Search for dip pens

[winpooh498]

I am working on some dip pens and was looking for some inspiration and possibly length tips. I did a search for dip pens but, "dip" is to short to be searched so all that got searched was pen do you know how many results I got???? But let me tell you it was FAST!!

So can anyone point me in the direction to look or help me search differently?

Thanks

 

[redfishsc]

What kind of dip are you using?

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Well seriously, check these links, they may be of some help for you:


http://www.pendemonium.com/pens_dippen.htm

http://www.vintagepens.com/catill_antique_writing_instruments.shtml

 

[its_virgil]

Dawn,
You may have some luck searching on "calligraphy pens".

I have a tutorial on how to make them (which you don't seem to need) and you may find some size information in it. You can find it at http://www.RedRiverPens.com/articles

Both Anthony Turchetta and Lou Metcalf have dip pens on their websites which may offer you some inspiration.

Good luck!

Do a good turn daily!
Don

I am working on some dip pens and was looking for some inspiration and possibly length tips.
Thanks

 

[winpooh498]

thanks for the replies.
Don, I had forgotten about your tutorial. It is a great reference.

I was hoping to be able to use one of Lou's SF nibs in a dip pen but they won't fit.
Unless someone has a trick they care to share on how to do that.

 

[GoodTurns]

how about this...

 

[its_virgil]

Make the hole in the end of the pen large enough for one of Lou's small nibs and secure it in place with a short dowel/plug instead of the brass tube and nib insert. I used wooden dowel/plugs before finding the nib inserts to hold the nibs.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

I was hoping to be able to use one of Lou's SF nibs in a dip pen but they won't fit.
Unless someone has a trick they care to share on how to do that.

 

[winpooh498]

Thanks Don, I will have to try that. :biggrin: