Pen Choices
For Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series Book G
(pages 42-49)
and
Write Now: the Getty-Dubay Program for Handwriting Success
(pages 62-69)
Fountain pen (cartridge type shown here) with nib size 1mm fine and <1mm extra fine.
Dip pen nib size of 1mm (C-5) and <1mm (C-6).
Fiber tip pen with 1mm calligraphy style (chisel) tip.
For Getty-Dubay Italic Calligraphy: for School and Home
Fountain pen (cartridge pen style shown here) with 2mm nib (double broad or triple broad) only.
Dip holder and pen nib size of 2mm (C-3) and 3.5mm (C-2 may be used).
Felt tip marker with calligraphy "chisel" style tip sizes of 2mm and 3.5mm. "Duo" markers have one nib on each end.
For Italic Letters: Calligraphy & Handwriting
Fountain pen (cartridge style shown here) with nib sizes 1mm fine, 1.5mm medium or broad, and 2mm double broad or triple broad.
Dip pen with nib sizes 1mm (C-5), 1.5mm (C-4), and 2mm (C-3).
Please note that left-handed writers should look for left-handed calligraphy nibs for dip pens.