The reed pen is a writing tool made from natural reed that has been used in traditional calligraphy for centuries. Having a softer and more flexible structure compared to bamboo and Java pens makes the reed pen a preferred material, especially in calligraphy styles that require fine and fluid lines.

The reed pen is used by dipping it into an inkwell containing raw silk (lika); the ink-holding capacity can be increased with the "şak" (slit) made in the center of the nib. This flexible structure allows the calligrapher to obtain a lively and fluid line that is sensitive to hand pressure, which is the fundamental feature that has made the reed pen an indispensable material in calligraphy for centuries.

The collection includes reed pens with 0.5-0.7 mm nibs prepared for Naskh script, 4.5 mm nib pens suitable for Thuluth style, pens in various nib thicknesses such as 2 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm for Nastaliq script, as well as the Desfoli/Disfuli series (high-quality reeds 18-20 cm in length) and the painted/colored B series (27.5-30.5 cm) reed pens. This variety offers options suitable for different needs, ranging from practice (meşk) sessions to advanced calligraphic works.

We carefully select and offer our reed pens under our own brand, Karin, in accordance with the needs of traditional calligraphy. We offer all our products for sale through our Fatih and Nişantaşı stores as well as via karinsanat.com.

You can examine the reed pens below and contact us regarding your choice of writing style and nib thickness.