Review: Speedball 6-Nib Calligraphy Lettering Set 

As a calligrapher of 35 years I use Speedball C-Series nibs almost exclusively, and get excellent results. I've tried others but always come back to Speedball!

I have a few nib pens, although I don't do calligraphy I find them fun to use. some people collect these nibs and holders and they can be very unique. thanks for your review Teoh.

You videos are VERY informative. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your wisdom. Please stay safe during this time, my friend!

Nice vid -- FYI, you’re taking the pen out of the ink upside-down. You should keep the brass part on top (just like when you’re writing) and drag the underside of the nib against the edge of the ink bottle -- that removes any extra ink that can drip onto the page.

Thanks for this. I was actually looking for a review of this exact set about a weeks ago but couldn't find any. Good timing.

I think these kind of nibs do work better on smoother paper, maybe try a hot press watercolor or Tomae River..thanks for the review...

The nibs have to be taken care of daily after you complete your work. You have to clean them with either Warm water (it will be fantastic) or just normal water. Because they tend to get rust. Love this video 😉😁

Hey mate, the leaflet part was so helpful. Thanks a ton!

seems worth it- nice detailed review!

*Love your videos bro! Great job! A new SUB for sure* 😉❤👌🔥🔥🔥

I just bought a similar set on clearance and it came with a nice little storage case but not the little guide so this video was very useful on where to get started

From what I see, the "empire" nib is actually the best one for you to start with for english style lettering ; even if you don't like it at the first try ! You have to train a lot to master the thickness of the line but it's normal : it's not easy at all !

Newbie here, just randomly bought an old antique set of speedball no 5 ink pens. If you run out of content ideas, you should do a quick tutorial for someone who’s never even really seen these pens, let alone use. Just a guide of other materials/products needed(besides the pens) and where to start, so just Imagine making a video teaching a manchild what I bought, how to use it, where to get ink, how to clean, is there special paper? Also any hacks/tips, or tricks you may have. I’m only asking you because I like the way you teach and break stuff down. I know I’ll get bashed by most saying “Do your own homework”, but passing knowledge is the key to life, so know I practice what I preach!! Thanks bud

Make sure you hold your pen at an angle! You seem to be holding it so the width of the pen is parallel to the top of the page, it should be tilted so the flat bit is facing the top left corner of your page, or even more left, or else you will struggle with line variation of wide pens, as you do in this vid.

Do not buy dip pens unless you get the right paper for it. When I started I almost gave up this amazing art form because I didn’t know it only works with the right kind of paper. Thank goodness I stuck to it because it really is a beautiful art form that brings much peace and joy.

Great review. ^_^ The Leonardt 256 nib I found is very flexible and easy to control. I haven't experimented much with dip pens. I've got to get a Tachikawa nib holder. The one included in my set was lousy. Then I can try them more.

Mr Teoh , salutations!if possible could you do a video on oblique nib holders? and glassdip pens too?

Oooooh I just got these a while ago. There a lot of fun to use.

thank you very helpful and detailed

thank you so much for the review i want to use fountain pens for drawing 😁😁😁💕

4:50 happy saturclay everyone

Hey Teoh Yi Chie can you please tell me if the Speedball 102 nib holder works well with the Zebra maru nibs ?????

Thx so much. I'm gonna go to overjoyed with my mother. We're Singaporeans 2. Thx soo much

_Thanks_ _Teoh_ 🌞

Hello my friend! Correct me if I am wrong. I can see a slight angle on the tip of the C-series pen, tilted towards the left when seen from the top (where you see the gold plated surface). Is this correct?

Thanks Teoh. Another great review. For quite a while I have seen these pens where I buy my sketchbooks, and at the other place where I buy my watercolors. and I pass them up because I've been too intimidated. but your video will get me to try. Be brave, right?

Hi ,thats so wonderful, looking this one for so long lime, where did you bought this one Sir?

Nice camera work!

ever use a brause blue pumpkin nib? it's one of my favs. very flexible. huge line variation :)

Teoh, could you please do a video review of Desiderata pens or other similar brands? They specialize in making fountain pens that use Zebra G nibs. I'm interested in getting one for myself but I've heard mixed reviews from people. Would it just be better for me to get a Jinhao and fit it with a G nib?

Interesting! Thanks for posting!

Hi Teoh, what's your favorite brand for watercolor beside arches? I'm looking for new paper and would like to know what you recommend.

you should have used smoother paper if its scratchy then like marker paper

Thanks

Good to know, thank you for the review. The rust seems strange that they would do that.

Excellent

Hi Teoh Yi Chie....... great review.......I find all of them very useful. Thank you. Can you please tell me if the Speedball 102 nib holder can hold the Zebra maru nibs properly ?????

Speedball's graphic designer seems to be a noob. PDF format will fix the pixelation. Love this video though. thumbs up!

Dip pens are fun! Although being a leftie I can't write with them, only draw. XD

about the nibs on 7:52, how do you clean them?

Can i get the c style set for Gothic please reply i want to get a dip pen for Gothic.

awesome

I try to find this caligraphy set but is not selling in my country malaysia. Should i get it 1 set

that quality paper tho xD

I would not hold the calligraphic pen like that ? Looks a bit strange to me. The fonts :S

Could u post a review on speedball Oblique pen?

HEY GUYSSS HELPPP!! So I’m a total noob at dip pens but I want to try it out for a change. The problem is that I can’t understand how to use the pen with running out of ink in 2 seconds. I don’t know why the pen isn’t holding ink... please help ;-; thank you for reading

I'm kinda scared of using nibbed pens ;-;

Paper?

I use these for illustration, because unlike you I'm afraid to use but want too use a fountain pen with waterproof ink. I don't want the ink to dry out in my fountain pen, I know you use waterproof ink in your pens without a problem. idk.

How much is it?

hi

It really sucked for me except the silver and copper one

2:18 After saying this I’ve skipped the video. You should even change the title( more like “illustration” than review), Dio bon man! YOU CANNOT REVIEW SOMETHING IF YOURE A NOVICE.