september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

september 2011 update 

Supplying calligraphers, lettering artists, illuminators, bookbinders and papercraft 

enthusiasts worldwide with books, tools, and materials since 1981. 

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Contents 

Books 

Bookbinding 3, 4, 16 

Book Arts 5,6 

British Library 13 

Brush Lettering 6 

Calligraphy 7, 8, 9, 10, 17 

Color / Painting 10 

Gift 10 

Illumination 11, 12 

Lettercarving 17, 18 

Nature Printing 18 

Paper Art / Papercraft 13, 18 

Pop-Ups 13, 14 

Projects 14 

Saint John's Bible 14 

Zentangle 15 

calendars 6, 14 

Cards 17 

DVD'S 

Bookbinding 3 

Illumination 10 

supplies 

Zentangle 16 

Bookbinding 19 

Cutting Tools 19 

Fountain Pens 19 

Holders 19, 20 

Ink Stick 20 

Metallics 20 

Pointed Pen 21 

Fine Paper 21 

SCA Scrolls 21 

Writing Tools 22 

Light Tables/Light Pads/ 

Light Boxes 23 

Containers 23 

Essential Tools 23, 24 

Pads 24 

Brushes 24 

Inks / Paints / Color 25 

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Bookbinding 

B3400. Beautiful Bookbindings: 

A Thousand Years of the 

Bookbinder's Art by P.J.M. 

Marks. 2011. 161pp. 8.5"x11". 

Hardcover $49.95. 

JNB Price $44.95 

From exquisite 

medieval 

bookbindings made of 

precious metals and jewels to the unique and highly 

imaginative creations of contemporary bookbinders, 

this book celebrates over 100 of the most 

beautiful bookbindings of the last 1000 years. The 

book focuses on the craft of hand-bookbinding. 

Even with mass-produced trade binding (which 

started in the Victoria era), the craft continued, and 

the second half of the 20th century saw a significant 

revival. The introduction provides an engaging 

overview of the history and techniques of the craft 

and of its most important practitioners. Fully 

illustrated, the book is visually stunning, with 

specially commissioned studio color photography. 

The examples are from the collection of the British 

Library. 160 color illustrations. 

See pages 3-5, 18-20 of the Spring 2011 catalog from 

more Bookbinding books and pages 21, 62-63 for 

supplies. 

B2961. The Book as Art: 

Artists' Books from the 

National Museum of Women 

in the Arts by Krystyna 

Wasserman , Johanna 

Drucker, & Audrey Niffenegger. 

2011. 208pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $35.00. 


Presents more than one 

hundred artists’ books - volumes of 

visual delight in a wide variety of forms. 

These treasures of intricate craftsmanship will 

inspire you and expand your creative vision of the 

book. The beautifully photographed books are from 

just over 100 nationally and internationally known 

women book artists. Gain insight from the 

accompanying comments from their creators and 

the informative articles and the lively introduction. 

B3395. Books and Journals: 

20 Great Weekend Projects by 

Constance E. Richards. 

2000, 2011. 80pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $9.95 

This inexpensive book has 

step-by-step instructions and 

how-to photographs for simple 

but not simplistic projects. Full 

color throughout. Good for a budding bookbinder. 

This is a reprint of Making Books and Journals: 20 

Great Weekend Projects. 

SPECIAL OFFER! Purchase a signed copy of Don Etherington’s Bookbinding & Conservation 

(B3229, $49.95) and a copy of Fine Bookbinding with Don Etherington & Monique Lallier 

(DVD50, $99) for only $123. You save $25.95 off the retail price when you purchase both. 

Don Etherington & Monique Lallier 

DVD50. Fine Bookbinding 

with Don Etherington 

& Monique Lallier. 2011. 

Approx 240 min. DVD (Twodisc 

Set). $99.00 

Husband and wife team Don 

Etherington & Monique 

Lallier present, in complete 

step-by-step detail, Fine Full- 

Leather Binding With Raised 

Bands (Etherington) and Design Binding With 

Leather Inlays and Onlays in the French Tradition 

(Lallier).Beginning with a text-block that is ready 

to be covered, Don takes you through every step of 

the process to achieve a fine, full-leather binding. 

He shares all of his special techniques, including 

his own for achieving smooth, beautiful leather 

corners. Monique fully demonstrates and explains 

her French-style leather inlays & onlays for design 

binding. She demonstrates each and every step of 

how to achieve truly beautiful designs in leather. 

Current binders will enhance their craft by refining 

their techniques and learning new methods. 

For beginners, the DVDs teach you how to 

completely cover a book in full-leather and create 

beautiful multi-color leather inlays & onlays with 

clear, straight-forward instruction. 

B3229. Bookbinding & 

Conservation: A 

Sixty-Year Odyssey of Art 

and Craft by Don 

Etherington. 2010. 180pp. 

8.5"x11". Hardcover. List 

Price: $49.95. JNB $44.95 

Don Etherington 

began 

bookbinding at the age of 

thirteen and went on to study bookbinding and 

design at the London School of Printing. This 

autobiography takes you through his lifelong 

journey of bookbinding and conservation, 

including his teaching and his journey from 

Europe to the US, where he became Training 

Officer and Assistant Restoration Officer at the 

Library of Congress in 1970. This account of his 

personal and professional life includes his 

generous contribution to the conservation effort in 

Florence, Italy, following the great flood that 

caused incredible damage to thousands of 

books. Etherington's work can be found in 

collections worldwide. Includes gallery of 

Etherington's fine bindings. 

This long-awaited DVD has FOUR 

HOURS of how-to instruction! 

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B3392. Masters: Book Arts: Major Works by Leading Artists curated 

by Eileen Wallace. 2011. 330pp. 9''x8''. Paper $24.95. JNB Price $19.95 

Presents innovative work from 43 master book artists. The 

selections demonstrate conceptual, aesthetic & technical 

excellence and incredible beauty. Brief comments from the artists about 

their work, careers, and philosophies accompany stunning images. 

bookbinding sale 

B2693. The Art of Fabric 

Books: Innovative Ways to Use 

Fabric in Scrapbooks, Altered 

Books & More by Jan Bode 

Smiley. 2005. 112pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $21.95. SALE $9.95 

Provides instruction 

both on using fabric 

as a natural addition to book 

projects and for books made of fabric, rather than 

paper and board. These are creative, doable projects 

that use paper, fabric, thread, findings, buttons, and 

more in a variety of book styles. 

B3444. Handmade Photo 

Albums: Complete Instructions 

for Making 18 Fun and Creative 

Designs by Tami Porath. 2007. 

110pp. 8"x10.5". Paper $19.95. 

SALE $7.99 

Use these albums for 

photos or adapt her 

techniques and ideas for 

journals and other binding projects. Step-by-step 

photos accompany the detailed instruction. 

B2795. Recollections: 

A Life in Bookbinding by 

Bernard C. Middleton. 2000. 

126pp. 7.25"x10.25". 

Hardcover $39.95. SALE $19.95 

Middleton’s story 

begins at trade 

school, than as an indentured 

apprentice, and then his first 

job (at the British Library). As 

a young man, he becomes manager at the famed 

Zaehnsdorf ’s and then, on his own, becomes one of 

the world’s foremost book restorers. This warm, 

personal story is well-illustrated, including many 

examples of his inspired bindings. (80 bindings are 

shown, with 46 in full color.) 

MICHAEL JACOBS 

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B2799. Books Unbound: 

20 Innovative Bookmaking 

Projects by Michael Jacobs. 

2006. 128pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $22.95. SALE $9.95 

Michael’s third 

book of projects 

is another winner. Learn 

how to create pop-up designs, multiple layers, 

and special folds that are sculptural, multidimensional 

and clever. Complete step-by-step 

instructions make these great 3D and layered 

designs achievable. Includes templates, full-color 

photos of finished projects, and variations. 

Covers may have some shelf wear. 

B2674. Cards that 

Pop-up, Flip, & Slide By 

Michael Jacobs. 2005. 

96pp. 8.5"x11". Paper 

$19.95. SALE $8.95 

One-of-a-kind 

cards with 

moving parts such as 

pop-ups, sliders, and flaps. 

Using step-by-step instructions and 22 easy-tofollow 

templates, readers will learn how to put 

together clever and dynamic interactive cards 

using simple tools that are easy to find in craft 

stores; use a variety of papers, from handmade 

and printed to recycled, for unique graphic looks; 

create their own envelopes for a stunning total 

package; and jazz up any project using inks, 

collage, colored pencils, and more! 


ook arts 

New this spring 

B3434. The Art of the Book 

in the Twentieth Century by 

Jerry Kelly. 2011. 200pp. 9"x12". 

Hardcover $39.95 

With insightful 

commentary and 

carefully selected illustrations, 

Kelly introduces you to 

exquisite examples of quality 

book design in the twentieth century and the 

principles behind them. Through the selection of 

eleven master designers, Jerry Kelly illustrates a 

wide range of styles: from classically inspired design 

and historical revival, to novel and modern layouts. 

He describes the care with which each designer 

combined typographic elements in their own 

unique ways. The selection of these designers, 

ranging from Updike to Zapf, is only a small 

sampling of the practitioners that the twentieth 

century produced, but they are indicative of the 

wide range of book design styles achieved during 

this exceptionally dynamic century. 

This brand new book rediscovers an important 

contribution to a popular field of graphic design. 

B3433. The Book Jackets of 

Ismar David by Misha 

Beletsky. 2011. 48pp. 

5-7/8"x9-1/8". Paper $19.95 

Ismar David and 

other accomplished 

calligraphers established 

themselves as jacket designers 

in New York in the 1950s. 

David's dust jackets are 

powerful and expressive, the 

style informed by a thorough mastery of the 

typographic tradition yet they look remarkably 

fresh, even today. He combines a calligrapher's craft 

HERMANN ZAPF 

B3435. About More Alphabets: The Types of Hermann Zapf by Jerry Kelly with a foreword by Robert 

Bringhurst. 2011. 112pp. 4.5"x7". Hardcover $35.00 Available Sept. / Oct. 2011 

In 1960, the Typophiles published a now-treasured chapbook on Hermann Zapf ’s metal faces. 

More than 50 years later, this new volume brings you up-to-date, presenting a selection of his 

major alphabet design projects. Even as the way letterforms have changed from metal to phototype to 

digital, Zapf has continued to produce exceptional typefaces – most drawing from pen-made forms. The 

book is filled with type drawings and trials and other illustrations, some rarely seen. Reserve your copy of 

this finely-printed letter art treasure designed by Jerry Kelly. (As a used book, the first Zapf chapbook can 

command $100 or more.). Typophile Chap Book New Series no. 3. 

with a fine artist's sensibility “to communicate his 

ideas and his feelings in the service of the book.” 

Thirty of his noteworthy jackets are highlighted and 

discussed. The book also examines the historical 

context of David's work, including a history of jacket 

design in Germany and in the U.S., and describes 

David's freelance career in publishing. Thirty of his 

noteworthy jackets are highlighted and discussed. 

30 color plates, 22 b&w illustrations. 

B3432. Typography Sketchbooks 

edited by Steven Heller 

and Lita Talarico. 2011. 368pp. 

7.25"x 9.5". Hardcover $55.00. 


Available Oct. / Nov. 2011 

Get inside the 

minds of those who 

create typefaces, word-images, 

and logos through their private sketchbooks. Learn 

how more than ninety of the world’s leading 

designers and typographers strive to find new and 

exciting ways of communicating through letters and 

words. Includes work by Ivan Chermayeff, Carlos 

Segura, Milton Glaser, Maira Kalman, Bob Aufuldish, 

Matthew Carter, Javier Mariscal and Patrick Thomas, 

Erik Spiekermann, Viktor Nübel, Peter Bilak and 

Enkeling, Jean-Baptiste Levée and many more. Their 

wide-ranging typographic musings presented in this 

compendium provide fascinating insights into the 

expressive quality of letters and words. 

B3315. Creative Characters: 

Interviews with Font 

Designers edited by Jan 

Middendorp. 2010. 192pp. 

8.5"x11". Flexibind $32.00. 

SALE $12.95 

This is a book of 

interviews with 28 

people who design type for a 

living. They work in the USA, France, Portugal, the 

Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, 


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England, Japan & Germany. The book is filled with 

samples of their type, which include a wide array of 

brush lettering, handwriting, scripts of various 

sorts, serif and sans serif faces. (There are no full 

alphabets shown). The designers present the 

motives and methods behind their types. Included 

are Jim Parkinson, Underware, David Berlow, 

Alejandro Paul, Veronika Burian, Rian Hughes, 

Cristian Schwartz, and many more. Middendorp is 

the auther of Dutch Type. 

B2473. Aathegither: The 

Works of Howard Glasser. 2001. 

32pp. 5.5"x8.5". Paper. Signed. 

$15.00 

Filled with logotypes, 

papercuts, broadsides, and 

typeface design in his 

distinctive style. Foreword by 

Paul Shaw. This keepsake is set 

in calligraphic based, digital 

types designed by Glasser. Howard Glasser has 

designed publications, logo types and typefaces. He 

has taught at The Cooper Union in NYC, Carnegie 

Mellon University in Pittsburgh and at UMass 

Dartmouth. He started his study of calligraphy and 

letterforms with Arnold Bank in the early 50’s. Now 

retired, he was an honored guest at Odyssey 

Conference in the summer of 2010. 

brush lettering 

DVD51. The Lively Brush: 

Instruction and Inspiration 

for Pointed and Edged Brush 

Lettering by Eliza Schulte 

Holliday. DVD. 

Full of practical 

information and 

instruction by one of the 

authors of Brush Lettering, a 

JNB bestseller.This DVD will be available January 

2012 (perhaps later). Add it to your order now. It will 

be backordered, and later in the year we will email 

you more information including the price and when 

the DVD will be available. You can then tell us to 

charge and ship the DVD or to cancel the backorder. 

Over 300 typefaces shown in full alphabets plus a CD 

for Mac & PC with 120 fonts for you to use. The fonts 

alone are worth the price of the book. 

B3778. Brush ‘n’ Script by 

Geum-hee Hong. 2010. 480pp. 

5.5"x8.5". Hardcover $75.00 

The faces include multiple 

examples of elegant Italian & 

French cursives, wonderful 

copperplate scripts, and casual 

marker-fonts, plus expressive 

handwriting, free-style, flamboyant 

brush, and swash types. In 

the mix are fonts from well-known foundries as well 

as new designs from current designers. Presents full 

fonts. Similar to the popular Fraktur mon Amour. 

2012 CALENDARS 

TIM BOTTS 

CL3012. The Biblical Year 

Page-A-Day 2012 

Calendar. 6"x5". $13.99 

With this Page-A-Day, you 

can receive your daily 

inspiration – both 

calligraphic and spiritual – 

at the same time. Each page 

has the day & date of the month, a full month 

calendar, and one of the 365 wonderful full-color 

pieces by Tim Botts. 

CL2612. The Biblical Year 

Wall Calendar 2012. 

12"x12". $13.99 

Timothy Botts’ colorful and 

expressive calligraphy on a 

wall calendar! Each year, 

images are chosen from his 

books and often reproduced 

larger than originally published. This has 

been a best-selling calendar for over five years! 

JEAN FORMO 

CL2312. Jean Formo 

2012 Wall Calendar. 

The Living Word 2012 

Wall Calendar. 

12"x8 7/8". Spiral $9.95 

Jean Formo has 

provided 12 colorful 

calligraphic compositions for this religious wall 

calendar. This is Jean’s fourth wall calendar. 

PROVERBIAL CAT 

CL2112. The Proverbial 

Cat Wall Calendar 2012. 

12"x12". $13.99 

Sydney Hauser’s 

cats and calligraphy 

illustrate for us a 

collection of maxims, 

proverbs and adages. 

Charming! 

CL2112-M. The 

Proverbial Cat Mini 

Calendar 2012. 7"x7". $7.99 

Charming... in a very miniature way, of course. Different 

images from wall calendar. A fine small gift. 

See page 14 for The Saint John’s Bible Desk 

Calendar & Letters & Revelation, the last 

volume of The Saint John’s Bible. For the rest 

of the volumes of The Saint John’s Bible and 

related books, cards & a DVD, see page 13 of the 

JNB Spring 2011 Catalog. 


Gottfried Pott 

In addition to having over 100 examples of Pott’s 

calligraphy, Calligraphic Symphonies itself is a 

masterful piece of book design. It is a hardcover 

book with boards covered with 

sage book cloth, blind embossed 

with an example of Pott’s calligraphic 

art. The text is in two 

languages and two colors, with 

the German in blue and the 

English in olive. The book is full 

of delights, including a double 

gatefold in the center of the book. 

B3377. Calligraphic Symphonies /Kalligrafische 

Sinfonien by Gottfried Pott. 2010. 224pp. 

9.5"x11.5". Hardcover $95.00 

Calligraphy 

TIM BOTTS 

B3388. Bound for Glory. 

Calligraphy by Tim Botts. 

2011. 9"x9". Paperback 

$16.99 

This 

calligraphic 

gift book showcases 52 

new colorful works by 

Tim Botts, providing his visual interpretations – in 

words and pictures – of popular spiritual songs with 

African-American roots. Also includes 52 reflective 

readings from Botts and from Patricia Raymond. 

Add this book to your Botts’ collection. 

B3416. A Celebration of the 

Alphabet by Lee Sim. 2011. 

56pp. 6.75"x8.5". Spiral $20.00 

In this alphabet of 

26 decorated 

contemporary versals, each 

letter is created with one 

continuous line and is 

outlined with white. Each of 

the 26 letters is contained within the same-sized 

frame, which overflows with a menagerie of 

feathers, sunflowers, shells, swirls, patterns, vines, 

leaves and much more. Each letter has a different 

collection of elements. The designs were drawn in 

pencil, inked in black, and completed in 2010. 26 

plates. 

B3393. FOCUS Letters: 

Your World, Your Images. 

2011. 180pp. 7"x7". 


These 250 images taken by 

amateur photographers 

spotlight the infinity of ways 

letters decorate our world. 

Beautiful letters can be found as glowing neon signs, 

graffiti on a wall, a bicycle wheel that looks like an O, 

or wooden boards that form an E. A color-filled 

visual smorgasbord for you to enjoy. 

This new book has arrived from the publisher 

in Germany. Chapters include: “Recent History 

of Lettering,” “The Handwritten Form,” “Quality 

Takes Effort, Beauty Is the Reward,” “Immersion 

and Spontaneity,” “Movement 

Made Visible: the Calligraphic 

Line,” “The Schreibmeisterbuch,” 

“Source and Impulses,” 

“The Value of Composing and 

Designing,” “Playful Experimenting,” 

and “Creating Images 

from Letters.” Text in English 

and German. Pott is an internationally 

known calligrapher and 

teacher. Pott’s Music of Lettering is out of print and 

unavailable. 

See www.JohnNealBooks.com for more Pott books. 

B3374. 

Hand & Heart: 

Calligraphers 

Embellish 

Family 

Celebrations. Scripsit Milestone/ Wedding & Event 

Calligraphy Issue. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". $28.00 

Presents wedding and event calligraphy of Lee 

Ann Clark (pointed pen), Patty Leve (ketubot), Joan 

Machinchick (mostly Italic in creative formats), 

Tamara Stoneburner (mostly pointed pen) and 

Chris Tischer (Italic). Includes wedding announcements, 

invitations, reply cards, menus, a seating 

chart, a guest book, and an anniversary announcement; 

certificates of marriage and Jewish wedding 

contracts (ketubot); and family trees. Full-color 

throughout. Scripsit is the journal of the Washington 

Calligraphers Guild. 

B3397. The Poetics of Written 

Space: Handwriting and 

Calligraphy. 2010. 52pp. 

8"x11.5". Paper $25.00 

Catalog of an exhibit 

of expressive 

calligraphy in Italy in the fall of 

2010. Introductory essay by 

Monica Dengo and Monica 

Viero. For each of the 18 artists, 

two to four photos of their work and a brief bio are 

presented. Text in English and Italian. Full-color 

throughout. 

B3418. Thoughtful 

Gestures: The Calligraphic 

Art of Yves Leterme. 2011. 

96pp. 8.25"x9". 

Paper $45.00 

In this brand 

new volume, 

over 100 full-color photos 

of Yves’ art are supplemented 

with practical advice on making letters and 

compositions. Includes commissions and commercial 

work in addition to the personal creations of 

this popular Belgian calligrapher. 


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Olive Bull 

B3398. WordsWork: Calligraphy and Lettering 

Art of Australia and New Zealand 2009-2010. 

150pp. 8.75"x 11.25". Paper $39.95 

Presents the talents of 72 Australian 

and New Zealand calligraphers and 

lettering artists. It is a showcase of traditional 

and non-traditional calligraphic art, from works 

on canvas, vellum, and paper to sculptures, book 

art, clothing, ceramics and more. 170 color 

photos. Full color throughout. 

Lorraine Brady 

B3408. Two As One: 

Poems by Sherrie Lovler 

and Anthony Lawlor. 2011. 

64pp. 7.75"x8.75". 


In this beautiful, 

sensuous book, 

a romance unfolds in 

poems, prose and 

calligraphy. The twelve calligraphic works, drawn 

from the essence of the poems, are displayed full 

page and in enlarged details. A wonderful blend of 

text and image. Full color throughout. 

New this summer 

B3417. WCG 35th Anniversary 

Exhibition Scripsit. 

2011. 48pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $20.00 

This visual feast 

of calligraphy 

presents, in full-color, over 75 

works of lettering art. The 

pieces are by Karen Ackoff, 

Pat Blair, Tim Botts, Annie 

Cicale, Nancy Culmone, Kristen Doty, Reggie Ezell, 

Ann Hechle, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Patte 

Leathe, Carl Kurtz, Jean Larcher, Judy Melvin, Diane 

Von Arx Anderson, Julian Waters, Sheila Waters, 

Hermann Zapf and many others. 

Calligraphy 

Instructional 

B3360. Calligraphy in 24 

Hours by Veiko Kespersaks. 

2011. 176pp. 7.5"x9.75". 

Paper $21.99 

Presents a carefully 

structured series of 24 

one-hour lessons (to be 

followed by additional practice 

before moving to the next 

lesson). The exercises teach letterforms, develop 

consistency & speed, and present projects: greeting 

cards, invitations, wall hangings, place settings, and 

more. Includes Roman Caps, Uncials, Foundational, 

Gothic Cursive, Italic, Copperplate, Spencerian. 

Includes step-by-step for a small illuminated initial 

and a gallery of 20 calligraphic works by Veiko and 

others. A great book with an unfortunate title. The 

author is from Finland and currently works in 

London. 

Available again: 

B3409. The Graceful 

Envelope (I). 32pp. 7"x10". 

Paper $15.95 

This first book of 

Graceful Envelopes is 

full-color throughout and 

displays 30 decorated 

envelopes with comments 

on the design and the 

calligrapher. Includes 

envelopes by Flo Cole, Katherine Malmsten, 

Virginia Meltzer, Valerie Weilmuenster and many 

more. All 116 of the calligraphers (who submitted 

a total of 200 envelopes) are listed. Published 

by the Smithsonian. 

B2773. Graceful 

Envelope Scripsit (II) 

2003-05. 2005. 24pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 

Features full-color 

reproductions of more 

than 50 of the winning 

envelopes from 2003 

through 2005. The 

envelopes incorporate 

each year’s theme in a creative and artistic way, 

using hand-executed calligraphy or fine lettering 

to address the envelope. Many feature inventive 

relationships between the postage stamp, the 

envelope design, and the lettering. It’s an 

inspiring collection. 


B2811. The Art & Craft of 

Hand Lettering by Annie 

Cicale. Revised 2011. 192pp. 

10"x10". Paper $19.95 

To be available again October 

2011, perhaps sooner. Place 

your order now. Your card will 

not be charged before the book 

ships. Annie Cicale is well-known to calligraphers 

throughout the USA and Canada from the many 

workshops and classes she has taught for guilds and 

at many of the summer conferences. The new 

printing has the same fine alphabets and good 

instruction, but now with larger reproductions of 

the historical manuscripts. Exemplars include 

foundational, italic, Roman, black letter, uncial, italic 

handwriting, pointed pen, brush lettering and ruling 

pen alphabets. She covers design and includes a 

generous gallery. Color throughout. Our most highly 

recommended instructional book for broad-edged 

calligraphy. Great for classes or self-study. 

B3350. Italic & Copperplate 

Calligraphy: The Basics and 

Beyond by Eleanor Winters. 

2011. 229 pp. 8-3/8"x11". 

Paper $24.95. JNB $19.95 

Covers letter variations (form, 

weight and proportions), 

flourishing and design, 

commercial and personal 

calligraphy, and calligraphic writing. The book 

shows how many principals and applications apply 

to both hands. Showcases work by many wellknown 

calligraphers, showing their use of copperplate 

and italic. This is an intermediate level book, 

but it also contains a good review of the basics. 

Eleanor Winters’ Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy 

(B1109) is a thorough beginner’s manual and highly 

recommended as your first instructional book on 

this hand. This brand new book builds on the skills 

you learned with her first book by providing 

additional copperplate (and italic) instruction. 

Christopher Calderhead teaches classes and workshops, 

and is editor of Letter Arts Review. 

CHRISTOPHER CALDERHEAD 

B3401. The World 

Encyclopedia of 

Calligraphy: The 

Ultimate Compendium on 

the Art Writing - History, 

Craft, Technique compiled 

and edited by Christopher 

Calderhead, with Holly 

Cohen-Roochvarg. 2011. 

320pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00. SALE $27.50 

Free media mail shipping (USA only) for 

orders through Nov 30, 2011. Available 

December, 2011. Order your copy now, your card will 

not be charged until the book ships. On-line pre-publication 

orders: you will not be charged for the book 

when you submit your order online, even though the 

cost is in your shopping cart. 

Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy 

from around the world with this comprehensive, 

one-of-a-kind resource. Using visual examples 

accompanied by expert commentary, The World 

Encyclopedia of Calligraphy features 55 living 

scripts, including: Carolingian (Roman), Japanese 

Hiragana (Japanese), Thuluth (Arabic), Ü-Chen 

(Tibetan), and Yerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script 

includes an overview of its origins, traditions, and 

unique characteristics while an expanded description 

includes the kind of writing system used, the 

direction and sequence of the lines of continuous 

text, distinctions between majuscule and minuscule, 

and the principal writing tool. Both a step-by-step 

guide and sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreaking 

collection will teach and inspire you. 

B3394. Calligraphy Studio: 

The Ultimate Introduction to 

the Art of Hand Lettering by 

Christopher Calderhead. 

February 2012. 192pp. 8.5"x10". 

Paper $22.95 

Now due February 2012. Free 

media mail shipping on 

pre-publication orders (USA only). Your card will not 

be charged until the book mails to you. 

In the age of digital typography, the art of hand 

lettering remains a vital creative force. A leading 

calligrapher shows why in this inspiring tutorial, 

which explores different writing styles, from basic 

pen strokes to finished projects. With an eye to both 

history and aesthetics, Calligraphy Studio makes 

this living tradition both inviting and accessible. 

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B3137. Celebration 

Calligraphy: Complete 

Instructions and Models for 

Special-Occasion Alphabets, 

Borders, and Motifs by Ruth 

Booth. 2008. 128pp. 

8.75"x8.75". Paper $21.95. 

SALE $9.95 

This is an all-in-one manual on cards and 

invitations for calligraphers. You get 12 

alphabets, including contemporary hands which 

draw on historical models but have a modern look, 

as well as italic, blackletter and copperplate. A full 

model alphabet with ductus is provided for each. 

Ruth matches the alphabets to the appropriate 

celebrations – formal and informal. You get a 

myriad of ideas and examples for layouts, borders 

and elements for each celebration: birthdays, 

weddings, baby announcements, graduations. There 

is a section of core card-making techniques and a 

gallery of cards. Hundreds of color illustrations. 

Recommended. 


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B2831. A Passion for the Pen: 

The Art of Georgina Artigas 

edited by Brenda Casey Zoby. 

2006. 64pp. 8.5"x11". 

List $24.95. SALE $14.95 

A collection of 

calligraphic jewels 

from Georgina’s 50 years of 

creating beautiful letters. Includes 32 pages with 

pointed pen lettering: invitations, certificates & 

awards, logos, and 8 art pieces from the Calligrapher’s 

Engagement Calendars. She was a master 

with the broad edge pen, as well. The book displays 

many illuminated scrolls. 40 color plates. At this 

price, it should be in every point pen scribe’s library. 

B3143. Script & Scribble: 

The Rise and Fall of 

Handwriting. 2009. 225pp. 

7"x8.5" Hardcover $22.95. 

SALE $9.95 

In this fascinataing 

exploration of the 

history of handwriting, Florey 

presents the importance of 

writing by hand and its place in our society. She 

weave together the evolution of writing implements 

and scripts, pen-collecting societies, the golden age 

of American penmanship, and our present 

calligraphic community. 

gift 

B3195. All For Love by Laura 

Stoddard. 2007. 96pp. 5.75"x 

7.5". Hard $14.95. SALE $7.99 

Laura Stoddard’s 

whimsical watercolors 

are a combination of Sara 

Midda and Edward Gorey. 

Small, engaging, and a little 

quirky. They are also witty quotation books. 

Stoddard’s droll sense of humor is delightful. 

B3191. The Painted Garden: 

A Year in Words and 

Watercolors by Mary Woodin. 

7"x8". Hardcover $17.95. 

SALE $8.99 LIMITED SUPPLY 

If you have enjoyed 

Sara Midda’s In & 

Out of the Garden, you will 

like this book. It is full of 

watercolors of flowers, herbs and vegetables. It is a 

beautifully illustrated garden journal that follows 

the year from peonies and blooming bulbs in the 

spring to pears and planting bulbs in the fall. The 

text is handwritten in a casual, mono-line, 

italic-based script. Her notes on the garden are 

coupled with quotes from famous gardeners. This 

beautiful book is a natural as a gift book, but also a 

good resource for watercolor flowers. 

Color / Painting 

B3353. Botanical Portraits 

with Colored Pencils by Ann 

Swan. 2010. 128pp. 9"x10". 


Practical, step-by-step 

instructions for creating 

professional quality colored 

pencil illustrations of flowers, 

foliage, fruits, and other botanical subjects. 

Instruction for the use of both traditional and 

watercolor colored pencils. Presents progressive 

illustrations showing the artwork from start to 

completion. All aspects of working with colored 

pencils are covered, including underpainting, 

layering & burnishing, mixing & building up color, 

and adding finishing touches. 200 color illustrations. 

ROSEMARY BUCZEK : ILLUMINATION DVDS 

DVD49. Gilding & Painting 

the Illuminated Letter by 

Rosemary Buczek. 

90 minutes. DVD $40.00 

Rosemary takes 

you from start to 

finish in the creation of a 

beautiful illuminated letter. 

Step-by-step, she shows and clearly describes the 

process and techniques. She shows you how to use 

a modern size to adhere the 23K gold and then 

you see up close the intricate painting techniques 

– with both watercolor and gouache - used to 

complete the letter. Includes creating design 

elements with a stylus in the raised gold. 

Rosemary is a popular teacher at both the 

summer conference and at the IAMPETH 

convention. Rosemary has been creating 

commissioned works in pen and ink, watercolor 

and 23K Gold for over 30 years. A PAL Format 

DVD for DVD players outside North and most of 

South America is now available. 

(DVD49-PAL, $40.00) 

DVD41. Drawing and 

Painting the Acanthus 

Leaf by Rosemary Buczek. 

Approx 120 minutes. DVD 

$32.00 

Covers the basic elements 

of drawing and painting the 

Acanthus Leaf. In three segments, Rosemary 

approaches a basic level for beginners, an 

intermediate level, and an advanced level of 

drawing and painting this leaf. She includes a set 

of patterns for you to download. 


Illumination 

SPECIAL OFFER: Buy The Anjou Bible (B3405) 

and you may add The Limbourg Brothers (B3150) 

for only $27.00. Total cost is only $150.00 

B3405. The Anjou Bible: A 

Royal Manuscript Revealed, 

Naples 1340 edited by L. 

