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product_id: 1407010
title: "Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs"
brand: "speedball"
price: "$36.53"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Speedball"
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# 6 handcrafted C-style nibs triple reservoir ink flow versatile line thickness control Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs

**Brand:** speedball
**Price:** $36.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✍️ Unlock your inner calligraphy artist—because your words deserve to stand out.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs by speedball
- **How much does it cost?** $36.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1407010-speedball-c-series-lettering-pen-set-1-penholder-w-6)

## Best For

- speedball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted speedball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elevate Your Craft:** Includes premium penholder for ultimate control and comfort.
- • **Master Every Stroke:** Craft exquisite Italic & Roman Gothic alphabets with precision nibs.
- • **Tailored Line Artistry:** Switch effortlessly between bold and fine lines with one nib.
- • **Hand-Crafted Excellence:** Each nib is meticulously crafted for durability and performance.
- • **Ink Flow That Never Quits:** Triple reservoir design ensures smooth, uninterrupted creativity.

## Overview

The Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set features 6 hand-crafted C-style nibs (C0-C5) and a premium penholder, designed for creating elegant Italic and Roman Gothic alphabets. Its innovative triple reservoir nibs provide extended ink capacity and smooth, uninterrupted ink flow, allowing artists to effortlessly switch between fine and bold lines. Ideal for experienced calligraphers seeking precision and versatility in line drawing, scrolls, and scripts.

## Description

The Speedball C Style Lettering Set is excellent for creating Italic or Roman Gothic alphabets, accenting line drawings, scrolls and scripts. This set contains (6) C Style Pen Nibs (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) and (1) Pen Nib Holder.

Review: FUN!!! - i've only used one of the nibs of the 10 nib set but i'm having so much fun drawing with it. they hold ink for a pretty long time. who needs fountain pens?? and the lines they make look so good. you can make a bold thick line or a fine tiny line with the same nib. i love em! i'm also using speedball "super black" ink
Review: Good for the experienced hand, not so good for the beginner. - I have been doing calligraphy for a long time. Speedball C nibs are my current favorite. They get better with age. If you are a beginner - these will fight you until you learn how to show them respect and properly use them. Some complain that they grab the paper. some say the ink doesn't flow right. They are right. It's not working for them. Give me the same pen and I will have it working perfectly. Sometimes you have to carefully bend the metal a tiny bit. sometimes you have to slightly re-shape the brass ink channel. Beginners often use the wrong paper. This causes the edges to catch, or the paper to jam the ink channels. Poor paper can also cause the ink to run. Different inks act differently in the pen and on the paper. Try different inks and try different papers. Some papers are designed for calligraphy. It all comes down to experience. These nibs can glide like a good ice skater along the page and create beautiful works in the hands of someone with experience. I haven't yet tried the Brause Bandzug nibs yet. They are much more expensive and harder to get, but I'm sure they will probably be better. But when my Speedball pens are set up and broken in - they perform smoothly and perfectly, so I suspect they will be about the same. I suggest that beginners start with some well made Japanese or European felt or synthetic tipped calligraphy marker pens (Zig, Sakura, Yasutomo, Marvy etc.). Then graduate to Trustela Calligraphy Nibs, 18 Calligraphy Pen Nibs set or Mont Marte 9 Nib Calligraphy Set (the nibs on these pens are easier to use than the Speedball nibs). Get a good nib holder. I like wood ones. I like the Brause Calligraphy nib holders, they have a nice feel and a good width. Different inks work differently in the pen and on the paper. I like Pelikan 4001 series inks. Get a couple of 30 ml jars. I like their Royal Blue, Violet and Brown. I found this amazing looking ink - Diamine - Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink, Purple Pazzazz. I can't wait to try it out. Black is always good for practicing. ... and don't forget to clean your nibs well!! After rinsing under running water, gently slide a thin sheet of good paper under the brass ink channel on top and the one underneath the nib. don't use a paper that will disintegrate and get stuck under the channels. Ink solvent is good too. Watch some YouTube videos, and practice every few days. You'll get better and better. Once you've got them set up correctly, they will bring you great joy. Your friends and family will like getting your hand-made holiday cards, invitations and letters. Then they will ask you to do some for them. Maybe you can make some money at it. I find calligraphy to be relaxing and meditative. It is art. I love it! I hope you do too.

