Speedball's proud heritage for pen-making began in 1899, when the C.Howard Hunt Pen Company began manufacturing and distributing steelpens.Nearly two decades later, in 1913, Hunt sought to improve uponthe functionality of the lettering tools of the day and joined forceswith master letterers Ross F. George and William H. Gordon in 1913 tocontrive and perfect a nib with a reservoir.It was nicknamedSpeedball because of the efficiency of the pen, which cut working timein half.
Since that time, the Speedball name has become synonymous withhigh-quality pen nibs.In addition, Speedball now proudly manufactures asuite of complementary products.From pen holders to dip inks &cleaners to calligraphy markers and fountain pens, Speedball offers thebroadest range of supplies designed specifically for your drawing &lettering works.
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