Interesting Dip Nibs

[Pincel]

I chanced upon this calligraphy nibs from http://apps.bnt.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=28709.

 

http://talasonline.com/photos/pigments/Pen_nibs.jpg

"...nibs are machine cut and hand finished to sharpen the tip, ready for use for most calligraphy styles, including Hebrew and Italic. Strong, long lasting and ideal for use ink or prepared paint."

 

Has anyone tried it? I find it interesting and placed an order but cancelled out because the shipping charges from NY to Canada is way too expensive.

[Randal6393]

What a rare find! The nibs shown appear to be cut from sections of quill and would be used in traditional Hebrew work, originally. From what I know of the subject. The catalogue on the website is a great listing of what the beginning bookbinder would need. I would like to see you place an order, despite the expense. Feel you would learn a great lot about the beginnings of making books by trying the books and materials Talas offers.

 

Best of luck,

 

PS: Been in Vancouver once or twice, love the city. That makes up for the cost of shipping from the USA, doesn't it?

Edited August 31, 2015 by Randal6393

[Pincel]

What a rare find! The nibs shown appear to be cut from sections of quill and would be used in traditional Hebrew work, originally. From what I know of the subject. The catalogue on the website is a great listing of what the beginning bookbinder would need. I would like to see you place an order, despite the expense. Feel you would learn a great lot about the beginnings of making books by trying the books and materials Talas offers.

 

Best of luck,

 

PS: Been in Vancouver once or twice, love the city. That makes up for the cost of shipping from the USA, doesn't it?

 

Talas is charging about $32 to ship here. With the current exchange rate of 1.31 to 1, I rather not. Do come and visit again. You're always welcome here.

 

P.S. The nib looks like a Sheaffer canonical Triumph nib, don't you think?