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Copperplate - From A to Z
Books and other media
B145. The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing. $39.95
B1109. Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Winters. $14.95.
Mike recommends using The Zanerian Manual and Mastering Copperplate in combination with each other.
Supplies
Pens: Oblique penholder: pointed pen nibs (Ex. Hunt #101, Gillott #303, Hiro #41, Nikko "G" or your favorite pointed nib).
Tools: Straight edge; pencil; protractor or adjustable triangle.
Ink/Paint: Black ink (Ex. Higgins Eternal, McCaffrey's, Moon Palace Sumi or ink stick and grinding stone); gouache: white or Dr. PH Martin's bleedproof white, black, 2-3 colors of your choice.
Paper: Graph paper 11x17" with 1/8" squares; 1-2 sheets of quality art paper (Ex. Arches HP, Canson Mi Tientes, Diploma Parchment); at least one sheet of black or dark colored paper of your choice.
Misc..: Mixing tray; mixing brush.
Optional: Drawing/slant board; T-square.
Materials Fee: None
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B145. Zanerian Manual of Alphabets &...
The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing. 1981. 140pp. 8"x10.5". Spiral.
The first 21 pages by E.A. Lupfer provide some of the best copperplate instruction available.He is a master of the hand.
Other engrossing alphabets are shown, as well as many examples of engrossed pieces. Revised & reissued at intervals since it was first published as Zanerian Alphabets in 1895. Now printed on 80# gloss paper.
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B1109. Mastering Copperplate/Winters
Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual by Eleanor Winters. 1989. 192pp. 8.25" x 11". Paper.
A self-contained manual for serious students, including beginners. Part one places copperplate in historical context. Part two begins with a glossary and detailed information on pens, paper, ink and other materials. It includes indispensable technical tips, guidelines, how to use the pen, and 99 pages of detailed instruction covering minuscule, capitals, numbers, punctuation and writing in various sizes.
Part three deals with writing in color, and the design and execution of simple projects, such as envelopes and small poems.
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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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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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H61. Blackwell Plastic Handle Oblique
Plastic Handle Blackwell Oblique Pen Holder
Black plastic hourglass penholder with the same brass flange for holding the nibs. The brass work is not as finely finished, but is just as functional. Works with crowquill, Brause 66ef and almost all other nibs.
A remarkably simple design that holds most pen points for
Spencerian and Copperplate. Designed to hold the nib at a less steep slant angle for ease of upstrokes. Also available with a brass and wood handle.
(Works with most all nibs except the very largest vintage nibs. Earlier holders did not work with the crowquill because the screw was too short. You may request a longer screw which fixes the problem. There is no charge for the longer replacement screw if you have the earlier holder.)
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N77. Hunt 101 Nib
Hunt 101.
A very steady and durable nib, the Hunt 101 is a great choice for projects that require larger writing with x-heights above 1/4". It can be used on most paper surfaces, though it can have a tendency to catch on the upstroke when used on a rougher surface. The Hunt 101 requires firm and deliberate pressure to open swells, while its strength and steadiness makes it an ideal selection for student practice.
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.
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N81. Hiro #40 Nib (Blue Pumpkin)
The Hiro #40 Nib (Blue Pumpkin) nib no longer has "Hiro stamped on it, instead it now has "leonardt". Retail price $.66.
One of our most popular nibs for Copperplate. Large, durable nib appropriate for writing at x-heights of 3/16" to 1/8". Hairlines are fine and uniform, upstrokes smooth.
The nib no
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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!
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N120. Leonardt Principal EF Nib
After a year in development, you can now purchase a modern nib that is equal to the best of the vintage nibs. Brian Walker, a respected pointed pen enthusiast, has
worked with a pen manufacturer to duplicate the quality and performance of the legendary Gillott No 1 Principality. The new nib has received rave reviews for both copperplate and Spencerian. It’s flexible and responsive, gives fine hairlines, but is smooth writing & catches the paper less.
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