A fine slit runs back from the cutting edge so ink flows down both halves of the tip instead of one.
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The full set of five laid out. Each nib carries a scooped ink well and a slit running back from the cutting edge.
Description
Look at the tip of one of these qalams and you will see a fine line running back from the cutting edge into the body of the nib. That is the slit, and it is the detail that separates a properly made reed pen from a sharpened stick. It splits the tip into two halves that meet again at the paper, so ink is drawn evenly down both sides of the cut instead of pooling on one shoulder and dragging on the other.
Behind the slit each qalam carries a long teardrop hollow scooped out of the cane. That is where ink sits after a dip. Between the well and the slit, the pen meters itself: the well holds the load and the slit releases it at writing speed, which is why a reed qalam can hold an even stroke across a full line of Naskh where a plain cut tip would go dry after a word or two.
The cane here is polished to a warm honey brown rather than left pale, and the natural nodes of the bamboo are still in place along the barrel. A node under the fingers is not a flaw — it is the ring where the cane grew, and most calligraphers find it useful, because it gives the hand a fixed place to sit so the angle of the nib does not wander between one line and the next.
These are sold loose, without a box. That is the whole reason they cost less than the presentation set, and it makes them the sensible buy for someone who already writes and simply needs working qalams — replacements for a nib that has been re-cut down to nothing, or a second set to keep with a different colour of ink. If the set is going to somebody as a gift, the boxed bamboo qalam set is the better choice.
Ink is not included and there is no holder in the pack, just the five qalams. Dip into bottled calligraphy ink, draw the surplus off against the neck of the bottle, and write. When the edge dulls, a sharp blade renews the cut and the slit is recut with it — that is normal maintenance for a reed pen and the reason it lasts.
Safencia lists this bamboo qalam set at Rs. 375 with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will confirm stock for your city and the courier charge to your address.
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Specifications
| Product name | Arabic Calligraphy Bamboo Qalam Reed Pen Set of 5 |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 8+ years |
| Product type | Bamboo qalam (reed dip pen) set, sold loose |
| Pieces | 5 qalams |
| Widths | Cut in a range rather than one repeated size |
| Nib | Angled cut edge with a slit running back into the nib |
| Ink well | Long teardrop hollow scooped into the cane |
| Barrel | Polished honey-brown bamboo with natural nodes left in |
| Packing | Loose — no presentation box |
| Ink | Not included — the pack is five qalams only |
| Best for | Arabic Naskh and Thuluth, Urdu Nastaliq |
| Price | Rs. 375 |
| Stock status | In stock |
| Cash on Delivery | Available across Pakistan |
| Delivery time | 3-5 working days after WhatsApp order confirmation |
| What is included | 5 x polished bamboo qalam, Ink is not included, No presentation box, holder or case is included |
What's in the Box
- 5 x polished bamboo qalam
- Ink is not included
- No presentation box, holder or case is included
FAQs
What is the slit in the bamboo qalam nib for?
It divides the tip into two halves that meet at the paper, so ink is carried evenly down both sides of the cutting edge. Without a slit the ink runs off one shoulder of the nib and the stroke goes lopsided and dry. It is the detail that makes a reed pen write like a pen rather than a stick.
Why are there ridges on the barrel of the qalam?
Those are the natural nodes of the bamboo, the rings where the cane grew, and they are left in on purpose. Most calligraphers rest a finger against a node and use it as a fixed reference, which helps hold the nib at one angle instead of letting it drift between lines.
How is this set different from the boxed bamboo qalam set?
These are sold loose rather than in a printed presentation box, which is why they cost less. The cane is also polished to a darker honey brown instead of left pale and speckled. As writing tools both are reed qalams; the boxed one is the better choice if it is going to somebody as a gift.
Does this bamboo qalam set include ink?
No. The pack is the five qalams — no ink, no holder and no case. A reed qalam is a dip pen, so you will need a bottle of calligraphy ink to use it. Nothing else needs buying beyond that.
Which scripts do these qalams suit?
Arabic Naskh and Thuluth and Urdu Nastaliq, which is what the angled cutting edge is made for. The thick and thin parts of every letter come from turning that edge as your hand moves, so any script built on stroke contrast works with these.
How many qalams come in this set?
Five. They are cut in different widths rather than five of the same size, so one pack gives you a working range from ordinary line width up to broader strokes. Our photographs show the whole set laid out together.
What happens when the qalam stops writing cleanly?
The cutting edge has dulled or the slit has closed up with dried ink. Wash and dry the nib first — often that is all it needs. If it is genuinely worn, a sharp blade takes a fresh angled cut and the slit is recut with it, and the qalam is back to new.
Can a student use these bamboo qalams for practice?
Yes. Loose qalams are what most people practising khatati actually work with day to day, because they can be re-cut freely without worrying about spoiling a presentation set. An adult should do the re-cutting for younger children, since it needs a sharp blade.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Arabic Bamboo Qalam Set of 5 in Pakistan?
Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and many other cities.
How fast is delivery in Pakistan?
Orders are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch. Delivery usually takes 3-5 working days in major Pakistani cities, depending on courier route and city.
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