#512 Bowl-Pointed: Fine pen is best for ruling and lettering applications.

The Hunt #512 is a large, stiff, bowl-shaped nib with an extra-fine point and moderate flex. It can produce decent hairlines but not much line variation. Great for ruling and modern calligraphy styles and for use on textured papers. This nib is an excellent choice for beginner calligraphers.

The 512 may only fit in some straight holders; we recommend the Speedball Straight Holder or one of our adjustable oblique holders.

Measurements: 39mm long x 7mm at widest / 6mm at narrowest

#103 Mapping, #104 Drawing, #512 Bowl-Pointed and #513EF Nibs

#103 Mapping: Specialized for delicate work, the #103 is similar to the #100 in feel and experience but less fragile. Perfect for artists with a light touch.

#104 Drawing: To create very fine hairlines and small details, the #104 possesses a superfine point and is ideal for use with the #104 penholder.

#512 Bowl-Pointed: Fine pen is best for ruling and lettering applications.

#513EF: This extra-fine pen is ideal for industrial arts.

The #103, #512 and #513 nibs may be used with either a straight/classic style or oblique penholder.

Speedball Standard Point Dip Pen Nibs

Three types of pen nib holders are available: standard point, fine point, and crow quill.

Standard pen nibs have a larger, half-round body which only fits a standard pen holder. The standard pen holder is also used for scratch art and linoleum cutters.

• Standard nibs do not fit in quill or fine point holders.
• Crow quill pen nibs have a cylindrical holder.
• Fine point nibs fit in a holder with a smaller, half-round body.
• #512 Bowl Pointed Nib —Fine pen for ruling and lettering.
• #513Ef Globe Nib —Extra fine bowl pointed for industrial arts.
• #22B Standard Extra Fine Nib —Medium stiff, bronze finish for ornamental work and ruling.
•  #56 Standard School Nib —Stiff action, fine drawing pen for student use, bronze finish.
• #99 Standard Drawing Nib —Extra fine point, especially for drafting and lithography.
• #101 Imperial Nib —Flexible for ornamental work, bronze finish.

Standard Pen Holders Speedball Standard Pen Holder — 6-1/2" long, black plastic holder fits all standard pen points, scratch knives and lino cutters, not for crow quill or fine point nibs.