{"product_id":"nikko-g-nib-1","title":"Nikko G Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eN113. Nikko G Nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese nibs from Japan are hand cut, extremely smooth, and long-lasting. They are chrome plated and have a medium flex. Great for Spencerian. Smooth writing with no burrs or scratchiness. Highly recommended by Michael Sull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat nib for pointed pen scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn JNB Pointed Nib Sampler (N220)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan - originally developed for manga, Japanese comic illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand inspected prior to packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped on nib: G \/ NIKKOPEN \/ Nikko \/ Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Sull's favorite pen nib for Spencerian - Recomended by Eleanor Winters as a first nib for Copperplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrites very smoothly - Does well on less smooth surfaces, but thick\/thin contrast is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Shinah of Crooked Calligraphy, the Nikko G is her \"FAVORITE overall, general-use nib.\" The nib is \"sturdy\" and \"won't break or warp under high pressure,\" and its tip \"is not too sharp, so it won't catch on the paper too much.\" Shinah discusses in more detail her five favorite nibs (Nikko G, Brause Steno, Brause 66EF, Leonard Hiro 41, and Hunt 101) here:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crookedcalligraphy.com\/blog\/choosing-calligraphy-nibs\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.crookedcalligraphy.com\/blog\/choosing-calligraphy-nibs\u003c\/a\u003e. She teaches a very popular, 8-week, live-taught online class, Modern Calligraphy 101.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Neal Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44992701890697,"sku":"N113","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9143\/6937\/files\/62b1618b-1d84-4520-965d-330c4b3c6beb.jpg?v=1768127627","url":"https:\/\/nvfinearts.sbs\/products\/nikko-g-nib-1","provider":"Nevada Fine Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}