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1-800-369-9598 (USA)
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The Wayfaring Line
Books and other media
Recommended:
B3174. Lines: A Brief History by Tim Ingold. Paper. $37.95
Also of interest:
B3055. Edward Johnston Lettering and Life Ditchling Museum. $49.95
Supplies
Pens: Medium sized automatic pen(Ex. Coit pen); any other pen you like that gives a finer line; no felt tip pens.
Tools: Ruler; pencils (HB and onesofter); eraser.
Ink /Paint: Black ink (non waterproof); wet fluid ink is important.
Paper: 9 x 12" Layout bond.
Misc..: Cloth for wiping nib; "baby wipes" for yourself - hands may get dirty!
Materials Fee: None
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B3055. Edward Johnston: Lettering & Life
Edward Johnston: Lettering and Life by Ewan Clayton and Phil Baines. 2007. 96pp. 8"x10.5". Paper
Explores Johnston’s life and work and the influence he had on typography and calligraphy. It provides a fresh look at Johnston with 56 color and 43 b&w images of his work, along with about 25 photos from the Johnston family photograph album (including six of him in Canada in 1898).
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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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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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S142. Design Drawing Pencils
Design Drawing Pencils
Design 3800.
"6H" is hardest lead. "5B" is softest lead, Specify 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B.
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S86. Eraser: Magic Rub
Magic Rub Eraser
For erasing pencil guidelines. Non abrasive.
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E13. Staedtler-Mars White Plastic Eraser
A highly recommended white plastic eraser. For erasing pencil.
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I04. Pelikan 4001 Ink
Pelikan 4001 Ink.
A superior dye ink primarily for fountain pen use. Will flow dependably. If ink has dried in pen, soak the pen in plain water. Non-waterproof. 2oz glass bottle.
Choose from these colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Purple(Violet), Red, Turquoise
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I08. Higgins Eternal Ink
Higgins Eternal Ink
Retail $4.20 SALE
A non-waterproof, carbon black ink for dip pens. Our most popular ink for classes. Recommended for copperplate (add a few drops of gum arabic). Perhaps the best ink for calligraphy for a beginner; it will cause the beginner the fewest problems. This ink will bleed more readily than other inks. If bleeding is a problem try Sumi Inks. 2.5 oz.
Quantity discounts start at 6 & 12.
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P10-100. Boris 9x12 Layout Pad 100 Sheets
Borden & Riley's Boris Layout Pad
Bright White Felt Marker Layout Pad (#37). 100 sheets. 9"x12".
List Price: $12.85
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. From Borden & Riley.
For tracing, Cotton Comp pads are recommended. Cotton Comp is easier to see through than the Boris Layout Pad.
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