{"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\/products\/tachikawa-g-pen-drawing-nib","provider":"Inkwell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}