MANUSCRIPT Leonardt Dip Pen Sets - Copperplate & Shadow Set

The best starter kit for Copperplate , the only kit that contains the nibs that you can actually use, along with the straight pen holder and the tin storage nib container. I definitely would recommend it and purchase it again.

I purchased two of these items and as an individual who is a fan of Spencerian and Copperplate; this item offers an inexpensive introduction to the art. Combined with YouTube's ability to feature artists in Spencerian Script or Copperplate Script; you can take your pen and dip, write and learn the tricks of the trade per se. Be it with regular Fountain Pen ink--my favorite is Sheaffer's and Waterman brands; or with more thicker ink offered by Speedball, which is designed for dip pens -- One can practice the letters on old envelopes, scrap paper and such; before writing on expensive tablets. With writing with flexible nibs; the art is really in the finger pressure you apply to the pen holder. Like a roller coaster--the gentle no pressure grip and then press down some; makes the two edges of the pen to separate, which gives you those thicker lines. Light touch--they give those really spider web thin lines; as to connect, flourish and apply a bit of flare to your normal written handwriting. With flex nibs; I highly recommend writing slower as the ink must feed from the little open hole (well) down to the nib. Gravity feed. I highly recommend this product due to the many nib choices you have to work with. The finer the nib, the more elegant the letters.

Okay this is not the greatest quality, but it does provide what you need to learn Copperplate. The holder is plastic and formed so even those of us with arthritis will find it usable ( wish it had a little more width ). But one of those pen grips made for arthritic people will work with this. The nibs are not the greatest quality, and you will probably wear them out through the learning process. Yes you will probably have to adjust them with usage. The positive is that they provide great flex and hold a good amount of ink. The problems the other reviewer had with the nib holder are probably isolated to inexperience. I would not hesitate to buy this product again.

Good things DO come in small packages! I am greatly pleased with the variety of metal nibs in this Copperplate & Shadow Pen Set . Even the miniature tin (contains the tips when not in use) is pleasing to look at. The body of the pen is slender, but sturdy, and I find the length to be perfectly balanced for my average sized hands. I imagine that people with smaller hands, or larger hands will find it just as easy for them to use the pen without inducing hand strain while writing or sketching for extended periods of time... All things considered, I am immensely pleased with this product and would recommend it heartily to any dip pen enthusiast. Happy inking!

I have been using Speedball caligraphy nibs, and needed nibs with more flex for drawing. I was very happy with the Leonardt Copperplate & Shadow Pen Set from Manuscript, but one of the nibs didn't seem to work. I contacted them directly via email, and they cited a manufacturing defect (nib had no slit), and offered replacement, which I accepted. They exceeded their obligation and my expectations, providing additional nibs, including the Leonardt Dip Pen & Nibs which is a set specifically for drawing & mapping. I have been testing the Leonardt nibs on various papers and inks, and find them to be an excellent value.

The holder and the nib box are perfect. The nibs not so, but okay four beginners. I'd recommend to look for better nibs.

Great kit for beginners. I unfortunately split the wood but the nib selection is great! And I love that it came with a little case

Hi! Very disappointed. Low quality set & troubles. Copying Nib DP33 and Crown Nib DP41 Bronze have a bad start (no flow ink to the tip). Scroll NIB spills ink asynchronously, bad start and very short for the tank inks - this nib is mistake of a copperplate set, would be better to have a "blue pumpkin" DP40. This pen does not have one slot (left) - it is marriage. Point Nib DP111EF and Drawing nib 26580 - perfect nibs(excellent choice), but the Point Nib DP111EF had a rust :(. Pen holder also is low quality, I can't use it. Five of the six elements is defective - it is smaller than my understanding. Best regards.

Awesome product and thanks to Amazon for the import. Nice flexible nibs along with the holder are perfect for wonderful calligraphy.

Buenos accesorios para los amantes de la caligrafia

Es la primera pluma que compro, como única queja, cuando quieres desenganchar el plumín del palillero tienes que tener cuidado, se aprieta bastante y al final es muy delicado. Son fáciles de limpiar y en el reverso te explica cómo montarlo.

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Great for beginners. The smaller tips are a little harder to prep for their first use.