ProFolio by Itoya, Double Header Calligraphy Marker, 1.5mm and 3mm Chisel Tips - Black

This is a wonderful, precision instrument in terms of writing. I recently read "Medieval Calligraphy" from Dover Publications (which I also recommend) and wanted to try my hand at creating "gothic textura quadrata," the typical manuscript style found in 13th through 15th centuries. This marker does a great job at recreating it: strong black ink, flat chisel point and the choice of small or large width is also handy depending on what you want to write. I'd buy another, it works beautifully.

This is perfect for my need which is to make labels. The two tip sizes are very helpful to get the right size of printing. The ink flows smoothly, never smears and is even dishwasher proof. I will make note to myself of the brand so I can get more of them when my current pens begin to run low on ink. I really recommend them!

The pen works well considering its price. As other people have mentioned before, there is a clip on the side with the larger tip which is kind of inconvenient and unnecessary. Also, the larger tip needs to be pressed on the paper in order to get smooth and straight lines. Since I am beginner with handlettering, I think this is a good pen to start and practice with. If you are more experienced, you might not like it.

My favorite calligraphy marker! Works very well and lasts a long time. Was recommended to me by an art teacher. The dual tip is a great feature. Easy to use.

Beautiful Purple color, nice to have 2 tip sizes. Idea for events.

This pen has tips at either end. Each is flat, somewhat chiseled point that can be used for a broad line when the wide side is pulled across the writing surface or a narrow line when rotated at an angle. The tips, or nibs in calligraphy pen terms, are felt. One is 3.0mm wide and the other is 1.5mm wide. The width of the thinnest line depends on the angle of the pen and amount of pressure on the paper. The tips have been holding up well for me, but I tend to have a rather light touch on the paper. That creates a challenge to get a consistent line with these pens. I enjoy the portability of a felt-tip. I use it for casual practice and sketching. The ink isn't as dark as I would like, resulting in darker places when lines overlap. Places where I've gone back over edges show up as obvious corrections. The edges aren't quite as sharp as dip pens or parallel pens. When writing with the wider tip, the pocket clip fits between my thumb and forefinger and isn't much of a problem. It is a little awkward on the supporting finger is the clip positioned on the underside. The pen is a hard plastic a matte type finish that is easy to hold with a rather thick barrel. It took a bit of practice to find a way to hold it to make it work for calligraphic lettering. Overall, it's an okay marker/pen. Not great. Not bad. The biggest plus is the convenience of a pen that is already inked and doesn't require clean up after use.

Thought I'd practice my penmanship as it seems to have gotten sloppy over the years. While taking up hand lettering as a new hobby, I found I still love and prefer calligraphy as I did in college. These calligraphy markers have the chisel tip (both ends) which I love and I feel work best for calligrsphy rather than hand letteting brush pens. Worth the money and now my favorite pen, I ordered 2 more after my initial order of 3. Love love, love these pens and I can't stop doodling!

I really loved this product and will definitely buy it again. I only gave it four stars because I the caps keep falling off. Manufacturer need to improve on tighter caps but I find the pen very good for my tasks. I will definitely buy it again for I’ve tried many of these calligraphy pens and this one gives be better results... thanks. It’s indeed the best one for a beginner learning to control the strokes.