Pen Sets – Speedball

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Speedball has been a trusted name in handcrafted nibs and pens for the calligrapher, letterer, and drawing artist for over 100 years. Whether you prefer a broad edge nib or are a pointed pen enthusiast, Speedball manufactures a nib that is precisely crafted to suit your needs. These convenient pen sets consist of durable plastic nib holders and assorted selections of Speedball nibs ideal for delicate fine lines, cross-hatching, alphabets and/or uniform line drawings.

Available options:

  • Calligraphy Pen Set.
  • Sketching Pen Set.
  • No. 5 Artist Pen Set.
  • Oblique Pen Set.
  • Poster Pen Set.
  •  No. 20 General Purpose Pen Set.
  • Mapping Pen Set.
  • Cartooning Pen Set.
  • B-Series Pen Set.
  • C-Series Pen Set.
  • Left-Handed Pen Set.

View more information about each pen set.

 

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Calligraphy Fountain Pens & Cartridges – Speedball

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Whether for an aspiring calligrapher or simply an appreciator of beautiful writing, Speedball’s Calligraphy Fountain Pens offer the ideal combination of comfort, performance and value for artists, hobbyists and enthusiasts alike.

Product features:

  • Round-tip, precisely-machined nibs.
  • Lightweight, ergonomic construction.
  • Quality, free-flowing ink.
  • Available in 1mm, 1.5mm and 1.9mm nib width sizes.
  • Replacement cartridges sold in packs of 10 in either Black or Assorted colours.

 

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Calligraphy Single Pen Nibs & Sets – Speedball

Calligraphy Single Pen Nibs & Sets – Speedball

Speedball manufactures a nib that is precisely crafted to suit your needs. Utilizing the same historically proven processes specifically catered to each nib’s design, Speedball takes painstaking measures to ensure that each of their nibs meets even the most discerning standards.

 

Available Pen Nib Sets:

  • A0/A1 Broad Edge Square.
  • A4/A5 Broad Edge Square.
  • B5/B6 Broad Edge Square.
  • C2/C3 Broad Edge Square.
  • C4/C5 Broad Edge Flat
  • 22B/56 Flexible.
  • 99/101 Flexible.
  • 102/107 Flexible.
  • 512/513EF Flexible.

 

Available Single Pen Nibs:

  • A1 (3.175mm) Square Edge Nib.
  • A2 (2.3mm) Square Edge Nib.
  • A3 (1.828mm) Square Edge Nib.
  • A4 (1.143mm) Square Edge Nib.
  • A5 (4.527mm) Square Edge Nib.
  • B0 (5.842mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B 1/2 (4.318mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B1 (2.946mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B2 (2.54mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B3 (2.134mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B4 (1.676mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • B5 (1.372mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • C0 (4.623mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • C1  (3.251mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • C2 (2.718mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • C3 (1.727mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • LC3 (1.727mm) Broad Edge Nib – Left Hand.
  • C4 (1.27mm) Broad Edge Nib.
  • #99 Flexible Drawing Nib.
  • #101 Imperial Artist Nib.
  • #102 Crow Quill Nib.
  • #22B Extra Fine Nib.
  • #56 Standard School Nib.
  • #512 Bowl Pointed Nib.
  • #513 EF-Globe Nib.

 

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Pen Nib Holders – Speedball

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#102 Crow Quill – Now R40 / Was R57
Please note, the single pen nib holders are being discontinued. This is the last stock available! 

 

Manufactured to be compatible for use with an array of calligraphy pen nibs, Speedball pen holders feature comfortable grips and are highly durable. Available in blister packs and open single stock.

Oblique Pen Nib Holder: Featuring the same plastic hourglass shape as the Speedball Standard Pen Holder, the Speedball Oblique Pen Holder’s construction also includes an offset design for nibs to be placed to create lettering styles that feature a slant.  Ideal for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts, the Speedball Oblique Pen Holder is for use with a range of nibs including the #22B, #56, #99, #100, #101, and #103 pointed pen nibs. Only available as an open single stock item.

A- #102 Crow Quill Pen Nib Holder: Featuring a plastic construction, the Speedball #102 Crow Quill Pen Holder is for use with the #102, #107 and #108 pointed pen nibs. Available in blister packs and open single stock items.

B – Standard Pen Nib Holder:  Available in black plastic, the Speedball Standard Pen Holder is suitable for use with any standard nib, including all of the Speedball broad edge nibs. The Standard Pen Holder is for use with the following nibs: A, B, C, E, #22B, #56, #99, #101, #512 and #513EF. Available in blister packs and open single stock items.

