Joseph Gillott penholder, No. 51 or No. 52

Choose the Joseph Gillott penholder that fits your loose drawing nib. No. 51 Mapping and No. 52 Drawing have different fittings. Use a fitting combination for ink outlines, hatching and illustration; the nib determines the character and width of the line.

Which holder do you need?

• No. 51 Mapping: for Joseph Gillott nibs 659, 850 and 2788.
• No. 52 Drawing: for Joseph Gillott nibs 170, 290, 291, 303, 404, 1068A, 1290 and 1950.

Check your nib number before choosing the holder. The two holders are not interchangeable choices for every Gillott nib. For other nibs, check the insertion shape.

What you receive

You receive one holder in your chosen model, not a set of two. The holders have a light wood-coloured appearance. Nibs, ink and paper are sold separately. No. 52 has a wood-effect finish; the appearance does not identify a wood species.

Fitting and practice

Seat a fitting nib securely without forcing it. Make short lines and hatching on a practice sheet and adapt grip, angle and pressure to the nib and paper. Dip only the nib into suitable ink, keeping the holder out.

Cleaning and storage

Clean the loose nib following your ink instructions. Wipe the holder clean and dry as needed; avoid soaking it. Store it without pressure on a fitted writing tip. Explore calligraphy materials · drawing and writing materials.