Reddit reviews Speedball H9455 Oblique Pen Point Holder (ANH9455)

But in this case, no, it’s actually quite affordable. You can get a cheap holder for around 5 dollars and a pack of 10 nibs for $7.

You're gonna need to get an oblique holder as well.

For the love of god, don't get one of the plastic Speedball oblique holders. I know you can get them for like $2.00. But there's a reason for that. They're terrible. They don't fit many nibs, they don't have an adjustable flange, and they're flimsy and cheap.

I would very much suggest just going for one of these holders. Other people may have other recommendations for other inexpensive holders. The construction is better. The flange is metal, and adjustable. Which is essential.

You will need multiple nibs. They will break, but it's not super common. Pointed pen nibs (unlike broad-edge dip nibs) will wear out relatively quickly. It'll depend on how much use it gets, and the type of ink you're using (iron gall inks will corrode the nib, reducing how long it lasts). But a nib will typically last me 3-4 days before I have to replace it. Sometimes ~2 days if I'm writing all day. This also kinda depends on the script. Lightly shaded scripts will be better on your nib, while bold shades will wear it out.

IAMPETH will be your best resource for everything pointed pen. Here are some lessons in Engrosser's Script. Also, just check out anything and everything that Joe Vitolo has done. Here's some videos on the IAMPETH site. You can also just search on YouTube. He also has an ebook, Script in the Copperplate Style, which is probably the definitive contemporary work on Engrosser's Script. I'd very highly recommend it.

Of the lessons from the Old Masters, Lupfer would be a pretty good place to start. Also, if you'd like some variety, I personally love E L Brown. His Engrosser's has a slightly different flair to it. Couple unique letterforms and such.

Feel free to shoot me a reply or PM if you have further questions!

Sure thing! It's literally the cheapest you can buy, but I love it and even prefer it over much nicer holders: https://www.amazon.com/Speedball-Oblique-Point-Holder-ANH9455/dp/B000BYT4FC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519409735&sr=8-3&keywords=oblique+pen+holder

I used Nikko G nibs, as they're my favorite.

Surely!
An oblique nib holder, coupled with a flexible nib, with an ink to dip in (india ink is thick and good for dip pens, though any ink could work if cared for).

It is difficult to get used to, but very fun to try.

http://www.amazon.com/Speedball-Calligraphy-Flexible-107-Pen/dp/B009L9T7IM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377656372&sr=8-6&keywords=speedball+nib

http://www.amazon.com/Speedball-Oblique-Point-Holder-ANH9455/dp/B000BYT4FC

http://www.amazon.com/Speedball-2-Ounce-India-Super-Black/dp/B0007ZJ8TM

Then try something along these lines for paper...

http://www.allunderone.org/calligraphy2/calligraphy.php

Print that only HP 32lb laser paper...

http://www.amazon.com/HP-11310-0-Premium-Choice-Laserjet/dp/B000099O2W

And you are looking at a grand total of ~$25.00.

Granted this is a calligraphy nib holder and its VERY different than a fountain pen, and requires that you practice a LOT.

A good video on YT of this technique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pz04cuzVCo

GOOD LUCK!

I use a Speedball oblique holder, and my nib for this was a Hunt 22. Nothing terribly fancy. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Speedball-Oblique-Point-Holder-ANH9455/dp/B000BYT4FC

$2.

It's nothing particularly fancy. Some nib (hard to tell because it's covered in ink but one possibility is a Zebra G Nib) and an oblique pen holder (his looks something like this but there are cheaper ones).

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