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I24-2. Yasutomo Sumi 2oz. KY Series. This Japanese sumi is a dense black, quick-drying, matte finish. Does not corrode nibs. Became the new favorite of one of our copperplate customers when Ziller inks were being developed and unavailable after an...

WNG1. 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...

BR26. 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...

P100. Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pad80lb acid-free paper for pen and ink and light washes. Regular/Medium surface. Off-white. 24 sheets. Thomas Ingmire uses these in his workshops as a less expensive alternative to Arches Text Wove.

N09. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs. American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. Best in...

N22. Ruling Pen. Julian Waters, Gottfried Pott, and many others are using ruling pens to produce expressive letters. This calligraphy ruling pen is designed specifically for lettering. You vary the line width by tilting the pen. Wood handle with brass...

PS107. Rives BFK (180 gsm) 19.5"x25.5" This printmaking papers has set the standard for every mouldmade grade manufactured in Europe. Perhaps its best quality is its consistency. Made with 100% cotton and no optical brightening agents, it is a bright...

S609. Prang Watercolor Set (16 half pans). These inexpensive but good watercolor sets are recommended by many including Barbara Close. Easy to take to workshops or on trips. This selection of choice pigments, blended with specially formulated binders and...

PL28. Polychromos Colored Pencils Full color selection has been added! These colored pencils from Faber-Castell provide a soft, vibrant color laydown. They are water-resistant and smudge proof. Highly recommended by Heather Held for her Enchanted...

N113. Nikko G Nib. These nibs from Japan are hand cut, extremely smooth, and long-lasting. They are chrome plated and have a medium flex. Great for Spencerian. Smooth writing with no burrs or scratchiness. Highly recommended by Michael Sull. Great nib...

I70. 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...

N04. Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs. Straight cut.  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...

I08. Higgins Eternal Ink. 2.5 oz. 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...

N30. Folded Ruling Pen. Introduced at Letterforum in 1995, this innovative lettering tool has been popular ever since. Use it to produce tight "brush lettering" with a pen or for wild, fun, expressive lettering. These are the originals made by Matthew...

PL38. Faber Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils A classic artist's drawing pencil of the highest quality, with evenly graduated degrees of hardness and strong break-resistance. Ideal for guidelines, drawing letters, and sketching. Recommended by Amity...

S417. Excel Deluxe Knife. It's time to upgrade. This American-made knife has a soft handle, a no-roll feature, much sharper blades, and best of all its PURPLE (or Black). It's no more expensive than X-Acto's basic knife! Safety Cap, #11 Blade.

S885. Diane Townsend Soft Pastels. Set of 12. Soft form, approx. 1-3/4" long and 3/4" thick. Handmade for artists, these are smooth, flowing pastels, rich in pigment. They are used and highly recommended by many calligraphers, including Heather Held and...

S1005. Clic & Go Foldable Water Pot The Faber-Castell Clic & Go is a collapsible and expandable water pot. Easy to clean and store, travels easily. Ridges on the cup are the perfect place to hold brushes in between uses. The water pot holds...

PS61. Canson Mi-Teintes Paper. Heavy weight pastel paper. One side textured, one side smoother. 60% cotton. Acid free. For calligraphy and papercraft and bookbinding projects. 19.5" x 25.5". 98 lb (160 gsm) Update: Judy Melvin has tested the Black...

N02. 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...