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Calligraphy & Illumination


This page displays a few of our wide selection of calligraphy supplies for the hobbyist and professional. For more materials for calligraphy either click on the subcategories that follow or in the list at left.
Calligraphy ink, calligraphy fountain pens, broad edged calligraphy nibs, pointed calligraphy nibs, parallel pens, holders, pads for calligraphy, gilding supplies.



S247. Portable Light Table/Wordcrafters
Wordcrafters Portable Light Table.

The Wordcrafters Portable Light Table combines the
best features of a light box, an adjustable easel, and the
traditional slanted writing box. 16"x20" frosted plexi top locks shut for transport, swings up to 8 different slant positions. Hardwood case. A sturdy & comfortable handle makes transport easy. An 18" fluorescent fixture provides illumination. There is space in the box for calligraphic tools. Versatile enough to use at home & to transport to workshops or take on trips. This calligrapher's light table / light box is a time-tested design developed by a calligrapher and a woodworker. Wordcrafters Portable light table for calligraphers.
Weighs 8lbs 12oz.

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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)

Sizes in set:
0.5mm
0.75mm
1.0 mm
1.5 mm
2.0 mm
2.5 mm
3.0 mm
4.0 mm
5.0 mm


List Price: 25.20

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N22. Ruling Pen
Julian Waters, Gottfried Pott, Glen Epstein & many others are using ruling pens to produce expressive letters. This ruling pen is designed specifically for lettering.You vary the line width by tilting the pen.Wood handle with brass collar & writing unit.
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S620. Clear Dappen Dish
Dappen Dish / Dampen Dish. List $1.85

These small wide mouthed glass containers with relatively heavy bases are ideal for holding gesso, ink or gouache.

Peter Thornton used a dampen dish to reconstitute prepared gesso in a gilding workshop that John attended. He put a piece of prepared gesso in one of these small shot glasses, added drops of water, and got the gesso to the correct consistency. He then applied the gesso to his quill or pen from the dappen dish.

Metal Lid: See item S802

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S620-12. Dappen Dish - Box of 12
Box of 12 Dappen Dishes. List $18.50

Dappen Dish / Dampen Dish

These small wide mouthed glass containers with a relatively heavy base are ideal for holding gesso, ink or gouache.

Peter Thornton used a dampen dish to reconstitute prepared gesson in a gilding workshop that John attended. He put a piece of prepared gesso in one of these small shot glasses, added a drops of water, and got the gesso to the correct consistency. He then applied the gesso to his quill or pen from the dappen dish.

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S621. Snap Blade Knife
Snap Blade Knife

This knife has a snap off blade that allows quick replacement of the sharp edge. The blade is scored, so that when the cutting point of the blade dulls, it is easy to use the tool that stores in the handle to break off the dulled piece. Then you have a fresh point for precise cutting. Often called for in bookbinding workshop supply lists. (Also called a break-off knife.)

Extra Blades S622.

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S622. Snap off Blade Refills
Contains 5 replacement blades for snap off knife.
Snap-off Blade Knife S621.

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S623. 18" Wooden T-Square with Acrylic Edge
Sold construction wooden T-square. Raised acrylic edge prevents smudging and smearing.
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M30. Pentel Italic Calligraphy Marker
0.8 Italic Fountain Pentel
1.3 Italic Fountain Pentel

This is a tool that I have wanted for years. All other markers are too wide for many uses. The writing tip is plastic, so it stays sharp throughout the life of the marker. These sizes are suitable for more formal envelope addressing (rather than big, fun colorful stuff). Black only. Specify size: 0.8mm or 1.3mm. Italic Fountain Pentel. JM208. JM213. From Japan. Non-waterproof.

***Nov. 2011: We can no longer obtain the 1.3mm marker from our supplier in the states. We are attempting to order from Japan and will have more stock in early 2012. You can order the pens and we will send the other items of the order and we will contact you once the 1.3mm arrives. There is no shortage of the 0.8mm.

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