## Features

- CREATE BEAUTIFUL ALPHAPHETS - Excellent for creating Italic or Roman Gothic alphabet
- ENHANCE ART WITH DELECTATE LINES & SCRIPTS - Perfect for accenting line drawings, scrolls and scripts
- QUALITY, HAND-CRAFTED NIBS - Contains (6) C Style Pen Nibs (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5)
- TRIPLE RESERVOIR NIBS - Designed to allow for increased ink capacity and extended, smooth, uninterrupted ink flow
- Also includes (1) Speedball Standard Pen Holder

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007ZJ8QU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,609 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #34 in Drawing Pens |
| Brand | Speedball |
| Closure | Snap |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,179) |
| Date First Available | March 11, 2005 |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Item model number | 2957 |
| Line Size | 0_5mm |
| Manufacturer | Speedball Art Products |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2957 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Nib |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 4.13 x 0.75 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Speedball
- **Color:** Black
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Dip Pen

## Images

![Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PZ0eXR4ML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I take the gold part off?**
A: No! That is the reservoir for the ink. You definitely want that on there.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FUN!!!
*by C***N on December 22, 2025*

i've only used one of the nibs of the 10 nib set but i'm having so much fun drawing with it. they hold ink for a pretty long time. who needs fountain pens?? and the lines they make look so good. you can make a bold thick line or a fine tiny line with the same nib. i love em! i'm also using speedball "super black" ink

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for the experienced hand, not so good for the beginner.
*by R***7 on April 16, 2020*

I have been doing calligraphy for a long time. Speedball C nibs are my current favorite. They get better with age. If you are a beginner - these will fight you until you learn how to show them respect and properly use them. Some complain that they grab the paper. some say the ink doesn't flow right. They are right. It's not working for them. Give me the same pen and I will have it working perfectly. Sometimes you have to carefully bend the metal a tiny bit. sometimes you have to slightly re-shape the brass ink channel. Beginners often use the wrong paper. This causes the edges to catch, or the paper to jam the ink channels. Poor paper can also cause the ink to run. Different inks act differently in the pen and on the paper. Try different inks and try different papers. Some papers are designed for calligraphy. It all comes down to experience. These nibs can glide like a good ice skater along the page and create beautiful works in the hands of someone with experience. I haven't yet tried the Brause Bandzug nibs yet. They are much more expensive and harder to get, but I'm sure they will probably be better. But when my Speedball pens are set up and broken in - they perform smoothly and perfectly, so I suspect they will be about the same. I suggest that beginners start with some well made Japanese or European felt or synthetic tipped calligraphy marker pens (Zig, Sakura, Yasutomo, Marvy etc.). Then graduate to Trustela Calligraphy Nibs, 18 Calligraphy Pen Nibs set or Mont Marte 9 Nib Calligraphy Set (the nibs on these pens are easier to use than the Speedball nibs). Get a good nib holder. I like wood ones. I like the Brause Calligraphy nib holders, they have a nice feel and a good width. Different inks work differently in the pen and on the paper. I like Pelikan 4001 series inks. Get a couple of 30 ml jars. I like their Royal Blue, Violet and Brown. I found this amazing looking ink - Diamine - Shimmering Fountain Pen Ink, Purple Pazzazz. I can't wait to try it out. Black is always good for practicing. ... and don't forget to clean your nibs well!! After rinsing under running water, gently slide a thin sheet of good paper under the brass ink channel on top and the one underneath the nib. don't use a paper that will disintegrate and get stuck under the channels. Ink solvent is good too. Watch some YouTube videos, and practice every few days. You'll get better and better. Once you've got them set up correctly, they will bring you great joy. Your friends and family will like getting your hand-made holiday cards, invitations and letters. Then they will ask you to do some for them. Maybe you can make some money at it. I find calligraphy to be relaxing and meditative. It is art. I love it! I hope you do too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Functional and a lot of fun to work with
*by I***S on December 5, 2016*

I am thrilled by this set of sketching pens/nibs. I have since upgraded the holders that I use, and settled on favorite nibs, so I don't frequently use anything from the set, but for less than $10 you're able to get two sizes of pens and several nibs. Everything that you need to get started, and to find out what you like and how you work (or even to find out that you don't like pens and nibs). Everything in this set is functional and a lot of fun to work with. There is enough variety in this inexpensive kit that I was able to zero in on what worked for me without buying 60 nibs and 10 holders. And I gotta say that I really appreciate these for being a good and economical way to start out with dip pens, it even comes with examples and instructions for starting out with pen and ink drawing and calligraphy. Too often entry-level products are so crappy they'll turn one off to a new field, and good products too expensive for the person who wants to experiment with something new. The Speedball nibs, holders, and inks are all good quality, and really inexpensive. Yes, there are better products out there in each of these categories (actually Speedball ink is still my favorite), but it was really nice to have all three available at a price that was not prohibitive. And really all three, the ink, nibs, and holders from Speedball are an adequate quality, I still use the "Hunt" 102 and 107 nibs and the holder, as well as Speedball black India ink all the time.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Speedball C-Series Lettering Pen Set - 1 Penholder w/ 6 Nibs
- Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink, 30ml (1-oz) Bottle, Black
- Higgins Sepia Calligraphy Ink, 2.5 Ounce (46036)

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