Mack Mr. Oz Fat Handled Quill Size 8

The Size 8 Mr. Oz is the boldest of the fat-handled quills, with the most grey squirrel hair behind Mack's chisel tip. Its fat-bottom matte black handle borrows its shape from old calligraphy pens, and the gloss black ferrule carries metallic gold stamping that looks as good as it performs. This is the size for large lettering and generous gold-leaf size application.

When a job calls for broad show-card letters or sizing big panels for leaf, the Size 8's hair volume keeps the paint flowing and the chisel keeps every stroke's edge defined. The fuller grip steadies long sessions, and grey squirrel's natural softness lays size without dragging. It is the workhorse of the three.

Wash the natural hair thoroughly and reshape the chisel before drying. Sizes 4 and 6 handle the finer and mid-range lettering in the same line. The Andrew Mack Brush Company makes it.