Ink pens and calligraphy aren't exactly the go-to for communication any more, so two designers have given 795 pen nibs a new lease of life in the world of fashion .

In the above video and gallery, you can see the remarkable construction of the originally-named Pen Nib Dress, a shiny, pointy stunning garment created by creative technologist John Nussey and Central St. Martins Womenswear student Steven Tai for his final degree show.

The two blended their creative and technical talents to create an A-line dress which uses moveable, vibrating pen nibs as an alternative to sequins or beading.

Calligraphy Pens

Pens have always symbolised a certain class in the upper socialites. There are many types of designer pens which come with ornate outer covering. The techniques used in the reservoir ink pens are advanced involving capillary techniques and cartridges built in the pen. The best of craftsmen are involved in designing the pen.

The most expensive designer pen created cost around £487,000 and was jointly created between Van Cleef & Arpels and Mont Blanc. It was considered a masterpiece, each pen have around 840 diamonds and a lot more than 20 carats of gemstones. This is set in a Van Cleef and Arpels patented “Mystery Setting” that covers up the stone settings. On top of the culet a groove is made, the bottom part of the stone is slid on top of the layers of the lattice design so that the stone stays in place without appearing like it has been supported. The designer pen can be studded with rubies, emerald or sapphires along with diamonds. This masterpiece took about a year and a half to be created by skilled craftsmen....

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STAEDTLER-Calligraphy Pen Set. A complete calligraphy set that is perfect for beginners. This set contains four beautiful pens with a faux-marble finish and comfort grips; five nibs (extra fine; fine; medium; broad and extra broad); twenty water based dye ink cartridges (five black; five blue; two brown; two pink; two green; two orange and two yellow); one metal pump for use with bottled ink (not included); Easy to follow instructions and a 1 by 6-1/2 by 9-1/4-inch metal tin for storage. Imported.

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