september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

Nibs/Points
Nibs vary in the thickness of line they produce and in
their flexibility. Experiment with a variety to find the
ones you like the best.
Pointed nibs vary greatly in the design, sharpness,
fineness of line, and flexibility. These assortments let
you see what is available and what works best for you.
N117-1. Copperplate Nib Assortment. One each
of 24 copperplate nibs listed below. Does not include
vintage nibs or music nib. $29.95
N117-2. Copperplate Nib Assortment #2. The same
assortment, but two each of the nibs. $58.75
The nibs in the assortment are: Brause 66EF, Steno;
Gillott 170, 290, 291, 303, 404, 659, 1068A, 1950; Hiro
Crown, 40 (Blue pumpkin), 700; Hunt 22B, 56, 99, 100,
101, 103, 108; Mitchell Elbow; Nikko G; EF Principal;
Brause Rose.
N113. Nikko G Nibs. $1.55 See page 49
N120. EF Principal Nib.
These much anticipated
nibs are now available for
purchase. $2.95. JNB Price $2.50 each 10/$2.30each
25/$2.10each 50/$2.00each 100/$1.75each
Brause
N70. Brause 66EF.
Very flexible. List $1.79.
$1.70 10/$1.65ea. 50/$1.55ea.
N69. Brause Rose Nib. #76. $2.40 JNB $2.30
see page 49
N108. Brause 511. $1.60
H85. Brause 511 & Holder.
Straight holder with Brause 511 nib. $5.00
N99. Brause 513. $1.69
N126. Brause 515 Nib. Crowquill (tubular nib). $1.99
H84. Brause
515 & Holder.
Slim holder with Brause 515 tubular nib. $5.00
N90. Brause Steno
Nibs. #361. These are
similar to the Blue
Pumpkin (Hiro #40), but stiffer and better made. John
Ebel notes that these nibs last much longer than most
current nibs. List $1.59. $1.49 ea. 10/$1.40ea.
50/$1.35ea.
Gillott
N71. Gillott 170. List $1.29.
$.90 10/$7.63 144/$80.00
N73. Gillott 290. List $1.32.
$.95 10/$7.75 144/$85.00
N107. Gillott 291. List $1.35.
$.99 10/$8.45 144/$85.00
N72. Gillott 303.
$1.19. $.80 10/$7.10
144/$80.00
N74. Gillott 404.
$1.35. $.99 10/$8.90
144/$94.00
N75. Gillott 659.
List $1.69. $1.29
10/$11.60 144/$85.00 (Crowquill nib)
N127. Index Nib. Brass colored
metal. $1.25 10/$10.00
N76. Gillott 1068A. List $1.49
$1.03 10/$9.80 144/$94.00
N102. Gillott 1950. List $1.55
$1.08 10/$10.35 144/$99.00
H75. Gillott Mapping Penholder #51. Holds crowquill
nibs including Gillott 659. $1.99
H86. Gillott Penholder #52. For Gillott pointed nibs
404, 303, 290, 291, and similar. Also called Mitchell
Penholder 52. $3.75
Hiro
N81. Hiro #40. Large, blue
metal with cutouts. The “blue
pumpkin nib.” List $.66. $.60
10/$5.25 36/$17.75 100/$43.50.
N82. Hiro Crown Nib #41.
Fine, soft nib for copperplate.
List $.95. $.60 10/$5.50
36/$16.95 100/$45.00
N83. Hiro 700. Superfine for
copperplate. Similar to
Gillott 290. $.69 10/$6.50 20/$11.80 100/$52.00
Hunt
N93. Hunt 22B. $1.09
N93-V. Hunt 22 Vintage.
See page 49. $2.30ea
N86. Hunt 56. $1.09
N86-V. Hunt 56 Vintage.
$2.30ea 10/$2.00 ea
N88. Hunt 99. $1.09
N89. Hunt 100. $1.39
N77. Hunt 101. $1.39 N124. Hunt 104. $1.39
N79. Hunt 108. $1.39
N97. Hunt 512. $1.09
N98. Hunt 513EF. $1.09
N78. Hunt 103. $1.39
N125. Hunt 102. $1.39
Hunt 107 &
Speedball A nibs
can be special
ordered in boxes
of 12.
H70. Hunt 104 Holder. Small, straight plastic holder
for Hunt 100, 103, 104 nibs. $1.89
H67. Hunt 102 Holder. Small straight plastic holder
for tubular crowquill nibs. Hunt 108, Hunt 102. $1.89
Mitchell
N80. Mitchell
Elbow Nib. Allows you to write
copperplate with a standard
holder. Fits holders H69, H83.
$2.29 each Box of 12/$23.22 144/$194.40
All nibs approximately actual size.
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