Watteeuw and J. van der Stock. 

2010. 235pp. 9"x12". Hardcover 

$123. Free shipping (USA only) 

when you order The Anjou 

Bible. You may add anything to 

your order (except the few items 

that have to be shipped via freight) and your entire 

order ships with no shipping charge (USA only). 

During the first half of the fourteenth 

century, Central and Southern Europe 

were governed by the successful dynasty of Anjou. 

This superbly illuminated manuscript was created 

at its royal court in Naples and was a gift to the heir 

from her grandfather. In addition to Bible texts and 

the magnificent miniatures, the manuscript 

contains a wealth of historical information about 

the Kingdom of Anjou and the book’s origins. This 

newly published book contains all the illuminated 

folios of the Anjou Bible, a detailed history of the 

manuscript, plus essays on aspects of the restoration, 

the binding, one of the illuminators and his 

Byzantine style figures, the contents of the 

miniatures, and the pigments and painting 

techniques used. 

B3150. The Limbourg 

Brothers: Nijmegen Masters at 

the French Court, 1400-1416 

edited by Rob Duckers & Pieter 

Roelofs. 2005. 447pp. 9.5"x12". 

The UK edition sells for £67 

(approx $110). Hardcover. 

Special Price $29.95 

An illustrated 

exploration of the 

work of the Limbourg Brothers, 15th-century 

manuscript illuminators of the French court and 

creators of Les Belles Heures and Les Très Riches 

Heures du Duc de Berry. The realistic images of 

their gilded miniatures still inspire wonder today. 

This book examines 126 individual pieces, 

beautifully reproduced in large color plates with 

detail views of related works, while fifteen chapters 

discuss the Limbourgs: their works and career, their 

influences, their followers, and their Christian world. 

Includes a chapter on materials and techniques and 

one on tableware of the court. 

Illumination Sale 

BUCZEK SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase Rosemary's 

new Gilding & Painting the Illuminated Letter 

(DVD49) and you may request a copy of Masterpieces 

of Illuminated Letters & Borders (B2837) 

at no charge. 

33% off. Save $5.00 

B2953. Celtic & Anglo Saxon 

Art & Ornament in Color by 

J. O. Westwood. 2007 64pp. 

8.25"x11". Paper $14.95. 

SALE $9.95 

This volume spotlights 

a wondrous 

variety of artwork alive with 

intertwined lacings, abstract animal figures, 

meticulously drawn letters, winding scrolls of foliate 

designs, and uniquely solemn religious imagery. It is 

a reproduction of a 19th century book, and the 

examples are particularly easy to use as models. The 

images have been redrawn rather than photographically 

reproduced, & the color palette, while still rich, 

has been distilled to fewer colors. 53 color plates. 

43% off. Save $3.00 

B3389. 55 Classic Celtic 

Borders by Mallory Pearce. 

48pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $6.95. 

Sale $3.95 

A collection of richly 

detailed borders 

featuring elegant interlacements 

of plant and animal 

forms, mythological creatures, 

and more. All 41 borders 

printed full-page, with 14 repeated in half-page size. 

You can use for paste-ups with your calligraphy or 

scan to create a digital file. Line art, borders are 

black ink on white paper. Copyright-free. 

B3419. From the Hand of 

the Master: The Hours of 

Catherine of Cleves edited by 

Anne Margreet W. As-Vijvers. 

2009. 159pp. 11"x9". Paper. 

Special Price $19.95 

In about 1440, the masterful 

hand of an anonymous Dutch 

artist created a remarkably 

beautiful Book of Hours for the duchess of Guelders, 

Catherine of Cleves; because his name is not known 

he is referred to as the Master of Catherine of Cleves, 

after this prayer book. This beautifully produced 

book reproduces 35 pages from this singular 

manuscript in their original size, each discussed in 

detail. 66 additional color illustrations, from this 

manuscript and others, explore the work of this 

exceptional artist, with chapters that address the 

original structure of the Hours, the extremely 

creative miniatures that the artist designed, his 

fantastical border decoration, and the special 

attention he paid to the representation of daily life, 

including, above all, that of children. 


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B3413. Magic in Medieval 

Manuscripts by Sophie 

Page. 2004. 64pp. 9.75"x7". 

Paper $24.95. SALE $9.95 

This fascinating 

book explores 

magic’s place in the Middle 

Ages through an exploration 

of images and texts in 

British Library manuscripts. 

Copiously illustrated, full-color throughout. 

One reviewer called this book an enthralling exposé 

of the world of the 14th century bookseller, with 

descriptions of busy scribes & illuminators and of the 

financial arrangements made with the clients. 

65% off. Save $45.02 

B3404. Master of Death: 

The Lifeless Art of Pierre 

Remiet, Illuminator by 

Michael Camille. 1996. 

7.75"x10.25". Hardcover 

$70.00. SALE $24.98 

This remarkable, 

well-illustrated 

history of “death in miniature” 

explores the life and death of a single medieval 

artist, a society’s obsession with the macabre, and 

the relation between mortality and image-making 

itself. Discusses how the medieval world perceived 

death as larger than life — that death was implicit 

at birth and stretched beyond the end of life to the 

resurrection of the body at the Last Judgment. The 

story and prose are engaging, though it is a book 

best for those already fascinated about the subject. 

32 color, and many more black & white, illustrations. 

33% off. Save $5.00 

B2837. Masterpieces of 

Illuminated Letters and 

Borders by WR Tymms and 

MD Wyatt. 2006. 57pp. 

8.25"x11". Paper $14.95. 

SALE $9.95 

More than 350 

decorative designs, 

including 256 letters drawn 

from 6th to 16th century Bibles and other manuscripts. 

This collection includes decorated capitals, 

acanthus leaf, white vine, and two versal alphabets. 

Large, easy to copy examples. Full-color throughout. 

50% off on this source book for acanthus leaves. 

B2786. William Morris 

Full-Color Patterns and 

Designs. 48pp. 8.25"x11". 

Paper $12.95. SALE $6.48 

Michael Sull uses 

this book when 

teaching illumination. It 

provides many different 

examples of the acanthus 

leaves which he uses in his 

awards. Full-color throughout. 

MEDIEVAL ART 

While these are college textbooks, they are excellent 

overviews, profusely illustrated and written for the 

general reader, not for art history scholars. Each covers 

architecture, sculpture, painting and the illuminations 

in books. The visual arts are treated as part of 

a larger world, in which geography, politics, religion, 

economics, philosophy, social life are components of 

a vibrant and cultural landscape. Limited stock. (Art 

History: Portable Edition) 

B3415. Medieval Art by 

Marilyn Stokstad. Third 

edition. 2009. 256pp. 

8.5"x11.5". List Price $76.20. 

SALE $14.95 

Survey of 

medieval art, 

covering Jewish, Early 

Christian, & Byzantine Art; 

Islamic Art; Romanesque 

Art; Gothic Art of the 

twelfth and thirteenth centuries; and fourteenth 

century art on Europe. 

Also Available: 

B3414. Fourteenth to Seventeenth Century Art 

by Marilyn Stokstad. Third edition. 2009. 

304pp. 8.5"x11.5". List Price $69.95. 

SALE $14.95 

Society for Creative Anachronism 

We had the pleasure of setting up our shop at a Society 

for Creative Anachronism (SCA) event this summer. 

Unfortunately, we do not have any photos of Adam, 

Michael and John in their medieval garb, but it was 

great fun. Our illumination books were a hit, and the 

members appreciated the sale prices on many. The illumination 

sale books are all collected on the JNB website: 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/532 

For those interested in original sources on Medieval & 

Renaissance materials and techniques, here is a link to 

about a dozen books available in mostly inexpensive 

reprints: 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/568. 


itish library sale 

B3410. Bible Manuscripts: 

1400 Years of Scribes and 

Scripture by Scot McKendrick 

& Kathleen Doyle. 2007. 

160pp. 10.25"x7.5". 

Hard $35.00. SALE $19.95 

Through a brief 

introduction and 

page after magnificent page, 

this book presents the 

history of this influential 

text and the development of the book before 

printing. Lavishly illustrated in full color; provides 

insights for each of the manuscript pages. All are 

shown full-page and in full color. Bibliography, 

Index. Bible Manuscripts shows how the Bible was 

preserved and passed down over the past two 

millennia. 

"This luxuriously illustrated publication features 

more than 140 examples from the 2nd to the 16th 

centuries, ranging from Byzantine Bibles to 

Anglo-Saxon texts. That these items have retained 

their vivid colors is remarkable, and in this book they 

appear as fresh and colorful as if they were painted 

yesterday."– Frances Spiegel 

B3411. Hebrew Manuscripts: 

The Power of Script 

and Image by Ilana Tahan. 

2007. 160pp. 10.25"x7.5". 

Hard $35.00. SALE $19.95 

Presents the work 

of medieval 

Jewish scribes and artists 

from Europe (Germany, 

Holland, Portugal, Italy, 

France, & Spain), as well as 

India, Afghanistan, Persia, Yemen, & Egypt. The 

exquisitely crafted images, influenced by local 

artistic trends, are a vivid testimony to a distinctly 

Jewish creativity and passion for books. The pages 

are beautifully decorated and illuminated with a 

wealth of imagery, both abstract and figurative. 

Insights are provided for each of the nearly 150 

manuscript pages. All are shown full-page and in 

full color. Glossary, Index. Ilana Tahan is Curator of 

Hebrew texts at the British Library. 

B3412. Qur'an Manuscripts: 

Calligraphy, 

Illumination, Design by 

Colin F. Baker. 2007. 112pp. 

10.25"x7.5". Hardcover 

$35.00. SALE $19.95 

A concise and 

readable overview 

of the long history of these 

manuscripts from across the 

wide Islamic world, from the 

eighth to the end of the nineteenth centuries and 

from Spain to Southeast Asia. Explores the central 

place of the Qur'an in Islamic society and looks at 

the manuscripts as physical objects, as well as the 

celebrated calligraphy and the masterful artists who 

developed it. 80 full-color illustrations display the 

breadth of illumination styles and production 

materials used. 

paper art / craft 

B3242. Creative Greeting 

Cards by Sandi Genovese. 

2008. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper 

$14.95. SALE $5.99 

This is a great card 

book. You learn to 

make various types of cards 

- accordion, envelope, 

diorama, dangle, faux 

embossed, folded, mobile and window. With each 

type, you are presented with several variations for a 

range of events including Baby Announcements, 

Birthday, Christmas, Congratulations, Valentines 

and more. There are step-by-step instructions and 

templates for the cards and for most of the 

decorations (embellishments). The over 50 cards are 

bright and fun. You can easily adapt the cards to 

even more uses. 

B3402. PUSH Paper: 

30 Artists Explore the 

Boundaries of Paper 

Art. 2011. 176pp. 

9"x7". Hardcover 

$19.95 

A stunning 

gallery of 

innovative, interesting, 

and exciting work of 30 contemporary paper artists. 

The pieces include cutting, sculpture, installations, 

pop ups, paper toys, and more. Includes a biography 

of each artist. A visual feast of paper art and craft. 

Pop-Ups 

ROBERT SABUDA’S pop-up books are masterful 

creations. If you are new to his work, you will be 

amazed. For those who already know his work, here 

is a chance to fill out your collection at a savings. 

Quantities are limited at these prices. More Sabuda 

pop-up books on sale (There are a half dozen more 

not listed here, but on the JNB website): 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/56/1 

Save 57% 

B3403. The 

Christmas 

Alphabet: Deluxe 

Anniversary Edition 

Pop-up Book by 

Robert Sabuda. 2004. 

14pp. 7.75"x10.25". 


SALE $9.98 

Twenty-six alphabetical Christmas 

pop-ups, each presented behind a simple 

colored flap with an initial letter. 


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B2999. Chronicles of 

Narnia Pop-Up: (C.S. 

Lewis) Pop-ups by Robert 

Sabuda & Matthew Reinhart 

2007. 10.5"x8.25". Hardcover 

$29.99. SALE $9.95 

C.S. Lewis’ Narnia 

series springs to 

life in this pop-up from Robert Sabuda. There is a 

pop-up spread from each of the seven books; several 

spreads also include mini pop-ups! From the lion 

that lunges out at you to the dragon ship that sails 

across the page, this book will delight both Narnia 

and pop-up fans. The movements and spreads that 

we expect from Sabuda are filled with artwork by 

Matthew Armstrong, illustrator of previous Narnia 

books. A magical spin on a classic story! 

New Book on Making Pop-Ups 

B3391. Pop-Up Design and 

Paper Mechanics: How to 

Make Folding Paper Sculpture 

by Duncan Birmingham. 2011. 

176pp. 8.25"x10.87". Paper $19.95 

This comprehensive guide 

presents an accessible and 

logical approach to pop-ups that 

eliminates much of the 

measuring! You need only cardstock, scissors, and 

glue to make highly complex folding sculptures. 

Shows how to construct sophisticated pop-up 

designs, fashion a 3D reference book, design 

beautiful greeting cards, and more. The book 

presents the structures with simple shapes first, with 

each piece of paper a different color, making the 

diagrams super-easy to follow. At the end is a series 

of cards with color templates for you to copy onto 

card stock and cut out and assemble. 

Projects 

B3406. Surface Treatment 

Workship by Darlene Olivia 

McElroy and Sandra Duran 

Wilson. 2011. 144pp. 

8.25"x10.75". Paper $24.99. 


Forty-five mixedmedia 

techniques, 

including additive ones (gels, 

gel string, gesso, glazes, crackle paste, fiber paste, 

masking tape, and ventilation tape), plus the use of 

resists, including alcohol, petroleum jelly, salt, soap 

and rinse aid. 

B3158. Image Transfer 

Workshop: Mixed-Media Techniques 

for Successful Transfers 

by Darlene Olivia McElroy and 

Sandra Duran Wilson. 2009. 

128pp. 8-1/4"x10-7/8". Paper 

$24.99. JNB Price $13.95 

Introduces you to as 

many as 35 transfer 

techniques, complete with finished art examples. 

Includes step-by-step instructions, ways to combine 

multiple transfer processes and tips for troubleshooting 

(and making the most of creative 

accidents!). Transfers can be used in calligraphy, fine 

art, mixed media/collage, and craft projects 

Saint john's bible 

Our best-selling calendar last year. We sold out 

and could not get more! 

CL3212. The Saint John's Bible 

2012 Desk Calendar. 112pp. 

6"x 12". Hardcover $14.99 

This engagement calendar 

presents 52 full page details 

from the pages featuring 

illuminations, special text 

treatments, and the text from 

The Saint John’s Bible. A calendar 

week (Mon-Sun) is presented on the opposite page. 

Holidays are indicated for the USA, UK, Australia 

and NZ. It is a wonderful item (even if you never use 

it as an engagement calendar) at a remarkably 

reasonable price. It is a regular binding with a 

ribbon to mark the current week, as it won’t lie flat 

on your desk. 

The Bible is complete with this volume, which will 

ship Jan/Feb 2012 

B2711. The Saint John's Bible: 

Letters & Revelation. 2012. 

9.75" x15". Hardcover $54.95. 

Pre-publication offer: $44.95 

through December 31, 2011 

Order your copy now, and your 

card will not be charged until the 

book ships. (Online pre-publication 

orders: you will not be 

charged for the book when you 

submit your order online, even though the cost is in 

your shopping cart.) 

The illuminations and text of the seventh and final 

volume of The Saint John’s Bible were completed this 

spring by Donald Jackson and his team. The printed 

volume will be available in January of 2012 and 

features stunning full-page illuminations that depict 

Bible passages in dramatic detail. The result is both 

inspiring and thought-provoking. Numerous 

smaller illustrations complement the beautiful 

handwritten script and the elegant design. 

Renowned calligrapher and illuminator Donald 

Jackson served as artistic director. Donald collaborated 

with scribes, artists, and theologians to 

hand-create the stunning lettering and exquisite 

illustrations that fill the seven volumes and enliven 

and make new the text. 

PRE-PUBLICATION ORDER: Place a pre-publication 

order for Letters & Revelation and receive the 

$10 off the retail price along with free media mail 

shipping (USA only). You will also receive $10 off the 

price of each other volume of The Saint John’s Bible 

that you purchase at the same time, along with the 

free media mail shipping (USA only). 


zentangle® 

The world of Zentangle® is evolving, growing and 

expanding. These intriguing patterns all begin with 

simple lines; the spaces are filled in, one step at a 

time. There are no mistakes, only opportunities. 

Every tangle becomes more attractive and complex 

as areas are filled. Like life, the designs develop into 

something unique and beautiful as they grow. Any 

image with open spaces provides a perfect canvas 

for “Zentangling.” Rubber stamps with outline 

images provide the perfect starting point for both 

skilled artists and those who think they can’t draw. 

These versatile graphics can be used to decorate any 

surface. 

Calligraphers and graphic artists find tangling 

particularly appealing. It is a relaxing and expressive 

art form. It is guided doodling using texture and 

pattern and is meditative. It will help you learn to 

focus, relax your mind, and can boost your creative 

confidence. But beware – this is highly addictive fun. 

3.5”x3.5” squares of art paper provide the surface. 

Artist Trading Card blanks work too. Pigma Micron 

pens make drawing the tangles simple and permanent, 

but other fine line pens or a pencil can be 

used. Supplies are listed after the books. 

New to this art form? Zentangle 2, Zentangle 3 

and AlphaTangle each have the basic instruction 

you need to get started. All the books on this page 

are by Certified Zentangle Teachers, though the 

books and supplies are not from Zentangle, Inc. 

Zentangle is a registered trademark of Zentangle, 

Inc. The Zentangle art form and method was created 

by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. 

www.zentangle.com 

BOOKS 

B3439. Zentangle 2 by Suzanne McNeill. 2010. 

20pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $8.99 

Begin or expand your exploration 

of the Zentangle process. With 25 

new tangles, you will discover the 

possibilities of decorating words 

and turning simple line drawings 

such as butterflies and animals 

into exquisite art. Tantalizing 

color brings your 

art to life as the calming 

and reflective process of 

Zentangle brings your life 

into your art. 

B3440. Zentangle 3 

by Suzanne McNeill. 2010. 

20pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $8.99 

Continue your exploration of tangle possibilities 

and learn a host of new techniques. Both books 

review the basics, so you can start your zensploration 

with either book if you wish. 

B3441. AlphaTangle: A Truly 

Tangled Alphabet by Sandy 

Steen Bartholomew. 2011. 

68pp. 4.5"x5.5". Paper $9.95 

A pocket-sized reference to 

patterns to jump-start your 

Zentangles. Its small size 

makes it easy to take with 

you. Tangle while you wait for 

the doctor or the kids. This gem of a book includes 

the basics for getting started with this relaxing, 

creative, confidence-boosting, and totally addictive 

art form called Zentangle. A nice addition to any 

letter-lover’s library – even if they don’t yet tangle. 

New revised & updated edition. 

B3438. Zenspirations by 

Joanne Fink. 2011. 52pp. 

Paper $16.99 

Well-known 

calligrapher and 

author Joanne Fink has 

developed a love for 

pattern. In this book she 

shows you how to turn simple lines into attractive 

designs through exercises that build on each other. 

Her passion is contagious, and her doodled shapes 

will inspire you to have fun with the process. You 

will find intriguing ideas for filling boarders, edges 

and spaces with creative flourishes. You will be on 

your way to create decorative borders, frames, and 

shapes - some using letters and words. Calligraphy 

skills not required! 

"Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing - and it is a 

great way to add interest and texture to any design." 

– Joanne Fink 

B3436. Totally Tangled by 

Sandy Steen Bartholomew. 

2010. 52pp. 8.5"x 8.5". 

Paper $16.99 

This valuable book offers 

over 100 Zentangle designs. 

These visual delights 

introduce new patterns and 

textures providing you with insights and zensational 

inspiration. 

B3437. Yoga For Your 

Brain: A Zentangle 

Workout by Sandy Steen 

Bartholomew. 2011. 52pp. 

8.5"x 8.5". Paper $16.99 

This much 

anticipated 

sequel to Totally Tangled is 

just as tangled, and the 

pages are jam-packed with ideas, tips, projects and 

60 new tangles. 


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SUPPLIES 

Pigma Micron Pens are great for tangling. They 

are smooth-writing, waterproof, and lightfast. Most 

people tangle in black, but sepia or blue-black are 

also popular. Sepia is good for Mehndi, traditional 

South Asian designs similar to tangles. Red can be 

used for highlights. Size 01. 

Specify Color: M17 Black, M18 Sepia, 

M20 Blue-black, M21 Red. $2.79 each 

M75. Pigma Graphic Chisel is a chisel edged pen 

good for calligraphy and filling in larger areas. Black 

only. Specify 2.0mm, 3.0mm. $2.79 each 

Why not tangle in the dark? You need black paper 

and white pen or pencil. 

M76. Signo Unibal Gel Pen. Great for opaque white 

lines. Specify White (Gold & Silver also available). 

$3.20 

Canford Paper 

PA43. 25 sheet pack. 90lb. 8.5"x11". List $14.50. 

Sale $8.70 

S778-25. 25 Black 3.5"x3.5" Canford Squares. In a 

clear storage box. $6.95 

S778-50. 50 Black 3.5"x3.5" Canford Squares. In a 

clear storage box. $9.95 

S781. Blending Stumps. For grey you can smudge 

pencil lines. These blending stumps are used by fine 

artists, but are easy to use. Pack of two. ¼". $1.99 

S779. Storage Box with lid. 4"x4"x1". The perfect 

size to store your Zentangle blanks and finished 

tiles. Specify color: Clear, Lime Green, Blue, Purple. 

(Colors are opaque). $2.55 each. 4/$2.25 each 

8/$2.00 each 

CHERRYL MOOTE 

New books coming from Cherryl Moote. Available 

Jan/Feb 2012, perhaps sooner. See page 20 of the 

Spring 2011 catalog to browse her bookbinding 

titles. 

B3442. Fold by Cherryl 

Moote. 2011. 120pp. 8.5"x11". 

Spiralbound (paper) 

$29.95 (tentative price) 

Available Nov/Dec 2011 

Shows you how to use 

simple paper folding 

techniques to create books, 

envelopes, fold-outs, 

explosion folds, 3D structures, 

and cards. A fold is a magical 

thing. With just one crease a 

flat piece of paper is transformed and on its way to 

become a new creation. The instructions for over 20 

projects are complete, well-illustrated, easy to follow 

and thoroughly tested. Also includes detailed 

information about paper crafting tools, materials 

and work techniques. All the info you need to create 

your own magical and fun paperworks. Black & 

white illustrations, full-color gallery. 

B3443. All Tangled Up 

by Cherryl Moote. 

2011. Approx 72pp. 

8.5"x11". Spiral Paper. 

$29.95 (tentative 

price) 


A series of delightful projects to make with your 

Zentangle tiles. These directed doodles can be 

addictive! 

Order your copies now. I will put the books on backorder 

and email you when price is determined. You 

can then tell me to cancel or to keep the backorder 

and charge & ship when available. 

more books 

BOOKBINDING / ARTISTS' JOURNALS 

B3555. An Illustrated 

Life: Drawing Inspiration 

from the Private 

Sketchbooks of Artists, 

Illustrators and Designers 

by Danny Gregory. 

2008. 272pp. 10"x8". 

Paper $19.99 

Offers a look into the imaginations of top 

illustrators, designers and artists from around the 

world through the pages of their personal visual 

journals. These are sketches, often with text; some 

are rough, some polished. The pages shown are 

sometimes startling, sometimes endearing, but 

always inspiring. The book discusses how and why 

keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more 

fulfilling creative life. 

B2663. Woven & Interlocking 

Book Structures by 

Claire Van Vliet & Elizabeth Steiner. 2002. 142pp. 

7.5"x10". Paper $35.00 

Instead of using sewing or glue, these book 

structures use woven and interlocking paper to bind 

the pages together. There are detailed, step-by-step 

diagrams and instructions for the dozen books with 

several variations. Examples of finished books are 

shown for each structure. This hard to find title was 

a fast seller at Confluence. 


Gunnlaugur Se Briem Vasil Chebanik Peter Chobotiko Barbara Calzolari 

B3364. International Exhibition of Calligraphy: 2008 & 2009. Boxed set of two full-color paperbound 

catalogs: St Petersburg 2008 (247+45pp) and Moscow 2009 (145pp). 8 5/8"x11". $85.00. 

Documents two exciting exhibitions held in Russia. 2008 features the work of 68 calligraphers, 2009 

features 55. Represented are well-known USA and European lettering artists, including Karen Acoff, 

GSE Briem, Claude Dieterich, Jean Larcher, Brody Neuenschwander, Katharina Pieper, Joachim Propfe, 

and Werner Schneider. In addition, there are scribes from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus & Armenia; Iran, 

Syria, Jordan & Turkey; Mongolia, Taiwan, Japan and China. In addition to the Latin alphabet, there 

are works in Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, and Chinese. All text in both English and Russian. 

CALLIGRAPHY 

B3448. The Art of Calligraphy 

& Lettering: Master 

techniques for traditional and 

contemporary handwritten 

fonts by Cari Ferraro, Arthur 

Newhall, Eugene Metcalf, John 

Stevens. 2011. 144pp. 9"x12". 

Paper $19.95 

Provides a broad 

scope of instruction, 

starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and 

moving to contemporary calligraphic characters. 

Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce 

readers to illumination and word painting, while 

inspirational projects teach beginners how to 

incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. 

This book is pulled from existing titles by Ferraro, 

Newhall & Metcalf . John Stevens has provided a 

series of alphabets. 

B3445. Celebrate Calligraphy. 

2011. 88pp. Paper $45.00 


Exquisite calligraphy, illumination, 

heraldry and lettering 

selected from the most recent 

work of SSI Fellows and Lay 

Members. Includes a wide array 

of traditional and contemporary 

work to delight your eye 

and inspire your scribal soul. This color- filled 

exhibition catalog celebrates the 90th Anniversary 

of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators. 

B2980. Fancy Alphabets. 

2007. 288pp. 6"x6". 

Paper $24.95. 


Over 250 pages of 

alphabets from the 6th to 

the 20th century, including 

decorated initials, 

swash & flourished 

capitals. A CD with all the images is included. 

B2761. The Beautiful 

Alphabet: Lettering Designs 

Based on the Roman Model by 

Johannes A Muess. 2004. 80pp. 

8.5"x12". Hardcover $35.00. 

SALE $17.50 

Using both geometry 

and an artist’s eye, 

Muess presents the Roman 

alphabet a letter at a time. For each, a Roman 

inscription, a Renaissance, or 20th century exemplar 

are provided. The progress of the construction of 

each letter is shown with steps for basic shape, 

varying thickness of line, addition of serifs, and fine 

corrections. Included are 26 colorful compositions 

combining the letter, the arcs and other elements. 

It’s a different, but beautiful book of drawn letters. 

Text in English and German. 

CARDS 

C69. Ketubbot Boxed 

NotecCards. $14.95. JNB 

Price $9.95. 2/$7.95each 

These decorated 

traditional Jewish 

marriage contracts are in 

Hebrew calligraphy, and 

the ornamentation reflects 

the local culture. The four 

designs (5 cards each) are from 18th & 19th century 

Afghanistan, Iran, Italy, and India. 5"x7" blank note 

cards, with envelopes and decorative box. 

LETTERCARVING 

B3366. Art & Memory: New 

Perspectives on Memorial Art. 

2009. 32pp. 8"x10.5". 

Paper $20.00 

A fully illustrated catalogue 

of the 54 new works of 

letter-carving with a 

memorial theme. Full of color 

illustrations. 


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B3367. Art & Memory in the 

Churchyard edited by 

Christine Oestreicher. 2010. 

64pp. 8.25"x5.75". 

Paper $20.00 

Presents 24 contemporary 

lettercarving works on a 

memorial theme. Includes an 

artist's statement for each 

work, plus articles on Good 

Design, Epitaphs, the Art & Craft of Lettercarving, 

and more. Packed with full-color photos. 

B3375. Memorials 

by Artists: A Guide 

to Commissioning 

Memorials by 

Nicholas Sloan with 

Harriet Frazer. 2008. 

44pp. 8"x8". Paper $20.00 

This guide to commissioning letter cutting 

presents more than 80 color photos of contemporary 

memorials and markers from the UK. Includes 

information on wording, kinds of stone & surfaces, 

style, drawings, figurative carving, the back of the 

stone, legibility, weathering, fixing the stone in the 

ground, and tablets, plaques & other forms of 

memorials. 

B3376. Memorials by 

Artists for young 

people, children and 

babies: A practical 

guide compiled and 

edited by Harriet Frazer 

and Hilary Meynell. 

2005. 80pp. 8.75"x8.25". 

Paper $20.00 

This practical guide has over seventy color 

photographs of unique works of letter carving, 

ranging from headstones, tablets and pebbles to 

stone seats and bird baths, in stone, slate and wood, 

from traditional and classical to unusual and 

uplifting contemporary work. Includes drawings for 

a few projects. 

NATURE PRINTING 

B3067. Creating Art from 

Nature: How to Handprint 

Botanicals by John Doughty 

and Sonja Larsen. 2008. 80pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $24.95 

Nature printing produces 

amazingly detailed images by 

applying inks and paints to 

leaves, flowers, and plants and 

pressing them onto various surfaces. This fully 

illustrated, step-by-step, practical guide to the craft 

and art is by two of its masters. It presents easy 

projects for kids with tempera paints, as well as 

numerous techniques for adult crafters and artists. 

Illustrated with 200 color photographs. 

B3165. Impressions of Nature: 

A History of Nature Printing 

by Roderick Cave. 2009. 

304 pages. 8.75"x11". Hardcover 

$120.00. JNB Price $63.00 

In nature printing the 

image is created from 

inking the plant or animal and 

making the print. These delicate prints are both 

unusual and beautiful. In the Middle Ages the 

technique was used to assist those gathering 

medicinal plants (the earliest datable nature print is 

from 1228). By the 17th and 18th centuries, it 

became used by botanists to develop systemized 

collections. During the 19th century, the new 

photographic technology was used. The great revival 

in the later 20th century was as a craft and art. 200 

color illustrations. 

PAPER ART / PAPERCRAFT 

B3447. Artistry in 

Paper: Creating 

Beautiful Things with 

Origami, Papier Mâché, 

Pop-ups and Other 

Papercrafts by Paul 

Jackson. 2006. 192pp. 

8.75"x8.75". Paper 

$18.95. SALE $7.95 

The first section presents a step-by-step 

guide to the fundamental techniques of 

the major paper arts - paper weaving, paper 

making, pulp and cut-paper sculpture, pop-ups and 

more. The second section is a gallery of outstanding 

paperworks showcasing high-quality and innovative 

work by an international array of paper engineers 

and craftspeople. 

B3446. Collage With 

Color: Create Unique, 

Expressive Collages in 

Vibrant Color by Jane 

Davies. 2005. 128pp. 

8.5"x10", Paper $19.95. 


With concise instruction 

and color photos, you learn 

how to make rich patterned 

papers using sgraffito, drip transfer, stamping, 

masking, stippling, and other techniques. Then you 

use your papers for cut-paper collage projects. 

Covers papers, paints, and brushes and color theory. 


Bookbinding 

S749. Old Master Leather 

Conditioner. The result of many 

years of research. Preserves and 

protects bookbinding leathers in a 

natural, organic way. Contains 

absolutely no waxes or chemicals 

and is not sticky or tacky. It is a 

blend of pure, natural oils that also 

prevents mold and mildew and 

discourages the presence of insects. It has a 

pleasing, smooth texture and is easy to apply. 6oz. 

Glass jar. $19.95 

Cutting Tools 

S754. 

Ceramic 

Precision 

Cutter. This 

paper cutter 

functions as a 

craft knife similar to Excel or X-Acto, but with a 

much smaller blade. It is a neat new tool that cuts 

paper very well - both straight lines and intricate 

shapes. The dozen that we took to Cheerio were sold 

within an hour or so. According to the manufacturer, 

the small ceramic blade stays sharp. The part 

you grip has a slightly smaller diameter than a regular 

craft knife. Olive green. $6.95 

Lettercarving 

Chisels: 

Univers** 

Hard & tough Carbide Chisels. Recommended by 

Tom Perkins for his letter carving workshop at 

Cheerio. For slate and other stone. 

