The Speedball Hunt No. 101 is a classic, much-loved pointed nib, known for its beautifully fine hairlines and expressive flexibility.
 
Made from steel, the Hunt 101 offers a soft, responsive feel that allows you to move effortlessly from delicate upstrokes to generous shaded downstrokes. It’s particularly well suited to modern calligraphy styles, flourishing, and expressive scripts, where variation and flow are key.
 
This nib rewards a light touch and a little patience, making it especially enjoyable once you’ve gained some confidence with a pointed pen. Whether you’re exploring flourishing, working on quotes, or refining your Copperplate-inspired lettering, the Hunt 101 brings character and sensitivity to your work.
 
Good to know:
Very flexible with strong line variation
Produces ultra-fine hairlines
Ideal for modern calligraphy, flourishing, and expressive scripts
Best suited to smooth paper and a lighter hand
Fits standard straight and oblique pen holders