ZielerCalligraphy Pen Set - Complete 3 Pen 17-piece Calligraphy Writing Set Free-flowing pens with soft rubber finger grip ● Suitable for all levels

There's nothing like a wet ink line to get the creative juices flowing but you can pay a lot of money for the pleasure! These "Ziller" pens offer a calligraphy tip which is not such a severe/purist a calligraphy line as say "Manuscript" pens offer. It is not so sharp & thin lined, you would call is a cursive italic in the fountain pen world. Cursive refers to "joined up writing", which means it is more forgiving to a beginner calligrapher because it doesn't feel like a train on a track that can't turn.It allows a less formal, freer & more intuitive approach both in calligraphy & in drawing. The rubber grip around the pen gives a secure but gentle grip. The nibs were well adjusted for ink flow & alignment. Altogether these pens represent great value for money.

Excellent set good selection for the beginner good value for the money

Good set, plenty of pens.

I rarely bother with writing reviews but I love these pens so much I decided to share my experience of them. Firstly, the thing I am most impressed with is that there are three nibs, bodies and lids, therefore all pens can be used concurrently. Other sets I have looked at have interchangeable nibs and only one body/lid.Secondly, the pens write very smoothly and the ink flows well. I have had mine a week now and have been practicing every night with no problems. I use the age-old trick of squeezing the cartridge to get the ink flowing when the pen is new and after that it continues to flow well. I am left-handed and just learning the art and for me writing “upside-down” works best. The pens are not scratching at all on the practice calligraphy pads and the ink dries fast so I have not smudged at all, unlike the time I tried a dip nib pen.Finally, these pens are excellent value for money. I have read all the 1/2/3/4 star reviews and am surprised at how different people’s experiences can be of the same product. Having bought a number of different pens, including a quite expensive flex-nib one ( which I am having terrible trouble with) the pens are far and away the best, and my calligraphy improved immediately due to how easy they are to handle, hence feeling the urge to write a review. I will definitely favour Pablo products in futute and may well buy more of these pens so that I can keep different colours on the go.

Nice little gift

Bought this because my art club was doing a calligraphy tutorial. I wanted a set with several complete pens, so I wouldn't have to do any fiddly/messy changing over of nibs or ink cartridges every time I wanted a different colour, and I didn't want to spend too much, so this set fit the bill. It's helpful that they come in three different thicknesses, and that you get four ink colours: blue, black, green and red.The pens themselves are cheaply made (when you put the lid on, the rubber grip can twist) but sturdy enough - could probably be a bit more comfortable to hold, but that may be me gripping the barrel too tightly. Most importantly, the nibs are of reasonable quality. You need to look under the tray to find the manual, and a slip of paper with perhaps the most important thing to know: to keep the ink flowing, you need to work more slowly when using the widest nib. Also, it does take a bit of force to break the seal on a new cartridge when installing it, but once in use everything is fine and the pens don't leak.For completeness and to make it a bit better value, it would've been nice if they'd included a lined practice book or a watercolour pad - I bought the latter separately - and it would've been helpful if the pen barrels came with markings so you'd know which nib thickness is which without having to take the lids off, but on the whole this is a decent starter set for anyone who wants to try the hobby without breaking the bank.

A good starter set with a selection of nibs, pens and coloured ink. No complaints. Seems to be well made and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Outstanding set. Great for beginners of all ages.Simple and easy to follow.Good product. Value for money.