S629. Letter Carving Chisel 8mm. $37.00 

Fountain Pens 

FP118. Pilot 

Plumix 

Fountain 

(Cartridge) 

Pen. An 

inexpensive but 

good calligraphy cartridge (fountain) pen. The 

approx 0.8mm tip gives good thicks and thins. (One 

size only.) Barrel is translucent with a clear grip 

area, so it is easy to see when you are low on ink. 

Choose barrel color: Black (Dark Grey), Purple, 

Light Blue. Black comes with one black cartridge. 

Purple & Blue each come with one blue cartridge. 

Uses Pilot Parallel Pen Cartridges. “I like the new 

Pilot Plumix pen for everyday use!” – Dottie G., VA. 

List Price $9.29. SALE $8.29 3/$7.55each. 

FP118-S3. Pilot Plumix Set of 3 Pens. One each 

of three different barrel colors: Black (Dark Grey), 

Light Blue, and Purple. List Price $28.35. 

SALE $22.65 

FP67-12. Pilot Pack of 12 Color 

Cartridges. For Parallel & 

Plumix Pens. One each of the 

colors below. $3.95 

FP67-6. Pilot 

Pack of 6 Color 

Cartridges. For 

Parallel & Plumix 

Pens. All one 

color. Specify: 

Black, Blue-Black, Sepia, Violet, Blue, Turquoise, 

Green, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink. $2.50 

each 

Holders 

H89. Tachikawa T40 (Multi) Pen Holder. High 

quality, lightweight varnished wood penholder. 

Plastic collar holds the broad-edged nibs securely 

(except Brause Nibs). At slightly more than ½" thick, 

it’s considerably thicker than most holders and may 

reduce fatigue. Soft rubber grip 1/4" back from end 

of holder. No metal parts to rust. 5" long. From 

Japan. $8.50 

H88. Tachikawa T25 Pen Holder. High quality, 

lightweight varnished wood penholder. Plastic collar 

holds the broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause 

Nibs). At slightly less than ½" thick, it’s considerably 

thicker than many holders and may reduce fatigue. 

No metal parts to rust. 5" long. From Japan. $4.99. 

H90. Faux Wood Comic Penholder. Extremely 

lightweight, all-plastic holder with no metal parts to 

rust and no wooden parts to crack! Uses a plastic 

collar to hold broad-edged nibs securely (except 

Brause Nibs). Attractive brown & brick red faux 

wood finish. 7/16" thick, 5" long. From Korea. 

$2.50 each 6/$2.25 12/$1.89 

H97. Brass & Wood Pen Holder. This elegant and 

functional slim penholder comes with an antique 

nib (ball point for monoline script). Let its simple 

elegance bring grace to your writing desk. Brass 

collar and ribbed wood, standard metal insert to 

hold your pen nib. Thinner than most holders. 

While not an actual reproduction, it is appropriate 

for Civil War reenactors. 7" long. 

Specify Walnut or Oak. $14.95 


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OBLIQUE HOLDERS 

N72. 

H95. Garnet Red 

N113. 

H95. Blue and Red Oblique Pen Holders. Now the 

wonderful new holders from Speedball are available 

as oblique holders. Special soft coating cushions 

your grip. Pre-adjusted to make writing easier (especially 

the upstrokes) and to fit specific nib sizes. 

Specify color: Sapphire Blue, Garnet Red. Specify 

Size: 303, Principal, Nikko G, 66EF. $15.95 each 

H95 sizes, and the nibs which they accomodate: 

H95-Oblique 66EF: N70-Brause 66EF, N73-Gillott 

290, N76-Gillott 1068A, N97-Hunt 512 

H95. Sapphire Blue 

H95-Oblique NIKKO: N113-Nikko G, N118-Zebra, 

N81-Hiro #40, N90-Brause Steno, N69-Brause Rose, 

N74-Gillott 404, N98-Hunt 513EF 

H95-Oblique PRIN: N120-Principal EF, N77-Hunt 

101, N82-Hiro Crown, N86-Hunt 56, N88-Hunt 99, 

N93-Hunt 22B, N102-Gillott 1950 

H95-Oblique 303: N72-Gillott 303, N108-Brause 

511, N126-Brause 515, N83-Hiro 700, N99-Brause 

513 

N113. 

N72. 

H96. New Oblique Plastic - Nikko 

H96. 

New Oblique 

Plastic - 303 

H96. New 

Oblique Plastic Holders. 

The standard black plastic “hour-glass” 

holder with an oblique brass flange. Pre-adjusted 

for our most popular nibs and to reduce catching 

on upstrokes. Specify Size: Nikko-G or Gillott 303. 

$13.95 each (If you teach classes with another nib, 

email me and I will stock that size too.) 

H94. Crowquill Oblique Holder. Now there is a 

lightweight plastic oblique holder for the nibs with 

cylindrical ends. A penman has modified Speedball 

Black Plastic Oblique Holders for the Gillott 659, the 

Hunt 108 and the increasingly popular Brause 515. 

The holder holds the pen point at a shallower angle 

to the paper to make upstrokes easier. Specify the 

size(s) you want: 659, 108, 515. $7.00 each 

Ink STICK 

S764. Ink Stick 

Holder. Use this 

holder when 

your ink stick 

gets too small to hold while you grind. It holds the 

ink stick securely and keeps your fingers out of the 

ink. Even works with our Chinese Ink Stick, which is 

larger than our Japanese ones. $4.80. SALE $3.00 

6/$2.80ea 12/$2.75ea 24/$2.50ea 

Metallics 

S766. Finetec Moiré Colors. 

Six 7/8" diameter pans, 

iridescent interference colors. 

Jade Green Moiré, Copper 

Moiré, Purple Moiré, Atlantic 

Blue Moiré, Pink Moiré, Sun 

Yellow Moiré. Retail Price 

$20.95. SALE $15.73 

S767. Finetec Pearl Colors. 

Six 7/8" diameter pans. 

Russet, Regal Bronze, 

Mother of Pearl Pink, Silver 

Pearl, Shining Reseda (soft 

green), Shining Aquamarine. 

Retail Price $18.95. 

SALE $14.23 

S768. Finetec 

12 Color 

Metallic Set. 

Twelve 7/8" 

diameter pans. 

Russet Red, 

Bronze Satin, Diamond Yellow, Original Bronze, 

Regal Bronze, Mother of Pearl Pink, Metallic Indian 

Red, Silver Pearl, Pure Mother of Pearl, Shining Pink, 

Shining Reseda (soft green), Shining Aquamarine. 

Retail Price $30.95. SALE $25.83 

S626. Yasutomo Pearlescent 

Watercolor Paint Sets. Hinged 

plastic case with a lid that can be used 

used as a palette, but with 21 colors, 

you won’t need to do too much 

mixing! Carol Palleson tested this set 

and gave a thumbs-up for the 

combination of price and quality. 

Other sets – costing $20 for fewer colors – are more 

brightly pearlescent, but these are a bargain for 

adding fun touches to envelopes and cards. From 

China. $5.95 


Pointed Pen 

S757. Yoro Pencil for Pointed Pen Practice. 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. 

HB lead. Choose color: Red, Green, Purple. $3.99 

VINTAGE POINTED NIBS 

N112. Esterbrook 356 Nib. 

Great for smaller writing. 

$2.00 

N115. Esterbrook 357 Nib. Great for Copperplate. 

$2.50 

N116. Esterbrook 358 Nib. Great for Spencerian. 

$2.50 

Joe Vitolo's comments on these three vintage 

nibs: 

Esterbrook 356: Smaller nib, very flexible and great 

for smaller script. 

Esterbrook 357: One of the very few nibs that I like 

as much as my beloved Musselman Red Box nibs. 

They are similar to a vintage 303, but not as sharp, 

and in my opinion, a little more flexible. 

Esterbrook 358: A stiffer nib [that has been a 

favorite of Michael Sull and Rosemary Buczek]. 

POINTED NIBS 

N111. Hiro 111EF Nib. 

We've had multiple, 

enthusiastic requests for 

the HIRO 111 EF nib and are now importing it from 

Britain. Fairly stiff, smooth point. $.89 

S620. Dappen Dish. These 

small, wide-mouthed glass 

containers with a relatively 

heavy base are ideal for 

holding gesso, ink or 

gouache. They are widely 

used by pointed pen 

professionals. 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 drops of water, and 

brought the gesso to the correct consistency. He then 

applied the gesso to his quill or pen from the 

dappen dish. $1.85 each 

S620-12. Box of 12 Dappen Dishes. $19.70. You 

save $2.50. Purchase two or more boxes and pay 

only $18.00 each. You save $4.20 per box. 

Fine paper 

A popular paper is now even better. 

PS84. New Diploma Parchment. 

Machine made in the 

US, sulphite pulp, warm 

off-white (beige), pH neutral. 

Smooth wove finish. 177gsm. 

Specify size: 17"x22" or 

34"x22". 

This bestselling archival sheet 

is now even better. Easy to 

write on and a little thicker 

than most text weight papers, it is great for 

certificates and one-off pieces. A paper you will use 

again & again. Give it a try. The New Diploma 

Parchment is a warm beige (off-white) and 

recommended by Vivian Mungall. The old Diploma 

Parchment was a yellowish cream. "This paper is 

beautiful. When I first put my pen on this paper I was 

amazed at how lovely it is, much better than the old 

Diploma Parchment. I create many corporate 

documents (resolutions), and I like how the paper 

gilds and takes paint. We print logos with our Epson 

3800 (a small professional printer) and the paper 

takes the ink beautifully. There is no feathering or 

bleeding. It is the same with the ink from my pen. The 

new Diploma Parchment has been great. I recommend 

it. It is a nice weight and is also fine for 

handmade books." – Rosemary Buczek. 

17"x22". $1.20 per sheet / 10 sheets $9.95 

34"x22". $2.25 per sheet 

SCA Scrolls 

S761. Pounce Cleaning Powder. 

Used by SCA Scribes & Illuminators 

to treat Pergamenata before writing 

and painting . Also used to gently 

remove dirt and smudges from 

tracing vellum without abrading the 

surface. Prepares non-receptive 

surfaces to take ink more readily. 

3 oz. shaker. $5.95. 

Help for Pergamenata and Pounce: 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/product_help#pounce 

SCOR-IT 

S682. Scor-it Scoring Board. 

12" Scoring Rule. $39.95 

S683. Mini Scor-it Scoring 

Board 6" Scoring Rule. $29.95 

A fabulous tool that helps 

you make quick, accurate, 

professional folds without 

pre-measuring and marking. The resulting scores/ 

folds (with and against the grain) are superior to 

what you can do with a bone folder. Saves time too, 

especially when you are making multiples of the 

same item. Use it for cards & invitations, envelopes, 

boxes & bags, stamping & collage art, accordion 

cards and books, and much more. Great for 

embossing lines and patterns. Works with paper, 

card, vellum sheets (paper), and cover stock as well 

as thin metal sheets. 


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WRITING TOOLS 

M77. Galaxy 

Markers. These 

markers are the 

best - unlike other 

markers, you write 

on both light and 

dark papers with 

bright, opaque color. They are amazing - you get the 

vibrant, opaque color of "paint" markers without 

shaking, pumping or mess. Just take the cap off and 

write with smooth, rich color. Acid free, non-toxic. 

Highly recommended by Joanne Fink. Specify size: 

Medium or Broad, and Specify Color: Black, White, 

Blue, Red, Violet, Pink, Orange, or Green. 

$2.30 each 12 same or assort/$2.00 each 

M77-S5B. Set of 5 colors, Broad Point: Blue, 

Green, Red, Violet, Pink. $9.99 

M77-S5M. Set of 5 colors, Medium Point: Blue, 

Green, Red, Violet, Pink. $9.99 

M77-S8B. Set of 8 colors, Broad Point. 5 colors 

above plus Black, White & Orange. $15.99 

M77- S8M. Set of 8 colors, Medium Point. 5 colors 

above plus Black, White & Orange. $15.99 

M78. Metallic 

Markers. Same 

wonderful pen, 

but bright 

metallics. Specify 

Size: Medium or 

Broad, and 

Specify Color: 

Gold, Silver, Copper, Metallic Blue, Metallic Rose, 

Metallic Teal, Metallic Violet or Metallic Green. 

$2.30 each 12 same or assort metallics/$2.00 each 

M78-S2B. Set of Gold & Silver, Broad Point. $3.99 

M78-S2M. Set of Gold & Silver, Medium Point. 

$3.99 

M78-S3B. Set of Gold, Silver, & Copper, Broad 

Point. $5.99 

M78-S3M. Set of Gold, Silver, & Copper, Medium 

Point. $5.99 

M78-S5B. Set of 5 Broad Metallics. Gold & Silver 

plus Metallic Blue, Violet & Teal. $9.99 

M78-S5M. Set of 5 Medium Metallics. Gold & 

Silver plus Metallic Blue, Violet & Rose. $9.99. 

M79-S3. Slick Writers Set of Black Markers. Fine, 

Medium & Broad. $5.99 

M79-S5F. Slick Writers Set of 5 Fine Markers. 

Black, Red, Purple, Blue & Green. $9.99 

M79-S5M. Slick Writers Set of 5 Medium 

Markers. Black, Red, Purple, Blue & Green. $9.99 

width line that works with various mediums on any 

surface. You drop your liquid ink, gouache, masking 

fluid and the like into the well and it flows smoothly. 

Each pen comes with a stem cleaner to keep the tip 

clear. Made in the USA. Specify Size: Small (fine 

line), Large (medium line). $12.99 

For comments/reviews of the Kemper Fluid Writer: 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/product_help#Kemper 

M75. Pigma Graphic Chisel. These chisel markers 

for calligraphy have the same archival-quality 

Pigma ink as the popular Micron pens and will not 

smear or feather when dry. They are waterproof & 

chemical proof and fade resistant. (Not recommend 

for washable fabrics.) Meets ACMI non-toxicity 

standards. Choose 3mm, 2mm. $2.79 each 

N34. Glass Pen. 

For smooth, 

monoline 

writing, these 

are great fun. 

From one dip you can write and write and write. 

Straight 5.5" handle. Specify color: Solid Violet, 

Spiral Red, Spiral Blue, Spiral Green. $14.99 each 

S782. Diamond Glaze Dimensional 

Adhesive. Both a Glaze and a Glue. Use it 

to create a glass-like raised glaze or use as 

a dimensional glue for glitter or beads. 

Mix it with dye based inks, watercolor or 

pearlescent pigments for special stained 

glass effects and window cards. As a glue, 

it adheres paper, plastic, glass, wood and 

metal. 2oz. $5.75 10oz. $16.95 

S653. Blair Matte Spray Fix (Low 

Odor). 12oz. When other techniques 

fail, use this clear, permanent, waterproof 

spray acrylic to stop bleeding on 

envelopes. Lightly spray envelope. Let it 

dry and test. To prevent bleeding, use 

over a non-waterproof medium (like 

markers or watercolor) before adding 

lettering. Can be used to seal finished 

work of non-waterproof ink, paint (gouache & 

watercolor) pencil, charcoal, pastel, chalk, tempera, 

etc. Dries in seconds to a matte finish which may be 

reworked or worked over with any art medium. 

Formulated to minimize change in color values or 

curling and buckling when used on thin art papers. 

Always pre-test to make sure the results will be 

acceptable. Low odor DOES NOT mean no harmful 

fumes! ALWAYS use with adequate ventilation or 

outdoors. List $10.79. SALE $8.73 

S772. Kemper Fluid Writer. The Kemper Fluid 

Writer is a unique fine line pen. The pen has been 

designed to give you a dripless, flawless, consistent 


LIGHT TABLES / LIGHT PADS / 

LIGHTBOXES 

S783. Futura 

Craft/ 

Calligraphy 

Station. This 

sleek and 

stylish 

workstation 

features a 

tempered blue 

safety glass 

top that 

adjusts up to 

35 degrees. Supply a light source and you can use it 

as a light table. Durable heavy gauge steel construction 

with four floor levelers for stability. Work 

surface is a generous 38" x 24". Includes three 

molded plastic slide-out storage drawers for storage, 

four removable side trays, pencil storage drawer 

(9.5" x 28") and a 24" slide-up pencil ledge. (Some 

assembly, light source not included). $299. 

SALE $249. You save $50! 

S762. 

Artograph 

LightPad. 

Slim, 

lightweight 

and brightly 

lit with cool LED technology, this light box is truly 

portable. Provides you with up to 30,000 hours of 

maintenance-free creative brilliance. The sleek 

design has a metal frame and fully flat top surface. 

Comes with a soft protective sleeve. Sizes are 

illumination area. 

6"x9". $99.00. SALE $90.00 

9"x12". $139.00. SALE $125.00 

12"x17". $249.00. SALE $225.00 

17"x24". $349.00. SALE $315.00 

S787. Gagne 

Porta-Trace Light 

Boxes. Feature 

rugged 

stainless 

steel 

construction, 

a thick 

plexi work 

surface and full even illumination 

with daylight bulbs (5000K). All but the largest 

size have metal leg braces so you can also work at a 

slant. For years of durable service. 

10"x12", one 8 watt STANDARD bulb. 

List $56.00. SALE $49.00 

11"x18", one 15 watt, color-corrected bulb. 

List $125.00. SALE $103.00 

11"x18", two 15 watt, color corrected bulbs. 

List $187.00. SALE $157.00 

16"x18", three 15 watt, color corrected bulbs. 

List $312.00. SALE $263.00 

18"x24", three 18 watt, color corrected bulbs. 

List $439.00. SALE $367.00 

CONTAINERS 

S784. Water 

Container - 3 Piece. 

Three plastic water 

containers that 

detach and that fit 

into one. Use this 

handy item for 

rinsing pens and 

brushes. Great for workshops. $3.75 

S786. Mini 

Cups. The 

hinged top 

snaps tightly 

closed and 

doesn’t leak. 

Small size is 

perfect for an 

inkwell, 

sharing ink, storing paint, nibs or other small items. 

3/4" high x 1.5" dia. Package of 12. $3.50 

N200. Classic Nib Tin. 

Leonardt Pen Company, 

Birmingham, England. 

2.25"x1.5". $2.95 

3/$2.50each 

S788. 

Pen-Pencil- 

Marker Box. 

Use this flat, 

hinged, clear 

plastic box 

for gel pens, 

colored pencils, markers, penholders and similar 

items. 8.5"x4"x1". Made in Israel. 

$3.95. 2/3.75ea 5/3.55ea 

ESSENTIAL TOOLS 

S779. Storage Box with 

lid. Approx. 4"x4"x1". 

The perfect size to store 

your Z’tangle blanks and 

finished tiles. Specify color: 

Clear, Lime Green, Blue, 

Purple. (Colors are 

opaque). $2.55 each 

4/$2.25 ea. 8/$2.00 ea. 

S781. Blending Stumps. For grey, you can smudge 

pencil lines. These blending stumps are used by fine 

artists, but are easy to use. Pack of two. 1/4 inch. 

Useful for Zentangles. $1.99 


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Mechanical 

White Lead 

Pencil. Use 

this fine line (0.9mm) white lead mechanical pencil 

to draw guidelines on dark paper - then brush off 

the lines! Similar to the soapstone pencil, but this 

item has a sharper edge, creating a thinner line that 

is easier to remove. Each pencil comes with 

nine 0.9mm leads. Fons & Porter brand. 

$12.99 

S753. C-Thru Clear T-Square. Inexpensive 

clear plastic t-square (set square). Calibrated 

on one edge in inches, the other metric. Often 

on teacher supply lists. 12" $2.50. 18" $4.99 

S780. 

Badger 

Paint 

Mixer. 

Collene Kalb introduced us to this small hobby 

paint mixer for quickly mixing settled pigments into 

ink. Particularly useful for metallics such as Dr. 

Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Ink and Spectralite. 

Good for 1oz – 4oz containers. $13.10 

S759. Blazer Ultrasonic 

Cleaner. Use for nibs, 

fountain pens, and 

brushes Dried ink will 

float right off nibs and 

from the tiniest spaces in 

fountain pen assemblies. 

Michael Sull finds that 

his pointed nibs last 3 

times as long. No special cleaner is needed. Use tap 

water alone, or if you have a particularly dirty item, 

add a drop or two of dish detergent. This small, 

sturdy unit uses the same powerful ultrasonic cleaning 

as larger, more expensive models. $80.00 

PADS 

DURA-LAR PAD. Sheila Waters has developed 

an ingenious way to handle loose gold using this 

thin, clear film. For years, only those who took her 

illumination workshop knew of this technique 

firsthand. Now you can just click on this link to be 

in the know! 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/downloads/SWatersMylarGilding.htm 

NEW BRUSHES 

Rosemary Buczek uses these brushes for fine details 

in her new instructional DVD, Gilding & Painting the 

Illuminated Letter (DVD49). They were a sell-out at 

SCA's 2011 Known Worlde Heraldic & Scribal Symposium. 

With Rosemary's help, we have listed all the 

tools and materials that Rosemary uses in the DVD: 

http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/buczek 

BR48. 

Princeton 

20/0 

Brushes. 

These are 

small, precise synthetic sable brushes for precise 

tasks. They are superb for fine detail in watercolor, 

as well as gouache, acrylic and oil. The wooden 

handles are specially finished to allow a comfortable 

but firm grip and ultimate control. The finest 

synthetic sable assures perfect pointing. The Liner 

Brush has long fibers, the Monogram Brush shorter 

ones. A sell-out at the SCA Scribal event in June. 

Specify Monogram, Liner. 

$8.45 each. SALE $7.45 each 

BR46. Raphael Kolinsky 8404. Fine point, round 

for watercolor. Sizes 0, 1. 

These bushes are handmade with the finest 

Kolinsky Red Sable. Multiple hair lengths ensure 

tightest possible point and a full belly for a high 

paint load. They have superior resiliency, spring and 

snap. 

Size 0. List $22.05. Sale $18.73 

Size 1. List $26.60. Sale $22.63 

BR47. Raphael Kolinsky 8408. Sizes 0, 1 (Pointed 

round brush). 

The same superior quality sable as the 8404, but an 

extra-fine tapered point with a smaller belly for 

quick, precise strokes. Extremely responsive tip. 

Size 0. List $22.05. Sale $18.73 

Size 1. List $26.60. Sale $22.63 

S789. Omnigrid Ruler. 6"x12". This gridded (with 

angles), clear, hard plastic ruler is highly recommended 

by Cherryl Moote for papercraft and book 

projects. $13.99 

P57. Dura-Lar Pad (clear). 

003. 9"x12". 25 sheets. 

A non-yellowing, non-tearing, 

polyester-based clear film that 

will lie flat and has archival 

qualities making it ideal for 

protective overlays and book 

projects. Used by Sheila Waters 

to make working with loose gold easier. List $11.39. 

SALE $10.23. 


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B3320. Playing with Books: 

Upcycling, Deconstructing, and 

Reimagining the Book by Jason 

Thompson. 2010. 154pp. 8"x10". 

Paper $24.95. 


Presents step-by 

step projects that deconstruct 

and rebuild books and their parts into 

unique objects. The book combines bookbinding, 

woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile 

and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy 

dose of experimentation and fun. Includes a gallery 

of thought-provoking and beautiful works. 

B3156. Book + Art: Handcrafting 

Artists’ Books by Dorothy 

Simpson Krause. 2009. 144pp. 

8.25"x10.75". Paper $24.99. 


Rather than a book solely on binding 

techniques, this book’s premise 

is to view the book as a form of creative 

expression. The book presents 

a wide range of binding techniques & structure styles and 

methods to transform or create the pages through mixed 

media/collage, printmaking and more. Step-by-step photos 

& complete instructions for each binding technique 

and mixed media application are provided. Krause is a 

book artist, collage-maker and printmaker. 

B3323. Constructing and Covering 

Boxes: A Beginner’s Guide 

by Tom & Cindy Hollander. 2009. 

64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.95 

If you want to make 

boxes, you need to buy 

this book. It is a treasure. Tom 

and Cindy present very thorough 

instruction for only two box projects: a hinged box and a 

clamshell box. Each stage of the box is broken down into 

detailed steps, each illustrated with a good color photo. 

(There are over 230 photos in the book.) Using the book 

is similar to having a master box maker demonstrating 

the construction for you – and also showing you all the 

small, but important techniques that are so important 

in a well-crafted box. 

B3310. Alphabeasties and Other Amazing 

Types by Sharon Werner and Sarah Forss. 2009. 

56pp. 9"x11.5". Hardcover $19.99 

From an alligator made of aaa’s to a zebra made of zzz’s, the 

alphabeasties in this book are ingeniously built out of multiple 

typefaces. Adults and children will be engaged and delighted 

with the flaps, which lift to reveal “beasties” for each letter of 

the alphabet. 

B3346. Marking Time: 

Guild of Bookworkers Exhibit 

Catalog (2009-2010). 

64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper 

$35.00 

Wonderfully 

presents the 50 

books and 50 binders of this traveling exhibition. The 

entries include artists’ books, fine printing and designer 

bindings. Each entry has a large photo and a smaller 

detail, plus a discussion of the work by the binder and a 

brief bio. 

B3085. The Bookbinding 

Handbook: Simple Techniques 

and Step-by-Step Projects by Sue 

Doggett. 2008. 192pp. 6.5"x8". 

Hardcover, spiral $12.99 

An inexpensive, but good, first 

book. Contains clear step-by-step 

instructions for making a 

variety of books, pamphlets, 

albums, journals, and diaries. 

B3166. Painted Paper: Techniques 

& Projects for Handmade 

Books & Cards by Alisa Golden. 

2008. 176pp. 8.5" x 10". Paper 

$17.95. JNB Price $16.95 

Presents techniques for decorating 

paper with water-based media 

– primarily acrylic inks and gesso 

– and book projects to use the papers. Includes 

washes, dropper outlines, brush-handle painting, 

masking borders, repeating patterns and free-form 

designs. 

B3307. True Nature: An Illustrated 

Journal of the Four Seasons 

in Solitude by Barbara Bash. 2004. 

144pp. 7.75"x10". Hardcover 

$24.95. Sale $9.95 

Calligrapher Barbara Bash 

has created this lovely 

nature journal which combines a handwritten text 

with delightful watercolors. She caringly records and 

reflects on her encounters with animals and plants 

during solitary walks. It makes a wonderful gift. 

B3356. Bookbinding: 

A Step-by-Step Guide by 

Kathy Abbott. 2010. 160pp. 

10.2"x8.5". Paper $29.95 

A practical book 

full of step-bystep 

instructions and 

photographs. Topics include: 

single-section bindings 

(paperback and hardback); multi-section bindings 

(full cloth case, photograph album, quarter leather 

binding with paper or cloth-covered sides, and 

wrap-around structure); containers (phase box, 

slipcase and portfolio case). 

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of the Four Seasons in Solitude by Barbara 

Bash. 2004. 144pp. 7.75"x10". Hardcover 

$24.95. Sale $9.95 

Calligrapher Barbara Bash has 

created this lovely nature journal 

which combines a handwritten text with 

delightful watercolors. She caringly records 

and reflects on her encounters with animals 

and plants during solitary walks. It makes a 

wonderful gift. 

B3167. Fine Bookbinding: A 

Technical Guide by Jen Lindsay. 

2009. 192pp. 9"x9-7/8". 

Paper $59.95 

A comprehensive manual that 

guides you through each stage of 

making a book bound in leather. 

Explains each stage in the binding 

process, followed by instructions with photographs or 

diagrams of how to do it. Jen Lindsay is a British 

binder and has taught at Roehampton Institute. 

book & paper press 

S695. QuikNip Book Press. Our largest book press has a workspace of 

11.5" x 16" between the posts. The dimensions were chosen to allow 

for casing in, pressing signatures before sewing and pressing the 

books after gluing up the spine. The press is ideal for studio work 

as well as for the serious home binder. It is made from Baltic birch, 

hand-crafted, fully assembled and maintenance free. Its elegant 

design was developed in consultation with Peter Verheyen. He is a 

professional bookbinder and conservator in Syracuse, NY. The press 

is shipped with a working daylight of four inches. It comes with 

two post extensions that allow you to easily increase the arch height. 

Made in USA. $449.00 

While this was designed as a paper press, it makes an excellent book press at an 

affordable cost. Delivers 2000 lbs of pressure. This high quality press 

is made of Baltic birch plywood with a professional finish. Easily 

moved from one location to another. Ships fully assembled, maintenance 

free. For paper makers: Paper dried slowly under pressure 

yields a smoother, flatter, harder surface and is less likely to feather 

ink. 

S489. Book Press. For books/papers up to 8.5"x11". $325. 

JNB Price $310 

S490. Large Book Press. For books/papers up to 11"x14". $350. 

JNB Price $330 

Bookbinding and Conservation: A 

Sixty-Year Odyssey of Art and Craft 

by Don Etherington. 2010. 180pp. 

8.5"x11". B3229. Hardcover $49.95. 


B3230. Unbound 

Signatures $24.95 

This autobiography takes you through his lifelong 

journey of bookbinding and conservation, including 

his teaching and his journey from Europe to the U.S., 

where he became Training Officer and Assistant Restoration 

Officer at the Library of Congress in 1970. 

Includes his generous contribution to the conservation 

effort in Florence, Italy, following the great flood. 

Features a gallery of Etherington’s fine bindings. 

B3232. Leather Books: An Illustrated Handbook by Karli Frigge. 1997. 

90pp. 5.5"x 9.75". Edition of 370 copies. Paper $58.00. JNB Price $30.00 

This manual presents instruction and drawings for two methods of 

binding. In each, the signatures are sewn over leather strips and then pulled 

through the boards. Parts of the leather thongs are visible with each binding. 

The bindings use traditional binding techniques such as rounding & backing 

a spine and making a making a hollow. Includes 75 instructional drawings. 

The fore edge is not trimmed – there are uncut sheet that will need to be separated. 

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4 A 

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WNG623 WNG004 WNG466 B3343. WNG502 Real WNG524 Life Journals: 

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180pp. 9"x9". Hardcover $24.95. JNB Price $22.50 

This celebration of making and keeping stab stitch bindings. Provides clear, step-by-step 

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journals and the Key: profiles of the journal keepers will 

WINSOR & NEWTON and bindings GOUACHE that show the potential of the form. 

inspire you to start writing and drawing. 

Contributors include Jeanne Germani, David 

WNG748 

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Zinc WNG692 B3339. code Making number Handmade standard that all others Hodges, are measured Laura Wait, against. and a The host colors of others. brilliant and 

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& Forms by Alisa Golden. Winsor 2011. Newton Gouache. 14ml tubes. Innovative Gouache Ways is priced to Use by Fabric the color in 

Abbreviations: Lightfastness: 256pp. 8.5"x11". Paper (pigment). $19.95 Series 1 $8.60 Series 2 Scrapbooks, $10.85 Series Altered 3 $14.10 Books Series & More 4 $20.80 

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by Jan Bode Smiley. 2005. 112pp. 

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A–Permanent 

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Med = Medium 

8.5"x11". Paper $21.95. SALE $9.95 

C–Fugitive 

WNG335L. Jet Black. 37ml. $19.75 Chart. This is a handmade color 

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SCHMINCKE GOUACHE 

This difficult-to-find German 

gouache is highly recommended 

by Michael Sull for its brightness, 

smooth flow and lightfastness. 

Because mica instead of metal particles 

is used, the metallics will not 

darken over time and because the 

mica can be more finely ground, it 

flows through a pen much better. Also 

recommended by Katrina Berry and 

others. Schmincke gold pearl is our 

bestselling gold gouache. 20 ml tubes. 

When using a fresh tube, squeeze out the clear stuff (glycerin) 

until you get dense pigment. This glycerin helps keep 

the gouache from drying in the tube but will keep your 

work from drying as well. This gouache reconstitutes easily 

and quickly if it has dried in your pen 

or on your palette. 

SG27-S13. Schmincke Calligraphy 

Gouache Set. A 13 color set of 

gouache especially developed for 

calligraphers. The colors are brilliant, 

mainly opaque and of an 

especially fine consistency. The 

set, designed for mixing, 

includes a cool and warm version 

each of yellow, red & blue. 