B – Classic Gold Marbleized Pen Nib Holder: Stylish and environmentally friendly and features an attractive marbled finish. The Classic Gold Marbleized Pen Holder is for use with the following nibs: A, B, C, E, #22B, #56, #99, #101, #512 and #513EF. Only available in blister packs.

C – #104 Pen Nib Holder:  Available in black plastic, the Speedball Standard Pen Holder is suitable for use with the #100, #103 and #104 nibs. Only available in blister packs.

Please note: Nibs in the images are not included. Lifestyle images are for illustrative purposes only.

 

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Finesse Colored Pencil Blender Pen – Speedball

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Blender Pen for Coloured Pencil

The Finesse blender pen is made for wax-based coloured pencils, for blending and shading, smoothing and unifying.

  • The Finesse Blender Pen by Speedball is an indispensable tool for colour pencil artists.
  • The pen has a twin tip, one fine and one bold and can be used to blend colour and soften edges.
  • The Finesse Blender contains a colourless alcohol-based solution that is acid-free, fast drying and low odour.
  • It has been designed to work with wax-based pencils and will not bleed through paper.

 

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Pen Cleaner 60ml – Speedball

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Speedball Pen Cleaner is specially formulated to keep dip pens, fountain pens and technical pens working like new. Speedball Pen Cleaner is a highly effective cleaning agent for pen nibs, working quickly to remove acrylic inks and India inks from dip pens, fountain pens, and technical pens.  Also great at removing dried ink from drafting film, brushes and can be used to clean fine jewellery. Soak all parts to be cleaned for 30 minutes and flush with warm water.  This bottle contains 59 ml of Pen Cleaner.

 

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Acrylic Screen Printing Extender Base – Speedball

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Speedball Acrylic Extender Base is formulated to be used with water based acrylic inks to create a more semi-transparent (less opaque) colour. Mix in with any of the Speedball Acrylic Inks in any proportion to achieve desired level of transparency. This is ideal for creating more visible colour overprints where two or more colours are overlapping. Clean up with water and do not let it allow to dry on the screen.

Start with a ratio of about 1:1 and then adjust accordingly to get your desired effect.

Product features:

  • Extender base for acrylic screen printing inks.
  • Increases transparency.
  • Available in 236ml bottle.

 

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Brush Shaper – Speedball

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Bring your brushes back to life with Speedball’s Brush Shaper.  This non-toxic liquid is designed to return brush bristles, natural and synthetic, back to their original shape. 

Available in a 59ml (2oz) tub.

How to use: 

  1.  Clean your brush and remove all paint.
  2.  Dip your brush in the brush shaper liquid.
  3.  Remove and shape your brush with your fingertips.
  4.  Set horizontally to dry and ensure the tip of the brush is not touching the surface.
  5.  Once dry, thoroughly rinse your brush before use.

 

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Akua Liquid Pigments – Speedball

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Akua Liquid Pigment is made with the highest quality, lightfast pigments.  The colours are exceptionally strong, yet transparent and are ideal for multi-layer printing. In addition, the high pigment load and wide selection of colours makes it great for tinting Akua IntaglioAkua Transparent Base or other printmaking inks.  Akua Liquid Pigment’s rich working consistency is excellent for all monotype techniques and its ability to stay wet on the plate for an extended period of time provides artists with many hours to create an image.

Product features:

  • Highest quality, lightfast liquid pigments.
  • Transparent and fluid.
  • Slow Drying Formula.
  • All colors carry the AP Seal.
  • Cleans up easily with soap and water.
  • Does not contain any chalk or suspending agents.
  • Available in 118ml squeeze bottle.
  • Small mixing ball in each bottle to assist remixing the ink.

With the cap closed, simply shake before use to mix the ink. 

 

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Flex Fabric Screen Printing Ink – Speedball

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Speedball Flex Screen Printing Fabric Ink offers exceptional flexibility and unmatched opacity in vivid, bold colours for both light and dark garments.  This water-based ink ensures no peeling or plastic feel.  Its remarkable elasticity prevents cracking and ensures uniform ink coverage, making it suitable for a wide array of fabric types while retaining a gentle hand. 

Product features:

  • Flexible fabric ink ideal for screen printing.
  • Water-based and solvent free.
  • Cleans up easily with soap and water. a
  • Lasting colourfastness when adequately heat-set. 
  • Can be used on the following types of fabric: cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon and synthetic fibres.  
  • Available in 11 opaque, vibrant colours in 237ml tubs.

 

Also available in a Set of 6 assorted colours in 118ml tubs.  Colours included in set: Alpine White, Canary, Chili Pepper, Ebony, Lake Blue, and Spring Green.

 

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