Pointed Pen Nibs are manufactured to vary in levels of flexibility, pointed pen nibs with a small slit between two tines that flex to a greater or lesser degree depending on the amount of pressure applied by the artist. Often utilized for scripts possessing large ornamental detail or illustrations that require intense levels of detail

Speedball utilizes the same historically proven processes specifically catered to each nib's design. Speedball takes painstaking measures to ensure that each of its nibs meets even the most discerning standards.

In addition to the highly-trained team responsible for making your Speedball nib, they have a dedicated member of our Speedball family that hand-inspects all nibs that pass through production one by one. That way, our valued artists never have to worry about their writing experience ahead when using a trusted Speedball nib.

Speedball offers a range of widths and varying degrees of stiffness to give artists the maximum amount of control; Speedball's Pointed and Crowquill Pen Nibs are made from the finest steel and hand-crafted in the USA.

#22B Extra Fine, #56 Standard School & #99 Drawing Nibs

22B Extra Fine:  Featuring a bronze finish and medium stiffness, the #22B is suitable for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts, ornamental work and ruling. 

56 Standard School: Possessing a stiff action, this nib is steady and durable, making it a perfect tool for beginners.

99 Drawing: This extremely flexible nib features an extra fine point and is capable of producing thick swells with minimal pressure.  Perfect for artists with a light touch working on smooth papers.

The #22B, #56 and #99 nibs may all be used with either a straight/classic style or oblique penholder.