Opaque white, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow 

light, vermillion red, madder red, ultramarine deep blue, 

Paris blue, chromium oxide green, burnt sienna, jet black, 

ivory black, gold pearl, red pearl. 20ml tubes. $194. 

JNB Sale $159.00 

INDIVIDUAL TUBES: $14.95 JNB Price $13.50 each 

Opaque 

White 

Ultramarine 

Deep Blue 

Lemon 

Yellow 

Paris Blue 

Cadimum 

Yellow Lt 

Chromium 

Oxide Green 

Vermillion 

Red 

Burnt 

Sienna 

Madder 

Red 

Ivory 

Black 

Colors, Blacks, White 

SG101. Opaque white 

SG210. Lemon yellow 

SG211. Cadmium yellow lt 

SG320. Vermillion red 

SG321. Madder red 

SG430. Ultramarine deep blue 

SG431. Paris blue 

SG540. Chrom oxide green 

SG650. Burnt sienna 

SG761. Jet black 

SG760. Ivory black 

Metallics 

SG870. Gold pearl 

SG871. Red pearl 

Jet Black 

Gold Pearl 

Red Pearl 

See page 13 for more gouache. 

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B3206 Graceful Envelope 

Scripsit III edited by Lorraine 

Swerdloff. 2009. 24pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 

The third issue of this popular 

series is now available. It 

presents envelopes from the 

2006, 2007 and 2008 contests. 

The themes are: Fine Line, 

Mailable Feast, and C’s the 

Day. The envelopes are diverse 

and beautiful – a wonderful selection for ideas & 

inspiration and just to enjoy. 

Calligraphy & Calligraphers 

Forsyth 

B3016. Scripsit: Pens & Protocol: 

The Calligraphy of Official 

Washington. 2008. 44pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $28.00 

This full-color journal is a delight. 

We get both the visual delight of the 

many examples and the sharing of 

how it comes to be. First is the work 

of the official calligraphers of the 

White House (Pat Blair, Debra Brown, Rick Muffler) and 

the State Department (Jennifer Nicholason) – menus, 

place cards, invitations and the like in script and in 

italic. David Hobbs, Sammy Little, Mary Lou O’Brian 

and Marta Legeckis then give us insight into their 

calligraphic business with the government agencies as 

they share many examples of that social calligraphy and 

awards work. Finally, we are treated to a full seven pages 

of exquisite lettering by Julian Waters. 

B2383. Rudolf Koch: Letterer Type 

Designer Teacher by Gerald 

Cinamon. Forward by Hermann 

Zapf. 2000. 208pp. 8.5"x11.25". 

Hardcover $49.95. Sale $24.95 

Hundreds of examples of 

Koch’s lettering, 

manuscript books, woodcuts, 

fonts and type designs illustrate 

this wide ranging presentation of his life and work. 

A visual feast and a must-have for those studying 

blackletter. B&W illustrations. 

B900. Words of Risk: The Art 

of Thomas Ingmire by 

Michael Gullick. 1989. 90pp. 

65 illus., many in full color. 

9"x12". Paper $25. 

JNB $16.99 

Using words as subjects, 

Ingmire’s work has progressed 

from the transcription 

of texts to complex 

multi-layered visual statements. His juxtaposition of 

and interplay between words & images challenges 

the traditional role of calligraphy as “decorated 

writing.” The book describes the work & working 

process of Ingmire and reproduces virtually all of 

his major pieces, many in full color. 

B3329. Applied Calligraphy 

& Graphic Design by Marco 

Campedelli. 2010. 252pp. 

8.75"x8.75". Paper $39.00. 


A wide-ranging 

selection of graphic 

design that features calligraphy and lettering. 

Includes packaging, fashion, publishing and 

advertising. The 28 lettering artists are primarily 

from Europe and little known in the USA. Full color 

throughout. Quickly sold out at Odyssey. 

B3330. Calligraffiti: The Graphic 

Art of Niels Shoe Meulman by 

Niels Shoe Meulman and Adam 

Eeuwens. 2010. 144pp. 

9.25"x9.25". Hardcover $29.95 

Before Dutch calligrapher 

Niels Meulman 

started writing on paper, he had already gained 

fame as a graffiti artist. The book's title lets you 

know that many of the pieces in the book blend 

calligraphy and graffiti with bold strokes and 

splattered or dripping ink. Other pieces are drawn 

and tightly rendered lettering. Each spread offers 

two contrasting visuals that interact with each other. 

These interplays include such concepts as idea/ 

execution, rise/fall, observe/imagine, and destroy/ 

create. Both the text and the lettering are used to 

illuminate the concept. 

B2823. Elizabeth I: Her Life in 

Letters by Felix Pryor. 2003. 144pp. 

9"x11.75 ". Hardcover $34.95. 

JNB $17.50 

This volume reproduces 

sixty letters in full color. 

The letters by Elizabeth are in her 

italic hand, which changes over the years. Other 

letters are to Elizabeth from her subjects and from 

foreign princes, kings, queens and czars. Some of 

the letters are written out by scribes, others are by 

the hand of the correspondent. Each letter is 

discussed individually, placing the document in its 

historical context. Selected parts of each are 

transcribed or, where necessary, translated. A 

fascinating combination of handwriting, calligraphy 

and English history. 

Davis Menke 

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Calligraphy Instructional 

This long out-of-print manual is available again 

B2979. Little Manual 

of Calligraphy by 

Charles Pearce. 32pp. 

10"x8". Paper $12.95 

Handwritten 

throughout, this is one 

of the most beautiful 

calligraphy manuals. 

Each hand is presented with an exemplar alphabet 

with ductus. Pearce is a master scribe and his 

manual belongs in every calligrapher’s library. 

B3098. Calligraphy 

Alphabets for Beginners: 

The Easy Way to Learn 

Lettering and Illumination 

Techniques by Mary Noble 

and Janet Mehigan. 2008. 

96pp. 6.5"x8". Hardcover, 

concealed spiral $19.95 

Presents instruction for 

Uncial, Foundational, Carolingian, Italic, Flourished 

Italic Copperplate, Gothic, Lombardic Capitals & 

numerals. Letters are presented in groups of similar 

forms with ductus and stop-action photos. Final 

section presents adding metallics and color to letters 

and pieces with some newer techniques. 

B2931. The Complete Guide 

to Calligraphy: Master 

Scripts of the West and East, 

Step-by-Step with 45 Projects 

edited by Ralph Cleminson. 

2006. 224pp. 8"x10.75". 

Hardcover with concealed 

spiral $35.00. 

SALE $17.50 

This step-by-step handbook 

includes 14 scripts: Roman alphabets (including Versal 

and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, 

Chinese and Japanese. There are 50 projects, such as a 

kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin 

motif and an illuminated Celtic prayer. 

B2623. The Calligrapher’s 

Bible: 100 Complete 

Alphabets and How 

to Draw Them by David 

Harris. 2003. 256pp. 

6.3"x8.2". Hardcover, 

hidden spiral $24.95. 


A brief section on tools, materials and techniques is 

followed by an amazing array of alphabets: medieval 

and modern, formal and informal. Each has an 

exemplar alphabet with ductus, including pen angle 

changes within strokes for certain alphabets. The opposite 

page has instructions on the basic structures of 

the letters for the hand. Includes broad edge, pointed 

pen, and brush alphabets. The small size & spiral 

format makes it easy to use. (Note: The instructional 

photos for the pointed pen script alphabets do not 

follow the standard practice in the USA) 

JUDY MELVIN 

B3044. Art Expose: 

A Collection of Techniques 

for Creative Expression by 

Judy Melvin. 2008. 20pp. 

8.25"x8.25". Paper $14.95 

Judy has put her workshop 

notes into book form. It’s a 

book of how to make beautiful artwork using the 

techniques for creative expression that she teaches. 

Full color. Includes: Sumi Ink & Sink Art, Sumi Ink 

& TECH Ink, Gesso, Pastels & Stencils, Bleach & 

Pastels, and Walnut Ink. 

B3309. Emperor Maximilian I: The Adventures 

of the Knight Theuerdank edited by 

Stephan Füssel. 668 pp. 9.75"x13.5". 


SALE $49.95 

The amazing tales of the 

knight Theuerdank and 

his companion, Ehrenhold, comprise 

the last great epic verse of the late 

Middle Ages. The courageous knight’s 

journey to woo his future wife, Mary of 

Burgundy, and his triumph in battles 

and other dangerous escapades are the 

focus of this highly embellished “life-story” of Emperor Maximilian I 

(1459-1519). King of Germany before becoming Holy Roman Emperor 

in 1508, Maximilian was a great patron of the arts and commissioned a trilogy of ornate, illustrated books 

to immortalize his existence. (Modesty was not one of his virtues!) The thick volume includes 118 ornate, 

gold-adorned woodcuts - one for each chapter - providing many examples of period clothing. The typeface 

was specially designed for the book. 


The International Calligraphy Conference 

returns in the summer of 2012 at Reed College 

in Portland, Oregon. It was at this school that 

Lloyd Reynolds taught calligraphy (and life) to a 

generation of students. 

Registration deposits accepted late spring 2011. 

See the website for details. 

http://2012calligraphyconference.com/. 

For a series of articles on Calligraphy & Reed 

College: http://web.reed.edu/reed_magazine/ 

aug2003/index.html. 

B3079. My Dear Runemeister: A Voyage 

Through the Alphabet by Lloyd J Reynolds. 

2002. 64pp. 7"x9". Paper. $8.00 

This is a delightful small volume of onepage 

letters written in italic by Reynolds. He 

presents the historical roots for each letter of 

our 26-letter alphabet plus the ampersand. 

Gracing each page is one large red italic capital 

letter. Add this engaging keepsake to your collection. 

Out-of-print. 

B3360. Calligraphy in 24 Hours 

by Veiko Kespersaks. 2010. 176pp. 

Paper $21.99 

Presents a carefully 

structured series of 

24 one-hour lessons (most to be 

followed by additional practice 

before moving to the next lesson.) 

The exercises teach letterforms, develop consistency 

& speed, and present projects: greeting cards, 

invitations, wall hangings, place settings, and more. 

The author is from Finland and currently works in 

London. 

B3370. Lettering & Sign 

Carving Wookbook: 10 Skill- 

Building Projects for Carving 

and Painting Custom Signs 

by Betty Padden. 2011. 144pp. 

Paper $19.95 

Teaches woodcarvers 

(including beginners) how 

to carve and paint signs through 10 skill-building 

projects. Starting with carving simple cuts into a 

pre-made blank, you progress to carving more intricate 

designs and finishing with elaborate painting. 

Specialized techniques, such as creating custom lettering 

on a computer and gilding, are introduced in 

later projects. Padden’s company creates carved and 

painted wooden commercial signs with a variety of 

letterforms and illustrative elements. 

B3368. Cutting through the 

Colleges by Lida Cardozo 

Kindersley. 2010. 124pp. 19"x12". 


Presents the many inspiring 

Kindersley inscriptions - in stone, 

wood or brass - found at Cambridge 

University. The lettercarving projects 

span 60 years. This lovely little book is packed 

with full-color pictures to delight all letter lovers. 

Includes a guide to the location of the inscriptions 

for those who want to make a walking tour. 

B3244. Calligraphy by Denise Lach. 2009. 192pp. 9.25" x 10.25". Hardcover $39.33 

This striking and original book is a gallery of Lach’s calligraphic work and techniques. She presents 

the tools she uses in her work, each with illustrative examples: broad-edge nibs, automatic pens, pilot 

parallel pen, music nib (for writing the notes, not the 5-line staff the notes are placed on) plus reed 

pens & bamboo pens, felt tip pens, and brushes. There are multi-page sections on using the ruling pen, 

cola pen (made from an aluminum soda can), and pipettes as lettering tools. 

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B2769. Foundations 

of Calligraphy 

by Sheila 

Waters. 2006. 126pp. 

9"x11.25". Concealed 

spiral binding 

$35.00 

Sheila Waters is not 

only a master scribe, 

but a master teacher. 

She has made both 

her life’s work. For 

over 20 years of 

summer workshops, 

she took scribes 

though their paces for up to six weeks of in-depth 

instruction in letterforms (historical and modern) in 

Gaithersburg, Maryland. Students came as far away 

as Australia and Japan for these intensive classes. 

Throughout the rest of the year she taught and 

continues to teach many weekend workshops sponsored 

by calligraphy guilds throughout the USA and 

Canada. She is also a frequent instructor at the international 

calligraphy conference held each summer. 

sheila waters 

BP02. Ponder. When you look closely, you will 

marvel at the amazing collection of natural forms 

that Sheila has incorporated into the design, in 

and around each of the letters: algae molecules, 

crystal formations, trilobites, rock strata, a volcano, 

streams, and roots. After the Roundel, her most 

popular print. 8" x 2.25". $30.00 

Sheila provides the insightful analysis of forms 

and construction that take the mystery out of 

learning calligraphy. Sheila helps you learn how to 

analyze a script on your own to help you toward 

mastery of an alphabet. 

In the 110 pages of exemplar alphabets, instruction, 

and hints, Sheila shares with you the knowledge 

she has gathered over her years of study and 

practice. The presentation is honed by her experience 

teaching calligraphers how to advance their 

skill and art. 

Book Chapters: 

d Roman Minuscule: Foundational Hand 

d Capitals d Narrow Hands: From Roman 

Minuscule to Black Letter d Loosening up 

Black Letter by Exploring Gothic Cursives 

d Uncial & Half Uncial d Carolingian 

d Italic d Italic: Creating Variations 

d Analyzing Letterforms and Practicing 

Effectively 

d Design & Layout 

B3246. Sheila Waters 

Retrospective. Scripsit Issue. 

2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". $28.00 

Here it is. What we have been 

waiting years for – 300 

full-color images of Sheila’s 

life’s work, designed by Julian 

Waters. This issue of Scripsit, 

the journal of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, 

presents Sheila’s Retrospective Show of 2009. A great 

companion to her instructional book Foundations of 

Calligraphy. Julian has designed a new typeface to be 

used for the first time in this publication. 

“This is a book to be cherished, one that 

will continue to delight for a very long 

time.” – Penelope Kleespies 

B1012. Under Milk 

Wood: A Play for Voices 

by Dylan Thomas. 1989. 

80pp. 9"x13". Hardcover 

$90.00 

Commissioned by a 

private collector in 1961 

and completed in 1978, 

the 76 page manuscript 

is now exquisitely reproduced, 

each page in full 

color. The elaborate title 

page is embossed into 

the cover. Of the 26 illustrations, 

six are text column 

length. The script is 

Sheila Waters’ personal 

style of Carolingian. 


BP28. Roundel of the Seasons. 

13"x13". $50.00 

Sheila Waters’ delightful Roundel is 

available again! Full color, signed. 

“The best print of the Roundel ever.” 

– Sheila Waters 

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Brady 

Kindersley 

Kecseg 

B3148. Uncommon Numbers II edited by Brenda 

Casey Zoby. 2009. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $14.95 postpaid 

Number anthology with contributions by Marsha 

Brady, Larry Brady, Denis Brown, Michael Clark, 

Georgia Deaver, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Jean 

Larcher, Judy Melvin, Charles Pearce, Brody Neuenschwander, 

John Stevens, Sheila Waters, Ann Alaia 

Woods, Julian Waters, and more. 

B2081. Uncommon Numbers: 

A Source Book. $14.95 

B2302. Uncommon Numbers Manual. $14.95 

Set of Three. $39.95 

B3154. The Calligrapher’s 

Garden by Hassan Massoudy. 

2010. 160pp. 8"x9.25". 


In this feast for the eyes, 

Massoudy’ s elegant calligraphy 

depicts the four seasons of the 

garden. From the icy palettes of 

winter to delicate spring growth, and from the 

dazzling sunshine and blooms of summer through 

the fading hues of autumn, he captures in calligraphy 

what countless poets have crafted with words. 

The proverb or quotation that inspired each artwork 

is handwritten in Arabic by Massoudy alongside the 

English texts on the facing page. Hassan Massoudy 

was born in Najaf, Iraq. He moved to France in 1969. 

DVD33. Hand Lettering 

on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop. 

Lisa Englebrecht. 2008. 

124 min. $32.95 

After an introduction to 

calligraphy techniques, Lisa demonstrates 

the important points to 

successful decorative writing on 

fabric with pen & brush. For a variety 

of fabrics, she shares tips on how to stain and 

seal, to create decorative washes, and add special 

effects with a variety of “inks.” Lisa then creates a 

rich background for her hand lettering, using a few 

simple materials. She presents her signature funky 

lettering, as well as more traditional forms. 

Using the techniques presented in the video, you 

then apply them to the construction of a 

collapsible Bali lantern. 

Adolf Bernd 

CR7-2. Calligraphy 

Review (Adolf 

Bernd) Vol 7, No 2. 

8.5"x11". 64pp. 

$11.00 

Peter Thornton has 

been introducing this 

German lettering artist’s work at summer conferences 

and at workshops. His watercolors combine 

letters with panels of nuanced color. This regular 

issue contains an 8-page article on Bernd’s work, 

accompanied by 10 examples, 5 in full color. 

Lisa Englelbrecht 

B3321. Modern Calligraphy 

& Hand Lettering by Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 160pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $17.99 

Presents both traditional hands and fun and scripty 

modern styles. Complete alphabets are shown for 

a wide array of styles, with stroke-by-stroke instruction 

and examples of the hands. Demonstrates the 

use of the pens and ruling pens as well as metallic 

foils, glue pens, etc., for jazzy effects. Large gallery 

for inspiration. Full-color throughout. Lisa is a 

popular instructor at the summer conferences. 

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Donald Jackson 

Artist & Alphabet: 20th Century Calligraphy & Letter Arts in 

America. Curated by Jerry Kelly and Alice Koeth. 1999. 136pp. 8" x 11". 

B2333-P. Paper $30.00. Sale $19.95 

B2333. Hardcover (cloth) $50.00. 

Rodriguez-Benitez 

Sale $24.95 

Records this landmark exhibition 

celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 

Society of Scribes, Ltd. It assembles 100 

calligraphers and lettering artists – from 

Arnold Bank and John Howard Benson 

to Al Zanetti and Hermann Zapf – who 

shaped the taste and history of the craft 

in America in the 20th century. 72 pages 

in color. 


B2787. The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury 

of Decorative Calligraphy by Margaret Morgan. 

2006. 256pp. 5.75"x7.75". Spiral Hardcover $24.99. 


Step-by-step instructions for creating 12 illuminated 

alphabets including Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, 

Romanesque and Modern Revival. Both caps and 

minuscules are presented, along with borders and 

decorations. Gilding is also covered. Gallery of 

historical and contemporary illuminated letters. 

More than 400 color illustrations. 

illumination 

DVD31. The Book of Kells 

DVD-ROM. $33.50 

Contains all 340 folios or 

680 pages of the Book of Kells 

manuscript. A zoom feature 

allows you to examine fourteen 

richly illuminated pages 

in detail. In addition, a wealth 

of information is presented 

including: the Book’s history; 

the scribes who created it; the materials used; the 

design systems of the day; the themes of the Book; 

and details of animals, angels, monks & illuminated 

capital letters. Developed with the Library of Trinity 

College Dublin. The only authorized digital version 

of the Book of Kells. 

B2956. Ornamental Letters 

by Catherine Auguste. 

2007. 107pp. 8.5"x8.5". 

Paper $19.95. 


Step-by-step instructions 

on creating illuminated letters 

in a variety of styles. Explores 

different themes: flowers, leaves and branches, 

animals and fabulous creatures. For each, she shows 

some variations in layout and colors so you can create 

your own illuminated letters or copy the models. 

DVD14. Gilding for Calligraphers. 

Selecting and 

preparing vellum; slaking 

plaster and making gesso; 

gilding using loose leaf 

gold; preparing gum ammoniac 

and gilding with 

transfer gold; painting 

with shell gold and color. 

130 130 minutes. $37.50 

DVD16. Modern Gilding 

for Calligraphers. Curing 

and cutting quills; using 

quills and metal pens on 

paper and vellum; writing 

with gesso; using brushes on 

fabric; combining traditional and modern sizes; and 

laying loose-leaf, transfer, shell gold, & platinum on 

vellum, paper & fabric. 70 minutes. $35.00 

The Gilded Page: The History 

and Technique of Manuscript 

Gilding by Kathleen P. Whitley. 

2009. 238pp. 6"x9". 

B3168-H. Hardcover $49.95 

B3168-P. Paper $34.95 

Explains in detail the historical 

and modern techniques of manuscript 

gilding, along with recipes 

and helpful hints; step-by-step methods of applying 

and burnishing gold; tools, methods, and materials 

employed in flat, raised, and pattern gilding; historical 

mordants such as Gesso Sottile, Gum Ammoniac, 

Gum Arabic, and Garlic Juice; and modern mordants 

such as Acrylic Gesso and White Glue. Second 

edition; revised, with color plates. 

DVD41. Drawing and Painting 

the Acanthus Leaf. 

Rosemary Buczek. Approx 120 minutes. DVD $32.00 

Available Now! Covers the basics elements of 

drawing and painting the Acanthus Leaf. In three 

segments, Rosemary approaches a basic level for 

beginners, an intermediate level, and an advanced 

level of drawing and painting this leaf. Additionally, 

she includes a set of patterns for you to download. 

Rosemary Buczek has taught illumination at both 

the summer calligraphy conference and the 

IAMPETH convention. 

B3149. The Trés Riches 

Heures of Jean, Duke of 

Berry by Jean Longon & 

Raymond Cazelles. 224pp. 

8.5"x12.25". Hardcover $125. 

SALE $49.98 

The Très Riches Heures marks 

the zenith of manuscript 

illumination in late medieval 

Europe. It was commissioned 

by Jean, Duc de Berry, early in the 15th century 

and executed largely by the Limbourg brothers, the 

master miniature painters. The 139 full-color plates 

of this facsimile reproduce the text and miniatures 

in actual size. The book’s introduction & preface 

discuss the provenance and the significance of 

the manuscript as a whole, and a commentary is 

provided for the plates. A wonderful volume at a 

great price. 


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B2820. The Hastings Hours 

by Janet Backhouse. 1997. 

64pp. 5"x6.75". Hardcover 

$9.95. JNB Sale $3.99 

Limited supply 

A fully illustrated introduction 

to this late 15th century 

Flemish Book of Hours. 

Reproduces in full color 25 

of the surviving 32 large illuminations – close to 

actual size. Also presents many decorative borders 

and details. 

B3240. Illuminated Manuscripts 

by Tamara Woronowa and 

Andrej Sterligow. 2007. 255pp. 

5.75"x6.25". Paper $14.95 

A fascinating visual history of 

European manuscript illumination 

(AD 700-1546) using 114 

page-filling reproductions from manuscripts. In addition 

there are three details on the facing page. The 

text discusses the individual manuscripts shown 

and their part in the history of manuscripts and 

miniature painting. 

B3164. Images in the Margins by 

Margot McIlwain Nishimura. 2009. 

96pp. 7"x 9". Hardcover $19.95 

An astonishing mix of mundane, 

playful, absurd and monstrous 

beings, called marginalia, are 

found in the borders of English, 

French, and Italian manuscripts from the thirteenth 

and fourteenth centuries. Unpredictable, topical, 

often irreverent, marginalia were a source of satire, 

serious social observation, and amusement for 

medieval readers. Through enlarged full-color details 

and a lively narrative, this volume brings these 

intimately scaled and fascinating images to a wider 

audience. 84 color illustrations. 

B2708. The Saint John's Bible 

Historical Books. 9.75"x15". 


With more pages than any of 

the earlier volumes, this sixth of 

seven volumes is due this Fall. 

Historical Books magnifies the 

unwavering love of God for his 

people. Features twelve stunning 

full-page illuminations that depict in dramatic 

detail Bible passages that are both inspiring and 

thought-provoking. Numerous smaller illustrations 

complement the beautiful handwritten script and 

the elegant design. Available now. 

Saint John's Bible Standing Order. 

Place a standing order for both Historical Books and 

Letters & Revelation and you receive $10 off their price 

when they are published. You can also take $10 off the 

retail price of any current volumes you purchase when 

you place your standing order. 

CL3200. Saint John's Bible 2011 

Desk Calendar. 2010. 112pp. 


The creation of The Saint John's 

Bible has been a twelve-year 

process from its planning to its 

scheduled completion in 2011. 

Renowned calligrapher and illuminator 

Donald Jackson serves 

as artistic director. Donald has 

collaborated with scribes, artists, 

and theologians to hand-create 

the stunning lettering and exquisite illustrations 

that fill the seven volumes and enliven and make 

new the Word. 

C47 

TIM 

BOTTS 

C47. Botts Boxed Notecards. Colorful, expressive 

calligraphic renderings of scripture. Tim 

Botts has selected his most popular designs for 

this set of 12 different cards with envelopes. 

5"x7". Blank inside. $12.50 2/$11.00 ea. 

CL2800. Daily Portraits of the Word: A Calendar 

of Verses from the Bible for Every Day of the 

Year. Tim Botts. 6"x6". $18.95 

This desktop easel calendar presents 20 years 

of Tim’s work: a full 366 of his vivid, full-color, 

calligraphic expressions of biblical texts, one for 

each day of the year. Because it has only the 

month and day, it’s a 

perpetual calendar, 

and you get to be 

inspired anew each 

January one! 

A wonderful gift. 

CL2800 

B2447. Portraits of the Word by Timothy R. 

Botts. 2002. 165pp. 7" x 8". Hardcover $18.99 

Tim Bott’s Holy Bible Calendar is available in 

August of each year. He will also have a Holy 

Bible Page-a-day calendar for 2010. 

CL3211. 2011 Biblical Year Engagement 

Calendar. Over 50 illustrations. 6" x 9". $14.99 

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All are 9.75"x15", hardcover, 

bound in red cloth and with 

a colorful dust jacket. 

Scribes of The Saint John’s 

Bible: Donald Jackson, Brian 

Simpson, Sue Hufton, and 

Sally Mae Joseph. 

Donald Jackson / 

THE Saint John’s bible 

B2679. The Saint John’s Bible Gospels and Acts. 

Donald Jackson, Artistic Director and Illuminator. 

2005. 136pp. $64.95 

The first volume in a seven-volume series of 

full-color, page-by-page reproductions of The Saint 

John’s Bible. Gospels and Acts has more than 25 illuminations, 

including full-page opening illuminations 

for each of the four gospels. 

B2710. The Saint John’s Bible Wisdom Books. 

2007. 136pp. $64.95. JNB Price $59.95 

Includes Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs. 

Book of Job and the Wisdom of Solomon. Illuminators 

include Thomas Ingmire, Suzanne Moore, Chris 

Tomlin, and Sally Mae Joseph and Diane von Arx. 

B2709. The Saint John’s Bible Prophets. 

Donald Jackson, Artistic Director and Illuminator. 

2007. 232pp. $69.95 

Prophets features some of the most beautiful passages 

in all of Sacred Scripture. Christians honor the prophets 

as those who foretold the coming of the Messiah. 

B2707. The Saint John’s Bible Pentateuch. 2006. 

158pp. $69.95 

Includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, 

and Deuteronomy, and is known as the Torah in 

Judaism. Illuminators: Donald Jackson, Chris 

Tomlin, Sally Mae Joseph, Suzanne Moore, 

Thomas Ingmire, and Hazel Dolby. 

B2706. The Saint John’s Bible Psalms. 2006. 88pp. 

$59.95 

Forthcoming. Price not yet determined 

B2711. Letters & Revelation. 

B3059. Praying the Word: 

Illuminated Prayers and Wisdom 

from The Saint John’s Bible. Donald 

Jackson. 2008. 76pp. 5.75" x11". 

Hardcover in a slip case $39.95 

This exquisite treasury collects 

more than 25 glorious presentations 

of some of the most cherished 

prayers and wisdom texts of the 

Bible. Using calligraphy, gold, illustration 

and other embellishments, Donald Jackson 

and his fellow artists have given life to these passages. 

Facing each is a sentence or two of introduction 

to the text and, where appropriate, the passage 

is set in type. Ribbon book mark, cloth binding and 

slipcase. Full color. 

The Illuminator and the Bible for the 

21st Century. $18.95 

The documentary of the making of 

The Saint John’s Bible is now available on 

DVD (DVD30) and VHS (V30). Donald 

Jackson and his staff used traditional 

calligraphic techniques with some modern 

twists in creating this 21st century manuscript 

Bible. Ground pigments, egg yolks, gold, silver, and 

platinum are used in the illuminations. Goose quills 

and antique stick ink for the text. 49 minutes. 

B2685. Illuminating The Word: 

The Making of the Saint John’s 

Bible. 2005. 240pp. 9-5/8"x11-3/8". 

Hardcover. $49.95 JNB $39.95 

Covers the making of the first 

three volumes of The Saint John’s 

Bible: Gospels & Acts, Pentateuch, 

and Psalms. There are many large 

images from the Bible itself and actual-size samples 

of the scripts used. 

C53. Saint John’s Vertical Card Portfolio. 

10 different beautiful designs including two butterfly 

cards. Blank inside. $14.95 

C67. Saint John’s Bible Butterfly and Thistle. 

Package of 10 cards, all the same design. $14.95 

C61. Saint John’s Bible Fifth Card Assortment. 

One each of 9 recent cards. 4.75"x6.75". $13.50 

C70. Saint John’s Bible Sixth Card Assortment. 

One each of the 10 newest cards. 4.75"x6.75". $14.95 

C71. Saint John’s Bible Card Assortment. 

10 cards, 9 designs. $14.95. Sale $9.95 

The Art of The Saint John’s Bible: 

A Readers’ Guide by Susan Sink. 

112pp. 6"x9". Paper. 

These guidebooks note the significance 

of elements in the illuminations 

in relation to the text, and 

point out recurring visual motifs 

that connect the stories within and 

across the volumes. You gain an 

insight into the thought processes and artistic vision 

behind the planning and execution of the images. Includes 

information on the scribes and illuminators. 

B3058. Widsom Books & Prophets. $14.95 

B2925. Pentateuch, Psalms, Gospels & Acts. $14.95 


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C53. Package of 10. 

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New Lettercarving book from Cardozo Kindersley 

B3365. The Annotated Capital: on the thinking behind the capital 

letter of the Cardozo Kindersley Workshop by Lida Lopes Cardozo 

Kindersley. 2010. 88pp. 7.5"x7.5". Hardcover $50.00 

In seven chapters, illustrated with sketches from the Kindersley 

archive and photographs of completed letters cut in stone, this book 

tells the story of the basic Roman capital letterform. The eighth 

chapter consists of a series of 26 annotated capital letters, showing 

how each character is drawn and cut and the thinking behind it. 

B135-H. Historical Scripts 

by Stan Knight.1998. 112pp. 9"x12". Hardcover 

$39.95. JNB Price $36.95 

A full page manuscript reproduction is accompanied 

by an enlarged detail and Knight’s discussion 

of the script. A much revised, enlarged and 

improved edition of this valuable resource. Forward 

by Ewan Clayton. New & better photos of most of 

the enlargements. 12 new manuscripts are shown. A 

great complement to Sheila Waters’ Foundations of 

Calligraphy (B2769, $35.00), see page 9. 

Brody Neuenschwander 

B2917. Textasy: The Work 

of Brody Neuenschwander. 

2006. 168pp. 9"x12.25". 


Brody Neuenschwander 

uses his virtuosity to make 

complex works of art that 

cause the viewer to look, 

and read, and look again. 

Neunschwander’s writing 

is on layers of paper, naked skin and monumental 

walls. Superbly designed by Nej de Doncker, this 

lovely book is bound in cloth and printed on two 

types of paper – one for the full color illustrations 

and the other for the text. This wonderful volume 

presents Neuenschwander’s calligraphic collages on 

paper and a pictorial overview of his letterscapes 

for cinema, theatre and architecture – collaborative 

projects with filmmaker, Peter Greenaway. 

B3318. Works: Massimo Polello. 

