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For a complete listing of our pointed nibs suitable for Copperplate lettering, please click on the Pointed Pen category on the left. Also, please see the Oblique Holders category on the left for a selection of holders for Copperplate.
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N80. Mitchell Elbow Nib
Mitchell Elbow Nib
These nibs allows you to write copperplate with a straight (not oblique) holder. These have a larger base than most nibs. Fits holder H83 (Mitchell #53 Holder).
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N82. Hiro Crown Nib (#41)
Large, durable nib appropriate for writing at x-heights of 3/16" to 1/8". Thicker hairlines than the Hiro #40, but is exceptionally smooth-gliding. Moderately thick swells.
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P25-50. JNB Copperplate Pad 8.5x11 50 shts.
Pad of about 50 sheets. This bright white, extra smooth finish paper is very similar to Joe Vitolo's favorite paper for pointed pen writing. (Unfortunately Joe's favorite is no longer made.) Blank sheet; no ruled lines. 8.5"x11". This pad is great for Spencerian, Copperplate and other pointed pen work including off-hand flourishing.
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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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I116. Old World Oak Gall Ink
An oak gall ink made with period recipes and materials including oak galls, iron salts, logwood dyes and acacia gum (Gum Arabic). Oak gall ink was used for many medieval manuscripts and is very popular today for Spencerian and Copperplate. Arabic). Oak gall ink was used for many medieval manuscripts and is very popular today for Spencerian and Copperplate. For paper and vellum. Dries waterproof. 5oz bottle.
Old World Ink Product Help:http://www.johnnealbooks.com/product_help#Oldworld
"It is really nice and darker than regular iron gall ink." - Nan DeLuca.
"This ink is teriffic! Smooth off the pen, it is jet black with hairlines as fine as any penman could want." - Bob Hurford
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S261-8.5. Blotting Paper: 8.5in x 11in
Blotting Paper
120 lb white. 8.5"x11"
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S261-11. Blotting Paper: 11in x 17in
S261-11. Blotting Paper -- 11" x 17"
120 lb white.
We offer it in two smaller sheet sizes with quantity prices for your classes. these two sizes ship with books and supplies. 10 sheets/$0.95 each 20 sheets/$0.85 each. Our shopping cart will not reflect quantity prices.
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S757. Yoro Pencil for Pointed Pen Practice
Oblique Pencil for Spencerian
Use this unique pencil for practicing Spencerian and Copperplate. Similar to an oblique penholder for pointed nibs, this pencil provides a similar offset arm that holds the pencil lead. You or your students can start learning movements and strokes in pencil. You never need to worry about running out of leads as the pen contains 8 included leads nested and stored in the staff. If you need a sharp lead, just pop a new one out.
Choose color: Red, Green, Purple
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