Five fine widths, from a modest everyday line down to a tip that tapers almost to a point.
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The five laid out in order of width. The broadest carries a visible round ink well; the finest narrows almost to a point.
Description
This is the fine end of the khatati range, and it is where most people actually do their daily writing. Lay the five side by side and the steps are obvious: the broadest of them still writes a modest line, the next three narrow through it, and the last tapers almost to a point. That last one is the qalam you pick up for aerab, for the small marks above and below a letter, and for correcting work already on the page.
The reeds themselves are shaped differently from the broad qalams. Each barrel tapers steadily from a comfortable grip down to the nib, so the weight sits back in the hand and the tip stays visible while you write. On a fine nib that matters more than it sounds — at this width you are watching a line barely thicker than a hair, and a thick barrel would hide it under your own fingers.
Fine nibs are fussier about paper than broad ones. A wide chisel rides over a rough surface; a narrow one catches on it, drags fibres and starts to spatter. Smooth, closely-sized paper is worth the small extra cost with this set — a good notebook, a photocopy sheet with a hard finish, or proper mashq paper if you can get it. On a rough page the qalam is not at fault.
The ink well cut into a fine qalam is small, which means shorter runs between dips than the broad sets need. Take that as a feature while you are learning: a dip that lasts one line is a dip you can see draining, and it teaches you the rhythm of loading the pen before it teaches you anything else. Dip, draw the edge against the neck of the bottle, write, repeat.
The pack is five bamboo qalams. There is no ink, no holder and no case, and our photographs show the pens unmarked — you tell them apart by the width of the cut edge, which is easy to see once they are laid out in order. If you need a broad qalam for headings and title lines, that is the No. 11 to 15 set rather than this one.
Safencia lists the No. 1 to 5 set at Rs. 330 with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will confirm stock for your city along with what the courier charges.
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Specifications
| Product name | Khatati Qalam No. 1 to 5 Fine Bamboo Calligraphy Pen Set of 5 |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 8+ years |
| Product type | Hand-cut bamboo khatati qalam (dip pen) |
| Pieces | 5 qalams |
| Width band | No. 1 to 5 — the fine end of the khatati range |
| Nib | Angled chisel edge with a scooped ink well behind it |
| Barrel | Tapers from the grip down to the nib |
| Material | Natural bamboo reed, unvarnished |
| Marking | Our photographs show the qalams unmarked; sort them by width |
| Ink | Not included — the pack is five qalams only |
| Best for | Daily Urdu practice, small writing and aerab |
| Price | Rs. 330 |
| 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 fine bamboo khatati qalam, Ink is not included, No holder or storage case is included |
What's in the Box
- 5 x fine bamboo khatati qalam
- Ink is not included
- No holder or storage case is included
FAQs
How fine do these khatati qalams actually write?
Finer than the numbered broad sets, and the five step down noticeably between themselves. The widest of the group still lays a modest line for ordinary Urdu writing, while the narrowest tapers close to a point — narrow enough for aerab and for the small corrections a broad qalam cannot place cleanly.
How do I tell the five qalams apart?
By the width of the cut edge. Our photographs show them unmarked, so lay the five in a row from broadest to narrowest and the steps are easy to read at a glance. Most people keep them in that order in a pouch and stop thinking about it after a week.
What paper suits a fine bamboo qalam?
Something smooth and closely sized. A narrow nib catches on a rough surface, drags fibres out of the sheet and starts to spatter, while a broad one would ride straight over the same page. A hard-finished notebook sheet or proper mashq paper gives a much cleaner line with this set.
Is this set right for a beginner learning khatati?
Yes, this is the usual size for learning, because practice is done at ordinary writing size rather than in headings. Start with one of the broader qalams in the set until your hand is steady at a fixed angle, and move to the finer ones as your letters get more controlled.
Does this qalam set come with ink?
No. Ink is not included, and neither is a holder or a case — the pack is the five bamboo qalams alone. You will need a bottle of calligraphy ink, and with a fine nib a smaller bottle lasts a long time because each dip holds very little.
Why does the ink run out so quickly on a fine qalam?
The well cut into the reed is smaller, so it carries less ink than a broad qalam does. Expect to dip more often, roughly once a line while you are learning. Drawing the nib against the neck of the bottle after each dip keeps the load even instead of flooding the first word.
Can I use this khatati qalam for Arabic as well as Urdu?
Yes. The angled chisel edge produces the thick-to-thin change that Urdu Nastaliq and Arabic Naskh both depend on, and at this width it suits ordinary lines of either script. Larger display work in either language wants a broader qalam instead.
What is the difference between this set and the No. 11 to 15 set?
Width. These five are the fine qalams for writing at normal size; the No. 11 to 15 set is the broad end, cut for headings, titles and large practice sheets. Serious students end up owning both, but if you are buying one set to write with every day, this is the one.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Khatati Qalam No. 1 to 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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