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Carolingian Minuscule - The Italian Variation
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Carolingian Minuscule - The Italian Variation
Books and other media
Recommended:
B135-H. Historical Scripts by Stan Knight. Hardcover $39.95. JNB Price $36.95
Also of interest:
B3055. Edward Johnston Lettering and Life Ditchling Museum. $49.95
Supplies
Pens: Penholder with Mitchell or Brause nibs ranging in size (at least one small, medium and large).
Tools: Pencil; ruler; eraser.
Ink/Paint: Black ink (non-waterproof).
Paper: 9x12 Layout bond.
Misc..: Cloth for wiping nib.
Materials Fee: None
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B135-H. Historical Scripts/Knight
B135-H. Historical Scripts: From Classical Times to the Renaissance by Stan Knight. 112pp. 9" x 12". Hardcover. Retail Price $39.95. SALE
An indispensible resource for the study of historical hands. Stan has selected the best examples for Rustic Capitals, Square Capitals, Uncials, Half-Uncials, Caroline Minuscules, Gothic Scripts, Versals, Renaissance Roman and Italics - total of 56 different inscriptions and manuscripts! Enjoy the book with its excellent visuals as it presents the history and developments of the hands. And, if so inclined, use the book to study the forms and replicate with pen and ink. For each manuscript, Stan provides an enlarged section (for letterforms), the full page (for page design), and an actual-size sample (to show you rhythm and letter & word spacing). The perfect complement to Sheila Waters' Foundations of Calligraphy (B2769, $35.00)
The revised and enlarged edition (1998) of this valuable resource. Forward by Ewan Clayton. Includes a helpful glossary and extensive bibliography. Stan Knight is an internationally recognized lettering artist, teacher and author. He is a fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators.
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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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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.
List 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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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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I08. Higgins Eternal Ink
Higgins Eternal Ink
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.
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I98. Higgins Non Waterproof India Drawing Ink
Higgins Non-waterproof India Drawing Ink
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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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S276. Glass 1oz Ink Jar
Widemouthed Glass Jar
1 oz.
These jars are approx. 1.75"x1.75".
Great for mixing and storing color or ink. Wide mouth is great for dipping pointed and broad-edge pens.
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E08. Factis Black Eraser
Factis Black Eraser
For erasing pencil lines on black papers! Does not leave marks.
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E09. Kneaded Rubber Eraser
Kneaded Rubber Eraser.
Used to erase pencil (graphite). Cherryl Moote suggested it for removing the white lines fom a white lead mechanical pencil.
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