Tachikawa Nikko Manga Pen Nib Set All-in-One Starter Manga Artists

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Unlock Your Inner Mangaka: The Tachikawa Nikko Manga Pen Nib Set Embark on your journey into the captivating world of Japanese comic art with the Tachikawa Nikko Manga Pen Nib Set. Crafted by Tachikawa, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of artistic pens and nibs since 1935, this all-in-one set is the trusted choice for both aspiring and professional manga artists. 

The Nikko line of nibs, a sub-brand of Tachikawa, is celebrated for achieving a perfect balance—neither too hard nor too soft—offering exceptional control and quality for detailed illustration.

This carefully curated kit provides all the essential tools to master traditional pen and ink techniques, allowing you to create the dynamic, expressive linework characteristic of manga. The set typically includes a variety of five distinct nibs, each engineered for a specific artistic task:

• G Nib: Powerful, flexible, strong line variation (thickest lines). Ideal use for: Main contour lines, drawing characters, adding emotion and impact. 
  
• G Nib (Nume/Matte): Draws a uniform thick line, strong against curves, easy to handle. Great for beginners learning the G nib, uniform thick lines. 
  
• Saji Nib (Spoon Nib): Hybrid style, combines strength and precision, firm, good for thick lines. Great for outlining, general drawing, and lines requiring moderate flexibility.
  
• School Nib:    Specializes in uniform thin lines, has minimal elasticity. Great for backgrounds, patterns, and consistent, delicate effect lines.
  
• Maru Nib (Round/Crowquill): Draws ultra-thin lines, for the finest detail work. Great for hair strands, eyes, delicate cross-hatching, and small, intricate details.
  
• The starter kit also includes: 1 x Pen Holder: A sparkly, translucent holder (color may vary) designed to comfortably accommodate the included nib styles. 
  Mini Ink Bottle: A small bottle of Jet Black Ink (typically 5ml) to get you started immediately. 
  
• Information Booklet & Practice Aids: An instruction booklet (in Japanese) and several pre-printed drawing cards/practice pages to guide you on how to use each nib and achieve realistic, distinctive character looks. 
  
• Product size: Width 4.3 x Height 5.9 x Depth 1.0 inches (111 x 150 x 25 mm
  Please note that the color of the free pen barrel is random.

Whether you are a complete beginner looking for your first set of dip pens or an experienced artist seeking high-quality, reliable Japanese tools, the Tachikawa Nikko Manga Pen Nib Set is your gateway to authentic manga and comic illustration.

Beyond comic art, these versatile, chrome-plated nibs are also excellent for expressive calligraphy and fine-line drawing.