Nib Softness Measurement
(1mm opening)
Skill level Suitability
CalligraFlex Full flex++ 230g High Calligraphers
SoftFlex Semi flex 400g Low Daily driver
SuperSoftFlex Full flex 300g Medium Daily driver with flashes of flex
Wet Noodle Wet Noodle 150g High Burning through ink stash

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:

**Reference point for nib softness (1mm tine opening)

  • Pilot 10FA 14k gold nib - 400g

  • Leonardt Principal EF dip nib - 200g

Measurement of 150g for 1mm of tine opening of Wet Noodle nib

Wet Noodle Nib

  • Design: Unique original cuts achieved after 12 prototypes for unmatched softness and snapback.

  • Grind: Optional grind to Extra Fine (~0.2mm), please drop us an email after ordering.

  • Performance: Achieves swells of 1mm with a mere 150g of force.

  • Availability: Offered with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens.

A person's hand holding a fountain pen with a gold nib near a white ruler on a digital scale showing 597.3. The text 'SuperSoftFlex' is visible.

SuperSoftFlex (SSF) Nib

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

  • Grind: Optional grind to Extra Fine (~0.2mm), please drop us an email after ordering.

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

  • Availability: Offered with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens.

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SoftFlex (SF) Nib

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

  • Grind: Optional grind to Extra Fine (~0.2mm), please drop us an email after ordering.

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

  • Availability: Compatible with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens.

Close-up of a CalligraFlex fountain pen nib on lined paper, showing intricate design details.

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. Suitable for artists and experienced calligraphers.

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

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

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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, Crystal and Essential series pens.

Resources

Here are some resources to learn Copperplate.

Copperplate Uppercase

Copperplate Lowercase

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