2008. 48pp. 6.25"x6.25 ". 

Paper $19.95 

A portfolio of colorful, 

bold calligraphic works 

displaying both full pieces 

and details. Almost all are 

works of layered letters, often 

combined with non-legible calligraphic 

elements. The single sheets 

are bound together with a single brass screwpost. 

B039. The Speedball 

Textbook edited by 

Joanne Fink & Judy Kastin. 

23rd ed. 1999. 96pp. 

5.75"x8.5". Paper $9.99 

A worthy manual with alphabets and examples by 

leading calligraphers. Includes monoline Roman, 

edged pen Roman (S. Waters), foundational (Winters), 

versals (Wronker), knotted letters (Van Stone), 

uncial, Carolingian (S. Waters), blackletter (Dunham), 

gothicized italic (Marcy Robinson, Morentz), 

italic (Sheila & Julian Waters), copperplate (Caroline 

Paget Leake), Spencerian, Neuland, flat brush, pointed 

brush (Holliday & Reaves), italic handwriting, and 

Hebrew. Many examples of calligraphy and its uses. 

16 full color pages! For beginner through advanced. 

B2244. Belle Lettere. 1997. 168pp. 9.5"x12". 200 

illus, almost all in full color. Hardcover $99.00 

This full-color book presents the best works 

from the entries for the Belle Lettere Prize. A 

glorious book filled with full page and detail 

color shots of the calligraphic and expressive 

pieces. It is a painterly presentation printed 

on an off-white sheet, which gives the color 

reproduction a subtle warmth. Dust jacket 

and slipcase. Essays in English and Italian. 

The f-word appears on pages 10-11. 


16-3 

22-3 

Sagane 

19-3 

Back Issues 

15-3 

21-3 

18-3 

Anzures (detail) 

14-3 

20-3 

Reeve 

LR17-4. LAR Greeting Card 

Issue. 2003. 68pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $16.50 

Features a wide selection of 

calligraphic greeting cards for 

Christmas, New Year’s, and 

other holidays. Includes printed 

and handmade cards, personal 

and commercial designs. 120 

examples from 94 artists representing the USA and 

12 other countries. Approx half in full color. 

Cover: Herman Zapf 

LR19-1. LAR Black & White 

Issue. 2004. 72pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $13.50 

This special issue includes 

over 150 works in black and 

white – in fact, the whole 

issue is a celebration of 

letterforms in black and white. Editor Rose Folsom 

chose lettering art that runs the gamut from stately 

& classically drawn letters to those freely written, 

complete with ink splats; from dense, textural 

pieces to light and airy compositions; varied in their 

approaches, but all showing a mastery of pen and 

brush. From approximately 600 entries, Rose chose 

over 150 superb examples from 15 countries. 

Art: Martin Jackson 

LR23-2. LAR 2008 Annual Issue. 

2009. 68pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $17.50 

The latest Annual Review issue 

with work by 57 lettering artists 

from North America, South America, 

Europe and Asia. Every piece is 

shown in full color. Over 50 pages 

filled with best of the calligraphic art. 

The editor for Letter Arts Review is 

Christopher Calderhead. 


17-3 

The annual best of calligraphy. 

Generally features 100 or more pieces 

from 50+ lettering artists from the 

USA & up to 13 other countries. 

Approx half the work is shown in full 

color. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. 

LR23-2. LAR 2008 Annual Issue. 

2009. $17.50 

23-2 

LR23-2 is full color throughout. 

LR22-3. LAR 2007 Annual Issue. 2008. $17.50 




LR18-3. LAR 2003 Annual Issue. $17.50 

LR17-3. LAR 2002 Annual Issue. $16.50 

LR16-3. LAR Enigma Issue. 2001. $16.50 

LR15-3. LAR Annual Issue. $16.50 

LR14-3. LAR Annual Issue. $16.50 

Covers: 14.3 Stephen Raw, 15.3 Nancy Leavitt, 16.3 Helga 

Ladurner, 17.3 Brigitte Schrader, 18.3 Denis Brown, 19.3 

Carl Kurtz, 20.3 Mamoun Sakkal, 21.3 Denis Brown, 

22.3 Laurie Doctor. 

LR19-4. LAR Wedding Issue. 

2005. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $17.50 

This special Wedding Issue is full 

of unique and engaging calligraphy 

for weddings – invitations, 

envelopes, reply cards, reply envelopes, 

and ketubbah. Includes both 

traditional and innovative, formal and fun presentations. 

Art: Larry Orlando 

20-2 

See page 60 for subscription information. 

LR20-2. LAR Word + Craft 

Issue. 2005. 68pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $17.50 

Catalog of the Word + Craft 

exhibition. This invitational 

show held in North Carolina 

featured work of 65 calligraphers 

from the USA, 

Germany, Israel, Japan, 

Argentina, Australia, UK. 

Cover: Arx Anderson 

LR22-1. LAR Responding 

to Our World. 2007. 68pp. 

22-1 8.5"x11". Paper $17.50 

Catalog of the Guilford Art Center exhibition. The 

pieces in this international juried show are all in full 

color, many full-page. Jurors: Thomas Ingmire & 

Maureen Squires. Cover: Anzures 

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Ruling pens 

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 

Coffin and highly praised by Carl Rohrs and Peter 

Thornton as superior to others that are available. $15.95 

N33. Haff Ruling Pen. Thomas Hoyer uses this fine 

crafted, traditional ruling pen for expressive lettering. 

5" nickel plated tool steel 

alloy. Both Thomas and 

this ruling pen come 

from Germany. He has 

introduced the tool at 

Thomas Hoyer using Ecoline inks & 

Haff ruling pen. www.callitype.com 

several conferences and 

workshops in the USA 

and Europe. $22.50 

S429. Square ABC 

Inkwell. A porcelain 

reproduction of a 

classic French 1920's 

school inkwell. Pen 

rests around the 

neck, loose stopper 

with logo, elegant 

script alphabet in red 

wrapped around base. Beautifully gift boxed. $11.99 

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. 2oz. 

$13.95. 2/$12.95 each. 

N118. Zebra Nib. Similar to the popular Nikko G 

Nib, but sharper and a little more flexible. It will 

produce a finer hairline than the NIkko. Same sturdy 

quality. Chrome plated. From Japan. $2.50 5/2.25ea. 

10/$2.10each 

N22. Ruling Pen. Julian 

Waters, Gottfried Pott, 

Glen Epstein & many others 

are using or used 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. From Synthetic 

Design. $39.00 

LR13-2. Ruling Pen Issue. $12.50 

This issue of Letter Arts Review 

includes Paul Shaw’s 27-page article 

on the use of the ruling pen for 

calligraphy and lettering. Covers 

history, types of ruling pens, ink 

& paint, paper, technique, angles/ 

kenetics/pressure/speed, & styles of 

ruling pen writing. Over 50 illustrations. 

B3053. An Abecedarium: 

Illuminated Alphabets from the 

Court of the Emperor Rudolf II. 

1997. 64pp. 5.25"x7.25". Hardcover 

$14.95. Sale $9.95 

A Roman capital alphabet 

and a gothic lowercase 

alphabet presented with intricate 

illumination. Each shown with the geometry of 

construction. The illumination that surrounds and 

frames the letters is in the naturalistic style of the 

Renaissance. The pages are from Mira calligraphiae 

monumenta. 

S741 

S741. Finetec Mica Artist Color Set. $24.95 

Made of mica, a natural product that offers a wide 

variety of metallic shades, from gold and silver to 

iridescent, shining pearl colors. Can be dissolved with 

water and applied with a brush. Ideal for creating 

special effects and highlighting. Can be blended. Colors 

adhere to all absorbent surfaces, such as paper, wood, 

gypsum, etc. 

S194 

Burnishers 

S194. Dogtooth 5.75". $32.00 

S614. Pencil Point. Thin wood handle. 1" pointed tip. 

S614 

7.25"overall. $25.00 2/$22.50 5/$21.00 

S615. Blunt Point. 5.75". $35.00 

S615 

S616. Flat Agate 1.5" across. 5.75". $45.00. 

S701. Hematite Lipstick Burnisher. For burnishing 

raised gold to a mirror finish. True hematite. $95.00 

S616 

"..it is the best burnisher by far that I have tried on the 

market today, and I have had great success with it in these 

early trials." - Peter Thornton, 

"Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity of testing 

S701 

this one. It's a real beauty. Has a nice hold, an authentic hematite 

burnisher. Tested & True Hematite!" - Jerry Tresser 

S537. Jewelers Rouge. Use this jewelers polishing material on 

your leather strap as recommended by Peter Thornton when gilding with a hematite burnisher. $6.00 


Gilding Supplies 

METAL LEAF / SHELL GOLD 

A book is a packet of 25 leaves of thin material. Loose 

Leaf is pounded and packed between sheets of rouged 

paper. It must be lifted from the paper with a wide 

brush called a gilder’s tip or placed on a specially made 

Gilder’s Cushion for cutting. Patent Gold is loose leaf 

placed on a tissue paper, which is then placed under 

pressure to adhere it to the tissue. Patent leaf can be 

cut with a clean pair of scissors, and applied, gold side 

down, onto a prepared surface. 

S188. Loose Leaf Gold Leaf XX 23K. Book 25 shts. 

$47.00 

S189. Patent Gold Leaf XX 23K. Book 25 shts. $49.00 

S738. Shell Gold. Powdered Gold with a gum Arabic 

binder. 23.75 carat. 

Small (.4gram) $26.95 

Medium (1.1gram) $72.88 

Large (2.5gram) $165.75 

S748. Shell Gold Tablets. Specify color: Red Gold 

(22.9K), Yellow Gold (22.7K), Green Gold (18.4K), 

Lemon Gold (22.9K). $75.00 each. 

S608. Palladium. 25 sheets. 3-3/8"x3-3/8" Patent. A 

silver color metal very resistant to corrosives in the air 

and to acids (except nitric acid), it is often substituted 

for silver or white gold. $55.00 

NON-PRECIOUS METAL LEAF 

Book of 25 sheets, approx 5.5"x5.5". Patent has a paper 

backing and is easier to work with. 

S604. Copper Leaf. Patent $12.50 Loose $8.95 

S605. Aluminum Leaf. Patent $12.00 Loose $7.95 

S711. Gold (Imitation) Leaf. Patent $12.00 

Loose $7.95 

S606. Glass Gold Leaf (23K). Loose $58.00 

Imitation Gold Leaf also called Composition Gold 

Leaf, Dutch Metal, or Schlagmetal. 20 sheets. Loose 

Leaf. $6.95 

S603-#1 Reddish Gold (90% copper 10% Zinc). 

“Traditional gold.” 

S603-#2 Lighter Gold (#2.5) (85% Copper & 15% 

Zinc). “22K gold.” 

S603-#3 Light Gold (#3) (82% Copper & 18% Zinc). 

Bright lemony gold. 

VELLUM 

Vellum is the ultimate writing surface for a scribe. While most of 

us write on paper, we can still write on the same material used 

for all the treasured medieval manuscripts. You can feel a connection 

with the scribes and illuminators of the Book of Kells, The 

Lindisfarne Gospels, The Ramsey Psalter. High quality vellum is 

somewhat translucent and will have natural variations. Remember 

that vellum is the most forgiving of all surfaces for corrections. 

Calf Skin Manuscript Vellum. Medium weight. Our 

vellum sheets are expertly prepared on one side for 

writing. These sheets are ready for you to put pen or 

quill and ink or gouache to vellum. Specify size: 

S197-4. 4"x6" $10.95 

S197-6. 6"x8" $20.50 S197-8. 8"x10" $35.00 

S152-FUL. Full Skin. Classic Calfskin Vellum. Prepared for 

writing. Approx. 5-8 sq.ft. per skin. $40.00 per square foot. 

S152-HAL. Half Skin of Classic Calfskin Vellum. 

Prepared for writing. $42.50 per square foot. 

S319. Fine Dental Pumice. Used for de-greasing 

vellum for writing. 1oz. $2.00 6/$1.75ea 20/$1.50ea 

Gum Sandarac. Used on vellum and paper just before 

writing to achieve fine hairlines. S123-1. 1.0oz. $7.25 

S123-1/2. 0.5oz. $4.50 S123-B. Bag. $7.25 see “Gums.” 

Wet/Dry Sandpaper. For raising the nap in vellum 

prep. S316. 320 Grit. S317. 400 Grit. $1.45 ea. 

Gilding Supplies 

S267. Gilders Cushion. $25.00 

S710. Gilder’s Knife (Gold Knife). Used for cutting 

loose leaf gold. $30.95 

Raised Gilding / Gesso Ingredients 

S428. Titanium Dioxide. White pigment used instead 

of white lead in gesso. 1 oz. $3.00 

S414. Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate. Finest grade. 

Pre-slaked plaster. 1oz./$11.00 2oz./$20.00 

4oz./$32.00 16oz./$112.00 

I44. Fish Glue. 2oz. $5.50 

I455-1. Gilder's Bole. 1oz. $6.00 

S251. Prepared Gesso Tablet. Gesso. Contains white 

lead (a poison). Handle with appropriate care. Instructions 

included. $14.95 2/$13.95 ea. 

S479. Instacoll. 100ml. Reggie Ezell loves this gold 

size for mirror finish raised gilding. It is so easy! Yellow 

color allows you to see what you have applied. Directions 

included with your order. $21.50 

S596. Kölner Miniatum. Formulated for gilding on 

paper and other flexible surfaces. Will give full gloss 

finish. Ideal for gilding manuscripts. Yellow color. 

Similar, but thinner than Instacoll. Some find it easier 

to use. 50ml bottle. $23.75 

Flat Gilding 

I86. Gum Ammoniac. Soak these crystals in water and 

strain to produce a base for laying flat gold. 1oz. $8.95 

I87. Gum Ammoniac Prepared Liquid. Skip the 

soaking and straining normally involved with using 

Gum Ammoniac! This liquid is ready to use for flat 

gilding straight out of the bottle. 30 ml glass bottle. 

$15.00 

S473. Tresser Gold Size. Use this pink liquid for flat 

gilding on paper or most any surface. Highly recommended 

for its ease of use. Great for true gold leaf. Not 

as good for imitation leaf. $6.00 

See page 38 for glassine. See page 16 for hemitite & 

agate burnishers and jewelers rouge. 

GUMS 

I84. Gum Arabic. A binder. Add several drops to a 

bottle of Higgins Eternal for copperplate writing. Also 

used with gouache. 2.5oz (75ml).(W&N). $13.60 

I85. Gum Arabic Powder. Add 7 parts distilled water 

to one part powder or add to bottled ink directly. 1oz. 

$3.75 

S123. Gum Sandarac Powder. Tie up in a small square 

of cotton cloth and lightly pounce onto your paper to 

produce finer thins. Will help produce crisper letters. 

May stop bleeding, feathering. 

S123-1. 1.0oz. $7.25 S123-1/2. 0.5oz. $4.50 

S123-B. Gum Sandarac Bag. A bag of 

ground gum sandarac ready for you to use 

to correct slight bleeding or to get thinner 

thins. Dab the sandarac onto the paper 

through the cloth & then hold the paper 

vertically and tap off any excess. $7.25 

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traditional bookbinding 

B2687. ABC of Leather Bookbinding: A Manual for 

Traditional Craftsmanship by Edward R. Lhotka. 2000. 

142pp. 7"x10". Paper $19.99 

B1675-P. Headbands: How to Work Them 

by Jane Greenfield and Jenny Hille. 2001. 96pp. 6"x9". 

Paper $14.95. This easy to use, step-by-step guide 

shows how to create 14 different styles of headbands. 

Illustrated with numerous line drawings. 

The Thread That Binds by 

Pamela Train Leutz. 2010. 352pp. 

6"x9". B3221. Hardcover $55.00 

B3223. Paper $34.95 

B3222. Unbound Signatures. 

$24.95 

Comprised of 21 interviews of 

independent bookbinders in a 

quest to learn about the lives of 

representatives of this field. Each chapter tells a 

different story. You discover the challenges, successes, 

and “common threads” among each of the binders. 

Includes images offering a closer look at these 

bookbinders’ studios, as well as photographs of the 

bookbinders themselves. Each binder is introduced 

to us first by Pamela Leutz; the interview follows. A 

special interview with bookbinder Don Etherington 

is included. An excellent book for those considering 

working on their own in the field of bookbinding. 

Visit www.johnnealbooks.com for more details of 

the DVD’s and more bookbinding books. 

Michael L. Chrisman 

Bookbinding DVD's 

All running times are approximate. 

DVD43. Bookbinding: Getting 

Started & Cloth Repair. 2006. 

153 min. DVD $69.95 

How to get started in bookbinding; 

the basic tools needed; 

how to make some of your own 

small equipment; and how to 

repair a cloth book. 

DVD45. Book Restoration for 

Beginners. 1997. 86 min. 

DVD $69.95 

Since its original release in 

1997, Book Restoration for 

Beginners has remained a classic 

in bookbinding video instruction 

and was the first of its kind 

produced in America. 

DVD44. Tips from the 

Bookbinders Bench. 2007. 

173 min. DVD $99.00 

Many tips from his book 

restoration bench that will 

greatly aid both the practicing 

and beginning bookbinder and 

book restorer. Includes also how 

to pare leather and sharpen leather paring knives. 

All the tips are demonstrated and explained in a 

concise, easy to understand manner. 

Bookbinding Instructional DVDs 

DVDs of Bookbinding 2000 demonstrations. $40.00 each 

DVD17. Michael Wilcox: Gold Tooling. 

DVD18. Don Etherington: Fully Dressed in Leather, 

Conservation Style. 

DVD19. Monique Lallier: Edge-to-Edge Doublure. 

DVD20. Anthony Cains: A Decorative Leather 

Covering Technique. 

DVD21. James Brockman: The Concave Spine. 

DVD22. Louise Genest: The Exposed Spine Binding. 

B3232. 

Leather Books: 

An Illustrated 

Handbook by 

Karli Frigge. 1997. 

90pp. 5.5"x 9.75". 

Edition of 370 

copies. Paper $58.00 


This manual presents instruction and drawings 

for two methods of binding. In each, the signatures 

are sewn over leather strips and then pulled through 

the boards. Parts of the leather thongs are visible 

with each binding. The bindings use traditional 

binding techniques such as rounding and backing 

a spine and making a making a hollow. Includes 75 

instructional drawings. 

The fore edge is not trimmed – there are uncut 

sheet that will need to be separated. 

DVD46. Binding an Early 19th 

Century Book in Period-Style 

Leather. 2007. 230 min. DVD 

$99.00 

From only loose signatures, Michael 

demonstrates the complete 

and historically correct binding. 

Every aspect of the transformation 

is fully demonstrated and explained on 

camera. 

DVD47. The Re-backing & 

Restoration of an Early 18th 

Century Binding. 2008. 

171 min. DVD $99.00 

Starts with an English book 

(1728) with the cover boards 

detached, loose paste-downs and 

turn-ins, a broken end-band, etc. 

Every aspect of restoring the book with the look 

and feel of a superbly preserved original binding 

is demonstrated and explained. 

DVD48. Restoring a Family 

Bible. 214 min. DVD $99.00 

Shows how to restore a typical 

Victorian-era Family Bible in a 

historically correct fashion, preserving 

all of the original binding 

components. The entire process 

is captured on camera, leaving 

no technique unexplained. 

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artists’ journals 

B3169. Artful Journals: 

Making and Embellishing 

Memory Books, Garden 

Diaries & Travel Albums by 

Janet Takahashi. 2007. 128pp. 

8.5"x11". Hardcover $19.95. 


This guide covers both 

creating book structures and 

working with readymade 

journals. Presents 21 projects that include a seasonal 

journal with handmade papers decorated with natural 

items, a fan book of travel postcards, an accordion 

book of must-remember things said, a romantic journal 

and a spiral book for recipes. Beautiful watercolor 

art throughout. 

B2910. The Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully 

Expressive Journal Pages by Gwen Diehn. 2005. 128pp. 

8.5"x10". Paper $14.95 

This follow up to The Decorated Page presents more 

of the same, and that’s a good thing! More great photos, 

ideas, and examples. Build layered pages, use transparency, 

and more. Includes sections on making journals 

and customizing store bought journals. 

bookbinding 

How-to/Reference 

See pages 3-5 for more Bookbinding & related books.For 

Bookbinding supplies, see pages 21 & 62-63. 

B2033. Cover to Cover: 

Creative Techniques for Making 

Beautiful Books, Journals & 

Albums by Shereen LaPlantz. 

1995. 144pp. 8.75"x10.25". Paper $16.95 

A how-to book combined with a gallery of work. It has 

step-by-step instructions & illustrations, and they are 

accompanied by more than 170 photos of examples of finished 

books by a variety of book artists. Includes simple 

pamphlets, traditional codices, complex fold books, and 

many others. A bestseller. Full of non-traditional bindings. 

B3133. Re-Bound: Creating 

Handmade Books from Recycled 

and Repurposed Materials by 

Jeannine Stein. 2009. 144pp. 

8.5"x9". Paper. $24.99 


Re-Bound shows readers how to 

take every day materials from around the house, flea 

markets and thrift stores, and hardware and office supply 

stores, and turn them into fabulous books. Instead 

of saying, “What can I make a book out of,” readers will 

be thinking, “What can’t I make a book out of?” 

B3161. Eco Books: Inventive 

Projects from the Recycling 

Bin by Terry Taylor. 2009. 

144pp. 9"x9". Paper $22.95. 


Forty beautiful bookmaking 

projects using recycled and 

green materials! They are clever, 

witty, fun and constructed with established binding 

techniques. Egg cartons, beer cans, and cassette tapes 

morph into covers, while brown bags, coffee filters, 

keith smith 

B1537. Non-Adhesive Binding: 

Books without Paste or Glue by 

Keith A. Smith. 2nd ed. 352pp. 

6"x9". Paper $30.00 

B1890. 1, 2 & 3-Section Sewings: Vol. II $30.00 

B1891. Exposed Spine Bindings: Vol. III $30.00 

B2280. Bookbinding for Book Artists by Keith 

Smith. 1998. 432pp. 6"x9". Paper $35.00. Presents a 

simple approach to binding a book in cloth or leather. 

B2531. Quick Leather Bindings: Non-Adhesive Binding 

Vol. V. by Keith Smith. 2003. 320 pp. 6"x9". Paper $30.00 

B2428 Smith’s Sewing Single Sheets. 

Non-Adhesive Binding Vol. IV. by Keith 

Smith. 2001. 336 pp. 6"x9". 

Paper $30.00 

The fourth in a series of instructional 

books on binding without glue 

or paste, this one presents bindings of 

single sheets – paper, board, plexi – 

that open flat to any page. Includes several variations of 

Coptic sewings, raised cord sewings, and sewing on tapes. 

and newspapers are transformed into pages. Projects 

include cereal box books, an exposed stitch book that 

incorporates cloth remnants, and a faux leather journal 

that re-uses your teabags. Includes how-to drawings, 

close-up detail photographs, simple stitch diagrams, 

and a gallery of eco-books to inspire you. 

B3363. Speaking of Book Art: 

Interviews with British and 

American Book Artists by Cathy 

Courtenay. 1999. 264pp. 7"x10". 

Paper $24.95 

A collection of interviews 

with American 

and British book artists, including 

American book artists Julie 

Chen, Sas Colby, Betsy Davids, Johanna Drucker, Susan 

E. King, and British book artists Helen Douglas, 

Ronald King, Telfer Stokes, and Ian Tyson. 15 color, 

101 b&w illustrations. 

TEACHERS 

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Cherryl Moote 

B2765. Books with Girth by Cherryl Moote. 2005. 220pp. 

8.5" x 11". Paper $49.95 

This instruction manual covers books that have thick 

spines. Included are sewn books like Coptic, longstitch and 

Secret Belgian Binding, and many unsewn books like piano 

hinge, interlocking signatures, and the Spectabular book. 

The instructions are detailed and accompanied by clear diagrams, 

suggestions for variations, and photos of the projects. 

The fourth in her bestselling series of instructional manuals. 

B2998. Photo Op by Cherryl Moote. 2007. 132 pages. 8.5" x 11". 

Spiral Paper $40.00 

15 projects for your photographs, both vintage 

images and your current snapshots, including simple 

display options, clever storage projects, fun albums, 

arty showcases, and heritage albums. 

Instructions are clear and precise, amply diagrammed 

with line drawings and further illustrated 

with both black and white and color photographs of 

the projects. The instructions are detailed and well 

tested, and include suggestions and how-to for variations. 

The 15 projects – Meishi Photo Folders, Freeze 

& Easel-back Frames, Photo & Meandering Corners, 

Photo Cubes. Books: Turkish Mapfold, Origami 

Pocket, Photo Carousels, Bellows. Albums: Gallery, 

Stab Bound, Post & Screw, Heritage Hinge. 

Cherryl tests each set of instructions with a group of 

papercrafters. For most there are no color illustrations, 

just pages of binding projects with good instructions. 

They have received rave reviews. 

DVD35. Firm Foundations. 2008. 

130 min. DVD $29.95 

Teaches you about the skills, tools, 

and materials needed for basic 

bookbinding. Includes: tools, paper, 

glues and adhesives, threads, book 

anatomy, cutting, scoring and folding, 

creating single signature books, 

butterfly and pamphlet stitches, 

folding basic accordion books, feathering paper, and 

dividing without fractions. Presented in a simple, 

systematic, skill-oriented, practical way. 

B2582. Copied, Bound 

& Numbered 

by Cherryl Moote. 2003. 

90pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral Paper $29.95 

This book features book forms perfect for creating 

small editions of art books with your photocopier or 

computer printer. Includes detailed instructions for the 

forms and tips to help you streamline the assembly of 

the books, which leaves you more time to create art. 

Standard size papers are used for most projects. The 

book forms presented also make wonderful one-of-akind 

books. 

B2429. Simply Bound: 

Beginnings in Bookbinding 

by Cherryl Moote. 2001. 80pp. 

8.5"x11". Spiral Paper $29.95 

For papercrafters & others wanting to start making 

books, this manual gives clear, precise instructions 

with step-by-step illustrations for 16 projects including 

meander books, lotus books, tea bag books, flutter 

books, & single signature. Bestseller. 

DVD26. Simply Bound: Beginnings in Bookbinding. 

2003. 60 min. DVD $30.00 

B2480. Sleight of Binding. 2002. 88pp. 

8.5"x11". $29.95 

Cherryl’s second how-to manual is 

about trick books, including flexigons, 

Jacob’s ladders, and folded forms. Full 

of fun stuff! A bestseller at conferences. 

B2870. Building With Your 

Creative Stumbling Blocks by 

Cherryl Moote. 2006. 118pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $40.00 

Shows how to make use of 

your creative blocks through 

exploring simple bookbinding, 

papercrafting and journaling. 

Explores creativity, creative 

growth and discovery with 

practical activities. Deal with your creative challenges 

and feel more in control of your creative path. Included 

in the book are sections on critical voices, setting goals, 

rediscovering your creative voice, finding time for creativity 

in your daily life, and the fears and challenges of 

living a creative life. 

B2605. Paper Delights by 

Cherryl Moote. 2004. 124pp. 

8.5"x11". Spiral Paper 

$35.00 

Features card, paper folding 

& bookbinding ideas 

for papercrafters who want 

to showcase chiyogami, scrapbook, paste, and hand 

decorated papers. Projects include dry embossing, iris 

folding, bargello, basic paper quilting, rotating cards, 

origami inkwell, origami kimono and happi coat, a 

bookmark, a takeout box full of paper fortune cookie 

books, and a miniature library in a folded slip case. 

Three pages of color. 

DVD28. Paper Delights by Cherryl Moote. 2004. 

60 minutes. DVD $29.95 


Bookbinding Adhesives 

S340. Jade 403. Highly recommended PVA adhesive 

for bookbinding. pH neutral. 8oz $8.95 16oz $13.95 

S203. “Yes!” Stickflat Glue. For long-lasting archival 

mounting. Neutral pH. Will not react with air against 

paper. Completely organic, can be thinned with warm 

water. Ideal for conservation of art & bookbinding. 

Pint (16 oz.). $12.95 

S233. Wheat Starch for Paste. Pre-cooked, dissolves 

easily in cold water. Can also be mixed with PVA 

adhesives or methylcellulose. Used for attaching paper 

to boards and leather to covers, and in tissue repairing. 

Wheat starch does not yellow. Also used for paste 

paper. Archival. 1 lb bag. $6.50 

S585. Rice Starch. Monique Lallier uses this as an 

adhesive for bookbinding. Also used for lining & 

repairing works of art on paper. Forms a transparent 

film. Requires cooking. Belgian. 1lb Bag. $6.50 

S343. Methyl Cellulose. Used as an adhesive alone or 

mixed with Wheat Paste or PVA. Increase the drying 

time of PVA allowing for more repositioning. Makes a 

wonderful paste for paste papers. 

4oz/$8.00 8oz/$11.00 16oz/$15.00. 

Book Board 

Davey Board. Single ply, dense, acid free bookbinding 

board. Highest quality. For most bookbinding and box 

making needs, the .080 (approx. 3/32") is recommended. 

Smaller books use .070. 

Davey Board New Sizes! 

New sizes and thicknesses of Davey Board at lower 

prices. Quantity prices are available on any combination 

of size and thickness. This is real Davey board, the 

best bookboard available. 

S714. 70pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $11.95. 2/$10.95/pk. 

S715. 80pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $12.95. 2/$11.95/pk. 

S716. 70pt. Pack of 10. 5.25"x7.25". $11.95. 2/$10.95/pk. 

S717. 70pt. Pack of 8. 10"x14.75". $16.95. 

2/$14.95/pk. 3/$13.95/pk. 4/$12.95/pk. 

S718. 80pt. Pack of 8. 10"x14.75". $18.95. 2/$16.95/pk. 

3/$15.95/pk. 4/$14.95/pk. 

S719. 70pt. Pack of 8. 15"x20". $27.95. 2/$24.95/pk. 

3/$22.95/pk. 4/$21.95/pk. 

S720. 80pt. Pack of 8. 15"x20". $29.95. 2/$26.95/pk. 

3/$24.95/pk. 4/$23.95/pk. 

See page 63 for board cutters. 

More Bookbinding Supplies 

S439. Book Tape. Acid-free gum lined tape. 

1-1/2" wide. In white. 1 yard. $2.95 

S516. Headbands. Ivory 60". $5.00 

S617. Super (Mull or Crash). Open weave cotton 

material used for attaching the spine of the book to 

the case. 18" x 36". $8.95 

Bookbinder’s Tape. Strong, acid-free, gummed 

linen tape for binding and repair. 

S707. 1"x36". Scored for easy folding. $6.95 

S708. 2"x36". $6.95 

S709. Book Repair Tape. Extra strong adhesive tape 

for binding projects and for reinforcing or repairing 

spines. 2"x15yds. Specify White, Black. $19.95 

See pages 62-63 for more bookbinding supplies. 

Round Glue Brushes 

S344-8 

S344-10 

Unfinished wood handles, pure blond hog bristles 

with rust free ferrules. For PVA and wheat paste. 

S344-6. 1/2" dia. $8.25 S344-10. 3/4"dia. $9.25 

S344-14. 1" dia. $13.95 

S345. Microspatula 

S345. Microspatula #1. Stainless Steel. 8" long. $4.25 

S538. Smaller Microspatula. 6.25" long. $3.65 

S390. Bookwizard. A multifunction 

template designed for 

paper artists and bookmakers. 

Streamline measuring tasks, 

create perfect squares with 

diagonals and center points, 

outline stab binding holes, insure 

perfect center-align binding holes. Instruction 

booklet. Sturdy plastic printed with a background 

grid of 1/8" and measuring guides. $16.95 

Cutting Tools 

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 it’s 

PURPLE (or Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Red). It’s no 

more expensive than X-acto’s basic knife! Safety Cap, 

#11 Blade. Specify color. $3.95 

S130. #11 

S417. Excel Deluxe Knife 

S129. #10 

S130. Excel #11 Blade. The standard pointed blade. 

