The Tom’s Studio One-Dip-Nib is an experimental, highly adjustable stainless steel calligraphy nib designed for illustrators, letterers, and artists who value precision, control, and long writing sessions. With a simple twist of the thumb screw, you can widen or narrow the tines, adjust the writing angle, and move effortlessly from ultra-fine lines to confident, broader strokes.
Paired with the Straight Flourish Pen Holder, this setup allows for long, uninterrupted writing and drawing. The nib’s internal cavity acts as a built-in ink reservoir, holding enough ink to fill an entire A5 page with just one dip.
- Compatible only with straight calligraphy pens featuring a standard-size nib ferrule.
- Built-in ink reservoir greatly extends writing time between dips.
- Compatible with almost any ink — waterproof pigment, shimmer, iridescent, acrylic, watercolour, Indian ink, and more.
- Made in the United Kingdom.
Straight Flourish Pen Holder
- Length: 145 mm
- Weight: 15 g
- Material: Anodised aluminium
One-Dip-Nib
- Material: Stainless steel (precise, durable, excellent point retention)
- Height: 40 mm
- Width: 15 mm
The stainless steel nib offers a firmer feel than brass, allowing for cleaner edges, finer line control, and long-lasting tip precision. It resists corrosion, cleans easily, and will not clog, making it a reliable, low-maintenance tool for regular use. Designed with sustainability in mind, the One-Dip-Nib replaces dozens of disposable fineliners by allowing mechanical line-width adjustment, delivering long-term versatility with less waste.
With changes in pressure or angle, the nib can even behave like a brush, creating expressive strokes without switching tools. It fits all straight calligraphy pens with a standard nib ferrule and is not compatible with oblique pen holders.
To fill the internal reservoir, dip the nib below the tines—avoiding the thumb screw—and allow it to sit in the ink for 10–15 seconds. Each nib is hand-finished to maintain a subtle tactile “bite” on the page. For a smoother feel, the tip can be gently adjusted using the included sandpaper.
To buy brass nib only, click here.
