One-Dip-Nib - A Very Versatile Nib
One-Dip-Nib - A Very Versatile Nib
The One-Dip-Nib is the result of over a year's work, aimed at creating the most fun, versatile & satisfying nib for your artwork.
What does it do?
Thanks for asking! First and foremost, it's an illustrator's or calligrapher's delight, allowing you to adjust the nib to create a variety of stunning line variations. Simply twist the thumb screw to produce a broader or finer line, or adjust the angle of the nib to the page to achieve the juiciest thick strokes. Playing with the One-Dip-Nib to create a variety of styles & novel techniques becomes completely addictive.
Why do you call it the One-Dip-Nib?
Well, this is where things get interesting. I've become a bit of a capillary action geek over the years, and it turns out that with some clever engineering, it's possible to create an enormous ink capacity within the nib itself. Inside, you'll find a cavity with a reservoir that stores ink, allowing you to doodle an entire side of A5 paper without needing to dip!
Sounds interesting! Anything else you can tell me?
The Brass and Steel have unique benefits.
The stainless steel nib is more precise and can achieve a finer line, and because it's more durable will hold its tip point for a very long time. Brass is a softer material and so feels smoother on the page and has a larger variation between thin line widths and thick when adjusting using the thumb screw.
Use any ink!
This is exciting, to say the least. Waterproof pigment, shimmer, iridescent, watercolours, acrylic, Indian... The list goes on. The One-Dip-Nib can be cleaned in a jiffy with no risk of clogging.
A better choice for the planet
I believe in building longevity & versatility into all of my designs. So, instead of buying multiple disposable fineliners with different tip sizes, you can use Indian ink & adjust the line width instead!
Use it like a brush!
Never before has a nib been able to double as an artist's brush, until now! By varying the angle to the page, the nib can create thick, juicy strokes or extremely precise lines without needing to switch between brushes & nibs.
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Pair with the Original Flourish - Straight Calligraphy Pen. A simple, elegant calligraphy pen perfect if you're just getting started.
Which pens are compatible?
Straight calligraphy pens only – simply slot into the top of a pen. It can't be used with oblique pens at the moment.
How do I dip it into ink?
Dip the nib until just before the ink level reaches the thumb screw (not beyond it). We recommend holding it in the ink for around 10-15 seconds to allow the ink to saturate the reservoir nicely.
Why is it scratchy?
This nib has been hand-finished to remove as much scratchiness as possible. We've found some people love the super fine 'bite' into the page, so we've sanded them to maintain this. If you’d like to change how it feels on the page, you can, of course, use the included sandpaper to make it even smoother too.
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Customer Reviews
This review is a HUGE THANKYOU to Tom’s Studio for going above and beyond. I have become a collector of Tom’s pens and accessories as everything I’ve bought is so good. So I ordered the one dip nib. Sadly the nib didn’t work out for me as a left handed writer. But the customer care I received was fast and they went above and beyond. So you can buy with confidence knowing that Tom’s studio take their customer service seriously! Thank you 😀
I used to think it was impossible to narrow the nib enough and wrote to Tom. His advice had not helped UNTIL I FOUND THE FAULT MAY HAVE BEEN MINE! I am a terrible fiddler and like to know how things are put together. When reassembling, I had inserted the screw from the wrong side so the head was unable to sit in the countersink. Switched it to the other side Wow!
Though my pen and I are not yet quite comfortable, I think we are learning ... ... I'm otimistic
great service great product - incredibly versatile tool
First and foremost it is a good pen, no problem with the function.
There was a bit of confusion, on my part, about how to change out the nib for another: My pen seemingly didn't have a ferrule but after few emailed questions, which the staff must have thought weird, I realised that what I thought was the end of the nib WAS the ferrule and that they were just stuck together and coming out of the pen in one piece....EMBARRASING lol.
It would also be good if a spare pack of one-dip- nib reservoirs could be sold because I know I will lose it, eventually.
I purchased the One-Dip-Nib and Holder to use for ink-swatching and also doodling and general experimenting with ink - drawing and lettering. I already had a Lumos Mini and Studio pen with Titanium Flex (ebonite feed), and the O-D-N is a nice addition to those for further variation and fun. Easy to clean and allows me to use different inks without wasting millilitres at a time.