5 blades $1.50 10 blades $2.90 Box of 100 $19.99 

S129. Excel #10 Blades. Carbon Steel. Super sharp, 

double honed blades. 5 blades $2.10 

Scalpel. Sharpest surgical blades available for 

cutting, trimming, & scraping. Disposable 

blades snap onto handle. 

S373. Scalpel Metal Handle. $5.30 

S374. #23 Scalpel Blades. $.60 each, 

10/.55 each. 25/.50 each 

See page 63 for paper cutters 

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B3017. Bookbinding Techniques 

and Projects by Joseph Cambras. 

2008. 144pp. 8.25"x11.25". Paper 

$26.99. JNB Price $24.95 

Presents history, tools & materials, 

techniques, sewing & gluing, paper 

cutting & folding, along with decorating 

and coloring techniques for 

the traditional craft of bookbinding. Profusely illustrated, 

step-by-step instructions for 17 bookbinding projects, 

including standard cloth and leather covers, photo album, 

document case, stationery box and slipcase.

Brushes 

Chisel Edged Lettering Brushes 

BR01. 995 Winsor Newton Chisel Brush. Golden 

Nylon. The standard brush recommended by John 

Stevens and other instructors for chisel-edged 

alphabets. 1/2" $14.15 3/4" $20.25 1" $28.75 

BR24 Raphael Kaerell Flat. Actual size. 

1/8" 

1/4" 

3/8" 

BR01. 995 Winsor Newton Chisel Brush. 1/2". Actual size. 

BR24. Raphael Kaerell Flat. For chisel-edged 

brush writing and watercolor painting. Carl Rohrs 

tested the 1/4" and 3/8" and found them fine 

brushes for chisel-edged brush lettering. (For 1/2" 

and larger he recommends the W&N 995.) Synthetic 

bristles. Sale prices good through 12-31-10. 

Size 02. 1/8" $10.50 Sale $7.50 

Size 04. 3/16" $11.55 Sale $8.25 

Size 06. 1/4" $12.75 Sale $8.95 

Size 08. 5/16" $14.30 Sale $9.95 

Size 10. 3/8" $15.15 Sale $10.95 

BR25. Set of above five sizes. $64.25 Sale $39.95 

Size 12. 1/2" $16.75 Sale $14.25 

Size 14. 5/8" $18.45 Sale $14.95 

BR12 Rekab #5. Actual size. 

5 

John Stevens uses these round ferrule, chisel-edge Rekab 

brushes for smaller Roman lettering as well as for a variety 

of other styles. John uses these along with flat ferrule chisel 

edged brushes for his brush lettering. These quality sable 

brushes, imported from Israel, with proper care will last 

for 20 years or more. These are called “Showcard” or “One 

Stroke Brushes.” They are more versatile than flat ferrule, 

chisel edge brushes, but take a bit more skill to use. John 

recommends the #5 to start with. For a wider range of sizes, 

he suggests adding the #3 & #7. 

BR12 Rekab Brushes. Specify size. 

#3. $12.87. JNB $11.50 

#4. $14.63. JNB $13.25 

#5. $18.93 JNB $16.95 

0 

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#6. $26.84. JNB $22.95 

#7. $38.28. JNB $32.95 

BR28. Winsor & Newton Series 7. Round. 

Known as the finest watercolor brush, expensive but 

worth the price. Handmade using the highest grade 

Kolinsky Sable. Crisp point, just the right spring, 

superior control, even and consistent flow. Recommended 

for pointed brush lettering & painting. 

#000. $21.79 JNB $17.45 

#00. $22.49 JNB $17.95 

#0. $23.79 JNB $19.05 

#1. $27.29 JNB $21.85 

#2. $32.79 JNB $26.25 

#3. $45.09 JNB $36.10 

#4. $61.99 JNB $49.60 

#5. $76.09 JNB $50.95 

#6. $108.99 JNB $73.05 

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BR28 Winsor & Newton Series 7. #0 & #1. Actual size. 

BR38 Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolor Sable. Size 0 & 2. Actual size. 

0 

BR38. WN Artists' Water Color Sable. Round. 

Excellent for fine detail, lines and washes. The 

round-bellied watercolor brush is the most popular 

watercolor brush. Quality Kolinsky sable hair, birchwood 

handles and seamless nickel ferrules all put 

together by hand to create a truly excellent brush. 

Has been improved to ensure a perfect point. Matte 

finish handle. Recommended by Valerie Weilmuenster 

for illuminated letters as a good and less expensive 

alternative to the Winsor & Newton Series 7. 

#00. $8.40 JNB $6.75 

#0. $9.05 JNB $7.25 

#1. $10.25 JNB $8.20 

#2. $15.68 JNB $12.55 

#3. $19.26 JNB $15.40 

BR26 Windsor & Newton Series Sceptre Gold 101 Brush. #2. Actual size. 

BR23 Escoda Brushes. Set of 4. Actual size. 

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#4. $22.10 JNB $17.70 

#5. $23.55 JNB $18.85 

#6. $25.70 JNB $20.55 

#7. $32.05 JNB $25.65 

#8. $39.60 JNB $31.70 

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BR26. Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold 101 Brush. 

Round. High quality and of a similar shape as the 

Series 7, but made from a mix of sable and synthetic 

fibers. Ideal for watercolor and suitable for acrylics. 

Recommended by Michael Sull. Choose size: 

#0000. $6.70 JNB $5.65 #4. $10.10 JNB $8.10 

#000. $6.70 JNB $5.65 #5. $11.15 JNB $8.90 

#00. $6.70 JNB $5.65 

#6. $13.55 JNB $10.85 

#0. $6.95 JNB $5.65 

#8. $20.15 JNB $16.15 

#1. $7.60 JNB $6.10 

#10. $27.70 JNB $22.15 

#2. $7.95 JNB $6.35 

#12. $37.70 JNB $29.60 

#3. $9.20 JNB $7.35 

BR30 Cotman Round WC Brush. #8. Actual size. 

BR30. Cotman Round WC Brush. Synthetic brush 

is slightly stiffer than sable. Recommended by Lisa 

Engelbrecht; she especially likes the #8. 

#0. $6.20 JNB $4.95 

#1. $6.30 JNB $5.05 

#2. $6.70 JNB $5.35 

#3. $7.40 JNB $5.95 

#4. $7.60 JNB $6.10 

#5. $8.05 JNB $6.45 

#6. $9.85 JNB $7.90 

#8. $12.50 JNB $10.00 

#10. $15.40 JNB $12.35 

Escoda Brushes. Annie Cicale uses these brushes 

for painting. Eliza Schulte Holliday, co-author of Brush 

Lettering, highly recommends these brushes from Spain 

for pointed brush lettering. They have plenty of bounce 

and good snap and are reasonably priced. Eliza starts her 

students with the #2 for lettering. 

BR22. Round Pointed Sable Watercolor Brush. 

#0. $13.70 JNB $9.95 #1. $14.93 JNB $10.95 

#2. $18.19 JNB $13.95 #4. $26.56 JNB $19.50 

BR23. Set of 4. $73.38 JNB $51.95 

#6. $32.29 JNB $20.35 #8. $43.37 JNB $27.35 

#10. $75.11 JNB $45.25 

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2 

4

Scharff Kolinsky Red Sable Round Watercolor 

Brush. Recommended by Lisa Engelbrecht: 

“Expensive, but worth the price.” 

BR29-2. Size 2 Brush. $25.00 JNB Price $22.50 

BR29-3. Size 3 Brush. $30.00 JNB Price $26.00 

4 mm 

5 mm 

8 mm 

BR37. Silverwhite Bright 1502. Short Handle. 

White Synthetic. Inexpensive brush for lettering, mixing 

gouache or watercolor, and for loading your pen. 

#1 - $4.35 

#2 - $4.70 

BR29-2 Scharft Kolinsky #2. Actual size. 

#4 - $5.60 

#6 - $6.35 

#8 - $7.05 

#10- $8.50 

BR43. White Bristle Brushes Pkg of 3. Specify Flat 

(sizes 2, 4, 6) or round (sizes 1, 3, 5). Great for mixing 

gouache or loading ink. $1.75 

BR31. Yasutomo Oriental Bamboo Pointed 

Brush. Specify size: 3/8" CC5. $4.65 7/16" CC6. $5.10 

BR33. Hake Brush. Yasutomo. 

Specifiy size: 1.5" F15. $11.35 2.5" F25. $16.95. 

brush lettering 

The best book for brush lettering is Brush Lettering by 

Eliza Schulte & Marilyn Reaves. 

B1638. Brush Lettering by 

Eliza Schulte (Holliday) & 

Marilyn Reaves. 2nd ed. 2006. 

128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95. 


This complete how-to guide for both chisel edged 

and pointed brush lettering demonstrates how to 

use brushes & how to clean and care for them. Model 

alphabets are provided. Full of examples of brush lettering 

from a variety of masterful scribes. One of our 

bestselling titles. New edition. 

B2351-P. Formal Brush 

Writing by Tom Kemp. 

1999. 272pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $55.00 

A thorough instructional 

book on making Trajan 

capitals. The first 50 pages 

cov- 

er tools, materials, and 

practice, discussing – in 

detail – brushes, how to 

hold and use them. The next 

section covers each of the letters with detailed 

sequential drawings of the brush making the letter. The final 

section takes you a step further presenting variations, 

enlarging and reducing the scale of the Trajan letters, as well 

as widening and narrowing the letters. 

The Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich. 1968 

(1991). 312pp. 8"x10.5". B1540-P. Paperback $29.95 

B1540-H. Hardcover $49.95 

The definitive work on the origin and development of 

the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly 

shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written. 

Includes Catich’s large brush capitals A-Z and instructions 

on making them. Full of illustrations. A superb reprint for 

all interested in Roman caps. 

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illumination 

See pages 28 for more books on Illumination. 

B2611. The Illuminated 

Alphabet: An Inspirational 

Introduction to Creating 

Decorative Calligraphy by 

Patricia Seligman. Calligraphy 

by Timothy Noad. 1994. 160pp. 

9"x9". Paper $14.95. 


This how-to book about making illuminated letters 

presents: Celtic, Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance, 

Modern Revival. Step-by-step illustrations for drawing, 

gilding, and painting these decorated letters. This lush 

book is crisply printed in color throughout. For each 

initial letter, an initial from a manuscript is shown. A 

wonderful book! 

B2837. Masterpieces of Illuminated 

Letters and Borders by WR 

Tymms and MD Wyatt. 2006. 

8.75"x11". Paper $14.95 

More than 350 decorative designs 

including 256 letters. 

A wonderful selection from 19th 

century sources. 

B2002. Ready-to-Use Ornate 

Letters and Initials. 1995. 64pp. 

8.25"x11". Paper $6.95 

813 different initial letters are 

printed one side only on glossy 

paper. This cornucopia of capitals 

presents letters in a wide variety of styles. All are 

copyright free. 

CD21. The Technique of Raised 

Gilding by Jerry Tresser. 2006. 72pp. 

CD. Specify Flipbook or PDF format. 

$24.95. 

This practical gilding manual 

provides an analysis of the materials 

and techniques for raised gilding 

with gesso and provides in-depth, 

step-by-step instructions. (You need Adobe Acrobat 

Reader, a free downloadable program, to view/print the 

PDF Version. No program needed for the flipbook.) 

Source book for acanthus leaves 

B2786. William Morris Full- 

Color Patterns and Designs. 48pp. 

8.25"x11". Paper $12.95 

Michael Sull uses this book in his 

instructional session on acanthus 

leaves. Acanthus leaves are a 

traditional motif, frequently used in 

engrossed awards, as well as other calligraphic broadsides 

and illumination. 

B2873. 1001 Illuminated Initial 

Letters by Owen Jones. 32pp. 

9.25"x12.25". Paper $9.95 

Michael Sull uses this resource 

for illuminated initials for recognition 

scrolls and other pieces. 

Many examples of each letter 

presented in a range of sizes. 


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calligraphy, 

calligraphers 

Lettering & Type Design 

New in Paper! 

B2712. Afrikan Alphabets: 

The Story of Writing in Afrika 

by Saki Mafundikwa. 2004. 

171pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper $16.95 

African alphabets have rich 

cultural and artistic histories, 

with many still in use today. An 

entertaining, anecdotal and visual feast. Features over 

20 writing systems (pictographs, mnemonic devices, 

syllabaries and alphabets) from across the African 

continent and the Diaspora. Includes Ethiopian script, 

as well as more recent and less familiar ones. 

B2783. The 

Calligraphic 

Line: Thoughts 

on the Art of Writing by Hans-Joachim Burgert. 2nd 

edition. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. (1989) 

2002. Approx 177pp. 8.5"x11". Paper Spiral $35.00 

Presents Burget’s perspective on the role of form and 

function in calligraphy and writing, the history of the 

graphic form (symbol/writing/calligraphy), plus the 

need and development of cursive writing and alphabets. 

The second section presents Burgert’s thoughts 

on the place of calligraphy in the Western world after 

the invention of printing from type and calligraphy’s 

relationship to type. Note that this is a photocopy 

production. The quality of the illustrations varies but 

all are photocopies. 

See page 6 for B900. Words of Risk: The Art of 

Thomas Ingmire. $16.99 & page 25 for B2614. 

Codici 1. $22.95 edited by Thomas Ingmire. 

B2912. Edward Johnston: 

Master Calligrapher by Peter 

Holliday. 2006. 416pp. 8.5"x11". 


Edward Johnston was key to 

the revival of calligraphy in 

the 20th century. His Writing 

& Illuminating & Lettering, 

originally published in 1906, is 

still an important instructional 

manual. This new volume 

looks afresh at Johnston’s work and legacy, his friendships 

and philosophy, the people he worked with and 

the influence on them and others, and the details of the 

establishment of the craft community in Ditchling. 

B3361. Schrift von Hans 

Schmidt / Lettering by Hans 

Schmidt. Text by Hans Halby. 

1988. 81pp.8.25"x10.25". 

Paper $27.50 

This exhibit catalog includes textiles, 

woodcuts, three-dimensional pieces, 

books, linocuts and hand-drawn 

lettering. All text, including captions, 

are in both English and German. 81 b/w photos. 

B2831. A Passion for the Pen: The 

Art of Georgina Artigas 

edited by Brenda Casey Zoby. 2006. 

64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.95. 


There are 32 pages with pointed 

pen lettering, mainly on invitations, 

certificates & awards, logos, and 8 art 

pieces from the Calligraphers Engagement Calendars, 

along with many traditional American style illuminated 

recognition/retirement/resolution scrolls. Born 

in Cuba, Artigas emigrated to the USA in the 60’s and 

worked for the Ames & Rollinson Studio in NYC for 

nearly a decade before moving to Miami and setting up 

her own studio. 28 full-color plates. 

Mike Kecseg. Uncommon Numbers II. 

Uncommon Numbers 

Special Price: Purchase a complete set of all three 

Uncommon Numbers Books with shipcase for only $39.95 

B3148. Uncommon Numbers II edited by Brenda 

Casey Zoby. 2009. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper. $14.95 

Number anthology with contributions by Marsha 

Brady, Larry Brady, Denis Brown, Michael Clark, 

Georgia Deaver, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Jean 

Larcher, Judy Melvin, Brody Neuenschwander, Charles 

Pearce, John Stevens, Sheila Waters, Ann Alaia Woods, 

and more. 

It showcases styles, techniques, and lettering artists 

and also includes information about dealing calligraphically 

with fractions, ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 

3rd), and Roman numerals. Essential information for 

every working calligraphy library. 

B2302. The Uncommon Numbers Manual by 

Brenda Casey 1999. 80pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $14.95 

Covers the construction of numbers for Uncial 

(Waters), Blackletter (Dunham), Italic (Alice), Copperplate 

(Artigas), Bookhand (Cheryl O Adams), 

Neuland (Rohrs), and Pointed Pen Uncial (Kecseg). 

For each, an exemplar for the alphabet. A ductus and 

further instruction on the numbers is included with 

each hand. 

B2081. Uncommon Numbers: A Source Book for 

Artists edited by Brenda Casey and Barbara Brandt. 

1996. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paperback $14.95 

This source book on numerals has exemplar pages, 

compositions, commercial pieces using numbers, and 

typefaces that could inspire calligraphic numerals 

Provides much inspiration and source material to 

help you. 


calligraphy 

instructional 

manuals 

Includes how-to books, as well as source books for 

alphabets. For instruction and alphabet books for Copperplate, 

Spencerian, Hebrew, and Brush Lettering, 

see those separate sections. 

B3137. Celebration Calligraphy: 

Complete Instructions and 

Models for Special-Occasions 

Alphabets, Borders, and Motifs 

by Ruth Booth. 2008. 128pp. 

8.75"x8.75". Paper $21.95. 


This is an all-in-one manual 

on cards and invitations for calligraphers. You get 12 

alphabets including contemporary hands which draw 

on historical models but have a modern look, as well 

as italic, blackletter and copperplate. A full model alphabet 

with ductus is provided for each. Ruth matches 

the alphabets to the appropriate celebrations – formal 

and informal. You get a myriad of ideas and examples 

for layouts, borders and elements for each celebration: 

birthdays, weddings, baby announcements, 

graduations. There is a section of core card making 

techniques and a gallery of cards. Hundreds of color 

illustrations. Recommended. 

B2614. Codici 1. Edited by Thomas 

Ingmire. 2003. 64pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $22.95 

Ingmire is best known for his 

expressive – and often non-legible – 

calligraphic works. This illustrated 

notebook draws primarily from 

Ingmire's teaching. It presents the 

assignments, support materials, the works created by 

the students, as well as images and brief discussions of 

his own recent works that relate to the program. Topics 

include inventing new forms, lettering as drawing, the 

expressive line, the shape and space of writing, the word 

as image, Hans-Joachim Burgert: the calligraphic line, 

and the space of writing: the Ditchling project. The 

emphasis is on a visual rather than a verbal message. 

B2225. Enrich Your 

Calligraphy by Diana Hardy 

Wilson 1996. 175pp. 7.75"x11.25". 

Hardcover $29.99. JNB Price $9.95 

This is not a book about letterforms 

but about how to go 

about creating calligraphic pieces. 

Further, unlike many recent calligraphy 

books, this book is generous 

with the text rather than being a printed slide show 

with captions. Wilson explains how to be a maker of 

calligraphic work with both practical and philosophical 

discussions about design, creativity and the actual 

production. 

B1277. Explicatio 

Formarum Litterarum: The 

Unfolding of Letterforms by 

Rutherford Aris. 1990. 50pp, plus 23 

foldout plates. 9.5"x 12.25". Paper 

over boards $35.00. Sale $29.95 

This book displays as graphically 

as possible the development of the 

forms of the Latin letters from the first to the fifteenth 

century. The foldout plates contain nearly 200 black 

& white reproductions of various scripts. The text 

relates the development of letters to that of other arts, 

making comparisons that shed light on the spirit of an 

entire age; for example, between the evolution of gothic 

letters and the pointed arches in gothic cathedrals. 

Many other fascinating insights into medieval thought, 

culture & history are included in the book. 

B2830. Finding the Flow: A 

Calligraphic Journey by Gina Jonas. 

2006. 85pp. 8.5" x11". Spiral bound. 

Paper $24.95 

A new approach to calligraphy for 

all levels, which acquaints the scribe 

with the essential but largely unexplored 

dynamics of stroke technique. 

Through stroke exercises with pencil and edged pen, 

you explore vital movement and sensitive touch. You 

discover how shoulder, arm, fingers and pen combine 

with alternating of pressure. The exercises lead to an 

intimate understanding of the edged pen: a foundation 

for formal alphabet study, creative alphabet design and 

artistic self-expression! Begin your calligraphy practice 

before starting formal alphabet study by warming up, 

sensitizing, and integrating mind and body. Full of 

illustrations and diagrams. 

B020. Insights into Left-handed Calligraphy by 

Betsy Rivers-Kennedy. 1984. 32pp. 5.5"x8.5". $9.95. 

For left-handers and teachers. Covers four methods 

of writing: The Right-Handed Influence, The Sideways 

Approach, The Hook, & The Upside-down Method. The 

best book available. Paperbound. 

B028. Layout and Design for Calligraphers by Alan 

Furber. 1984. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $9.95 A great basic 

book for calligraphers with no design background. 

B1795. Teach Calligraphy? Who? Me?: An Introduction 

to the Gentle Art of Calligraphy Instruction by 

Betty J. Locke. 1993. 46pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95 

For those beginning to teach calligraphy, this book 

provides lots of practical information on kinds of 

classes, student needs and teaching strategies. It 

doesn’t give you lesson plans, but lets you know 

how to prepare them. It’s like having an experienced 

teacher to answer questions, give hints, etc. 

B040. Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers 

by Jacqueline Svaren. 1986. 75pp. 10"x11". Paper 

$19.95 

Covers 33 alphabets with exemplars, ductus, and 

letter by letter hints on shape and construction. All 

presented in a beautiful format in red and black. One of 

our most popular books. Highly recommended. 

DVD29. Italic with a Flourish 

by Margaret Daubney. 52 minutes. 

DVD $32.50 

Using clear demonstrations, 

explains the features of a formal 

italic hand, guides you through 

the letterforms and shows you 

how to develop and use your 

skills. Includes plenty of technical 

advice. Daubney was a tutor at Roehampton. 


Lettershop Calligraphy Kit 

Instructional Bk + Markers 

B3319. The Lettershop 

Calligraphy Project Kit by 

Joanne Fink and Cheryl Adams. 

1998. 62pp. 6"x11". Spiral $19.99. 


Learn italic calligraphy using 

calligraphy markers with this 

superb instructional book. Book 

has good exemplars for cap and lowercase letters, 

plus simple projects: envelopes, cards & invitations. 

Contains book plus three Elegant Writer 

Calligraphy Markers (black - fine, green - extra-fine, 

red - broad). Makes a wonderful gift for a budding 

calligrapher. 

Italic Letters Kit 

Workbook + Fountain Pen 

K104. Italic Calligraphy Beginner's Kit. 

Want to teach yourself Italic? Use this instructional 

and informative workbook and the fountain pen 

that exactly fits the exercises. Provides thorough 

instruction on italic calligraphy and handwriting. 

Kit contains Italic Letters by Dubay & Getty and a 

Sheaffer Calligraphy Set with pen, ink cartridges 

and three interchangeable nibs. $29.95 

K104-L. Left Hand Italic Calligraphy Beginner's 

Kit. Contains Italic Letters (book), Insights into Left 

Handed Calligraphy (book) and a left-hand Manuscript 

Beginner’s Set with pen, cartridge, converter, 

and three left-hand nibs. $42.85 

B3327. The Alphabet from A 

to Y with Bonus Letter Z! by 

Steve Martin and Roz Chast. 

2007. 64pp. 10.25"x8.5 ". 

Hardcover $17.95. JNB $7.50 

Steve Martin has supplied the 

rhyming and alliterative couplets. Roz Chast, whose 

cartoons frequently appear in The New Yorker, has 

provided the illustrative facing page. “In varsity Victor 

was often victorious - sadly, his winning made 

him vainglorious.” “Excellent Edward, exceedingly 

picky, ate eggs with an eel whose earwax was icky.” 

Bookmaking & Kids 

B3317. Handmade Books 

for a Healthy Planet: Sixteen 

Earth-Friendly Projects from 

Around the World by Susan 

Kapuscinski Gaylord. 2010. 

132pp. 8.5" x 8.5". Paper 

$19.95 

This book of projects for your kids or grandkids 

explores the fascinating world of handmade books. 

They will learn about history around the world while 

they make their own books with earth-friendly 

recycled materials. All that is needed are cereal boxes, 

grocery bags, scissors, and glue stick. The step-by-step 

instructions include: Wish Scroll from Ethiopia, Medieval 

Book of Hours, Time Line Accordion book from 

Central America and Mexico, Book of Haiku from 

Japan. Good for classroom instruction or just fun. 

B3069. 

Magic 

Books & 

Paper Toys: 

Flip Books, 

E-Z Pop-Ups & Other Paper 

Playthings to Amaze & 

Delight by Esther K. Smith. 

2008. 144pp. 7.5"x7.5". Paper $21.95 

Step-by-step instructions for more than two dozen 

clever projects, including a classic crisscross magic 

wallet, woven heart baskets, pop-up maps, pocket 

movies, flip books, spinners, and cootie catchers. The 

finished examples show you that even these playthings 

for kids can become sophisticated in execution, as well 

as just things of fun. 

B2698. Literacy through the Book Arts by Paul 

Johnson. 1993. 168pp. 8"x 10". Paper $29.95 

B3145. Get Writing: Creative 

Book-Making Projects for 

Children Ages 7-12 Years by Paul 

Johnson. 2008. 64pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $19.95 

This sequel to Get Writing 4-7 

contains more than twenty-five 

new book making ideas showing 

children how to combine images, words, and paper engineering 

techniques. Each section introduces a basic 

book structure: a pop-up book, a shape book, a zigzag 

book, or a flap book. You are then provided a variety 

of ways the design can be used for engaging writing 

projects. Includes detailed advice for planning each 

project, how to draft the text, and instruction on how to 

construct the book. Full color throughout. 

B2816. Get Writing: Creative 

Book-Making projects for Children 

by Paul Johnson. 2005. 64pp. 

8.25"x10.75". Paper $17.50 

Contains more than 100 ideas 

for book-making projects that 

encourage children to write for 

pleasure. 25 book structures 

(pop-up, shape, zigzag, origami, flap, etc) with variations 

and step-by-step instructions. For teachers 

and home-schoolers. Projects are a gateway to writing 

and numeric skills and provide hints on relating 

to English, math, science, history, geography and art. 

Examples by children 4-7, but projects are suitable 

for older children. 

CD20. The Spirit Book 

Series by Susan Kapuscinski 

Gaylord. $24.95 

Susan's Spirit Books are a 

series of 50 artist books of 

handmade paper nested in 

natural materials – such as twigs, driftwood, or a 

branch. They connect Susan's experience of the 

inherent spirituality and mystery of nature with 

the long-standing tradition of books as testaments 

of faith and belief. The CD-ROM contains 

a slide show of 35 of the Spirit Books, powerpoint 

presentation on the development of the series 

and Susan's earlier work, writings about the 

Spirit Books, resources, and a Book of the Spirit 

Workshop – for creating your own spirit books. 


type design 

B3237. An A-Z of Type Designers 

by Neil Macmillan. 2006. 

208pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $35.00. 

Sale $15.95 

This handsomely 

illustrated volume 

features a comprehensive listing of 

outstanding type designers from 

around the world, ranging from Johann Gutenberg (c. 

1394–1468) to the present day. Arranged alphabetically 

by designer, the book features the work of more 

than 260 figures in type design, many of whom are 

among the field’s most renowned – including Morris 

Fuller Benton, Matthew Carter, Adrian Frutiger, 

Claude Garamond, Eric Gill, Frederic W. Goudy, Bruce 

Rogers, and Hermann Zapf – as well as entries on 

lesser-known designers whose contributions to 

typography are substantial. Entries are illustrated by 

examples of the designers’ work taken from posters, 

private press editions, magazine covers, book designs, 

and rare archival specimens. 

B2665. American Type Design 

and Designers by David 

Consuegra. 2004. 320pp. 

8.75"x11.25". 

Paper $35.00. Sale $9.95 

Chronicles the history 

of type in America 

through short biographies of 62 of 

the most influential type designers and 334 of their 

typefaces. Covers a century of American contributions 

to the world of type from late 1800’s with 

metal faces, through photo-typefaces of the mid and 

later 20th century, and with digital faces. In addition 

to the complete alphabet showings of all the 

typefaces, there are reproductions from a variety of 

type publications. Includes glossary, a history of 

nine American type foundries and a timeline of 

type related events from 1600 to 2001. An invaluable 

resource. 

B2908. Fraktur 

mon Amour by 

Judith Schlansky. 

English Edition 

2008. 646pp. 5"x8". 


Presents over 300 

Blackletter fonts 

(capitals, lowercase, numbers, accented characters, 

along with a brief text setting ). Covers rotunda, 

batarde, textura, schwabacher, fraktur, modern, 

initials/decoratives, and contemporary fonts. For 

each font: date, designer and original foundry along 

with digital foundry/web address where applicable. 

Facing each font page is a decorative page using 

characters from the font. Printed in black and pink. 

CD-Rom with 130 blackletter fonts included. 

Jars / Glass & Plastic 

S260. Widemouthed Plastic Jar with lid liner. 

Similar to old Ziller Ink containers. Use to mix & 

store colors. 1oz. $1.00 5/$.75 10/$.65 20/$.60 

30/$.55 

S276. Widemouthed Glass Jar. 1oz. $2.00 

B3315. Creative Characters: 

Interviews with Font Designers 

edited by Jan Middendorp. 2010. 

192pp. 8.5"x11". Flexibind $32.00. 


Creative Characters is a collection 

of in-depth interviews with 

up-and-coming typeface designers, 

as well as the most influential current designers. 

They present the motives and methods behind their 

types. The list of designers includes Jim Parkinson, 

Underware, David Berlow, Alejandro Paul, Veronika 

Burian, Rian Hughes, Cristian Schwartz, and many 

more. Middendorp is the author of Dutch Type. 

design 

B2856. DESIGN! A Lively 

Guide to Design Basics for 

Artists and Craftspeople by 

Steve Aimone. 2004. 176pp. 

10.25"x10.25". Paper $14.95 

Covers the purpose and 

process of design, visual elements, 

rhythm, space, motifs, 

symmetrical and asymmetrical arrangements and 

focal emphasis, with both text and glorious photos of 

art and fine crafts. A sellout at Island Magic. 

Handwriting 

B3143. Script & Scribble: The 

Rise and Fall of Handwriting by 

Kitty Burns Florey. 2009. 225pp. 

7"x8.5". Hardcover $22.95 

This fascinating exploration of 

the history of handwriting tackles 

the importance of writing by hand 

and its place in our increasingly 

electronic society. Weaves together the evolution 

of writing implements and scripts, pen-collecting 

societies, the golden age of American penmanship, the 

growth in popularity of handwriting analysis, and the 

many aficionados who still prefer scribbling on paper 

to tapping on keys. 

B1253. Write Now by Inga Dubay 

and Barbara Getty. 2005. 96pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $16.95 

A self teaching manual for a 

monoline italic based handwriting. 

Highly recommended. 

Second edition. 

B2371. Handwriting: Everyone's 

Art ed. by Ewan Clayton. 1999. 

8.5"x11". 63pp. Paper $24.95 

Preface by Timothy Wilcox; History 

of Learning to Write & Handwriting: 

Everyone's Art, Ewan Clayton; Two 

Journals, Sally Teague; Italic Handwriting 

in the 20th Century, John 

Nash. Plates from the exhibition: Alfred Fairbank, Irene 

Wellington, John Skelton, David Howells, Hermann 

Zapf, Ann Hechle, Donald Jackson, Stan Knight, David 

Mekelburg, Gerald Fleuss, Jean Larcher, Jovica Veljovic. 

63 illustrations, 10 in color. 

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hebrew 

B2255. The Book of Hebrew Script: 

History, Paleography, Script Styles, 

Calligraphy and Design by Ada 

Yardeni. 1997. 364pp. 8.5"x12". 

Hardcover $69.95. JNB Price $67.50 

A comprehensive work by a noted 

paleographer, graphic artist and 

type designer. Covers history of the 

alphabet and the birth of the Hebrew script, Hebrew 

script in early manuscripts, printed Hebrew script, and 

Hebrew paleography. A series of alphabet charts follow 

on the various hands. The final section is on Hebrew 

calligraphy with techniques and exemplar alphabets. 

Originally published in Hebrew. Now available in 

English. 290 illustrations. 

B1619. Hebrew Calligraphy Styles 

by Gina Jonas. 1996. Second edition. 

24pp. 5.25"x 8.25". Paper $16.00 

Instructional manual. Covers 

Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Ancient, & 

Mizrachi. Exemplar, ductus & notes 

on construction given for each style. 

illumination 

See page 23 for Illumination Instructional Books. 

B2954. Beasts: Factual and 

Fantastic by Elizabeth Morrison. 

2007. 112pp. 7"x9". 


