Nibs - Unique Nibs Offered by BlueDew Pens

At BlueDew Pens, we take pride in our selection of unique nibs rigorously designed for calligraphy and artistic expression. Here are the specialized nibs we offer:

CalligraFlex Nib

  • Design: Crafted w/o tipping material, this nib is designed from traditional dip nibs, made in rust-free stainless steel.

  • Performance: It excels in creating fine lines for pointed nib calligraphy, achieving swells around 1.5mm.

  • Forces: Requires around 230g of force to open the tines to 1mm.

  • Availability: Offered in all pen series, and as loose nibs.

SoftFlex (SF) Nib

  • Base: Based on a regular Fine nib with custom cuts for enhanced flexibility.

  • Grind: Jeffrey hand-grinds the Fine tip to Extra Fine (~0.2mm) unless specified otherwise.

  • Performance: Capable of producing swells of 2mm with 800g of force, or 400g to 1mm. Max flex up to 2.5mm.

  • Availability: Compatible with Writer and Crystal series pens.

SuperSoftFlex (SSF) Nib

  • Design: Similar to the SF nib but incorporates different cuts for increased flexibility.

  • Grind: Like the SF, the Fine tip will be hand-ground to Extra Fine (~0.2mm) by Jeffrey, unless instructed otherwise.

  • Performance: Achieves swells of 2mm with 600g of force, or 300g to 1mm. Max flex up to 3mm.

  • Availability: Offered with Writer and Crystal series pens.

Hand-ground Custom Italics Nib

  • Specialisation: Focused on delivering optimal horizontal fine lines for precise line variation, using faceting techniques similar to watch bevelling to reduce the need for rounding.

  • Feedback: Designed to provide a gentle feedback feel essential for pen control.

  • Availability: Available for Writer and Crystal series pens.

Each nib is crafted with precision and care to enhance your writing and artistic experience, ensuring you have the finest tools at your disposal.

Here are some resources to learn Copperplate using the BlueDew Flex Pen.

Copperplate Uppercase

Copperplate Lowercase

Special thanks to Ms Dorothy Lim who placed her knowledge and skills onto paper for distribution here.

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