Speedballs proud legacy of pen manufacturing started in 1899 when C. Howard Hunt Pen Company began producing and selling steel pens.Nearly 20 years later, Hunt tried to improve the functionality of the lettering tool at the time, and in 1913 it was designed and completed with the master letterers Loss F. George and William H. Gordon in 1913.It was called the "Speed Ball" because of the efficiency of the pen that shortened the working time in half.
Since then, the name of the Speed Ball has been synonymous with a good nib.Plus, Speedballs are now proud to make a suite of complementary products.From pen holders to dip ink and cleaners, calligraphy markers and fountain pens, Speedo offers the widest range of consumables designed specifically for your drawing and lettering work.
Whether you prefer a wide edge nib or a fan of sharp pen, Speedball produces nibs that are precisely engineered to fit your needs.Our commitment to quality is evident in every nib manufactured in our North Carolina factory.Speedball uses the same historically proven process specializing in the design of each nib, to ensure that each tip meets even the most discerning standards.In addition to a highly trained team that is responsible for making your speed ball nib, we have a dedicated member of the Speedball family who hand-inspect every nib through production.Thats why our precious artists dont have to worry about their writing experience when using a reliable speedball nib.
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A SeriesPatented in 1913 and introduced 2 years later, the A-Series nib is where all the Speedball beganIts unique multi-purpose design allows artists to create various strokes by simply flipping the pen over.The A-series is ideal for Gothic or Mono line lettering styles with a square finish and uniform width lines. |
B SeriesThe B-Series nib debuted in 1916 in the second edition of the Speedball Textbook.Like the A-series, the B-Series has curved ends to form "shoes" that can easily produce uniform width lines.Unlike that, the Speedball B Series tip has a rounded finish making it ideal for creating San-Serif letters with no thick or fine lines.The B series is perfect for creating a variety of mono line lettering, drawn letters (such as Versals) and "built" letters such as double stroke poster roman. |
C SeriesA third addition to the speed ball series of nibs, the C series was introduced in the 4th edition in 1918. This series features a traditional wide edge tip with a flexible edge.The most popular C-Series nib of the three wide edge products are intended to be held at a certain angle during the creation of traditional calligraphy alphabet (slight variations may be required depending on the lettering style).This consistent angle gives artists the desired thick stroke and thin strokes that are typically associated with wide edge calligraphy, such as Rome, Caroling, Anthal, Italic, Gothic Italic, Black Letter, or Newland versions of Speedball Textbooks. |
Pointed PenThe flexible pen point is offered in a variety of widths and varying degrees of rigidity, giving artists maximum control.The speedball pointed tip and claw quill tip are perfect for drawing, sketching, lettering, and cross-hatching. |
The speed ballpoint pen set offers an ideal combination of nibs and holders specifically tailored for a variety of drawing and lettering projects, providing a convenient and valuable way to stock (or re-stock) your artist toolbox.