Top Calligraphy Nibs for Advanced Calligraphers

iNK & NiB
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If you're an experienced calligrapher ready to level up your tools, this video is for you. I break down some of the best nibs for advanced calligraphy work—perfect for detailed scripts, flourishing, and expressive lettering. Whether you’re refining your Copperplate or experimenting with modern styles, these nibs offer precision, flexibility, and durability for professionals and serious hobbyists alike.
Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel.
Today I am reviewing my favorite nibs for advanced calligraphers.
I posted three videos all about my favorite nibs for beginners, intermediate, and another
advanced calligrapher video.
This video is the last in a series of four, so if you haven't watched the other three,
I will link them down in the description box below, along with all the nibs I am using
here.
I should also say that while I have labeled these as advanced nibs, every person is different
and will have their own opinion.
The nibs that might be tricky for me to use might be some of your favorites, so I hope
you find this video helpful.
The first nib is the Hunt 103.
This nib produces very beautiful strokes, but it does require me to go very slow so
the nib doesn't catch on the paper and splatter ink everywhere.
The second is the Galat 303.
This nib is a little bit easier to use than some of the others on this list and makes
a gorgeous, delicate stroke.
The next is the Galat 1950.
This nib is also a little bit easier to use and produces a gorgeous, fine upstroke and
a thicker downstroke.
Next is the Hunt 101.
I love this nib.
It requires a little bit more patience, but you can see the beautiful, thicker downstrokes
you get from this nib.
Next is the Browse B50 Fanon nib.
I'm not going to lie, this is probably my very least favorite nib, and I don't mind
that there's not a big difference between the up and the downstrokes, but I really don't
like that the upstrokes are really thick.
I prefer a very fine, delicate line.
That said, it's still a fun nib to use, it's just not my favorite one to use.
Next is the Tachikawa T5 School nib.
This one is the total opposite of the Browse Fanon nib, where the strokes are all very
fine and thin.
Last we have the Vintage Esterbrook 354 nib.
This one is beautiful.
I am a big fan of fine upstrokes and thick downstrokes, and this one produces just that.
It is a little bit tricky for me to use, which is why I'm going very slow, but I think with
more practice this one would quickly become one of my favorites.
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