The Pitt Artist Pen is one of the most trusted tools in the artist's and calligrapher's arsenal — a modern, easy-to-use pen filled with pigmented India ink that combines the expressive qualities of traditional ink drawing with the convenience and consistency of a ready-to-use pen. The Calligraphy Wallet of 4 brings that quality specifically to lettering and calligraphic work, with each pen fitted with a 2.5mm chisel-edged calligraphy nib that produces the characteristic thick and thin strokes that make calligraphy so visually compelling.
The ink in every Pitt Artist Pen is pigmented India ink — lightfast, waterproof once dry on porous surfaces, odourless, acid-free, and pH neutral. It does not bleed through paper, making it safe to use in sketchbooks, journals, and mixed media work. The ink can be combined with watercolour, gouache, and many other drawing and painting techniques without smearing or lifting once dry. These are not dye-based inks prone to fading — the pigmented formulation gives results that are genuinely archival in quality.
The 2.5mm chisel nib is the defining feature of this set. Held at a consistent angle — typically around 45 degrees — it produces a broad stroke on the downstroke and a hairline on the crossstroke, giving the natural thick-thin variation that is the foundation of most Western calligraphic scripts. It suits formal calligraphy, expressive lettering, and the kind of decorative writing that has made ink work such a compelling creative practice throughout history and into the present day.
We stock two colour selections, each sold as a wallet of four pens:
Classic (167504) contains White (101), Sanguine (188), Black (199), and Indanthrene Blue (247) — a restrained, versatile palette of working tones suited to formal calligraphy, traditional scripts, and artists who want a focused set of ink colours that work across a wide range of papers and projects.
Colours (167505) contains Pink Carmine (127), Chromium Green Opaque (174), Nougat (178), and Green Gold (268) — a warmer, more expressive palette suited to decorative lettering, illustrated work, and anyone who wants to bring colour into their calligraphic practice.
Both wallets are made from 100% recycled plastic, store flat, and provide practical protection and organisation for the pens when not in use.
What is the nib size on these calligraphy pens? All four pens in both wallets are fitted with a 2.5mm chisel-edged calligraphy nib, producing thick and thin strokes depending on the angle and direction of the stroke.
What ink is used in the Pitt Artist Pen? Pigmented India ink — lightfast, waterproof once dry on porous surfaces, odourless, acid-free, and pH neutral. It is permanent on paper and will not bleed through standard sketchbook and drawing papers.
What is the difference between the Classic and Colours wallets? The difference is purely the colour selection. Classic contains White, Sanguine, Black, and Indanthrene Blue — a traditional, versatile palette. Colours contains Pink Carmine, Chromium Green Opaque, Nougat, and Green Gold — a warmer, more expressive set suited to decorative and illustrated work. Both contain four pens with the same 2.5mm calligraphy nib and the same India ink formulation.
Are these suitable for beginners to calligraphy? Yes. The consistent ink flow and ready-to-use format make the Pitt Artist Pen calligraphy nib a good starting point for anyone learning calligraphic letterforms — there is no filling, no nib adjustment, and no mess. For those progressing to dip pen calligraphy, the Pitt pens are also useful for practice and warm-up work.
Can these be used alongside other Pitt Artist Pens? Yes — all Pitt Artist Pen inks are compatible with each other and can be layered, mixed on the page when wet, or used alongside other drawing and painting media once dry.
