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Gillott 170 Nib

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N71
MPN:
35675

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N71. Gillott 170 Nib. Smooth-gliding, flexible nib requiring a soft touch. Appropriate for x-heights from 3/16" to 1/4". Not for beginners. Satisfactory for Spencerian Script. - relatively small-sized…

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N71. Gillott 170 Nib.

Smooth-gliding, flexible nib requiring a soft touch. Appropriate for x-heights from 3/16" to 1/4". Not for beginners. Satisfactory for Spencerian Script. - relatively small-sized nib with a sharp point. - Michael Sull finds it particularly suitable for fine work.

Made in England - Blue-finish steel

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  • 5

    Works really well with more watery inks

    Posted by Poppi on Jan 10th 2021

    It also works well with thicker inks. I really like this one. Easier on the upstrokes, and produces a good contrast between thick and thin lines.

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