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Basic Italic
Books and other media
No recommended books.
Supplies
Pens: Broad edged pens with Brause size 3mm and 4mm nibs required; penholder with round barrel to roll in the fingers.
Tools: Round bristle brushes sizes 6 and 8 for mixing paint and loading pens; cheap half inch bristle decorator's brush to be used exclusively for applying pumice and sandarac.
Ink/Paint: Ink: black gouache (Winsor & Newton Ivory Black recommended but not required).
Paper: Layout pad or practice paper 11"x17" or larger; 1-2 sheets of quality paper (Ex. Arches Text Wove or BFK Rives).
Misc..: Palette; water jar; pencils; 18" ruler; finely powdered pumice and gum sandarac* *Note: Your sandarac powder may need to be ground finer; bring a ceramic or stone mortar and pestle if possible.
Materials Fee: None
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N02. Brause Calligraphy Nibs
Sizes in millimeters (0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Oblique cut. Retail Price $2.19.
Brause calligraphy nibs are popular with both professionals and beginners. Stiffer nibs with reservoir on top. High quality nibs from Germany. Order these if you have a heavy hand and apply strong pressure when you write. These chisel edged dip nibs are great for Blackletter (Gothic/Old English), Italic, and other hands.
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N02-S9. Brause Set of 9 Nibs
Widely used by professionals, the Brause Nibs are also the best calligraphy nibs for beginners. Stiff, durable high quality nibs from Germany. Oblique cut calligraphy nibs, with the reservoir on top. If you have a heavy hand, Brause Nibs will work well. You can't go wrong with these chisel edged dip nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic/Old English), and other hands. (Bandzung)
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N04. Mitchell Nibs (Round Hand)
Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs
Straight cut. Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm),
2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm),
4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm). Retail Price $1.45.
Flexible calligraphy nibs from England. Straight cut. Reservoirs are purchased separately. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Carolingian, ItalicUncials, Gothic, Foundational Hand, and Roman Caps. Used by professional calligraphers with and without the reservoirs. Some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular nibs for calligraphy. Give them a try.
See N05 for Left Hand Mitchell Nibs.
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N04-S10A. Mitchell Calligraphy Nib Set (2 Res)
Set of 10 Mitchell (Rexel Round Hand) Nibs with 2 reservoirs.
Included: Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm), 2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm), 4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm).
Flexible dip pen nibs from England. Straight cut. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Italic, Carolingian, Gothic (Blackletter/Old English), Uncials, Roman Caps, and Foundational Hand. Widely used by professional calligraphers (with and without the reservoirs); however, some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular nibs for calligraphy. Additional reservoirs purchased separately.
See N05-S10A for Left Hand.
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N04-S10B. Mitchell Calligraphy Nib Set (10 Res)
Set of 10 Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs with 10 Reservoirs.
Included sizes: 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm), 2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm), 4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm).
Flexible calligraphy nibs from England. Straight cut. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel-edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Italic, Carolingian, Uncials, Gothic (Blackletter/Old English), Foundational Hand, and Roman Caps. Widely used by professional calligraphers with and without the reservoirs. Some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular dip pen nibs for calligraphy. Give them a try.
See item N05-S10B for the Left-Hand Set.
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BR30. Cotman Round WC Brush
BR30. Cotman Round WC Brush
This brush with synthetic fibers is slightly stiffer than sable. Recommended by Lisa Engelbrecht; she especially likes the #8.
Specify size.
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P12-100. Boris 14x17 Layout Pad 100 Sheets
Boris Layout Pad
Bright White Felt Marker Layout Pad (#37). 100 sheets. 14"x17".
A smooth, translucent sheet that is highly
recommended. No bleeding or feathering. Popular for
beginning classes, and for copperplate for reproduction.
Our most popular pad.
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P32-14. Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad:14x17
Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad
Bright White, 18lb, rag marker layout pad. 50 sheets. 14"x17".
Very smooth surface. Worth the price. Black guidelines under the sheet are easily seen even without a light table. Michael Sull’s favorite pad for work for reproduction. His recommendation is echoed by other scribes and penmen: "Absolutely wonderful." "A great pad."
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PS01. Arches Text Wove
Arches Text Wove
100% rag, neutral pH. 20"x25".White. Smooth finish (wove).
Takes ink well and is a great, though slightly soft paper to write on. 120gm/m2. One of our most popular papers.
This paper ships separately from books/supplies and requires extra shipping fees which WILL NOT be displayed during checkout. We will adjust your shipping costs before we charge your card. (click to read details)
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