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Neuland, Cuneiform and Beyond
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Neuland, Cuneiform and Beyond
Books and other media
Recommended:
B040. Written Letters by Jacqueline Svaren. $19.95
Other materials if interested in Neuland:
B2383. Rudolf Koch by Gerald Cinamon. $49.95.
LR13.1. Letter Arts Review issue 13 number 1. $12.50.
This issue of Letter Arts Review has several articles on Koch's work, with one Neuland (type) example.
Supplies
Pens: Automatic pens – 1/2" (#5) & 1/4" (#3A) OR 5/16" (#4), or comparable Coit, Horizon (or similar) - for a total of 2 pens; writing pens - your choice (Ex. Brause, Mitchell, etc.) in various sizes.
Tools: Ruler – your choice for ruling paper; scissors; X-acto knife.
Ink/Paint: Pelikan 4001 ink, any color or walnut ink (only these two); watercolor palette (Prang preferred) or tube watercolor.
Paper: Grid paper pad (1/8 squares), at least 11x17; some better papers (Ex. Fabriano Ingres, Arches hot press, Frankfurt – scraps and partial sheets).
Misc..: Water pot; mixing brushes; paper towels; plastic palette 6 wells; glue stick.
Material fee: $8
*Carrie will take part in the Singing Session/ Social Wednesday evening.
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B040. Written Letters/Svaren
Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers
By Jaki Svaren. 1986. 75pp. 10"x11". Paper.
Covers 33 alphabets with exemplars, ductus, and letter by letter hints on shape and construction. All presented in a beautiful format in red and black. One of our most popular books. Highly recommended.
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B2383. Rudolf Koch/Cinamon
Rudolf Koch: Letterer Type Designer Teacher
By Gerald Cinamon. Forward by Hermann Zapf. 208pp. 8.5"x11.25"
An important biography of the life and work of Rudolf Koch, a leading calligraphy and typographer and in Germany in the early 20th century. His bold, tightly spaced calligraphic works are still a major influence on lettering artists today. The book is well illustrated with hundreds of examples of Koch's lettering, fonts, typographical designs and Koch's bold use of the wood-cut medium. Many illustrations are seen for the first time in an English language book. All illustrations in black and white only.
ON SALE! WAS $49.95 NOW $24.95!!!
limited supply of sale copies
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LR13-1. Letter Arts Review: Vol.13, No.1
Letter Arts Review Volume 13 No. 1.
Rudolf Koch: Life, Craft, and Art
by Lili Wronker, Fritz Kredel, Tom Greensfelder
The Arabian Nights: The Story of an Exhibition
by Monica Dengo
Calligraphy is Alive and Well in Western Australia
by Margaret Heenan
Shuktara: Bangladesh's Bright Morning Star
by Elizabeth McKee
Foundations of Calligraphy: Part 5 Loosening up Black Letter by Exploring Gothic Cursives
by Shiela Waters
Book Reviews: Irish Type Design: A History of Printing Types in the Irish Character
Thinking in Script: A Letter from Edward Johnston to Paul Standard
Calligraphy School: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Fine Art of Lettering
Schreibschriften and Kalligraphie
Cover Artist: Rudolf Koch
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N27. Automatic Pen
Sizes: 1 (1/16"), 2 (1/8"), 3 (3/16"), 3A (1/4"), 4 (5/16"), 5 (1/2"), 6 (3/4"), 6A (1").
These poster pens are made of a non-rust nickel silver with a plastic handle. They produce very thin thins. Use them with the tooth blade uppermost. Clean with warm water after use. A new pen should be filled and worked gently on paper
until the color (ink) flows. Any possible sign of scratching will soon wear off with use.
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H32. Brause Double Pen Holder
Brause Double Nib Pen Holder
Retail Price $5.00.
All wood penholder that accepts a nib at each end. No metal parts to rust. 6-sided staff.
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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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S270. Metal Ruler:12in
Stainless Steel Ruler
12"
Flexible, cork back.
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S271. Metal Ruler: 18in
Stainless Steel Ruler. S271.
18" Flexible, cork back. Marked in 1/16" and millimeters. An essential tool for calligraphers and bookbinders.
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