Calligraphy pen/nib help

[Stevej72]

I saw in the paper today that the calligraphers guild is having a class on February 3rd. My wife is interested in learning and I thought I would go along.

I searched calligraphy and think I already know the answer but since time is short want to make sure I order everything that I need.

The CSUSA nib says it won't work on the Havana, Gentlemen or Statesmen. I guess it would work on the Baron and Gent Jr. What about the Emporer or the Americana?

Do I need special ink? I have some Private Reserve, is that OK?

I want to take the nicest pens I can and hopefully there will be some interest from others in having me make them one.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bjackman]

Emperor no, Americana, yes.
PR ink should do just fine. It's what I have primarily fed my CSU calligraphy nib for a year or two now.
Have fun with the class and let us see some samples afterwards!

 

[ashaw]

Steve
I took a class at the Phila Pen show last weekend. They gave out shaffer pens and nibs. Those nibs also fit the Baron and Jr Statesman. This open a whole range of nib sizes.