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

Summary

  • Wet Noodle.

    150g for 1mm tine opening. Skill requirement High. For experts with a light hand.

  • SuperSoftFlex.

    300g for 1mm tine opening. Skill requirement Medium. Daily pen with flashes of flex.

  • SoftFlex.

    400g for 1mm tine opening. Skill requirement Low. Daily pen with soft bounce.

  • CalligraFlex.

    230g for 1mm tine opening. Skill requirement High. For Calligraphers and Artists.

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.

  • 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.

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

CalligraFlex Nib

  • Design: Sharp 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.

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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 grind.

Review Videos

Here are some YouTube videos reviews for your reference.

  • Review by Doodlebud here

  • Review by Figboot on Pens here

  • Review by Marco Chiari here (in Italian)

  • Review by All Inked Up here

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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.