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Pointed Pen Sketchbook
Books and other media
B3172. 1100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources by John Leighton. 144pp. Paper. 9780486287300 Dover.$12.95
3173. Florid Victorian Ornament by Karl Klimsch. 102 pp. 8.25x10.75. Paper. 978-0486234908. $12.95
Supplies
Pens: Favorite pointed pen nibs (Ex. Hunt 22, 56, Gillott 303, 404, Nikko G nib or Leonardt Principal); Crowquill pen point and holder.
Tools: Oblique pen holder; #2 pencils; several small paintbrushes; mixing tray.
Ink/Paint: Waterproof black ink (Ex. Yasutomo's KY Series Sumi ink in black rectangular bottle); white medium (Ex. Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White or McCaffrey's Ivory); watercolor, gouache or bottled iridescent acrylic.
Paper: Several sheets of good quality paper in white and dark colors (Ex. Arches watercolor 90# hot press or Daler Rowney Pastel 98 lb).
Materials Fee: $12
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B3172. 1100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources
1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources by John Leighton. 1995. 144pp. 12" x 9". Paper $12.95
A source book of black & white art, including pen drawn forms and many examples of acanthus leaf. Examples from the book are used by Pat Blair in her Pointed Pen Sketchbook class.
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N93. Hunt 22B Nib
22-B Extra Fine
Good flexibility - not too flexible, not too stiff (but stiffer than Gillott 303). Very thin hairlines and good swells. Works for scripts 3/16"-1/16". Sharp point (but not as sharp as the 303), but will work on slightly textured surfaces. Tends to catch on upstrokes. Satisfactory for Spencerian Script.
For more information about Hunt pointed nibs, click here.
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N86. Hunt 56 Nib
The Hunt 56 nib is useful for writing larger letters on smooth or textured papers. The nib is a steady and durable one making it a great nib for beginners. The Hunt 56 produces healthy swells of ink when firm and deliberate pressure is applied. Strong hairlines. Comparable to Gillott 404 in stiffness and width of hairlines.
For more information about Hunt pointed nibs, click here.
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N72. Gillott 303 Nib
One of the most popular nibs for copperplate. Good flexibility - not too stiff, not too flexible. Very thin hairlines and good swells. Works for scripts 3/16-1/16". Sharp point, but will work on slightly textured surfaces. Tends to catch on upstrokes. Mentioned by Eleanor Winters in her Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109). Satisfactory for Spencerian Script.
See comments about this nib!
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N74. Gillott 404 Nib
A popular nib. Fairly stiff nib, suitable for writing at x-heights from 3/16" to 1/4", on all surfaces from smooth to textured. Good choice for beginners (or those with a heavy hand.) Because they require more pressure to create the swells, stiffer nibs are easier to control. Thicker hairlines than others, making it a good choice for work for reproduction.
Recommended by Eleanor Winters in her Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109) for beginners and professionals because they "provide fine line quality without being too fragile." Satisfactory for Spencerian Script.
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N113. Nikko G Nib
These nibs from Japan are hand cut, extremely smooth, and long lasting. They are chrome plated and have a medium flex. Great for Spencerian. Smooth writing with no burrs or scratchiness. Highly recommended by Michael Sull. Extremely popular with pointed pen men and women!
See comments about this nib!
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N79. Hunt 108 Nib (Crowquill)
N79. Hunt 108
Bronze finish quill pen for cross-hatching, flourishing and
lithography.
""The #108 can produce super fine hairlines, and also nice wide shades with light pressure. It also has a surprisingly large ink holding ability and isn't as scratchy as some other superfine nibs. It works best on very smooth paper. Now that there is an inexpensive oblique holder for the #108 that holds the nib at a lower angle to the writing surface to reduce scratchiness, perhaps more people will try the nib." ." Dave G., CA
(H67. Hunt #102 Crowquill Holder works for the Hunt 108 as well as the Hunt 102.
H94. Crowqull Oblique Holder comes in a size for the Hunt 108.
Both holders are inexpensive.).
For more information about Hunt pointed nibs, click here.
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H51. Century Oblique Penholder
Century Oblique Holder
These gorgeous turned wood pen holders have a metal flange. They are made to hold the Gillott 303 and Hunt 101 (and similar sized nibs). They can be adjusted with needle
nosed pliers to fit other nibs. Wood Penholder.
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H52. 5/8in (Thicker) Century Oblique Penholder
5/8" Century Oblique Pen Holder
Joe Vitolo has modified the design of the Century Oblique Holder. The thicker holder may reduce hand fatigue.
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H48. Peerless/Ziller Oblique Holder
Ziller Oblique Pen Holder
These less expensive oblique pen holders are pre-adjusted for our most popular pointed nibs. Metal flange, grey plastic handle. Specify Gillott 303, Gillott 404, Brause 66EF, Hunt
101, Nikko G, EF Principal. This holder can be adjusted for virtually any nib. Please let us know the nib you use & we will pick the closest holder.
For the Hiro 40, order PRIN
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