs during detailed calligraphic work. Pair with Speedball No. 9451, General's Cork Grip, or Speedball Classic pen holders, the standard oblique and straight configurations that accommodate traditional dip pen techniques. The nib's flexibility rewards practiced hand control; light touch produces delicate hairlines while increased pressure swells the stroke for dramatic contrast. Calligraphers working in copperplate and Engrosser's script particularly value how this nib balances responsiveness with durability across practice sessions and finished pieces.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Bowl pointed nib for ruling and lettering
  • Fine line width for detailed work
  • Handcrafted from finest steel in USA
  • Compatible with Speedball No. 9451 holder
  • Works with General's Cork Grip holder
  • Fits Speedball Classic Pen Holders
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