Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder, Model 40 (T-40)

This is my first dip pen and I was a bit unsure about getting this one because I wasn't sure if I'd like the squishy foam part (I'm not a fan of those on pencils), BUT that's not really what it feels like at all. It's a thin layer over the wood, so it's not squishy, but provides a slightly softer, more comfortable place to hold than if it was just the wood. This nib holder also takes both sizes of nibs. I only have one kind so far - the Zebra G nib - but it holds it really well, while also making it super easy to take the nib out. I like that it comes with a cap, too, and the cap actually posts (chunks onto the back end), which I wasn't expecting! I don't know what else I could ask for with this, plus the price is low enough that I don't feel bad getting ink on it. Love it and highly recommend it, especially if you're just starting out with these, like me!

A nice quality nib holder that will work with any of the comic-type nibs (Nikko), including the G-pen sized nibs as well as the smaller, round Maru mapping nib. The inside portion is a hard plastic that the nibs fit securely in without any wobble. The cap is enough of a reason to buy this nib holder; I don't know why more companies don't include caps, but it makes the pens easy to transport and much safer to store...protecting both the nib and your hand or fingers. If you're planning on using your pen on location somewhere to write or sketch, this is the one you want to get.

fits my crow nibs pretty well, comfortable to hold!

Pen is comfortable enough. I bought this to have permanently on the Kakimori nib I bought. Fits perfectly. My one complaint is that I bought this primarily because of the top. It covers the nib well. However it didn’t stay on. The top/cover stays on the rear if you happen to park it there since the design allows for it. But on the front, which is where you want it to stay in order to protect any nib, the top cover won’t stay on. Possibly because of the rubberized grip. In any event, I’d recommend this pen. But don’t expect too much from the cover (with or without any nib installed).

For the value, you can't beat this nib holder! It has a nice, soft grip section so that your hand doesn't tire after a few hours of inking/drawing with this nib holder, and you can keep your favorite drawing/writing nib in the holder due to the safety cap that is included with it! Just make sure not to push too hard on the plastic cap, as that may be the reason why your holder gets damaged towards the grip (or the reason why the cap may break). The wooden parts of the nib holder are actually quite sturdy, but also quite wide compared to most other nib holders on the market. It would be best to have a wide-mouth ink reservoir to dip from if you plan to use this nib holder often. Overall, get yourself a few of these, or give them as gifts to that artist/calligrapher friend—you know they will appreciate it, because I sure do!

Nice design with a comfortable grip. Works as advertised. I like the fact that it comes with a cap.

Amazing nib holder, holds nibs well and has a great grip!! This is my 3rd tachikawa Nib Holder!

When I use this holder with a G nib, it's not a secure as with my other Tachikawa holders. It may be that I got one that was not as good as the typical, but sometimes a G nib will fall out. Holds Maru nibs almost a little too tightly. Visually, it looks like the same nib gripper used in my other 2 Tachikawa holders, not sure why this one is looser. The grip is excellent and I enjoy the way it feels. Despite the nib fit, I'm giving 5 stars because I enjoy using it so much.