Pratikpen Arabic Calligraphy Thuluth 4 Pen Set, Arabic Art Pens

We started pursuing our dream and desire ten years ago to create new and finer calligraphy pens. The process of converting this dream to a product over these years has resulted in the PRATIKPEN collection. With the opinions of artists worldwide, and as a result of positive feedback we are producing these pens which speak for themselves. We are pleased to offer the finest calligraphy pens that will satisfy the most professional calligraphers. * What are the series of Pratikpen? Pratikpen consists of 10 different series of pens Arabic Calligraphy : * Hat : 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 (8 Pens) * Sülüs1:HS5, HS6, HS7, HS8, HS9, HS10, HS11, HS12, HS13,HS14 (10 Pens) * Sülüs 2:HS15, HS16, HS17, HS18, HS19, HS20, HS21, HS22, HS23, HS24 (10 Pens) * Sülüs 3: HS25, HS30, HS35, HS40, HS45, HS50 (6 Pens) * Talik 1 : 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 4, 4.5 (8 Pens) * Talik 2 : HT6, HT8, HT10, HT12, HT14, HT16, HT18, HT20 (8 Pens) Calligraphy : * T Nib: KT4, KT6, KT8, KT10, KT12, KT16, KT19, KT25 (8 Pens) * T Patterned: KD5, KD7, KD9, KD10, KD11, KD13, KD14, KD15 (8 Pens) * Italic: Kİ3, Kİ4, Kİ5, Kİ6, Kİ8, Kİ10, Kİ12, Kİ14 (8 Pens) * Ruling: R5, R10, R15, RD10, RD15 (5 Pens) * R – Pen (1 Pen) Trillin : * T1 * T2 * What do the letters and numbers mean on the nib of Pratikpen? H: Arabic Calligraphy K: Calligraphy H: Arabic Calligraphy T: T Nib S: Thuluth D: Patterned T: Talik İ: Italic Numbers: Millimeter R: Ruling * Is Pratikpen sold only as a set? It may be bought as a set Or sold individually. * Who can use Pratikpen? * People of any age or level can use Pratikpen easily and safely. Many people enjoy using them because they provide variable thicknesses and patternmaking options * The Hat & Talik1 sets are not suitable for children. * Which side should be used of Pratikpen? * As you write, the branding on the handle should face upwards * Channels at the ends are designed to face upwards. However, Practice Pen can be written on both sides. * The ink trays at the ends of the Hat and Talik 1 set should be held facing up. * Which inks can be used with Pratikpen? * Pratikpen can be used easily with water-based inks, gouache, and liquid watercolors, etc. which diluted to an aqueous ink consistency. * It can even be used with acrylic colors. Clean immediately after use or intermittently during use. Once the acrylic ink dries cleaning becomes difficult and can damage the pens. Careful cleaning of the ink-channels is essential for good performance. * How to fill Pratikpen? * Bottled ink in black or color will work. Immerse the nib into the ink and shake the tool gently. This will hold the optimum amount of ink. In this manner, excess ink will not drop on the page. * A brush can be used to fill the interior of the pen. Inks can be placed in the middle of the pen with a dropper, pipette, or syringe. * Inks that use silk in Hats and Talik1 sets will result in sharper writing quality. * What to do if you have problems with Pratikpen while writing? * If the pen is not writing Make sure that the metals blades are in equal contact with each other. If one of the metals Blades is slightly misaligned, gently press on the sloped flange on a page till the blades are in equal contact. The problem will be solved when the metals are equal. * If the nib is snagging on the paper Write 5-6 letters on the sandpaper (between 1000 to 2000 grit). Repeat this process gently until the tips are soft. * If the lines pool with ink whilst writing with the scroll pens… When filling the reservoir between the blades, shake off excess ink gently or wipe swiftly on a cloth * For patterned pens… The tines of the scroll pens are very fragile and sensitive. Write slowly and carefully in order not to damage them. Fast movements can cause warping of the finer tines * Tightening and Loosening the flanges in the Ruling and Pattern Ruling Pen Sets The flanges can be tightened by turning the nut by hand, it is advisable to use small pliers for this while employing the included allen key. Take care to align the blades. * How to clean the Pratikpen nib? Brush with an old soft toothbrush on the outside. To clean the inside an old bristled brush is better as it will not force the flanges apart. Soap and lukewarm water are best. Be gentle with your cleaning or you may damage the tool. Dry with a paper towel on the outside and thread through the blades for complete drying.