Modern Calligraphy Oblique Dip Pen Set provides the essential tools for Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern calligraphy scripts in a single well-curated package. The black oblique pen holder is the defining piece: its angled flange positions the nib at the optimal angle for flexible pointed-nib calligraphy, allowing the natural wrist angle of right-handed writers to align correctly with the Copperplate letter slant without contortion. Three Leonardt nibs cover different approaches to pointed pen work: the Principal Extra Fine in bronze for precise, controlled hairlines and swells, the 40 Shorthand in its distinctive blue finish for the super-flexible response suited to expressive modern lettering, and a General nib for broader foundational practice. Seven milliliters of black ink in a small bottle provides enough for extended practice sessions before needing a refill. Everything is housed in a luxury tin that functions as a presentable gift package and a practical ongoing storage solution for the nibs between sessions. For writers transitioning from broad-edge italic work into pointed pen scripts, or for newcomers drawn specifically to the oval-heavy aesthetics of modern calligraphy and Copperplate, this set is the right starting configuration.
OBLIQUE HOLDER ADVANTAGE - The angled oblique pen holder positions the nib at the ideal angle for Copperplate and modern calligraphy scripts, producing more consistent oval shapes and better letterform without fighting the pen angle.
3 LEONARDT NIBS - Includes Principal Extra Fine (bronze), 40 Shorthand (blue, super flexible), and a General nib. Three distinct flex and fine-point options cover a range of modern calligraphy and Spencerian approaches.
EVERYTHING IN TIN - Black oblique holder, three Leonardt nibs, and 7ml of black ink presented in a luxury keepsake tin. A complete, ready-to-use set with nothing additional required to begin.
COPPERPLATE AND MODERN CALLIGRAPHY - The oblique holder and flexible pointed nibs are the standard tools for Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern calligraphy scripts that rely on pressure variation rather than edge width for thick strokes.
GIFT AND STARTER SET - Compact, well-presented in a reusable tin. An ideal starting point for anyone exploring modern calligraphy, pointed pen scripts, or transitioning from broad-edge italic to flexible pointed-nib work.