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 specialised nibs we offer:

Reference points for nib softness at approximately 1 mm tine separation

  • Pilot No. 10 FA 14K gold nib ~400 g

  • Majohn flex nib ~370 g

  • Montblanc 149 Calligraphy 18K gold flex nib ~360 g

  • Leonardt Principal EF dip nib ~200 g

  • Magna Carta 14K True Flex nib ~190 g

Watch a practical force comparison of modern flex nibs

Summary

  • BlueDew Wet Noodle.

    ~150 g for 1 mm tine separation. Skill requirement High. Best for light-handed flex writing.

    Watch the Wet Noodle Performance Test

  • SuperSoftFlex.

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

  • SoftFlex.

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

  • CalligraFlex.

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

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

BlueDew Wet Noodle Nib

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

  • Performance: Achieves swells of 1 mm with a mere 150 g 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 2 mm with 600 g of force, or 300 g to 1 mm.

  • 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 2 mm with 800 g of force, or 400 g to 1 mm.

  • 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 1.5 mm. Suitable for artists and experienced calligraphers.

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

  • 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: For Writer, Crystal and Essential series pens. Base nib can be CalligraFlex, Medium or Broad.

  • 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 SBREBrown here and here

  • Review by Hemingway Jones here

  • 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.