A wonderful book full of sharply 

printed large details from manuscripts 

in the Getty collection. 

The animals are from a variety 

of medieval & Renaissance manuscripts and are both 

painted and pen drawn forms. The animals are always 

shown as part of the page of the manuscript, usually 

as a detail, sometimes as part of an illuminated initial, 

sometimes as part of the whole page. Provides a brief 

background on the animal and the manuscript. 

B3170. Faces of Power and Piety 

by Eric Inglis. 2008. 96pp. 7" x 9". 


Presents enlarged details showing 

the faces from manuscripts. 

The illuminatior’s work included 

painting both historical figures 

and celebrated contemporaries, 

emphasizing qualities such as power and piety. During 

the Renaissance, actual likeness became a concern. 

Modern illuminators can use these vivid portraits to 

help “get the faces right.” 

B3234. Building the Medieval 

World by Christine Sciacca. 

2010. 104pp. 7"x9". $19.95 

Illustrates the creative ways in 

which medieval artists represented 

architecture, including 

soaring cathedrals and grand 

castles & palaces. Provides insight 

into what these buildings meant for medieval 

people. Such structures were not just made to be 

inhabited - they symbolized grandeur, power, and 

even heaven on earth. 102 color illustrations. 

B3138. Choirs of Angels: Painting 

in Italian Choir Books, 1300-1500 

by Barbara Drake Boehm. 2008. 

67pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95 

Using stunning reproductions 

from the nearly 40 examples in 

Metropolitan Museum’s collection 

of illuminations and pages from 

Italian choral manuscripts, this book discusses music 

in the church, musical notation, types of musical 

manuscripts, illumination of choir books, and the illuminated 

letters from Gothic and Renaissance masters. 

Many of the initial letters are reproduced quarter-page 

size or larger and are filled with crisp detail. A great 

visual resource. 

B2996. Introduction to Manuscript 

Studies by R. Clemens & Timothy 

Graham 2007. 352pp. 9"x12". Paper 

$39.95 

This very readable volume provides 

calligraphers, illuminators and others 

a comprehensive orientation into the 

larger field of medieval manuscript studies. Part 1: 

“Making the Medieval Manuscript” covers the prep of 

the writing surface through copying the text, rubrication, 

decoration, glossing, and annotation through to 

binding and storage. Part 2: “Reading the Medieval 

Manuscript” focuses on the study of manuscripts, 

with chapters on transcribing and editing; assessing 

evidence for origin, provenance; and describing/cataloguing. 

The third part, “Some Manuscript Genres”, 

discusses Bibles and biblical concordances, liturgical 

service books, Books of Hours, charters and cartularies, 

maps, and scrolls. Extensive glossary. 

lettercutting 

Available again! 

B2526. Letter Cutting in Stone 

by Richard Grasby. Revised ed. 

2002. 160pp. 8.25"x11.75". b/w 

illust. Paper $45.00 

A thorough, practical manual 

on cutting letters in stone. Includes tools, workspace & 

equipment, cutting exercises and practice strokes, cutting 

letters in stone, carving raised letters, design, and 

siting. Highly recommended. Full of illustrations. 

B2610. Letters Slate Cut: Workshop Practice & the 

Shaping of Letters by David Kindersley & Lida Lopes 

Cardozo. Second Edition. 1990. 7.5"x10". Paper $35.00 

A practical instructional manual plus a gallery of 

57 of David Kindersley and Lida Lopes Cardozo’s 

letter carvings. A "sequel" to the original 1981 edition. 

Thirty of the pieces in the gallery were not in the 

earlier edition. Color cover, b&w interior. 

B2914. The Art of Letter Carving 

in Stone by Tom Perkins. 2006. 

192pp. 8.5" x 11". Hardcover $50.00 

For the beginning and the more 

experienced lettercutter, this how-to 

manual first covers the basics of 

letter carving, drawn lettering, and 

making simple designs in stone. It 

includes the development of 20th-century letter carving; 

tools, materials, stone, making an easel; drawing a 

range of alphabets for use in letter carving; inscriptions, 

gilding, and painting letters; detailed instructions 

for V-incising the keystrokes of letters; designing 

headstones & plaques. Gallery of contemporary work. 

380 color photos and diagrams. 


PAPERCRAFT 

B3204. Making Mechanical 

Cards: 25 Paper-Engineered 

Designs by Sheila Sturrock. 2009. 

160pp. 8.25"x10-7/8". Paper 

$17.95. Sale $14.95 

Mostly based on Victorian and 

Edwardian cards featuring paper 

engineering, the techniques/ 

designs in this book include pull-tab butterflies, 

bouquets, fans and scrolls; dissolving pictures and 

kaleidoscopes; and Venetian blind variations. Also, 

a puzzle purse, a box stage with musicians playing, 

and animals on a revolving wheel. The designs 

progress from very simple to really intricate, all 

with good step-by-step instructions and diagrams. 

Templates are provided for you to photocopy onto 

your card stock. 

B3130. Origami Card 

Craft: 30 Clever Cards and 

Envelopes to Fold by Karen 

Elaine Thomas. 2009. 128pp. 

8.5"x10-7/8". Paper $21.95. 


Whether you are looking 

for new ways to use your 

origami skills and papers 

or looking for different 

card ideas, this book is for you. It has 30 card and 

envelope projects that take origami and origami box 

projects and morph them into wonderful creations 

that fold flat and then open back up for cards, booklets, 

origami pop-up boxes & stars, and more. 

B3202. Paper Cuts: 35 Inventive 

Projects by Taylor Hagerty. 2010. 

128pp. 10" x 8.5". Paper $17.95 

Drawing on traditional paper 

cuts from a variety of cultures 

- from Mexican to German to Chinese 

- this book provides a collection 

of 35 smart, fresh, and contemporary projects 

for crafters, including cards, hanging and table-top 

ornaments, party ware, centerpieces, and decorations. 

Presents the work of top paper-cut artists. 

B3157. Pushing The Envelope: 

Crafty Packaging for Cards of All 

Kinds by Marthe Le Van. 2009. 

8.5" x 10". 128pp. Paper $17.95. 


Instead of focusing on what’s in 

the envelope, this book has projects 

on the envelopes themselves. Some projects involve 

embellishing commercial envelopes with surface 

treatments, such as stamping and stenciling. Others 

explore folding techniques, and a few use unconventional 

and recycled materials. There are projects for 

packaging CDs, photographs, gift cards, and more. 

PALETTES 

S679. 6 Well Plastic Palette. $1.25 

S120-30. 30 Well Plastic Mixing Tray. $1.95 

S743. Plastic Blossom Palette. 7 wells. $4.95 

S747. Porcelain Blossom Palette. 7 wells. $11.50 

B3305. Self-made Stationery: 

Handmade Goods Designed by 

Me by Kazumi Udagawa. 2009. 

96pp + 7 pages of full-color 

templates. 8"x10". Paper $17.95. 


Projects include a rubber band 

notebook, side-stitch travelers 

memo pad, tear-off memo board, monthly file made 

from envelopes, pen/pencil case box, sewn tote 

book, bookmarks, greeting cards and more. It’s a 

nicely designed book with easy, fun projects. 

POP-Ups 

B2731. Pop-Up and 3-D Cards: 

Step-by-Step Projects to Make at 

Home by Emma Angel. 2005. 96pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $9.95. Sale $5.00 

Learn how to make cards 

that wiggle, fly, spin, and 

form boxes & tunnels. Includes 18 

bright, dimensional cards with 

step-by-step instructions, templates, and photos of 

finished cards. Includes V-fold, concertina, interactive 

and pop-ups. For events and just for fun. Covers 

customizing the designs for the recipient and making 

envelopes for your creations. Full-color throughout. 

B3109. ABC3D by Marion 

Bataille 2008. 36pp. 6"x7.5" 



This clever and stylish alphabet book is a favorite. 

The fun starts with the holographic cover, which 

sequences through A-B-C. Inside, the letters move, 

pop-up and transform. An E loses a part to become 

an F, a C transforms into a D with a flip. It’s a visual 

treat in a palette of red, white and black. Even Robert 

Sabuda was impressed: “One of the most delightful 

and innovative pop-up books I have ever seen.” 

– Robert Sabuda 

B3371. Leaves of Gold: 

Manuscript Illuminations 

from Philadelphia Collections 

edited by James R Tanis and 

Jenny A Thompson. 2003. 

242pp. 9.75"x12.25". Hardcover 

$55.00. Sale $24.95 

Illustrates and 

describes 80 illuminated 

manuscripts, as well 

as individual leaves and cuttings from handmade 

and decorated books. Among these lesser-known 

treasures are bibles, psalters, and other liturgical 

manuscripts and texts (including books of hours) 

from both medieval times and the Renaissance. 


Weddings 

B3057. Wedding Invitation 

Handbook: Wording, Design, Printing 

by Julie Holcomb. 2004. 114pp. 5.5"x8". 

Paper $24.00 

A thorough guide for brides that is 

also invaluable for calligraphers who 

want to do wedding work or are new 

to it. Covers the elements of wedding 

stationary: the invitation, envelopes, reception cards, 

ceremony cards, reply cards, accommodation cards, at 

home cards, etc.; the wording for all of these, including 

addressing the envelopes; and a section on design and 

printing. Julie Holcomb is a letterpress printer who has 

produced fine wedding stationary for ceremonies for 

many years. Recommended by Nan De Luca. 

B3241. Wedding Invitations by 

Jennifer Cegielski. 2004. 158pp. 

6.75"x6.75". Hardcover $19.95. 

Sale $9.95. 

Like most books, this is 

directed to the bride-to-be, 

but it also makes a great manual for calligraphers new 

to addressing and designing invitations. Presents both 

traditional and modern designs, details the many 

different types of inks, papers, & printing methods 

available, and discusses ceremony cards, response 

cards, maps, & other enclosures. The text covers all 

aspects of invitation etiquette, including properly 

wording inner and outer envelopes. There is a lot of 

good information in this beautiful book. 

B1501. Addressing Invitations: Proper Forms of Address 

by Joan Breman. 4.75"x8.5" folded. $3.75 

Only a small folder, but for those new to addressing 

invitations for weddings and other formal occasions, 

it provides rules for outside and inside envelopes, addresses 

for clergy, military, university titles; along with 

postal suggestions and some additional hints. Can save 

you time and trouble. 

LR19-4. LAR Second Wedding 

Issue: Vol.19, No.4 Letter Arts 

Review Wedding Issue. $17.50 

This special Wedding Issue 

is full of unique and engaging 

calligraphy for weddings – invitations, 

envelopes, reply cards, reply 

envelopes, and ketubot. Includes 

both traditional & innovative, 

formal & fun presentations. 

B3090. Wedding Papercrafts 2004. 

128pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $19.99. 

Sale $8.98 

This is mainly a how-to 

book for creating wedding 

invitations with a few other related 

items for each wedding. The projects 

give you ideas on using different 

papers and on crafting techniques and materials 

to make the invitations special. The book is geared 

toward producing the projects in quantity with aid of a 

computer and printer. The designs are clean and sylish 

and the color palette is rich but muted. 

B2475.Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Place 

Cards, and More by Bette Matthews. 2001. 128pp. 

8.5" x 11". Paper $22.00. JNB Price $19.99 

Examples and exemplar alphabets. 

Karen Charatan 

B3233. The Paper Bride: Wedding 

DIY from Pop-the-Question to 

Tie-the-Knot and Happily Ever 

After by Esther K. Smith. 2009. 

144pp. 7.75"x10.25". Hardcover 

$24.99. JNB Price $22.50 

Presents fresh paper ideas from 

the author of the How to Make 

Books and the ingenious Magic Books & Paper Toys. 

Provides step-by-step instructions for mementos, 

lined envelopes, invitations, invitation wraps, popup 

maps, save-the-date postcards, and party décor 

plus stitched photo albums and guest books. Enjoy 

her no-nonsense wit while you learn techniques. 

Includes projects for the proposal, engagement, invitation, 

showers & parties, ceremony, and reception. 

MARKER LETTERING 

These books by Lynn Slevinsky are all full of fun lettering. 

All are 8.5"x11" paper spiral bound and have 

42-55pp. Purchase all four for $66. 

B2559. Marker Lettering Vol.1. 

$18.00. Alphabets include: Fiesta 

Capitals, Lombardic Capitals, 

Sticks and Balls, Shadowed 

Monoline Letters, Balloon Letters, 

& Rope Letters. 

B2560. Marker Lettering Vol.2. 

$18.00. Includes: Wild West, 

Stencil, (Neon) Lighted, Electric, 

Pinked and Stitched, Beaded, Barn 

Board, Rocks and Pebbles, Peppermint Stick. 

B2561. Marker Lettering Vol.3. $18.00. Includes: 

Earth Quake, 60’s, Shadows Only, Mardi Gras, Carved in 

Stone, Letterscapes, So-so Tight, & Curving Caps. 

B2562. Marker Lettering Vol.4. $18.00. Includes: Gel 

Pen, MileSTONES, Angles, Chips & Cracks, Squares 

and Letters, Easy Funky Romans, Dots on a Grid, 3-D 

Letters Above and Below. 

B3102. Fraktur: Tips, Tools, and 

Techniques for Learning the 

Craft by Ruthanne Hartung. 

2008. 103pp. 9"x11.25". 

Hardcover, hidden spiral. $24.95 

A fraktur is a document 

created by the early Pennsylvania 

German settlers to record 

and celebrate weddings, baptisms, house blessings, 

and the like. This instructional book for beginners 

covers the basics of painting, calligraphy, and layout 

for fraktur. You learn through two projects, a small 

fraktur and a house blessing. To help as you make 

your own fraktur, patterns for the traditional 

elements - birds, houses, flowers and borders – a 

birth certificate and three family trees – are 

provided. Includes examples of traditional fraktur 

and the author's work. 

B3322. Fraktur: Folk Art and Family by Corinne & 

Russell Earnest. 2007. 192pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover 

$49.95. 

More than 230 color photographs, many full 

page, present exquisite examples of three centuries 

of American fraktur, interwoven with insightful 

historical details. 


miscellaneous 

S478. Ball Burnisher. $2.99 

S661. Spoon-Tipped Burnisher. $4.95 

S653. Blair Matte Fix. Low Odor. $9.75 

S742. PVC Mesh Bag. 5"x9" $3.00 6"x11" $3.00 

S740. Pen Roll-up. $5.25 

S141. Pipets. 

These pipets function like eye 

droppers. Use them to store 

mixed gouache for later use. (As when a customer is 

expected to ask for more envelopes done in a mixed 

color a few days after you completed the first batch.) 

For airtight, longer storage, the end can be sealed 

quickly with an iron. Soft plastic (polyethylene), 6" 

long. Cut the end to use. $.50 each. 10/$2.25 50/$8.25 

100/$14.95 

S140. Plastic Dropper Bottle. 30ml. $3.10 

S199. Rubber Cement Pick-up. $2.75 

S454. Repositionable Glue Stick. $2.95 

S391. UHU Glue Stick. $3.50 

S411. White Artist's Tape. Acid Free. 3/4"x 10yd. $3.29 

S699. Removable Transparent Tape. $4.99 

Oak Galls. The traditional source for tannin for making 

oak gall ink. Even if you never have plans to make 

your own ink, it’s neat to have a sample of the real thing 

to show to students. S569. 1.5oz. $5.00 

S567. 3oz. $8.00 

Masking Fluid 

Pebeo Drawing Gum. The best masking fluid. Write 

with the masking fluid in your pen. Let it dry, apply a 

watercolor wash, let it dry, and remove the masking fluid 

with a Rubber Cement Pick-up. You have white letters on 

a color background. Thins and cleans with water. 

S198-1. 1.5 oz. $6.95 S198-8. 8.45 oz. $22.25 

S199. Rubber Cement Pick-up. $2.75 

S664. Masquepen has a unique fine point 

applicator for a thin line of masking fluid. You 

don’t have to use a brush, which is great 

because masking fluids can be rough on 

brushes. A prong in the cap is used to keep 

the tip opening unclogged. Refill with your 

favorite masking fluid. Popular with 

watercolor artists. 30ml. $16.95 

S630. Schmincke Masking Fluid This 

colored masking fluid (blue) comes in a fine tip dispensing 

bottle. Use it for mono-line lettering or strokes, 

let the masking fluid dry completely, over paint with 

watercolor. Once the watercolor is completely dry, rub 

off the masking fluid and the white paper shows where 

you used the fine tip to make letters or lines. Can be 

used with acrylic inks or other thin acrylic media as 

well. Ammonia free. 25ml. $12.25 

S691. The Spin-O-Tray is a 

great desk organizer. There 

are many small holes perfect 

for pens or markers along 

with larger shallow holes for 

small items like needles, nibs, 

erasers, etc. The entire 

assembly spins on a lazy 

susan to keep all your favorite 

tools right at your fingertips! 

Choose white or black. $14.95 

DRAWING BOARDS 

Student Airlite Drawing Board. Lightweight & 

durable drawing board with Airlite foam core construction. 

Smooth natural hardwood surface on 

both sides. Excellent for use with a T-square. 

S693. 18" x 24" $24.95 S697. 20" x 26" $27.95 

Airlite Drawing Board. Similar to above, but more 

durable and lighter weight. USA. 

S690. 18" x 24" $34.95 S696. 20" x 26" $39.95 

GLUE 

S704. Aleens Tacky Glue. Dries clear and flexible, 

cleans up with water. Use on all hobby and craft surfaces 

including paper, fabric and ribbon. 

4oz $2.40 8oz $4.35 

S665. Duo Embellishing Adhesive. After 

applying the glue, allow it to dry to a tacky state 

(15-20 mins), then apply metal leaf, foil, mica 

particles, Pearl Ex powder, or glitter. Load your 

pen (broad or pointed) with a brush or even 

use it in your Parallel Pen! Or use a brush, 

applicator, or apply to your rubberstamps. For 

paper, wood, glass, metal, and some fabrics. 1oz. $5.49 

32oz. $54.99 

S684. Zig 2 way Glue 

Chisel tip. $3.19 


Squeeze/roll tip $3.19 


Jumbo Chisel tip. $6.25 

This glue is recommended by Lisa Engelbrecht to apply 

metallic foil to projects. The glue goes on blue and 

dries clear. Once the glue has dried clear, simply apply 

metallic foil sheets shiny side up and rub to adhere. 

This glue can also be used for paste-ups; If you apply 

paper together after glue has dried, the papers can be 

repositioned. If you use the glue before it has dried, it 

will form a permanent bond. 

S639. Stickles Glitter Glue. Add sparkle to 

your calligraphy with non-settling Stickles Glitter 

Glue! Write, dot, dash, draw and embellish on 

paper and other surfaces. .5 oz fine point 

applicator tip bottle. Non-toxic. Acid free. Specify 

Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum, Diamond, 

Crystal, Stardust, Christmas Red, Patina Green, 

Lime Green, Magenta, Lavender, Cotton Candy, 

Orange Peel, Yellow, Baby Blue. $2.00 per bottle 

“Stickles Glitter Glue is wonderful. It’s easy, dries fast and 

looks nicer than a tiny jewel embellishment and adheres 

permanently. I have tried every glitter glue on the market 

and this is the best by far. – Linda Schneider 

S648. Sakura Quickie Glue Pen. This versatile tool 

is almost like a ball point pen with glue in it. You can 

write with glue or add a little line of glue here or there. 

$2.79 

S638. Crystal Lacquer 2oz. Used by 

Linda Hirsh to give lettering a 3-D effect. 

Simply squeeze the lacquer onto your 

lettering or artwork for amazing results! 

Includes a 0.6 mm applicator tip and 

cleaning pin. $6.49 


GUIDES & RULERS 

Pre-ruled guidelines save time – no guidelines to draw 

and none to erase. For practice paper and other thinner 

sheets, guidelines on paper work well. Thicker or 

colored paper will require a light box and guidelines on 

clear material. Most of our guidelines consist of sheets 

of equally spaced lines. 

GL04. Letterlines Guidelines. A set of 14 different 

guidelines printed on thick 11"x17" paper. Includes one 

sheet for Copperplate. Use with or without a light box. 

Includes a chart that identifies similar dip and fountain 

pens sizes. $21.95 

GL03. Translucent Letterlines Guidelines. Set of 5 

translucent, 11"x17" guidelines with a 5° slope guideline. 

Durable plastic. 5 pen-widths between guidelines 

for pen sizes: XF, F, 3/4mm, 2mm, 3mm (C2). $16.95 

GL06. Envelope Guidelines / Letterlines. Slip these 

guidelines into your envelopes. Two sets of lines (large, 

small), 7" wide x 5.25" long. Printed on clear plastic. 

Includes an envelope template for making your own 

envelopes using gift wrap and other paper AND an addressing 

guide with tips and creative ideas, along with 

etiquette for addressing envelopes. $10.50 

GL07-S6. Underliners. A set of six guidelines on a 

clear film (Fine, Medium, Broad, B2, B3, B4). 8.5"x11" 

Can be cut to fit in envelopes. $8.95 

S91. Ames Lettering Guide. $2.95 

S144. The Centering Gauge. This 

simple but effective tool makes 

finding the center of a line quick 

and easy. Use it when you are trying 

to center a series of lines. $10.95 

Rulers 

Wooden T-Square with Acrylic Edge. 

S623. 18" $13.99 S692. 24" $15.50 

S753. C-Thru Clear T-Square. Calibrated on one edge 

in inches, the other metric. 12" $2.50 18" $4.99 

S739. Stainless Steel T-Square. 

18" $23.95 24" $28.50 SALE $24.95 

S425. 18" Centering Ruler. $6.50 

Deckle Edge Ruler. Tear your paper against these 

rulers to get a pronounced deckle edge. 

S230. 12". $4.95 S263. 18". $6.95 S264. 6". $3.95 

S385. 12" Rolling Ruler. $9.95 

S730. Parallel Glider. Similar to the Rolling ruler, but 

sturdier. Specify inches or metric. $22.95 

Stainless Steel Ruler. Flexible, cork back. 

S270. 12". $3.75. JNB $3.60 

S271. 18". $5.50. JNB $5.20 

ERASERS 

E10. Pentel Hypereraser. Great for erasing ink. $11.00 

E11. Refill Pentel Hypereraser. $3.75 

E15. Black Pentel Clic Eraser. For erasing ink. $11.00 

E16. Black Pentel Clic Refill. $3.75 

E17. Pentel Pro Clic Eraser. For erasing pencil. $8.00 

E18. Pentel Pro Clic Refil. $2.75. 

E08. Factis Black Eraser. For erasing pencil lines 

on black papers! Does not leave marks. $1.05 ea. 

18/$16.00 

E09. Kneaded Eraser. $1.10 ea. Box of 12/$11.00 

S86. Magic Rub Eraser. White plastic. For erasing 

pencil guidelines. Non abrasive. $1.00 

E12. Peel-Off Magic Rub Eraser. Pencil form. 

Great for tight places. $1.35 

E13. Staedtler-Mars White Plastic Eraser. 

Small. $1.20 ea. Box of 12/$12.00 

E14. Art Gum Eraser. $0.85 

Pencils 

S142-XX. Drawing Pencils. Design 3800. “6H” is 

hardest lead. “9B” is softest lead. Specify 6H, 5H, 4H, 

3H, 2H, HB, H, F, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B,6B,9B $1.25 

S633. Mini Sharpener. Two holes, metal sharpening 

unit, plastic receptacle. Germany. $3.99 

S410. Flat Point Pencil Sharpener. This new sharpener 

creates a chisel point on all types of pencils. $9.29 

S650. Mechanical Pencil / Leadholder. Uses 2mm 

leads. The mechanical pencil for Reggie Ezell’s 

year-long class. $5.95 

S651. 2mm Drawing Lead. Tube of 3. Specify: HB, 2H, 

5H, Non-photo Blue. $3.95 

S649. Mini Lead Sharpener. Small but effective. For 

2mm leads. $1.25 

S681. Mechanical Pencil. .5mm lead. $3.99 

S745. Mechanical Pencil .3mm lead. $8.95 

S625. Soapstone Marking Pencil. Use to draw guidelines 

on dark papers. Easy to wipe off. Recommended 

by Nan DeLuca and others. $5.95 

S231. Pen & Holder Bin. 

A thin case of unbreakable 

clear plastic with four compartments 

for nibs and one 

for holders. 7"x3.5"x1.25". 


S365. Easel Tote. 

Use this to carry your 

easel plexi and pad of 

paper to classes and 

workshops.Water resistant 

black nylon fabric. 

Two zippered pouches 

on outside allow for 

carrying tools. Carrying 

handles and an adjustable 

shoulder strap. 

Great price. 24.5"x28.5". Similar ones sell for $25-$30. 

JNB Special $22.50 

easels 

Calligraphy Easels. Lightweight, 

portable easel designed for a table or desk. 

Folds flat to 1.5" thick for easy carrying. Adjustable to 7 

different angles. Can be used as a light table. 

