Calligraphy Pen Set - Complete 3 Pen 17-piece Calligraphy Writing Set Free-flowing pens with soft rubber finger grip ● Suitable for all levels

This set of pens was economical, so I wasn't expecting much. But I was greatly surprised to find that they're beautiful pens. They write smoothly, the ink flows evenly. They start writing the moment you insert the ink cartridge. You could spend a lot more money and not find a finer set of writing instruments.I'm 69 years old, and although I'm very computer literate, I still write letters to family and friends by putting pen to paper. I enjoy the look of classic cursive written with an italic nib. Unlike whipping off an email that will be read once or maybe twice and then deleted into oblivion, my handwritten letters are treasured by their recipients. They are retained and read aloud at family dinners. Because my letters are special, I write with quality calligraphy fountain pens, using good inks that won't fade over time and 32-pound, acid-free paper. I'll be using my fine point Pablo pen for writing my letters and the medium and broad points for adding illustrations.

These are a prime example of "you get what you pay for". I bought them because I was trying out calligraphy and I did not want to invest a bunch of money into something that I may decide isn't going to work. They barely fit that need:1. The nibs need to be drawn across scrap paper on a regular basis to keep the ink flowing2. It was so bad that sometimes I had to get the ink to flow on scrap after each letter I wrote!3. Since I was a beginner, I assumed that this was something to expect from calligraphy pens.4. After a couple of months, I did some more research....and bought a set of Pilot Parallel pens; this is the way to go even for beginners. Pay a little more for the Pilots and all ink flow problems disappear.

The shipping was quick and the pricing was fair, When i got the product open and assembled the pens the ink flowed nicely. The pen is nicely balanced with decent grip. If you go into this looking for a professional level then stop. However this is a great starter set and the book has great practivce manual. I would encourage you to purchase it if you have interest in calligraphy.

I've been wanting to learn calligraphy for a long time and these pens are great. I had already bought ink refills and I just love that each pen has it's own cap so I can easily switch them out. After practicing with the calligraphy markers, I would definitely recommend these.

Good set for beginners. Well priced and easy to use. Can be used for drawing as well as calligraphy

Writing always looks better with a fountain pen. I used these for my Christmas cards and lots of people noticed. The ink flow is good and I like having three nibs for different widths. Nice item.

Purchased because it had everything included in this set. Like the grippers on the end of the pens and that the extra cartridges come in a variety of colors.

This writing set is amazing - just what I was after. The pens write very smoothly. The selection is superb with a range of inks and a handy guide booklet. Everything I need to get going and improve my creative writing! Would recommend.

There's nothing like a wet ink line to get the creative juices flowing but you can pay a lot of money for the pleasure! These "Ziller" pens offer a calligraphy tip which is not such a severe/purist a calligraphy line as say "Manuscript" pens offer. It is not so sharp & thin lined, you would call is a cursive italic in the fountain pen world. Cursive refers to "joined up writing", which means it is more forgiving to a beginner calligrapher because it doesn't feel like a train on a track that can't turn.It allows a less formal, freer & more intuitive approach both in calligraphy & in drawing. The rubber grip around the pen gives a secure but gentle grip. The nibs were well adjusted for ink flow & alignment. Altogether these pens represent great value for money.

Ok for the price

Bought this because my art club was doing a calligraphy tutorial. I wanted a set with several complete pens, so I wouldn't have to do any fiddly/messy changing over of nibs or ink cartridges every time I wanted a different colour, and I didn't want to spend too much, so this set fit the bill. It's helpful that they come in three different thicknesses, and that you get four ink colours: blue, black, green and red.The pens themselves are cheaply made (when you put the lid on, the rubber grip can twist) but sturdy enough - could probably be a bit more comfortable to hold, but that may be me gripping the barrel too tightly. Most importantly, the nibs are of reasonable quality. You need to look under the tray to find the manual, and a slip of paper with perhaps the most important thing to know: to keep the ink flowing, you need to work more slowly when using the widest nib. Also, it does take a bit of force to break the seal on a new cartridge when installing it, but once in use everything is fine and the pens don't leak.For completeness and to make it a bit better value, it would've been nice if they'd included a lined practice book or a watercolour pad - I bought the latter separately - and it would've been helpful if the pen barrels came with markings so you'd know which nib thickness is which without having to take the lids off, but on the whole this is a decent starter set for anyone who wants to try the hobby without breaking the bank.

Ink flows beautifully. No scratchiness. Love them. ❤️

I rarely bother with writing reviews but I love these pens so much I decided to share my experience of them. Firstly, the thing I am most impressed with is that there are three nibs, bodies and lids, therefore all pens can be used concurrently. Other sets I have looked at have interchangeable nibs and only one body/lid.Secondly, the pens write very smoothly and the ink flows well. I have had mine a week now and have been practicing every night with no problems. I use the age-old trick of squeezing the cartridge to get the ink flowing when the pen is new and after that it continues to flow well. I am left-handed and just learning the art and for me writing “upside-down” works best. The pens are not scratching at all on the practice calligraphy pads and the ink dries fast so I have not smudged at all, unlike the time I tried a dip nib pen.Finally, these pens are excellent value for money. I have read all the 1/2/3/4 star reviews and am surprised at how different people’s experiences can be of the same product. Having bought a number of different pens, including a quite expensive flex-nib one ( which I am having terrible trouble with) the pens are far and away the best, and my calligraphy improved immediately due to how easy they are to handle, hence feeling the urge to write a review. I will definitely favour Pablo products in futute and may well buy more of these pens so that I can keep different colours on the go.