Leonardt Principal EF Nib

Joe Vitolo in his book Learn to Write Script in the Copperplate Style recommends this nib as very serviceable for Copperplate Script. He writes: The nib must have a sufficiently flexible point to allow for the formation of shaded down strokes by applying downward pressure to the pen. It should also be sharp enough to allow for fine hairlines to contrast the shades. An example of such a nib is the Leonardt Principal. Other modern nibs he recommends for Copperplate-style scripts are the Gillott 303, Gillott 1068A, Hunt 22b, and Hunt 56.

This is a super flexible nib that produces perfectly fine hairlines. I highly recommend the EF Principal nib for intermediate to advanced level pointed pen calligraphers. Beginners should choose a less flexible and less sharp nib.

I love the flex that this nib gives! Paired with my Moon Palace, I get beautiful swells and hairlines that are crisp and stunning.

I'm not the best at calligraphy as I've only been doing it for 2 years now and every nib I've used is either too soft and makes ink bead up on the paper or too tough and rips the paper.Yet with this nib it is nice and soft (not too soft of course) yet it doesn't drop beads of ink on your paper. I definitely recommend this nib over every other nib!

I've finally found the perfect nib for me, my search is over! This is an exceptional nib for Spencerian and Copperplate. Such fine hair lines, firm but also flexible, superb control.

This is the best nib I've ever used and I've used a lot of nibs. It is super flexible yet strong and can make very, very fine lines and then if you push a little harder it makes wonderful fat lines. I love it!