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Paul Antonio is putting out a call to Copperplate calligraphers of all skill levels. Any inquiries and questions should be sent to thestudio@pascribe.com.  Below is all the information straight from Paul. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Hello Fellow Calligraphers, Paul Antonio here, AKA PAScribe. I need your help with something! As you may be aware, I am working on producing the 2nd edition of my ‘Copper …

The Beginning: In 1856, Diedrich Leonardt formed D. Leonardt & Co in Birmingham, England, known to be the first manufacturing town in the world. With over 3,000 employees, they were know worldwide as one of the go-to companies for nibs.  The Eureka Pen: After their father’s passing, Charles and Alvis Leonardt continued to grow the company, becoming penmakers for the Kings of Europe. The worked with Hezekiah Hewitt, a renowned inventor to create the “Eureka Pen …

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Links to Products:1.Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich2.The Encyclopedia of Monograms by Leonard G. Lee3.Learning to Write Spencerian by Michael Sull4.Quills and Vellum by Sue Hufton5.Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe6.Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer7.Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship by Michael R. Sull8.Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy PludwinskiClick here to shop the rest of the guide! …