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Brause Calligraphy Nib - L'Ecoliere 65 - Set of 3



The Brause "Schülerfeder" L'Ecoliere Nib translates to student and is a fine point nib. The quite hard elasticity and longer shape allows it to have a more consistent line weight but also a wide variation of line weight under heavy pressure. The rigidity makes it a good all-around nib for writing, drawing, calligraphy, and ideal for monoline lettering. 

About Brause:

Founded in 1850 by the Brause brothers and Carl Bergfeld, the German company was originally a needle and bike spoke manufacturer. It wasn't until 1895 that Brause settled into their high quality fountain pens and nibs that are still around today. According to Brause, they have developed over 400 different nib types to this day. Some of their most well known nibs are the Arrow - for precise and flexible copperplate calligraphy, the Blue Pumpkin - known for its blue color and high ink capacity, and the Music nib - specially made for music staff creation and ornate lettering.