Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen Nib, 10 Nibs (1 Pack) (PG-6B-C-K)

This nib does exactly what it was made to do, at a very fair price. If you are a beginner to pointed dip pen calligraphy, this is a good nib to start with. This is a large nib....larger than traditional flexible fine point nibs. If you are using an oblique penholder, you'll need one with a flange that will accommodate a nib this size. It will fit into a standard straight holder just fine. Because the nib is large, it makes slightly thicker lines than other fine pointed nibs. This is good for beginners, because it is less likely to stick into the paper on upstrokes, you'll be able to make a fairly smooth line, and you'll be able to see where you are putting your thick shades and thin lines fairly easily. But if you are looking for a very fine, delicate line, this is not the nib for you. It's just not made for that. As with all new nibs, there is a thin coating of oil on them, so you have to clean the nib before you use it. If you don't clean the oil off properly, it won't hold much ink, or it will blob ink when you start to write with it. For seasoned penmen, this is a good nib for writing on crappy envelopes, it's fairly flexible, and holds a decent amount of ink. Doesn't last forever, but it's a pretty good nib for the price!

Good nibs. Still using my first one of the pack. Nice to have spares on hand. I like to do a bit of sketching with them.

Finally found the nib that works so fine. I am very new to calligraphy. I am self learning copperplate right now. i have bought many set of pen and nib which not quite works. I almost give up, thinking i am wasting time and calligraphy was not for me. I am so glad to come across this Zebra G. it releases ink smoothly, did not scratch my paper, and very easy to control. i am able to create thick and thin strokes much more easily. I also come at very affordable price which i love. I would 1000% recommend this nib.

If you have little experience with nibs and inking manga you will have a lot of difficulty with these nibs. They’re incredible if used correctly with practice and experience. When I first tried them I thought they were the worst nibs (scratchy, caught paper) after about a year of using them, they actually are some of the best nibs I’ve ever used. There’s a reason manga artist love these.

The real deal, not copies. Terrific flex, and they hold ink nicely.I'm still on my first nib and after several months no sign of corrosion yet, so I'm not going to waste my time buying the 'titanium plated' ones people seem to think one needs.. just clean and dry the nib after use. These are just great! You will get hair-fine and super thick lines, so awesome. Make sure you use a smooth finish paper because these are sharp!

This is an excellent dip pen nib, one of the best I've used! I've tried a number of models--both vintage from antique stores and new--from Speedball, Hunt, Leonardt, and Brause, in both the larger curved style meant for calligraphy as well as the thin tubular style designed for sketching or inking, all with varied scratchiness of the tip. I found the Zebra G model (a larger curved style) to be smooth so as not to catch on the paper, even when changing direction on the upstroke. As stated in other reviews, the notched edges adjacent to the vent hole allow amazing flexibility and versatility to the user since the applied pressure offers the thinnest of lines to very bold strokes (anywhere from 1/8" to 1/4" in width). The nib cleans easily and does not stain, but since you get 10 per pack, these will last hundreds of hours of writing. These nibs proved compatible with Speedball pen holder style B (that which uses Speedball nibs of series A, B, C, E, 22B, 56, 99, 101, 512, 513EF).

Forever my favorite pen.

Haven't used it yet, but was surprised it came with a tachiKawa to mount the nib on.Looks promising!