Gillott
Gillott 170 Nib
Item #:
glt170
$1.24
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The Gillot 170 is a moderately flexible nib that is much finer than the Gillott 303 or 404. Although it is less flexible than the 303, it produces comparable hairlines and is much smoother, making it a better choice for use on textured papers. Also capable of creating wide swells with a little pressure and a controlled hand.
Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
The Gillot 170 is a moderately flexible nib that is much finer than the Gillott 303 or 404. Although it is less flexible than the 303, it produces comparable hairlines and is much smoother, making it a better choice for use on textured papers. Also capable of creating wide swells with a little pressure and a controlled hand.
Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
Great for small to medium Copperplate, suitable for Spencerian. This nib is ideal for intermediate or advanced level calligraphers and is not recommended for beginners.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 21mm long x 5mm wide
| Compatibility | Standard Holders, Adjustable Holders |
| Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
Customer Reviews
5 Review
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Winner!
Depending on the paper, this is usually my go-to nib for Copperplate. Especially addressing envelopes. It's forgiving and allows for good variation of thicks and thins. I just ordered one for each of my calligraphy students for an end-of-course goodie, and can't wait to find out what they think after learning on a Gillott 404 all semester.
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Great
I haven’t used this nib much yet, but it’s got a lot of winning qualities to it. It’s sturdy enough to take heavy-handed pressure, but fine enough to get those nearly invisible hairline strokes. It’s a better version of the Gillott 291 or 1290, in my opinion, as they have too much flexibility to them and thus don’t hold up well. A great Nib for people who know what they’re doing.