speedball c nibs calligraphy set

The Speedball C Series Pen Set includes 1 x Standard Pen Holder and 6 x C Series broad edge nibs: (C0, C1, C2, C3, C5 and C5).

The Speedball C Series nib is meant to be held at a constant angle throughout the creation of any traditional calligraphic alphabet. This gives the artis the desired thick and think strokes usually associated with the broad edge calligraphy, such as Roman, Carolingian, Uncial, Italic, Gothacized Italic, Blackletter or Neuland.

The third addition to the Speedball series of pen nibs, the C-Series, was introduced in 1918 in the 4th This series features a traditional broad edge nib with a great degree of flexibility. Our most popular of the three broad edge offerings, the C-Series nib is meant to be held at a constant angle throughout the creation of any traditional calligraphic alphabet (with minor variations needed, depending upon the lettering style). This consistent angle gives the lettering artist the desired thick and thin strokes usually associated with broad edge calligraphy, such as Roman, Carolingian, Uncial, Italic, Gothicized Italic, Blackletter or Neuland.edition of The Speedball Textbook.

Speedball's proud heritage for pen-making began in 1899. Since that time, the Speedball name has become synonymous with the manufacture of high quality calligraphy and illustration tools, inks and papers, each designed to maximise your writing experience and your budget.