Penholders
Representing an over century-long tradition for fine pen-making that began in 1899.
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Manufactured to be compatible for use with an array of pen nibs, Speedball pen holders feature comfortable grips and are highly durable.
NEW Speedball® 2-in-1 Penholder
Delivering the perfect marriage of ergonomics, utility and value, the Speedball® 2-in-1 Penholder allows artists to easily convert this holder from straight to oblique. Striking gunmetal color adds style to any calligrapher's toolbelt and brass flange accommodates broad range of pointed pen nibs.
*The flange is only available in the right-handed configuration at this time.
Standard & Classic Pen Holders
Speedball Standard Pen Holder: Available in black plastic, the Speedball Standard Pen Holder is suitable for use with any standard nib, including the Speedball A-, B- or C-Series or the #22B, #56, #99, #100, #101, #103, #512 and #513EF pointed pen Nibs.
Speedball Classic Pen Holder: Offered in traditional Black, Gold Multi-Colored, Gold & Black, Silver & Black, and Mahogany finishes, the Speedball Classic Pen Holder is suitable for use with any standard nib, including all of the Speedball broad edge nibs and the majority of the Speedball pointed pen line (not compatible with the #102, #104, #107 or #108 nibs).
Oblique Pen Holder
Featuring the same plastic hourglass shape as the Speedball Standard Pen Holder, the Speedball Oblique Pen Holder’s construction also includes an offset design for nibs to be placed to create lettering styles that feature a slant. Ideal for Copperplate and Spencerian scripts, the Speedball Oblique Pen Holder is for use with a range of nibs including the #22B, #56, #99, #100, #101, and #103 pointed pen nibs.
Crow Quill Pen Holders
Featuring a plastic construction, the Speedball #102 Crow Quill Pen Holder is for use with the #102, #107 and #108 pointed pen nibs, while the #104 Crow Quill Pen Holder can be paired with the #100, #103 and #104 pointed pen nibs.