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

  
    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

Wet Noodle Nib

Design: Unique original cuts achieved after 12 prototypes for unmatched softness and snapback.
Performance: Achieves swells of 1mm with a mere 150g of force.
Availability: Compatible with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens. Best paired with the Crystal series pens.
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SuperSoftFlex (SSF) Nib

Design: Similar to the SF nib but incorporates different cuts for increased flexibility.
Performance: Achieves swells of 2mm with 600g of force, or 300g to 1mm.
Availability: Compatible with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens. Best paired with the Crystal series pens.

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SoftFlex (SF) Nib

Base: Based on a regular nib with custom cuts for enhanced flexibility.
Performance: Capable of producing swells of 2mm with 800g of force, or 400g to 1mm.
Availability: Compatible with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens.

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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. Obliques can be done on request.
Feedback: Designed to provide a gentle feedback feel essential for pen control.
Availability: Compatible with Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens.
Please email Jeffrey for custom order. Cost is $20 per custom nib.

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Resources

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