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A John Neal Books History Lesson: Manuscript
The Beginning:
In 1856, Diedrich Leonardt formed D. Leonardt &
Co in Birmingham, England, known to be the first
manufacturing town in the world. With over
3,000 employees, they were know worldwide as
one of the go-to companies for nibs.
The Eureka Pen:
After their father’s passing, Charles and Alvis
Leonardt continued to grow the company,
becoming penmakers for the Kings of Europe.
The worked with Hezekiah Hewitt, a renowned
inventor to create the “Eureka Pen
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Jan 11th 2024
For the Calligrapher Who Has Everything- A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books
Featured in the Guide:1.Daylight
DuoLamp Table Top Light2.Kuretake Drop of Shimmer Ink3.Ash
Calligraphy Galaxy Penholder4.Tom's
Studio "One Dip Wonder”5.Cavallini
& Co Apron, Herbarium6.Decorated
Alphabet / Waters7.Holbein
+ Yuko Higuchi Collaboration, Porcelain 108-Well Watercolor Palette8.Yasutomo
Suzuri Stone Sumi SetShop
the Guide!
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Nov 16th 2023
For the Bookbinders - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books
Links to Products:1.Bookbinding
Awl2.Score
Board for Bookbinding and Papercrafting3.35/3
Linen Thread 50 yards4.Londonderry
Thread5.Bookbinding
Cover Guide Tool6.Bookbinding
for Calligraphers by Sue Hufton7.Push
Drill Set / Screw PunchShop
the guide!
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Nov 14th 2023
For the Bookworms - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books
Links to Products:1.Origin
of the Serif by Edward Catich2.The Encyclopedia of Monograms
by Leonard G. Lee3.Learning
to Write Spencerian by Michael Sull4.Quills
and Vellum by Sue Hufton5.Mastering
Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe6.Ornate
Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer7.Sull's
Manual of Advanced Penmanship by Michael R. Sull8.Mastering
Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy PludwinskiClick
here to shop the rest of the guide!
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Nov 9th 2023
For the Illuminators - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books
Links to Products
1.Kolner
Miniatum2.Acetate 9x12
Pad3.Dog
Tooth Burnisher - Medium4.5 sheets
Patent Gold Leaf5.Schmincke
Aqua Bronze Powders6.Kolner
Miniatum Ink7.Ormoline
Gilding Medium8.Holbein
Artists' Gouache, Brilliant Gold9.Shell Gold
Tablet (Small)10.Illuminated
Letters Sketchbook by Jane Sullivan11.Pencil
Point Burnisher - Blunt12.Beginning
Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art by Claire TraversClick
here to shop the rest of the For the Illuminator Gift Guide!
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Nov 7th 2023