Brause Cylinder Nib 515
Brause Cylinder Nib 515 | Nib for Signwriting and Decorative Calligraphy

The Brause 515 is a cylindrical nib specially designed for signwriting, signage, decorative calligraphy and artistic lettering. Its tubular design allows for broad, even strokes, making it a classic tool for creating large-scale lettering and expressive graphic compositions.

Manufactured by Brause, one of Europe’s most renowned nib manufacturers, it stands out for its robustness, ink flow control and ability to produce clean lines on a variety of paper surfaces.

Unlike the pointed nibs used for Copperplate or drawing, the Brause 515 is designed to produce broad, even strokes, and is highly prized by sign writers, graphic designers and enthusiasts of traditional calligraphy.

Compatible with:

• Pen holders for cylindrical nibs
• Calligraphy handles compatible with tubular nibs
• Hand-lettering and artistic lettering applications

Not recommended for:

• English calligraphy (Copperplate)
• Everyday writing
• Precision technical drawing
• Conventional fine-nib pens

Ideal for

• Traditional lettering
• Artistic lettering
• Poster design
• Decorative calligraphy
• Titles and headings
• Graphic illustration
• Creative and artistic projects

Properties

• Enables the creation of large letters with excellent uniformity.
• Excellent ink control whilst drawing.
• Ideal for posters, titles and lettering projects.
• Durable and robust construction.
• Suitable for artistic and decorative work.
• Compatible with numerous pen holders for tubular nibs.
• Produces clean, defined lines.

• Series: 515
• Type: Cylindrical nib
• Material: Steel
• Designed for broad, even lines
• Ideal for signage and posters
• Compatible with calligraphy and drawing inks
• Made in Europe
• High ink-holding capacity
• Easy to clean and maintain

Brand: Brause