{"product_id":"tachikawa-manga-illustration-nibs","title":"Tachikawa Manga \u0026 Illustration Nibs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nibs that define manga illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTachikawa has been making dip pen nibs in Tokyo for decades. The G-nib is the production standard for manga illustration worldwide — medium flex, forgiving for beginners, capable of expressive line variation under controlled pressure for experienced practitioners. The difference between a thick and a thin line in a single stroke is achieved by pressing for the thick and releasing for the thin; the G-nib responds cleanly to this pressure variation without splaying. The Maru (circle) nib is built for detail: a smaller, more flexible nib used for fine linework, intricate hatching, and any area where the G-nib would be too large. It requires more controlled pressure and is not the right starting nib for beginners. The School nib is rigid — it does not flex intentionally and is used where consistent line width matters more than expressive variation. It is the correct nib for rulers, technical panels, and teaching environments where line uniformity is assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tachikawa","offers":[{"title":"G-Nib — Pack of 10","offer_id":53243793441096,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Maru (Circle) Nib — Pack of 10","offer_id":53243793473864,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"School Nib — Pack of 10","offer_id":53243793506632,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/inkwellartsupplies.com\/products\/tachikawa-manga-illustration-nibs","provider":"Inkwell Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}