{"title":"Pens \u0026 Nibs (hero)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery pen and nib here was chosen because it makes illustration work more possible, not because it completes a range. We don't stock fineliners that are easier to find elsewhere. We don't stock fountain pens as writing instruments. We stock tools for people who make marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you're new to dip pens, start with a Tachikawa T-25 holder and three G-nibs — one each from Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. They're all nominally the same nib but they behave differently, and finding your preference is worth ten minutes of your time. If you're already deep in this, you probably know what you're here for.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tachikawa-g-pen-drawing-nib","title":"Tachikawa G Nib - Flexible Japanese Manga Drawing Dip Pen Nib","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nib that defines manga production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere are three Japanese G-nib makers: Tachikawa, Nikko, and Zebra. Every working manga and comic artist in Japan has a preference between them. Tachikawa's version is slightly stiffer than Zebra's, which suits illustrators who ink with a heavier hand or work quickly across large areas. The snap-back — the speed at which the nib returns to its resting width after pressure — is crisper than either alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe G in G-nib refers to the shape: a broad, rounded nib body that holds a relatively large reservoir of ink before reloading is necessary. This makes it the most practical nib for sustained production work rather than short sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tachikawa","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52825732317512,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Pack","offer_id":53172619739464,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0709\/2808\/files\/Tachikawa_G-Pen_Nib.jpg?v=1775148756"}],"url":"https:\/\/inkwellartsupplies.com\/collections\/pens-nibs-hero.oembed","provider":"Inkwell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}