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The Ultimate Guide to Pen CleanersUh-oh! Your tools have seen better days, but fear not! We've got the magic potion to get them sparkling clean again! Dive into our treasure trove of brush, pen, and nib cleaners, each with its own superpower for tackling grime. Hooked on fountain pens? Reach for Speedball’s Pen Cleaner. Prefer wielding a brush? Masters from General Pencil Co. is your trusty sidekick. Keep reading to find the best cleaning solutio… Read more

There are many brands and sizes to choose from when it comes to broad-edge nibs. We're here to help you tell the difference! First up are the Brause Bandzug Nibs, which feature an oblique cut and attached reservoir. Brause calligraphy nibs have remained a popular choice amongst calligraphers for over 100 years, and feature a square shape that's perfect for rounded hands such as Italic, Roman, and Gothic. With a uniquely sharp angle, incompar… Read more

Hey, guys! Nina Tran (@anintran) from Los Angeles, CA here. The first thing I want to share: Speedball lettering nibs! Have you seen some of these before? Randy Hasson blew my mind at the 70th IAMPETH @iampethofficial conference this year at his lecture on the history of Speedball and in his "Writing with a Bent Nib" class.The supply list alone for Randy's class was intriguing enough to get me to sign up! I just had to know what a "bent n… Read more