{"title":"Brause","description":"Calligraphy supplies from Iserlohn, Germany. One of the world's only remaining manufacturers of metal pen nibs and traditional pen holders. Established 1850.","products":[{"product_id":"brause-index-finger-dip-pen-nib","title":"#29 Index Finger Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brause Index Finger nib is a firm, medium-width pointed pen in a clever finger shape. It's manufactured to the highest standards at Brause's factory in Iserlohn, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: almost all pen nibs, new and vintage, are coated with a varnish that needs to be removed before use. Otherwise the ink won't stick to the nib properly and you'll mess up your paper. To remove the varnish, just dip the pen in ink and wipe it off, then repeat once or twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens\"\u003eShop our collection of dip pens, nibs, and accessories.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12181853175891,"sku":"747989312396","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brause29indexfinger_1of1.jpg?v=1666642942"},{"product_id":"brause-cito-fein-nib","title":"Cito Fein Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for drawing or writing, the Brause Cito Fein nib is both beautiful and easy to use. The rounded tip is great for dip pen beginners, because it won't scrape the paper like a pointed pen. It's also good for surfaces that are not smooth enough for pointed nibs, like some envelopes and stationery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCito Fein is unique in that it is a rounded nib that's actually flexible. Most round points are stiff, with very little line variation. Cito Fein has medium flex, so you can make an expressive line with no scratchiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/search?q=pen+holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDip pen holder\u003c\/a\u003e not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop our collection of dip pens, nibs, and accessories.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37957795152051,"sku":"798237950631","price":2.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brausecitofein_1of1.jpg?v=1610483504"},{"product_id":"ergonomic-pen-holder","title":"Ergonomic Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic, comfortable wooden pen holder is made in Iserlohn, Germany by Brause, the world's premier manufacturer of traditional dip pens. It‘s compatible with most dip pens—the flexible metal nib mount can accept nibs with various diameters, excluding only tube nibs and crowquills, which require a different holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time-tested design of the Brause Ergonomic Pen Holder has made it a customer favorite since we opened in 2015. The triangular grip helps put your hand in the best position for writing and drawing. The center of gravity is low, which eases the strain of long writing sessions, and the smooth, lacquered finish is pleasant to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7\" long. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA dip pen nib is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens-brushes-ink\"\u003eBrowse our selection of dip pens, holders, and ink.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42646286762242,"sku":"3140291016216","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brause-ergonomic-wood-holder-pow.jpg?v=1649817309"},{"product_id":"brause-361-steno-pen-nib","title":"#361 Steno Pen Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrause Steno dip pen nibs are our all-time best seller, and when we're testing a new ink here in the studio, we'll usually grab a Steno. They're really easy to use because of the fine stub tip—a flat but precise writing surface that moves easily across paper and catches less often than a pointed pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Steno is known for its high ink capacity and its blue color, the combination of which has earned this pen its popular nickname, the \"Blue Pumpkin.\" The large, bulbous surface easily loads with lots of ink, making Steno a nice choice for drawing or writing, not just calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nib has medium flexibility, meaning that it feels firm against the paper but can flex to several times its narrowest line width when pressure is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683502821634,"sku":"4010962000174","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brausestenopow.jpg?v=1666642962"},{"product_id":"brause-76-rose-nib","title":"#76 Rose Pen Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famously flexible Brause #76 Rose Nib is a favorite among professional calligraphers. The Rose Nib feels more like a brush than a pen, with almost no pressure required to spread the tip and create wide, dramatic swells. With a gentle touch, you can also achieve fine hairlines with this popular dip pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the Rose Nib for intermediate to advanced users, since good hand control is required to handle such a soft pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits standard pen holders—pair your nib with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens\"\u003eany pen holder in our shop. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Dip pen nibs are coated with a varnish that should be removed before use for best results. To remove the varnish, just dip the pen in ink and wipe it off, then repeat once or twice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691851288834,"sku":"609024808","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brauserosenibpowcorrected_1of1.jpg?v=1666643026"},{"product_id":"brause-natural-wood-pen-holder","title":"Natural Wood Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese classic dip pen holders are made from natural wood, lacquered with a transparent, glossy coat. The nib mount is a metal prong style, suitable for all kinds of nibs except \"mapping\" or tube nibs. It also accepts vintage nibs, which have a wider variety of shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of your pen holder is chosen at random from our stock. Sorry, we can't accommodate requests for a particular color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43493829411074,"sku":"3140290016200","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brause-natural-wood-penholder-pow-2022.jpg?v=1672515053"},{"product_id":"brause-plakat-poster-nibs","title":"Brause Plakat Poster Nibs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrause Plakat dip pens are designed for big, bold, blocky marks. This unusual steel nib features an ultra-wide tip with slits to allow ink to flow to the paper's surface. You can make huge, wavy lines or playful, oversized lettering with a Plakat—hence the name, which means \"poster\" in German. Not many dip pens are suitable for making a poster, but these luscious inking tools can accomplish big things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"5 mm","offer_id":43493835931906,"sku":"798237950303","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 mm","offer_id":43493835964674,"sku":"798237950310","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 mm","offer_id":43493835997442,"sku":"798237950327","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/brauseplakat15mmpow-1.jpg?v=1672516315"},{"product_id":"brause-oblique-pen-holder","title":"Brause Oblique Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oblique pen holder is almost a mandatory tool for calligraphers working in slanted scripts like Spencerian and Copperplate, because it holds the dip pen nib at a 55° angle just as these 19th-century writing systems require. Oblique holders are also commonly used by left-handed writers, who can use the pen's angled tip to avoid dragging their hands through wet ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis well-balanced wooden oblique holder from German nibmaker Brause is a nice balance between build quality and affordability. Simple in construction, with a folded metal nib mount and a solid wood handle, it delivers a great writing experience and includes no plastic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dip pen nib is not included. (We have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens\"\u003ea large selection\u003c\/a\u003e, if you're interested...)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brause","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43712123797762,"sku":"3140291016254","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/brauseobliquepenholderpow_1of1.jpg?v=1684729817"},{"product_id":"brause-music-staff-nib-68","title":"Music Staff Nib #68","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brause Music Staff Nib was designed to draw staff lines on blank paper—a necessary tool for musical composers of the analog age. Today, it's more popular as a drawing and embellishment nib, capable of making five continuous lines at a time. 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