Tachikawa G Nibs is smoothest G nib for beginners in modern calligraphy, with a medium flex. These are high-quality, hand-cut, chrome-plated Japanese nibs which give great hairlines or much bolder, broader lines on downstrokes, making it perfect for drawing as well as lettering too. Ideal for drawing outlines or effect lines that gradate from thin to thick. They're extremely smooth and long-lasting. Perfect for Spencerian, Copperplate and Modern Calligraphy style. It fits in all standard pen holders. These are very similar to Nikko G but slightly harder and less flexible.