{"product_id":"dip-pen-starter-set-2-0","title":"Dip Pen Starter Set 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew and improved—and now featuring Optimist black ink, made here in St. Louis!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Dip Pen Starter Set 2.0 includes everything you need to get started with dip pen drawing, calligraphy, and cartooning. We've included a unique assortment of two modern nibs and two vintage nibs (made in the 1930s, but still in new condition), plus a universal pen holder from Japan, our Optimist super opaque black ink, and Optimist Ink Solvent for cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Versatile Nibs:\u003cbr\u003eThe modern nibs included are a Brause Steno, with a blue finish and precise stub tip, and a Nikko G Pen, with a chrome finish and an extra fine point. The vintage nibs are an Esterbrook Oval Point 802, with a round tip for general writing, and a Heintze \u0026amp; Blanckertz LY-8, a bold stub that writes smoothly and makes dark marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTachikawa Pen Holder:\u003cbr\u003eThe pen holder is a Tachikawa T-25, a great choice for maximum nib compatibility. This versatile and simple holder works with all the included nibs and virtually everything else in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/dip-pens\"\u003eour dip pen section.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimist Black \u0026amp; Solvent:\u003cbr\u003eWe designed Optimist Mixable Color to coat dip pens perfectly, dry quickly, and cover paper with a thick coat of opaque black. It's the perfect ink for dip pens because it coats the nib completely and doesn't drip easily. A 45 mL glass jar of Optimist #000 Black and a 200 mL squeeze bottle of Optimist Ink Solvent are included in this set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 mL Tuff Vial:\u003cbr\u003eDurable, pocket-sized polycarbonate vial with blue cap. Perfect for storing up to 10 nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk, solvent, and Esterbrook nib made in USA. Holder and Nikko nib made in Japan. Steno and LY-8 nibs made in Germany. Vial made in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging and product colors may vary from what is pictured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Louis Art Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43969423999234,"sku":"798237952659","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/dip-pen-starter-set-2-1.jpg?v=1701542563","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-ca\/products\/dip-pen-starter-set-2-0","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}