The Joseph Gillott Mapping Pens are recognised as the world’s leading brand of drawing dip pen. Available in three different sizes, William Mitchell fine artists’ pens are ideal for sketching, mapping, cartooning, engraving, extra fine writing and drawing. Mapping pens differ from other dip pens in size and shape. The nibs are extra fine for delicate, accurate lines. Because the base of the nib is a small tube it will not fit in a standard dip pen handle, it needs a mapping pen holder.

Like most calligraphy and drawing pen nibs William Mitchell (Joseph Gillott) nib points have a protective lacquer to prevent tarnishing. This lacquer should be removed before using the pen. Briefly immerse the full pen point in boiling water before the first use to remove the lacquer so that the ink will flow properly and not bead up at the tip.

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