180 Bandzug Brause nib

Flat-tipped nib for classical calligraphy

The Brause 180 is a flat-nibbed steel pen designed for traditional calligraphy and artistic lettering. Thanks to its rectangular shape and built-in ink reservoir, it allows for defined, uniform strokes with excellent contrast between thick and thin lines.

Its rigid construction provides great stability whilst writing, making it an excellent choice for calligraphic styles that require precision and consistency. It is one of the most widely used nibs for Gothic, Italic, Roman and Blackletter scripts.

Manufactured by the prestigious German firm Brause, it combines durability, control and a high ink-holding capacity, making it suitable for both amateurs and experienced calligraphers.

Bandzug is not a specific nib model, but rather the name Brause uses for its range of nibs with a broad, flat or square tip.

This type of nib is characterised by:

• A straight, broad nib.
• Thick and thin strokes achieved by the position of the nib, not by flexing it.
• Ideal for Gothic, Blackletter, uncial, Roman and italic calligraphy.
• High precision in corners, serifs and terminals.
• A more rigid and controlled style of writing than that achieved with flexible fine-tipped nibs.
• Excellent definition of the contrasts characteristic of broad-nib calligraphy.

Therefore, Brause 180 Bandzug simply means that it belongs to the series of flat-nibbed nibs developed for traditional calligraphy and classical lettering.

Features

• High-quality steel nib.
• Bandzug-style flat nib.
• Built-in ink reservoir.
• Excellent stroke control.
• High precision for lines and finishes.
• Clean, even strokes.
• Ideal for historical scripts and classical calligraphy.
• Compatible with standard straight pen holders.
• Made in Germany.
• Nib widths from 0.5 mm to 5 mm; the smaller sizes are ideal for detailed text and fine writing, whilst the larger widths are suitable for creating large titles, headings and decorative compositions.

Recommended uses
Gothic calligraphy – Particularly suitable for Blackletter, Textura, Fraktur and other medieval styles thanks to the sharpness of its angles and the natural contrast of the flat nib.
Roman and Italic script – Enables the creation of balanced, elegant and perfectly proportioned letters. –
Uncial and historical alphabets – Highly prized for reproducing manuscripts and traditional scripts.
Traditional lettering – Perfect for invitations, diplomas, certificates, artistic signage and decorative projects.
Manuscripts and historical reproductions – Ideal for recreating classical alphabets and writing styles used throughout history.

Brand: Brause