Brause 66EF Nib

This is an excellent nib. It is fairly sharp so it works best with an oblique penholder with a metal flange, adjusted so the nib is at a low angle to the paper. In such a holder it writes effortlessly, rarely catching on the up strokes. With a light touch, it makes very fine lines. And with pressure it ranges up to thick swelled strokes. Standard metal flange holder will need the curvature of the flange adjusted (or purchase one already adjusted). This adjustment is easiest on holders with removeable flanges (Moblique, Dual Use, Turned Wood). Remove the flange, insert the nib, bend flange to shape around the nib with small needle nose pliers. Easiest is to purchase a holder pre-adjusted for this nib.

The EF66 Brause is a great nib. It makes thin, fine lines on the upstrokes as well as heavy, thick lines on the downstrokes, depending on the pressure you use. But it does take some practice to get the hang of it.

Though I find other nibs work well, the Brause 66EF is the best fit for me and the inks & papers I use, and for the letters I like to make. I will look for a stiffer nib when I take a go at Spencerian--a less flexible nib like the Hunt 22.

I love this nib and use all the time to address envelopes and do lettering projects. It is very flexible, so if you have a heavy hand, the Brause 66EF might not be for you. It is so unlike the Nikko G nib, which to me is so stiff.

This is in fact a smaller nib than you would expect from the photo, nonetheless it has a has a lot of flexibility, and goes from fine-line to thick swell with little pressure. It fits nicely in most straight pen holders and is a favorite for calligraphy. Worth the price!

It took me a long time to get the hang of this quite soft nib. The EF66 Brause nib requires a light hand. Mild pressure can produce monster line variation. It is amazing - when you consider the size of the nib. Just looking at the EF66 Brause, you don't expect such flex from this tiny and very cute nib.

I agree with the other reviews of how wonderful this nib is. The nib is very flexible and gives thick, juicy swells without a lot of pressure and the hairlines are fine. It is one of the best for copperplate. But in the hands of a novice calligraphy, it's sharpness and flex can cause frustration. So if this nib is giving you fits, try a stiffer, not so sharp nib. If you are a true beginner, try the Nikko G.

I am a lefty and struggle with most nibs being too scratchy on the upstrokes when they are fine nibs. This one I love due to the smooth hair-thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes. Not the best choice for beginners who aren't familiar with flexible nibs that require expertise in applying pressure, but if you already got the hang of things, it's one of my favorites.

My skill is intermediate with a medium to firm hand. I use this nib for copperplate. I have made a point of trying every nib (appropriate for script) in hopes of improving my copperplate. I just keep coming back to Brause 66 extra fine. It works for me.

I am just starting out with copperplate and wanted a flexible nib that could give both very fine hairlines and fat swells. I had seen Hamid Reza Ebrahimi's copperplate videos and heard about his Brause No. 86 nib, which I don't think exists anymore. Thus, I wanted a really good, next-best-thing, soggy noodle nib to eventually hopefully produce work like his. This nib arrived in three days and I am AMAZED at the results! With very little pressure the tines pull apart, and when you feel you can't apply any more pressure, it will spring right back when you release. My only note is that it seems to catch the paper a bit on the upstrokes, but that may just be my technique or the paper I'm using (printer paper). By the way, I am using the Speedball Deluxe Comfort Grip pen/nib holder, also from this website. You can get it custom-fitted to the 66ef, and it feels pretty much like a straight holder. Overall, a great buy!