Leonardt
Hiro 40 Nib
Item #:
hiro40
$0.60
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The Hiro 40 nib tends to go by many names, including the Leonardt 40 or the Blue Pumpkin. Some calligraphers find this nib to be a less expensive duplicate of the Brause Steno 361 nib, which is very similar in appearance and performance.
The Hiro 40 is very flexible, requiring a gentle hand but capable of producing thick, beautiful swells. This nib produces decent hairlines and can be used for Copperplate, but it is better suited for modern calligraphy styles. Can hold a lot of ink, making re-dipping less frequent.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 37mm long x 8mm at widest / 5.5mm at narrowest
The Hiro 40 is very flexible, requiring a gentle hand but capable of producing thick, beautiful swells. This nib produces decent hairlines and can be used for Copperplate, but it is better suited for modern calligraphy styles. Can hold a lot of ink, making re-dipping less frequent.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 37mm long x 8mm at widest / 5.5mm at narrowest
The Hiro 40 nib tends to go by many names, including the Leonardt 40 or the Blue Pumpkin. Some calligraphers find this nib to be a less expensive duplicate of the Brause Steno 361 nib, which is very similar in appearance and performance.
The Hiro 40 is very flexible, requiring a gentle hand but capable of producing thick, beautiful swells. This nib produces decent hairlines and can be used for Copperplate, but it is better suited for modern calligraphy styles. Can hold a lot of ink, making re-dipping less frequent.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 37mm long x 8mm at widest / 5.5mm at narrowest
The Hiro 40 is very flexible, requiring a gentle hand but capable of producing thick, beautiful swells. This nib produces decent hairlines and can be used for Copperplate, but it is better suited for modern calligraphy styles. Can hold a lot of ink, making re-dipping less frequent.
This nib is included in our Copperplate Sampler
Measurements: 37mm long x 8mm at widest / 5.5mm at narrowest
| Compatibility | Standard Holders, Adjustable Holders |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Customer Reviews
17 Review
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Leonardt #40 'Hero' - "Blue Pumpkin"
NOTE : I'm new to all this, just learning, researching, and trying to experiment with all this as I can! Leonardt #40 'Hero' - "Blue Pumpkin" I've heard a lot about these 'blue pumpkins' in a lot of the research I've come across, and learned there are 2 that look almost identical sharing that name. This one, a brighter more vibrant blue and with a 'collar' was a bit of a let down for me. It has moderate flex, medium stiffness compared to others, and holds surprisingly little ink despite being cleaned multiple times and with such reservoir grooves. It's not horrible, but the small collection I've already built up has several that out perform this Hero. Directly compared to the other "Blue Pumpkin", the Brause Steno, this one slightly out performs it. Marginally higher line variation, thicker swells, and a tad more ink retention, AND at near 1/4 the price, the Hero seems a better choice, but still not what I am looking for. Overall : mostly underwhelming but still usable. Backup bin. 3 STARS
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Great Nib!
I use this nib every day to write letters for my small calligraphy shop and it is my favorite go-to for basic writing. Great for beginners learning to use dip pen art as well1 Highly reccommend.
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Great Nib!
I use this nib every day to write letters for my small calligraphy shop and it is my favorite go-to for basic writing. Great for beginners learning to use dip pen art as well1 Highly reccommend.