Grendl Löfkvist (CA)
Grendl Löfkvist is the education director for Type West at Letterform Archive and teaches type history and theory. Outside the Archive, Grendl teaches the history of graphic design, book arts, typography, and letterpress printing at City College of San Francisco, as well as calligraphy at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Type West at Letterform Archive information: letterformarchive.org/education.
SUPPLIES
- 2mm/5mm markers (M06)
- 9" x 12" writing paper (PA06)
- 12" ruler with both metric and inches (S270)
- Pencil
Optional but fun to check out:
- 3mm and 6mm Pilot Parallel Pens (FP67)
- 3mm and 5mm Brause nibs (N02)
- nib holders (H104)
- Higgins Eternal or Moon Palace Sumi ink (I08, I70)
Brush Pen options:
- Tombow Dual Brush Pen (any color, preferably dark) (M120)
- Koi Coloring Brush Pen (any color, preferably dark) (M119)
Paint options:
- Nicker Poster Colour (any color, preferably dark) (S1022)
- Windsor & Newton Gouache Series (any color, preferably dark) (WNG1)
Flat Brush options:
- Raphael Kaerell 8796, Size 10 - 3/8 inch (BR24)
- Windsor & Newton Series 995, Size 1/2 inch (BR01)
Round Brush options:
- W&N Sceptre Gold 101, Size 6 (BR26)
- Pentel Color Brush (any color, preferably dark) (FP57)
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Drawing Paper: 18x24, 100-sht pk
John Neal Books
Price: $35.00PS06. Drawing Paper: 18"x24", 100-sheet pack 80 lb., sulphite paper. Medium surface has some tooth. "JNB Good Drawing Paper." Glo Cantwell has used this paper for years. This inexpensive drawing paper takes liquid inks well, no feathering or bleeding -...PS06Price: $35.00 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 4
Winsor & Newton
Our Price: $23.79List: $28.69WNG4. Winsor and Newton Series 4. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newtons Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG4Our Price: $23.79List: $28.69 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 3
Winsor & Newton
Our Price: $16.29List: $19.49WNG3. Winsor and Newton Series 3. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG3Our Price: $16.29List: $19.49 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 2
Winsor & Newton
Our Price: $12.39List: $14.99WNG2. Winsor and Newton Series 2. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG2Our Price: $12.39List: $14.99 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 1
Winsor & Newton
Our Price: $9.99List: $12.69WNG1. Winsor and Newton Series 1. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG1Our Price: $9.99List: $12.69 -
Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold 101 Brush
Winsor & Newton
Price: $5.99 - $10.49BR26. W&N Sceptre Gold 101 Brush, Round, Short HandleFor fine detail, lines & washes. A traditional and popular head shape for all-purpose watercolor work. Can be used for broad strokes yet it will also form a sharp point. They possess excellent...BR26Price: $5.99 - $10.49 -
Winsor & Newton 995 Chisel Lettering Brush
Winsor & Newton
Price: $14.69 - $27.49BR01. Chisel Edged Lettering Brush The standard brush recommended by John Stevens, Carl Rohrs and other instructors for chisel-edged alphabets. Golden nylon flat watercolor brush with seamless nickel ferrules and clear plastic handle. Durable and...BR01Price: $14.69 - $27.49 -
Tombow Dual Brush Pen
Tombow
Our Price: $2.76List: $3.45M120. Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen. August 2022: Full color line recently added! Comes with two tips of the same color: brush and monoline. The brush tip is fairly large and flexible. A favorite of many lettering artists, these pens are great for blending...M120Our Price: $2.76List: $3.45 -
Standard Penholders
e + m
Our Price: $2.66List: $3.75H104. E+M Standard Penholders.These tapered wooden penholders from Germany are the same size as our popular Mahogany penholders (H62) and our Marbled ones (H63). Approx. 5/16" diameter at the nib end and 6-7/8" long. Standard metal nib gripper. The Black...H104Our Price: $2.66List: $3.75 -
Raphael Kaerell Flat Brush
Raphael
Price: $13.73 - $24.08BR24. Raphael Kaerell 8796 Flat Brush. These brushes can be used for chisel-edged brush writing and watercolor painting. Carl Rohrs finds these water media brushes to be good for lettering. He recommends the W&N 995 (BR01) for ½" & larger...BR24Price: $13.73 - $24.08 -
Pilot Parallel Pen (Individual Pens)
Pilot
Our Price: $13.49List: $15.01FP67. Pilot Parallel Pen. Extremely smooth writing from this pen, offering crisp edges and sharp hairlines. Nib point consists of two parallel metal plates and allows for lettering in two sizes. Use the 0.5mm edge for sharp, monoline writing or use the...FP67Our Price: $13.49List: $15.01 -
Pentel Color Brush
Pentel
Price: $8.75FP57. Pentel Color Brush.These highly sought after brush pens from Japan come with a nylon brush like tip and beautiful ink. The tip bounces back into shape after each letter. While these are a cartridge based brush pen, you can also dip the brush into...FP57Price: $8.75 -
Moon Palace Sumi Ink
Moon Palace
Price: $6.15 - $75.00I70. Moon Palace Sumi Ink.While the packaging is a bit different, this is the highly sought after and highly recommended Japanese Sumi Ink. For both broad edge and pointed pen work. Dries water resistant. A great calligraphy ink. The ink is now in a...I70Price: $6.15 - $75.00 -
Pacific Arc Metal Cork Backed Ruler, 12"
Our Price: $4.46List: $4.69S270. Stainless Steel Ruler 12" Flexible, cork back.S270Our Price: $4.46List: $4.69 -
Koi Coloring Brush Pens
Sakura
Our Price: $2.14List: $2.68M119. Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pens. This brush pen is a favorite of Joanne Fink. Dye-based transparent ink blends easily to create a multitude of colors. Vary the pressure on the nib to produce thick or thin lines.M119Our Price: $2.14List: $2.68 -
Drawing Paper: 9x12, 100-sht pk
John Neal Books
Price: $9.95PA06. Drawing Paper: 9"x12", 100-sheet pack 80 lb., sulphite paper. Medium surface has some tooth. "JNB Good Drawing Paper." Glo Cantwell has used this paper for years. This inexpensive drawing paper takes liquid inks well, no feathering or bleeding -...PA06Price: $9.95 -
Brause Calligraphy Nibs (Individual)
Brause
Our Price: $3.27List: $4.00N02. Brause Calligraphy Nibs. Brause nibs (broad-edge, chisel-edge) 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...N02Our Price: $3.27List: $4.00