Carries the nib out to one side and turns it, so it meets the paper on the slant these scripts need.
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The holder as it ships. The brass-coloured flange at the head is what carries a pointed nib out to the side and onto the slant.
Description
An oblique holder exists to solve one specific problem. Copperplate, Spencerian and the modern scripts built on them are written on a steep slant, and a straight pen forces a right-handed writer to twist the wrist to reach it. The metal flange on this holder carries the nib out to the side and turns it, so the nib meets the paper on that slant while your hand stays in a natural position.
The flange here is the brass-coloured kind, fixed to the head of the barrel. A pointed calligraphy nib slides into it and is held by friction. Nib shapes vary between makers, so a wider nib sometimes needs the flange easing open a little by hand before it seats squarely — that is normal with a metal flange and takes a few seconds, not a repair.
The barrel is black with a gloss finish, drawn out long and tapered with a slight swell where the fingers sit. That shape is deliberate on a pointed-pen holder: the weight stays forward near the nib, and the taper stops the hand from gripping too high, which is what flattens the pressure that makes a thick downstroke on a flexible nib.
This is not a holder for a bamboo qalam. A qalam is cut from cane and is a pen in itself; this holder is empty until you fit a metal dip nib into the flange. If you came here looking for something to hold a reed qalam, you do not need one — but if you write Copperplate or modern pointed-pen calligraphy, this is the tool the script was designed around.
Neither a nib nor ink is included, and there is nothing else in the pack. Fit the nib you already use, dip it in bottled calligraphy ink, and wipe the nib dry when you finish so it does not corrode in the flange.
Safencia lists the oblique calligraphy nib holder at Rs. 75 with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will confirm stock for your city and what the courier charges.
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Features
Specifications
| Product name | Oblique Calligraphy Nib Holder with Brass Flange |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 8+ years |
| Product type | Oblique calligraphy nib holder (dip pen holder) |
| Flange | Brass-coloured metal, fixed to the head of the barrel |
| Nib fitting | Pointed calligraphy nib, held by friction in the flange |
| Barrel | Gloss black, long tapered shape with a swell at the grip |
| Nib | Not included — the flange ships empty |
| Ink | Not included |
| Best for | Copperplate, Spencerian and modern pointed-pen calligraphy |
| Not for | Bamboo qalams, which need no holder |
| Handedness | Shaped for a right hand writing a right-slanted script |
| Price | Rs. 75 |
| Stock status | In stock |
| Cash on Delivery | Available across Pakistan |
| Delivery time | 3-5 working days after WhatsApp order confirmation |
| What is included | 1 x oblique calligraphy nib holder with brass-coloured flange, No nib is included — the flange ships empty, Ink is not included |
What's in the Box
- 1 x oblique calligraphy nib holder with brass-coloured flange
- No nib is included — the flange ships empty
- Ink is not included
FAQs
Does this oblique holder come with a nib?
No. The pack is the holder alone — the flange is empty, exactly as our photographs show. You fit your own pointed calligraphy nib into it. Ink is not included either, since this is a dip-pen holder rather than a filled pen.
Why is the flange set at an angle?
Because Copperplate and Spencerian are written on a steep slant. The angled flange carries the nib out to the side and rotates it onto that slant, so a right-handed writer keeps a natural wrist position. With a straight holder the same slant means twisting the hand, which tires quickly and flattens the letters.
Which nibs fit this holder?
Ordinary pointed calligraphy dip nibs, held in the flange by friction. Nib shoulders differ between makers, so a wider nib occasionally needs the flange easing open slightly by hand before it seats flat. That adjustment is normal on a metal flange and does not damage it.
Can I use this holder with a bamboo qalam?
No, and you do not need to. A bamboo qalam is cut from cane and writes on its own — the nib is part of the pen. This holder is made for a separate metal nib, so the two belong to different families of calligraphy rather than being used together.
Is an oblique holder suitable for a left-handed writer?
The oblique shape is designed around a right hand reaching a right-slanted script. Many left-handed calligraphers work with a straight holder instead, or with a left oblique made specifically for them. If you write left-handed, a straight holder is usually the safer first buy.
How do I look after the holder and nib?
Wipe the nib dry every time you finish, and pull it out of the flange if you are storing it for a while. Ink left to dry between the nib and the metal is what corrodes both. The barrel itself only needs a wipe with a dry cloth.
Is this a good holder for a beginner?
It is a sensible first oblique holder, because at this price you can learn the grip and the slant before deciding whether an adjustable brass flange or a turned wooden holder is worth the money. The nib you fit matters far more to the result than the holder does at the start.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Oblique Calligraphy Nib Holder 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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