William Mitchell Poster nibs for broad lettering

Create broad letters for posters, headings and decorative text with William Mitchell Poster nibs. Their slightly canted edge helps when writing on textured paper. The integral reservoir keeps ink at the nib, allowing longer writing between dips.

Model and contents

Choose one model in the size selector. L15, L17, L19 and L20 come as twelve identical loose nibs of the selected size. This is not a mixed set. A penholder, ink and paper are sold separately.

Choosing a width

L15 is 5 mm, L17 7 mm, L19 9 mm and L20 11 mm. Choose a narrower nib for more compact letters or a broader nib for large headings with more space. The stated size is the nib width; writing angle and stroke direction also affect the resulting line.

Holder and practice letters

These Poster nibs fit the William Mitchell No53 penholder. Use ink intended for dip pens and try some letters on your chosen paper first. Keep the writing angle consistent to practise broad and narrow strokes. Dip again to refill the reservoir when the line receives less ink.

Care

Clean after use following the instructions for your ink and dry the nib carefully, including around the reservoir. Store spare nibs without pressure on the writing edge. Explore calligraphy materials · drawing and writing materials.