Metal nibs A metal nib has to be put on a penholder (see Accessories). It can be of many shapes: square, round, sharp, and its metal may give various levels of flexibility, therefore different kinds of lines, each of them suitable for writing and drawing. There were thousands of nib makers one century ago. They are four only today (even the nibs available in Japan are made in UK).
Special nibs with holder Invented early in the XXth century to ease grocers' making their price tags more striking, these intelligent tools are only used today by calligraphers
Markers Special tools for calligraphy and lettering, the best markers are made in Japan (because of the nib fiber higher density and deeper quality of ink).
Various calligraphic tools Traditional tools come from bird or goose feathers and from reeds; but modern tools also exist, easing the path for beginners.
Fountain pens Square cut nibs come also on special fountain pens using ink cartridges for everyday use.
