Hunt Speedball nibs

Drawing, illustration and professional calligraphy

Hunt Speedball nibs form one of the most comprehensive and versatile ranges for artistic drawing, illustration, comics, manga, calligraphy and lettering. Made from high-quality steel, they offer varying levels of flexibility, precision and pressure response, allowing every artist to find the right tool for their style and technique.

The Hunt range includes models designed for precision drawing, nibs particularly prized for illustration and comics, highly flexible options for calligraphy and lettering, and specific Bowl Point and Globe Point models for signage work and uniform lines.

Features

• Steel nibs for drawing, illustration and calligraphy.
• Different degrees of flexibility depending on the model.
• Compatible with Indian ink and drawing inks.
• Ideal for illustration, manga, comics, lettering and artistic calligraphy.
• Wide variety of nibs for detail work, shading, line art, lettering and signage.
• An excellent combination of precision, control and durability.

Models

Hunt Artist Nibs
The Hunt Artist range brings together Speedball’s classic drawing and illustration nibs. Designed to offer different levels of flexibility and precision, they are ideal for comics, manga, illustration, line art, lettering and artistic calligraphy. The wide range of models allows you to choose from ultra-fine nibs for detailed work to more flexible options for expressive strokes and line variation.

Hunt 22B Extra Fine

• An extra-fine nib with medium stiffness that combines precision with the ability to vary line width.
• It requires moderate pressure to open the nib, providing an excellent balance between control and expressiveness.
• It is suitable for classical calligraphy, ornamental drawing and technical drawing.

Hunt 56 School

• A firm and stable nib designed for learning and practice. It produces fine, even lines, performs well on both smooth and slightly textured papers, and is particularly recommended for those new to using a nib.

Hunt 99 Drawing

• An extra-fine, highly flexible nib designed for drawing and precision work.
• It allows for significant variations in line width with minimal pressure, making it ideal for artistic illustration, modern lettering and work requiring an expressive and detailed line.

Hunt 100 Artist

• An extremely fine-tipped pen developed for precision illustration and detailed work.
• Its design allows for delicate lines, hatching and meticulous finishes, and is particularly prized by experienced artists seeking maximum control during inking.

Hunt 101 Imperial

• One of the most flexible nibs in the Hunt range.
• It stands out for its ability to produce a wide range of line widths, from very fine lines to very thick ones, depending on the pressure applied whilst writing.
• Highly valued for ornamental calligraphy and classic lettering.

Hunt 102 Crow Quill

• A superfine nib designed for illustration, comics, manga and detailed drawing.
• It combines precision and flexibility, allowing you to create both fine details and expressive lines.
• It is one of the models most favoured by professional illustrators.

Hunt 103 Mapping

• Originally developed for cartography and drafting, it stands out for its ability to produce extremely fine, controlled lines.
• It is an excellent choice for detailed illustration, miniatures, technical drawing and work where precision is paramount.

Hunt 104 Finest

• A model designed for work requiring the utmost precision.
• Its fine nib allows for the rendering of minute details, clean lines and technical finishes where the accuracy of the stroke is essential.

Hunt 107 Hawk Quill

• A fine-tipped nib with a sturdier construction than the Hunt 102 Crow Quill.
• It offers excellent stability for long lines, hatching and shading, as well as greater durability for continuous use.

Hunt 108 Flexible Quill

• Designed for those seeking a dynamic and expressive line.
• Its high flexibility makes it easy to create contrasts between fine and thick lines, making it suitable for artistic calligraphy, gestural illustration and decorative work.

Bowl Point and Globe Point nibs
In addition to traditional artistic nibs, the Hunt range includes two special-tip models designed for signage, lettering and uniform strokes. These nibs stand out for offering more stable writing and a consistent ink flow.

Hunt 512 Bowl Point

• Extra-fine nib with a Bowl Point design.
• Its relatively stiff barrel provides excellent stroke control, whilst maintaining moderate flexibility that allows for slight variations in line width.
• It is a superb choice for calligraphy, modern lettering, line drawing and work on textured papers.
• Slightly more flexible.
• Allows for some variation in line width.
• Very suitable for lettering and creative signage.
• Performs well on textured papers.

Hunt 513EF Globe Point

• An extra-fine Globe Point nib designed to produce uniform and consistent lines.
• Its robust construction ensures great durability, making this model an excellent choice for technical lettering, line drawing and work requiring maximum consistency of line.
• Stiffer and more consistent.
• Greater durability.
• Produces very consistent lines.
• Recommended for technical and precision work.

Quick selection guide

More controlled and stable work
Hunt 22B Extra Fine
Hunt 56 School

Maximum precision and detail
Hunt 99 Drawing
Hunt 100 Artist
Hunt 103 Mapping
Hunt 104 Finest

Maximum flexibility and line variation
Hunt 101 Imperial
Hunt 108 Flexible Quill

Illustration, comics and manga
Hunt 102 Crow Quill
Hunt 107 Hawk Quill

Signwriting and technical lettering
Hunt 512 Bowl Point
Hunt 513EF Globe Point

Beginners
Hunt 56 School

Experienced artists
Hunt 100 Artist
Hunt 103 Mapping
Hunt 104 Finest

Brand: Speedball