Brause Plakat poster nibs, 3 in one width

Give posters, headings and large letters a broad, clear shape with Brause Plakat nibs. These gold-plated, folded steel nibs are made for large ink lettering. Choose one width and receive three loose nibs of that size.

Contents and width selection

• 5 mm: the narrowest tip in this range, for more compact broad lettering.
• 10 mm: an intermediate size for larger letters and headings.
• 15 mm: the widest tip in this range, for large letters with plenty of space.

The millimetre size describes the nib tip width. This is not a mixed set of three sizes. Pen angle also affects the width of a stroke on paper.

Using a penholder

Plakat nibs are compatible with Brause penholders. A holder, ink and paper are sold separately. Fit the nib securely in a suitable holder and use ink intended for dip pens.

Practising letters and lines

Make a trial strip on your working paper first. Start with simple straight strokes and keep the pen angle consistent when repeating the same letter. Compare thick and thin lines by changing the direction of the stroke. Choose your nib width to suit the space available for your letters.

Care and storage

Clean the nibs after use following the instructions for your ink and dry them thoroughly. Store them without pressure on the broad writing edge. Explore calligraphy materials and drawing and writing materials.