Some Obliques

[Hubert H]

I have been making some obliques for a company in Florida. This is a picture of the last batch I sent them. I have enjoyed doing something different. I'm sending another batch out this week. Number 13 is a clone of an oblique they have that was made in 1943.

 

[HamTurns]

These are very nice.

Do they install their own nib holders after they get them?

Happy turning - Tom

 

[triw51]

Excuse my ignorance but what is an oblique used for? Is it a type of knitting needle?
William

 

[skiprat]

William, I think they are dip pens where the nib is fitted at an angle.
They look great.:biggrin:

 

[jjjaworski]

I got curious and did a quick google search.

Found this:

Painted Pens | Unique Oblique

Maybe yes maybe no.

 

[LouCee]

This is interesting too.

https://thepostmansknock.com/oblique-pen-holders-artisan-pen-giveaway/

 

[Hubert H]

Tom, yes they install the nibs. They sell all of the materials for the calligraphy field. They have their own ink formula. They sell the different papers, nibs and holders. They also have classes for those interested in learning the different aspects of calligraphy. It is an interesting field - having said that I don't plan to learn a new hobby.