Deml penholder with shaped grip

This Deml penholder has a shaped gripping section for your fingers. Use it with a fitting loose nib for calligraphy, lettering practice and ink drawing. The nib determines the width and character of your line.

Choose your finish

You receive one holder in your chosen finish: natural, black with a gold-coloured pattern or black with a silver-coloured pattern. Metallic colour names describe the appearance of the pattern. The black-silver pattern can vary between holders. Nib, ink and paper are sold separately.

Shape and construction

The natural and black-silver versions are 17.5 cm long and have a metal nib fitting. The natural version is made of beechwood. The shaped grip gives your fingers a place on the thicker part of the holder; try the writing angle that works comfortably for your hand.

Fitting a suitable nib

Check the insertion shape of your nib before fitting it. Seat it firmly without forcing it. Make short strokes and letters on a practice sheet to coordinate your grip, angle and ink delivery.

Use and care

Dip only the nib into suitable ink. Keep the holder out and wipe it clean and dry as needed. Clean the loose nib following your ink instructions and store it without pressure on the writing tip. Explore calligraphy materials · drawing and writing materials.