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Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« on: June 29, 2023, 11:30:22 AM »
Hi everyone!

I've been away for a while but trying to get back to calligraphy again. And I would like to buy a box of nibs (144) but can't find any seller in Europe who offers more than a few nibs at a time. And, most don't seem to have any kind of bulk discount.

So for all European calligraphers - where do you buy nibs in bulk? Based on my calculations, ordering form USA will be so expensive with shipping, customs and taxes.

Thanks!

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2023, 11:47:29 AM »
@neriah
What nibs were you looking to buy a box of?

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2023, 11:57:27 AM »
@AnasaziWrites I’m still in the phase of trying stuff out but most likely Leonardt Principal EF

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2023, 12:20:53 PM »
@AnasaziWrites I can’t believe I didn’t event think of ebay, thanks! And that’s a really good price, scribblers are selling it for 2.65 GBP per piece which is a bit much

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2023, 10:36:04 AM »
@neriah Here is a Dutch based seller who offers some variety and good prices, I bought from him last year: https://www.vintage-nibs.com/webshop/boxes-with-nibs/

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2023, 12:48:07 AM »
@Vintage_BE oooh, thanks!

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2023, 07:37:01 AM »
@neriah

I have bought the same nib from Scribblers once.
Recently I bought another 10 from this Ebay seller but Bought from his Etsy shop.
That price is the cheapest in Uk and you get a small Tin too for that price.
I am very happy.

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Re: Buying nibs in bulk in Europe
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2023, 05:00:48 AM »
@Cyril Jayant I ordered one tin, hopefully it will arrive soon. Glad to hear you had a positive experience!