S156-L. Large. 23" wide, 19" high. $37.95 

S156-S. Small. 16"wide, 19" high. $34.95 

Frosted plexiglass for easels. 1/8" thick 

S160-L. Large Plexi. $13.50 

S160-S. Small Plexi. $9.95 


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BOOKS 

CATEGORIES 

BOOKBINDING 3-5, 18-20, 

21, 62 

Artists’ Journals 3, 4, 19 

DVD 18, 20 

Gaylord, Susan Kapuscinski 26 

How to/Reference 3-5, 18-21, 62 

Johnson, Paul 26 

Moote, Cherryl 20 

Smith, Keith 19 

Traditional 

Bookbinding 3-5, 18, 21 

Brush Lettering 23 

CALLIGRAPHY & CALLI- 

GRAPHERS 6-10, 12-15, 24-25 

Berndt, Adolf 10 

Botts, Tim 12 

Burgert, Han Joachim 24 

Engelbrecht, Lisa 10 

Ingmire, Thomas 6, 14, 25 

Jackson, Donald 12, 13 

Johnston, Edward 24 

Jonas, Gina 25, 28 

Melvin, Judy 7 

Neuenschwander, Brody 14 

Stevens, John 57 

Waters, Sheila 9 

CALLIGRAPHY 

INSTRUCTIONAL 

MANUALS 7-10, 14, 25-26 

CELTIC 11 

COLOR/PAINTING 61 

COPPERPLATE 44, 46 

DESIGN 27 

HANDWRITING 27 

HEBREW 28 

ILLUMINATION 11-13, 23, 28 

Jacobs, Michael 5 

MARKER LETTERING 30 

LETTERCUTTING 28 

PAPERCRAFT 2, 4, 21 

Pop-Ups 29 

PROJECTS 29 

QUOTATIONS 35 

SPENCERIAN 44-46 

Sull, Michael 45, 46 

TYPE 27 

WEDDINGS 30 

INDEX 

Altered Surfaces 61 

Artist & Alphabet 10 

Belle Lettere 14 

Books Unbound 5 

Calligraphy/Mediavilla 57 

Cards that Pop-up, Flip & Slide 5 

Elegant Hand 46 

Foundations of Calligraphy 9 

FW Tamblyn’s 46 

Historical Scripts 14 

Illuminating the Word 13 

Parallel Pen Wizardry 51 

Roundel of the Seasons 9 

Scripsit 6, 8 

Speedball Textbook 14 

St John’s Bible 12, 13 

Textasy 14 

Under Milk Wood 9 

Wedding Issue (LAR) 15, 30 

Woven & Interlocking 

Book Structures 4 

SUPPLIES 

CATEGORIES 

BOOKBINDING 4, 21, 62-63 

BRUSH PENS 50 

BRUSHES 21, 22, 23, 50 

COPPERPLATE 46-49 

CUTTING TOOLS 21, 63 

ERASERS 32 

FINE PAPERS 38-39 

FOUNTAIN PENS 51-52 

GILDING 16, 17 

GOLD/SILVER 53, 55, 58-59, 61 

GOUACHE 52, 53, 59 

GUIDES/RULERS 32 

GUMS, MISC 17, 31 

NIBS 40-41, 46-49 

HOLDERS 41, 48-49, 56 

INKS 42, 43, 58-59 

MARKERS 50, 54, 55, 59 

PADS 39, 48 

RULING PENS 16 

QUILLS 35, 42 

SPENCERIAN 45-49 

VELLUM 17 

INDEX 

5-Line Pens 41 

Adhesives: Glues 21, 31 

Jade PVA 21 

Methyl Cellulose 21 

Wheat Paste 21 

Agate Burnishers 16 

Aluminum Leaf 17 

Ames Lettering Guide 32 

Ampad Embassy/Evidence Pad 48 

Arches Watercolor, Text Laid, 

Text Wove, Cover Papers 38 

Arkansas Stone 41 

Artist’s Tape 31 

Automatic Pens 41 

Awls 62 

Beeswax 63 

Beinfang Graphics 360 39 

Best Bottle Sumi 58 

Blackwell Oblique Holder 49 

Blotting Paper 48 

Board & Paper Cutters 63 

Boku Undo Marbling Set 61 

Book Presses 4 

Bookbinding Supplies 21, 62-63 

Cradle 62 

Needles, Thread 63 

Book Board 21 

Book Cloth 63 

Bookwizard 21 

Bone Clasps 63 

Bone Folders 62 

Boris Layout Pad 39 

Brause Nibs 40, 41, 46, 47 

Holders 41, 47-48 

Bristol 38 

Brushes: Bristle 23 

Chisel Edged 22 

Glue 21 

Mixing 23 

Pointed, Watercolor 22, 23 

Sable (Escoda, Scharff, 

W&N) 22, 23 

Water 50 

Brush Markers 50 

Burga 38 

Burnishers-Agate, Hemitite 16 

Ball, Spoon 31 

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate 17 

Calendar 12 

Canson Ingres 38 

Pro-Layout Marker Pad 39 

Cartridge Pens 51-52 

Centering Gauge, Ruler 32 

Century Oblique Holder 49 

Clairefontaine Pads 48 

Copper Leaf 17 

Copperplate 44, 46-49 

Nibs 46-49 

Pads 48 

Practice Grid Pad 48 

Cotman Brushes 22 

Crocus Cloth 41 

Crystal Laquer 31 

Cutting Tools 21, 63 

Deckle Edge Rulers 32 

Del Tysdal (Zanerian) Holder 49 

Dental Pumice 17 

Dinky Dips 49 

Diploma Parchment 38 

Dr. Martin’s Ink Bleed Proof 42 

Iridescent 58 

Spectralite 53 

Drawing Boards 31 

Dropper Bottles 31 

Duo Adhesive 31 

Easels, Tote 32 

Envelope Guidelines 32 

Elbow Nib 47 

Escoda Brushes 22 

Erasers 32 

Excel, Knives & Blades 21 

Fine Papers 38-39 

Fish Glue 17 

Fixative 31 

Flat Point Pencil Sharpener 32 

Folded Pen 16 

Fountain Pens 51, 52 

Brush 50 

Frankfurt 38 

G-tech pen 56 

Gaken Dish 61 

German Ingres 38 

Gesso 17 

Gilder’s Bole 17 

Gilder’s Cushion, Knife 17 

Gillott Nibs 47 

Glassine 38 

Glue 31 

Glue Brushes 21 

Glue Stick 31 

Gold: Gold Leaf 17 

Gouache 52, 53, 59 

Ink 53, 58-59 

Markers 55, 59 

Pan, Powered Gold 59 

Shell Gold 17 

Gouache: Holbein 52, 59 

Metallic 53, 59 

Schmincke 61 or 64 

Winsor Newton 53, 59 

Guidelines 32 

Guides & Rulers 32 

Gum: Ammoniac, 

Arabic, Sandarac 17 

Haff Ruling Pen 16 

Headbands 21 

Hematite Burnisher 16 

Higgins Eternal 42 

Hiro Nibs 40, 47 

Holbein Gouache 52, 59 

Holders, Straight 41, 48-49, 56 

Oblique 49 

Hole Punch 62 

Hyperaser 32 

Inkwell 16 

Inks: Black 42-43, 48 56, 58-59 

Bombay 43 

Color 42-43, 58-59 

F&W Artists 53 

Fountain Pen 42, 52, 58 

Hydrus 43 

Iridescent 58 

McCaffery’s 58 

Metallic 58-59 

Moon Palace 58 

Oak Gall 16, 58 

Pearlescent 42 

Spectralite 53 

Sumi 42, 58 

Tech 42 

Walnut 58 

White 42, 53, 58-59 

Ink Sticks, Stones 43 

Instacoll 17 

Jade PVA 21 

Japanese Push Drill 62 

Jars, Glass & Plastic 27 

Kaimei Sumi 58 

Kits: Beginner Italic 26 

Copperplate 48 

Spencerican 45 

Kodak Ultimate Pad (P25), 48 

Koi Water Brush 50 

Knives, Bookbinding 21 

Krylon Leafing Pens 59 

Kutrimmer 63 

Lamy Fountain Pens 51 

Light Boxes 48, 56 

Linen Tape, Thread 21, 63 

Logan Light Pad 48 

Magnifiers 41 

Manuscript Fountain Pen 52 

Marbling Set Boku Undo 61 

Markers: Brush 50 

Chisel Edge 54, 55, 59 

Metallic 55, 59 

Water Brush 50 

Marvy Markers 54 

Masking Fluid 31 

Masquepen 31 

McCaffrey’s Ink 58 

Metallic Gouache, etc 53, 59 

Methyl Cellulose 21 

Microspatula 21 

Mike Kecseg Ink Stick 43 

Miniatum 17 

Mitchell: Holders 41, 48 

Nibs 40, 47 

Monoject Syringe 51 

Moon Palace Sumi 58 

Music Nib 41 

Needles, Bookbinding 63 

Nibs: Broad edge 40, 41 

Copperplate 46-47, 49 

Fountain Pen 52 

Manuscript 40, 52 

Music 41 

Nikko G 49 

Pointed 46-49 

Principal, EF 49 

Rose 49 

Scroll 40 

Spencerian 46-49 

Vintage Pointed 47, 49 

Nib Sharpening Supplies 41 

Nideggen 38 

Niji Waterbrushes 50 

Nikko G Nibs 49 

Oak Galls 31 

Ink 16, 58 

Oblique Holders 49 

Pads: Ampad Evidence Pad 48 

Clairfontaine 48 

Copperplate 39, 48 

Cross Drill 45 

JNB Graph Pad 39 

Layout 39 

Opaque Pads 39 

Practice /Layout 39 

Spencerian Practice 45 

Tracing Paper/Vellum 39 

Palettes 29 

Paper, Pads see Pads 

Paper, Fine (Sheets) 38, 39 

Paper & Book Press 4 

Paper Cutters 63 

Papyrus 39 

Parallel Pen 51 

Parchment: See 

Pergamenata (Paper) 38 

Vellum (Skin) 17 

Diploma Parchment (Paper) 38 

Pebeo Drawing Gum 31 

Pelikan Ink, 4001 58 

Fount India 42 

Pen Roll-up 49 

Pencil Sharpeners 32 

Pencils 32 

Soapstone 32 

Pens: Automatic 41 

Folded 16 

G-Tech 56 


Ruling 16 

Slicci 55 

Witch 40 

Pentalic Paper for Pens 39 

Pentel: Color Brush, 50 

Brush Fountain Pen 50 

Erasers 32 

Hyperaser 32 

Slicci Pen 55 

Waterbrush 50 

Pergamenata 38 

Pilot G-Tech Pen 56 

Pilot Parallel Pen 51 

Pipets 31 

Pliers 45 

Plexi for Easel 32 

Plexi Tabletop Easel 33 

Polishing Paper 17 

Principal Nib, EF 49 

Prints/Posters: Sheila Waters 9 

Pumice 17 

Push Drill 62 

PVA 21 

Quills 35, 42 

Raphael, Rekab Brushes 22 

Rice Starch 21 

Rives BFK 38 

Rotring Calligraphy Pen 52 

Rulers, Centering, Deckle, Steel 32 

Ruling Pens 16 

Sally’s Piercing Cradle 62 

Sandarac 17 

Scalpel, blades 21 

Schmincke: Gouache 61 or 64 

Metallic Powder 59 

Pan Watercolor 59 

TrolCol Powder 59 

Scor-it 5 

Scoring Tool 62 

Scroll Nibs 40 

Automatic Pens 41 

Fountain Pen 52 

Sepia Ink (Walnut) 58 

Sheaffer Fountain Pen 52 

Slicci Pens 55 

Soapstone Pencil 32 

Speedball Nibs 40 

Spencerian Supplies 45-49 

Spectralite Ink 53 

Spray Fixative 31 

Staedtler Duo Markers 54 

Mars Eraser 32 

Stickles Glitter Glue 31 

Stonehenge Paper 38 

Stylus 62 

Suede Pens 35 

Sull Leather Pen Roll-Up 49 

Sumi Ink 42, 58 

Suminagashi Set 61 

T-Square 32 

Tachikawa Nibs 40 

Tape: Artists, Removable 31 

Tape Nibs 40 

Teflon Folder 62 

Thread, Linen 63 

Titanium Dioxide 17 

Thomas Hoyer Ruling Pen 16 

Tracing Pads 39 

Tressers Gold Size 17 

TroCol Powder 59 

Twist Drill 62 

Ultrasonic Cleaner 48 

Underliners 32 

Vellum 17 

Vermillion Bokuju Sumi 58 

Vintage Nibs 47, 49 

Walnut Ink 58 

Waterbrushes 50 

Wet & Dry Sandpaper 17 

Wheat Starch for Paste 21 

Windsor & Newton Brushes 22 

Gouache 53,59 

Ink 42, 59 

Witch Pens 40 

Wordcrafters Writing Desk 56 

X-acto, See Excel, 21 

Yasutomo Sumi 42 

Markers 59 

Pearlescent 61 

Yes! Stick Flat Glue 21 

Zanerian Oblique Holders 49 

Zig Markers 54, 55 

Glue 31 

Ziller: Holders 49 

Inks 59 

CD/DVD-ROMS 

Book of Kells 11 

Spirit Book 26 

DVDS 

Bookbinding/Papercraft 18 

Cherryl Moote 20 

Copperplate 

Copperplate/Tate 44 

Gilding: 

Gilding for Calligraphers 11 

Modern Gilding for 

Calligraphers 11 

Lisa Englebrecht 10 

Spencerian: 

Learn to Write Spencerian/Sull 45 

Off-hand Flourishing/Sull 45 

Spencerian Script/Tate 44 

St. John’s Bible 13 

BOUND & LETTTERED 2, 33 

GUILD ORDERS 35 

LETTER ARTS 

REVIEW 10, 15,16, 30, 60 

ORDERING 36-37 

RETURNS 35, 36 

PRINTS 9 

SHIPPING RATES 36, 37, 39 

TEACHERS 

Bound & Lettered 19 

Class Order Discounts 36 

Letter Arts Review 19 

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B3313. The Joy of Gardening: An 

Inspirational Anthology edited by 

Eileen Campbell. 2010. 224pp. 

4.5"x6". Paper $11.95 

Features a rich selection of inspirational 

quotations from gardeners 

past and present, as well as from 

poets, painters, novelists, diarists, 

and spiritual teachers. The quotes capture the joy of 

being alive that gardening evokes. Gardens can make 

us happy, heal us when sad or depressed, and help us 

understand the relationship between ourselves and 

nature. A great gift for gardeners. 

B3328. Wabi Sabi: The Art of 

Everyday Life edited by Diane 

Durston. 2006. 368pp. 4.25"x4.25". 

Paper $8.95 

This engaging little book is full of 

gems: bits of wisdom on impermanence, 

imperfection, simplicity, humility, sincerity, 

harmony, purity, tranquility, and contentment. The 

collection illuminates the concept of wabi sabi. Annie 

Cicale recommends the book as a source of thoughts 

for your calligraphic projects. 

B3008. It Takes a Long Time to 

Become Young by Richard Kehl. 

2008. 56pp. 5"x9.5". Paper $8.99 

An invigorating collection of 

quotations that assert and amplify 

the idea that, though our bodies age, 

our hearts and minds can remain 

young. Like each of Kehl’s quote 

books, this one reflects his wide 

reading and long collecting rather 

than the recombination of other people’s gleanings 

so common in other volumes. “Just remember, once 

you’re over the hill, you begin to pick up speed.”-Charles 

Schultz. 

N21. Suede Pen. Made of metal 

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with. Specify 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 

1 1/4". $16.95 

N21. 

Quills 

N44. Packet of 5 Quills. 

Cured and cut to a point 

for writing. Mixture 

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white, brown, black 

and barred. Feathers 

decoratively trimmed, 

some to allow only a bit 

of the barbs, others with 

the full feather. Some 

with an oval of barbs 

at the end of the quill. 

Great for colonial day at home or school, or as a 

decorative accessory for your inkwellcollection. 

$14.00/pack 6/$12.00ea. See page 42 for uncut 

quills. 

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FINE PAPERS FOR CALLIGRAPHERS 

Except as noted, all these papers have been chosen for 

their suitability for broad edge calligraphy. Which side is 

the right side to write on? The side that takes the ink the 

best. On laid finish papers, one side will be smoother than 

the other. Experiment. If you experience slight bleeding, 

try sumi ink or gouache on the same paper. It should work 

fine. 

BEGINNERS: Try the inexpensive Ingres papers. 

Diploma Parchment is also a good bet. If you have a client 

that wants a 100% cotton sheet, Arches Watercolor HP is 

especially pen friendly. 

PRACTICE ON FINE PAPER?!? 

A number of instructors recommend this. Why? If you 

only practice on practice paper, you only become accomplished 

at practice. Instead, think of writing on fine 

paper. Think of your practice always as finished pieces. 

You become focused in your practice – finished pieces are 

only more practice! 

SHIPPING: Because we can’t ship these large sheets 

with other books and supplies, we charge a separate paper 

shipping charge. See “PAPER ORDERING INFORMA- 

TION.” 

SAMPLE PACKAGE 

Don’t know what paper to order? Try our Full Sheet 

Sample Pack (PS87-SA, $28.50). You get 10 of our most 

popular white and off-white sheets. Includes a good 

variety of both laid and smooth finish papers, both pure 

whites and creamy whites, thin text papers and thicker 

“cover weight” sheets. 

PS87-SA. Full Sheet Sample Packet. A sample packet of 

our most popular white and off white sheets for calligraphers. 

Includes Arches Text Laid, Arches Text Wove, Arches 

Hot Press 90lb, Diploma Parchment, Canson Ingres White, 

Frankfurt White, Stonehenge Cream, Zerkall Book White, 

German Ingres White, and Pergamenata White. These are 

full size sheets, not sample swatches. Each sheet is labeled. 

Cost includes shipping within the continental USA. Canada 

add $6.00 (Airmail) $34.50 

PS90. Arches Cover Black. Mouldmade in France. 100% 

Cotton. Neutral pH, lightly sized, textured surface. 250gms. 

22x30. Laurie Doctor and others recommend this sheet 

for book, portfolio covers. It folds without cracking. $8.89 


PS97. Arches Text Laid. 100% rag, neutral pH. 20"x25". 

120gsm. White. Laid finish. Recommended by Peter 

Thornton. List $3.50. JNB Price $2.75 

PS01. Arches Text Wove. 100% rag, neutral pH. 20"x25". 

120gsm. White. Smooth finish (wove). Takes ink well and 

is a great, though slightly soft paper to write on. 120gsm. 

One of our most popular papers. Great for paste paper. 

List $2.98. JNB Price $2.45 

10 sheets/$2.30 each 

Arches Watercolor. Superior quality, 100% rag, for pen 

and all techniques with opaque and transparent watercolor. 

Long used by calligraphers. HP (Hot press) finish is 

a very smooth sheet that will give a sharp, smooth edge to 

your letters. This has always been one of our most popular 

sheets. 90 lb = 185gsm 140 lb = 300gsm 

The thicker weight is suitable for wash techniques. 

22"x30" List JNB Price 

PS42. 90 lb HP $8.39 $6.93 25/$6.25ea 

PS41. 90 lb CP $8.12 $6.75 25/$5.85ea 

PS47. 140 lb HP $12.14 $9.95 25/$8.65ea 

PS48. 140 lb CP $11.80 $9.75 25/$8.25ea 

PS21-WHT. Burga. 100% Alpha Cellulose, laid finish. 

130gsm. White. 21.75" x 34." A thicker pronounced laid 

finish paper. Increasingly popular with calligraphers. 

Mould made. Germany. $3.95 per sheet. 

Bugra Pads. 14 sheets. 7 sheets each of white & bright 

white. P48-9x12. 9.4"x12.6". $23.65. Sale Price $12.95 

P48-12x16. 11.75"x15.75". $33.55. Sale Price $16.50 

PS05. Canson Ingres. Laid finsh. 65% cotton. 19.5" x 

25.5". 100gsm. One size smoother than other. Popular for 

calligraphy and bookmaking. Suitable for light washes. 

USA. Gelatin sized. Specify Color: White, Black, Steel Grey. 

$1.70 

PS61. Canson Mi Teintes. White, Black. $2.45 

PS84. Diploma Parchment. Machine made in the US, 

sulphite pulp, offwhite, pH neutral. Smooth wove finish. 

17" x 22". This archival sheet is a JNB bestseller. Easy to 

write on, a little thicker than most text weight pieces, it is 

great for certificates and one-off pieces. A paper you will 

use again & again. Give it a try. $1.20 sheet 

10 sheets $1.10 each 25+ sheets $1.00 each. 

PS04. Frankfurt. This beautiful wavy laid paper is a 

favorite of Jean Formo. She uses it in her walnut ink 

classes. I find it easy to erase. Some inks allow correction 

with a white plastic eraser! 19"x25". 120gsm. pH neutral. 

Specify White or Cream. $2.69. JNB Price $2.20 

PS22. German Ingres (Hahnemühle). 100% alpha 

cellulose. Text weight. Laid finish. 18.75"x24.75". 100gsm. 

Popular with German scribes. 

PS22-WHI. Antique/Eggshell White. $1.40. JNB $1.30 

PS22-BLK. Black.$1.71. JNB $1.60 

PS99. 2-Ply Bristol 22"x30". Acid Free. $2.60 sheet 

PS94. Glassine. Transparent, 100% sulphite pulp. Acid 

free. USA.18"x24". For use in burnishing or use it when 

smoothing down the paper fibers after erasing or razor 

scraping. Will ship with books/supplies if folded to 9"x12". 

$.75 each. Two or more sheets $.70 each. 

PS93. Nideggen. Sand. 120gsm. 19"x25". Acid Free. Same 

wavy laid lines as Frankfurt. $2.87. JNB $2.20 

Now available in Heavy Weight and in 11x14 packets: 

Pergamenata. 100% sulphite, Neutral pH. Machine made. 

19.5"x27.5". 160 gsm. This parchment look sheet is a great 

paper to work on (much better than common vegetable 

parchment papers). You get the look of vellum/ parchment 

at a fraction of the cost. 

PS88. Pergamenata. 160 gsm. Text weight. Specify: Natural 

or White. 19.5"x27.5". $3.50. JNB $2.85 

PS98. Pergamenata Heavyweight. 230gsm. Specify. 

Natural or White. 19.5"x27.5". $3.75. JNB $3.05 

PS98-PKT. Pergamenata Heavyweight. Pack of 10 sheets 

11"x14". 2 sheets. 11"x13.5". 230gsm. Perfect size for SCA 

Scrolls. Ship flat with books and supplies. Easy to store, 

no curl to work out! Specify: Natural or White. $16.95 

(3pkts/$16.50ea., 5pkts/$15.75ea.) 

PS91. Rives BFK. 100% Cotton. Neutral pH. 22"x30". 

250gsm. 2 deckles. White. 250gsm. $6.79. JNB Price $5.65 

5/$5.10ea. 

PS95. Stonehenge. 100% cotton, neutral pH, 2 natural 

deckles, 2 cut edges. 22"x30". 250gsm. Calligraphy, 

watercolor, colored pencil, pastels and watercolors. Cream. 

Machine made. USA. $2.75 sheet. 10 sheets $2.50 each 

PS92. Zerkall Book White. High alpha cellulose and cotton. 

Neutral pH. 100gsm 20.75"x30". 2 natural deckles, 2 

tear deckles. Used by Jean Formo and Reggie Ezell in their 

workshops and classes. $3.77. JNB Price $3.10 

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PAPYRUS 

This ancient writing surface is made by pounding 

together two layers of strips cut lengthwise from the rush, 

Cyperus papyrus. After drying in the sun, the writing 

surface is smoothed with pumice. This proto-paper was 

used for over 3000 years before being replaced by parchment 

and paper. 

PS68. Papyrus. Handmade in Egypt. Untrimmed. 

Approx 16"x20". Some surface texture, but accepts the ink 

well. The strips of reed are readily apparent in this translucent 

sheet. Elsewhere at up to $8.50. $4.95 per sheet 

2-9 sheets $3.95/sheet 10-24 sheets $3.50/sheet 

25 or more sheets $3.10/sheet. 

Papyrus can ship with either sheets of paper or with books, 

supplies, pads of paper. No extra/paper shipping for 

Papyrus. 

TRANSLUCENT PADS 

P41. Beinfang Graphics 360. 100% Rag Layout Pad. Ink 

flows smoothly but keeps sharp edge. White sheet with 

good translucency. Recommended by Peter Thornton. 

Similar to Cotton Comp & Canson Pro Marker. 

9"x12" $12.50 11"x14" $17.25 14"x17" $24.50 

Boris Layout Pad. Bright White Felt Marker Layout Pad 

(#37). A smooth, translucent sheet that is highly recommended. 

No bleeding or feathering. Popular for beginning 

classes, and for copperplate for reproduction. Our most 

popular pad. 

50 shts 100 sheets 

P10. 9"x12" $7.89 JNB $7.25 $12.85 JNB $11.50 

P11. 11"x14" $11.00 JNB $9.75 $17.85 JNB $15.75 

P12. 14"x17" $14.95 JNB $12.95 $25.25 JNB $21.95 

Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad. A bright white, 18lb, 

rag marker layout pad. 50 sheets. Very smooth surface. 

Worth the price. Black guidelines under the sheet are easily 

seen even without a light table. Michael Sull’s favorite 

pad for work for reproduction. His recommendation is 

echoed by other scribes and penmen: “Absolutely wonderful.” 

“A great pad.” 

P32-9. 9"x12" $11.90 

P32-11. 11"x14" $16.25 

P32-14. 14"x17" $22.55 

P39. CottonComp. From Borden & Riley. 100% Rag 

Marker Layout Pad. Smooth finish. Takes ink without 

bleeding or feathering. A step up from the regular Marker 

Layout. 50 sheets. A Sheila Waters favorite for layouts. 

9"x12" $9.40 JNB $8.25 

11"x14" $12.85 JNB $11.50 

14"x17" $17.35 JNB $15.05 

OPAQUE PADS 

P25-50. JNB Copperplate Pad. 8.5"x11". 50 shts. $4.95 

P25-100. JNB Copperplate Pad 8.5"x11". 100 shts. $6.95 

Blank, very smooth paper. Recommended by Joe Vitolo. 

JNB Practice Pad. Smooth surface white sheet. Guidelines 

will show through. Good for classes and practice (20 

lb bond). Pads approx. 50 &100 sheets. 

P19. 8.5"x11". 100 shts. $6.25 

P19-Ream. 8.5"x11". 500 shts unpadded. $21.95 

P20-50. 11"x17". 50shts. $6.50 P20-100. 100shts. $11.95 

P20-REAM. 11"x17". 500shts. $42.95 not padded 

Paris Paper for Pens from Borden & Riley. A very smooth 

surface paper great for broad edged and pointed pen 

work. Use sandarac for broad-edged work. 40 sheet pad. 

P40-9. 9"x12" $12.00 JNB Price $10.95 

P40-11. 11"x14" $16.55 JNB Price $15.25 

P40-14. 14"x17" $23.20 JNB Price $21.25 

Pentalic Paper for Pens. Archival 

Quality, neutral pH, 110lb, smooth hard 

surface. 40 sheet pad. Use this pad for 

crisp lettering. Bright white. Back when 

it was produced by the pioneering 

calligraphy supplier Pentalic, this was a 

favorite with scribes. The paper has 

recently been brought back up to those 

earlier high standards. Recommended by Sheila Waters. 

P17-9. 9"x12". $12.50 JNB Price $10.75 

P17-11. 11"x14". $15.75 JNB Price $14.95 

P17-14. 14"x17". $25.25 JNB Price $22.50 

Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pads. 80lb acid-free 

paper for pen and ink and light washes. Regular/Medium 

surface. Offwhite. 24 sheets. Thomas Ingmire uses these 

in his workshops as a less expensive alternative to Arches 

Text Wove. 

P100-9. 9"x12" $6.20 

P100-11. 11"x14" $8.50 P100-12. 12"x18" $9.20 

P100-18. 18"x24" $18.00 2/$17.50ea 3/$16.50ea 

Clairefontaine, Ampad Embassy & Spencerian p48 

GRIDDED PAD / LIGHT BLUE GRID 

8 squares/inch. Grid may show with some copiers. 

P01. Copperplate Grid Pad. 

8 squares to the inch. Light blue 

with slant lines for copperplate. 

Approx. 50 sheets. 

8.5"x11" $7.95 

11"x17" $9.95. 6/$8.50ea 12/$7.75ea 24/$7.25ea 

P21. JNB Graph Pad. Light blue grid (8sq/inch). 

20 lb bond. Approx. 50 sheets. 11"x17". 

$8.95 6/$7.50ea 12/$7.25ea 24/$6.95ea 

P23. Westwind Graph Pad. Non-repro grid (8sq/inch). 

11"x17". Approx. 50 sheets. This popular pad is available 

once again! Through extensive testing of paper, inks and 

printing process, they have now produced the highest 

quality pad ever. The blue non-repo grid is accurate and 

does not “ghost” through the written letters. $13.95 

TRACING PADS 

P43. Tracing Paper Pad. 25lb, 50shts (Borden & Riley # 

41 Parchment Tracing). 

9"x12" $6.15 JNB Price $5.50 

11"x14" $8.13 JNB Price $7.50 

P44. Tracing Vellum Pad. 55lb, 50shts (Borden & Riley 

#90 Sheer Trace). Similar to Canson Vidalon Translucent 

Vellum. Heavier yet easier to see through than tracing paper. 

9"x12" $15.54 JNB Price $12.95 

11"x14" $21.15 JNB Price $17.95 

P45. Canson Vidalon Translucent Vellum. 

9"x12" $21.95 11"x14" $28.00 


NIBS 

The standard nibs for broad edge pen work are: Tape, 

Brause, Mitchell Round Hand and Speedball. Any of 

them will work well. Which is best? 

Best quality: BRAUSE Most flexible: MITCHELL 

Brause Nibs 

N02. Brause 

Nibs. Stiffer 

.5 .75 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 mm 

nibs with 

reservoir on 

top. Oblique 

cut. Sizes: .5, 

.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 

2.5, 3, 4, 5mm. High quality nibs from Germany. If you 

have a heavy hand, these will work well. Specify size. 

N02. Individual nibs. $2.19. JNB Price $1.95 

10+ asst. $1.90 ea. 50+ asst. $1.80 ea. 

N02-S9. Set of 9. $25.20. JNB Price $17.00 

N06. Brause Left Hand Nibs. Hand ground to left oblique. 

$3.25 ea. 10+ asst. $3.05ea. 

N06-S9. Left Hand set of 9. $26.95 

N130. Brause Ornament Nib. These have a round tip 

similar to the Speedball B Series. Specify .5, 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 

4, 5mm. $2.10. JNB Price $1.99 

N130-S5. Brause Ornament Nib Set of 5. $9.50 

Hiro Tape Nibs 

N01. Tape Nibs. These 

are more flexible than 

Brause nibs but stiffer 

than Mitchell and take to the ink better when new. 

Reservoir on top. Right Hand sizes only: .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 

3, 4mm. Oblique cut. A good nib for classes & beginners. 

N01. Individual nibs. Specify size. List $1.50. $.95 

10+ asst. $.90 ea. 100+ asst. $.85 each 

N01-S7. Set of 7. List $10.50. $6.50 

Tachikawa Nibs 

N114. 

Tachikawa 

Nibs. New 

chrome plated nibs from Japan. Long lasting, sharp and 

smooth writing. Specify 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 mm. $4.10 ea. 

N114-S. Set of 5. $19.95 

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 

Speedball 

Nibs 

Speedball. American nibs. C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, 

C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. 

Best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for 

beginners’ classes. N09. Individual nibs. $2.09 

N09-S6. Set of 6 (C-0/C-5). $11.99. JNB Price $11.09 

Speedball Left Hand Nibs. Sizes LC-0, LC-1, LC-2, LC- 

3, LC-4. N10. Individual nibs. $2.09 

N10-S5. Set of 5. $11.09 

Mitchell Round Hand Nibs 

No. 0 

(3.3mm) 

No. 3 

(1.4mm) 

N04. Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs. Flexible nibs 

from England without reservoirs (see below). Straight 

cut. Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm), 

2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm), 

4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm). 

Though they say round hand, these nibs are very suitable 

for all broad edge alphabets. Beginners may have 

some trouble with the flexibility. 

N04-S10A. Set of 10 with 2 reservoirs. $8.60 

N04-S10B. Set of 10 with 10 reservoirs. $12.95 

N04. Individual nibs. Specify size. List $1.45. $.85 

10 or more assorted Mitchell. $.75 each 

Gross (144) (same size). $85.49 

Mitchell Left Hand Nibs. 

N05-S10A. Set of 10 with 2 reservoirs. $10.50 

N05-S10B. Set of 10 with 10 reservoirs. $13.50 

N05. Individual nibs. List $1.45 $1.00 

10 or more assorted LH Mitchell. $.90 

N07. Mitchell Slip on Reservoirs. 

These slide on under the nib. You may 

need to adjust them slightly, but this is 

no problem as the metal bends easily. 

List $1.15. $.62 10/ $.56 each. Gross box (144). $52.00 

Manuscript / Rond / Chronicle 

N19. Manuscript 

Round Hand. These 

nibs are similar to 

Mitchell Rexel Round Hand but a bit stiffer. Bronze. 

Sizes: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6. $.75ea 10/$.65ea 

100/$.60ea Also called Hiro Rond & Chronicle. 

N19-S9. Set of 9. $6.00 

Scroll Pens 

#10 

#40 

No. 1- 

(3 mm) 

No. 3-1/2 

(1 mm) 

No. 1-1/2 

(2.5 mm) 

No. 4 

(0.9 mm) 

#20 

#50 

No. 2 

(2.3 mm) 

No. 5 

(0.75 mm) 

#30 

#60 

No. 2-1/2 

(1.8 mm) 

No. 6 

(0.6 mm) 

N11. Scroll Pens. A dip pen that writes a double line. 

Mitchell (Rexel). No reservoir. Specify 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 

60. List $3.55 N11. Individual nibs. $3.15 

N11-S6. Set of 6. $16.95 

Witch Pens 

0 1 2 3 4 5 

N16. Speedball B 

Series. Specify size: 

No.1 No. 2 No. 2.5 No. 3 

N15. Mitchell Witch Pens. Square cornered, 

but with rolled over writing edge 

which allows pen to glide over rough surfaces. 

Works well on grained or coarse 

paper. Pen is a complete unit with nib, reservoir and 

holder. Sizes: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4. $4.95 

N15-S4. Set of 5. List $26.75. $19.85 

B0, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6. $2.09 

N16-S6. Set of 6 (B0-B5). $11.99. JNB Price $11.09 

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5-Line Pens 

N28. Automatic Pen 

5-line. Designed to 

produce lines for 

sheet music, calligraphers 

use it to produce 

light, five 

stroked letters.$10.95 

N39. Brause 5 line 

Music Nib. Width of 

whole nib 13/16". 

$3.10 

John Neal, Bookseller Gift Certificates are 

available in any amount from $5 to $5,000 

Nib Sharpening 

S106. Crocus Cloth. $1.50, S107. Polishing Paper 

$2.50 Both are used in the final smoothing of a 

broad edge nib. 

S115. Hard (Black) Arkansas Stone. For sharpening 

your nibs. Instructions included. $19.95 

S657. 10X Chrome Plated Magnifier. $17.50 

S658. Folding Pocket Magnifier 4/5x & 9x. $11.95 

NIB ORDER DISCOUNTS 

Individual orders: If the broad edge NIB total 

(Brause/Tape/Mitchell), of your order is $100 or more, 

take an additional 10% off the broad edge nib prices. 

Teachers See page 36. For both individual & 

teachers orders, the 10% discount is off any 

applicable quantity prices. 

Automatic Pens 

HOLDERS 

H32 H38 H39 H69 H77 H46 H87 H64 H49 H83 

Our most popular holder is the Grey Plastic. I’m told it’s Ieuan 

Rees’ favorite holder. Peter Thornton recommends it, too. 

TEACHERS note the quantity prices on Black Wood Holders. 

H32. Brause Double Nib Holder. All wood holder that 

accepts a nib at each end. No metal parts to rust. 

6-sided staff. $5.00 

H38. Cork Tip Holder. Black wood holder with cork 

finger grip. Interior metal collar & metal grippers. $5.10 

N27. Automatic Pens. These poster pens are made 

of a non-rust nickel silver with a plastic handle. They 

produce very thin thins. Use them with the tooth 

blade uppermost. Clean with warm water after use. A 

new pen should be filled and worked gently on paper 

until the color (ink) flows. Any scratchiness will soon 

wear off with use. $10.95 

N27. Automatic Pens 

Sizes: 1 (1/16") 2 (1/8") 3 (3/16") 3A (1/4") 

4 (5/16") 5 (1/2") 6 (3/4") 6A (1"). $10.95 ea. 

N27-S6. Set of 6 pens. $62.50 (sizes 1, 2, 3or3A, 4, 5, 

6 or 6A) 

10 9 8 7 N27-SCROLL. 

Scroll Automatic 

Pens Specify: #7, #8, 

#9, #10. $10.95 each 

1/2" 1/4" 3/16" 1/8" 

H39. Double Nib Holder. You can insert a nib in each 

end of this short holder. A smooth cylinder, not faceted. 

Interior metal collar, metal grippers. 4.75". $1.50 

H69. Speedball Plastic Holder. An all plastic holder 

(black) with hourglass shape. $1.39 

H77. Ergonomic. Shaped to reduce fatigue and 

discomfort. Blond wood. $5.50 

H46. Grey Plastic Holder. Lightweight grey plastic 

(Caran D’Ache 114) holder. We had tried for years to 

stock these holders. They come all the way from 

Switzerland! They are usually a sell out at local workshops. 

$2.50 10/$2.35ea. 

H87. Kohinoor 130 N. Black. $3.59 

H64. Quick Release Pen Holder. These pen holders 

have an ingenious mechanism to hold the nib in 

securely when you want to write, but to loosen it completely 

for easy removal. Natural wood. $6.90 

H49. Universal Penholder. Made of a clear plastic rod 

with a soft plastic sleeve to hold the nib. The soft sleeve 

also acts as a cushioned finger grip. No metal parts to 

rust, easy to clean and very lightweight. Works with any 

nib except crowquills. $2.50 

H83. Mitchell Holder #53. Triangular shape, plastic. 

For Mitchell Roundhand and similar nibs. $4.25 

Page 48 for small holders, page 49 for Oblique Holders. 

See page 56 for more holders including: 

H71. Oak Pen Holder. $3.50 H63. Marbled Pen Holders. $2.59 

H62. Mahogany Pen Holder. $2.99 

H63. Marbled Penholders. $2.59 

H65. Speedball Garnet and Saphire Holders. $3.49 

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QUILLS Quills are very light, very flexible, 

and deliver a wide variety of media easily – thick gesso, 

creamy gouache or thin ink. These quills are not cut 

for writing. 

N24. Cured Goose Quill. $3.50 6/$3.40ea. 12/$3.35ea. 

N26. Goose Quills. Not cured. $2.50ea. 5/$2.25ea. 

N45. Wild Turkey Quills. Not cured. $1.50 each 

N46. Jumbo Goose Quills. 15" or so. Comparable to 

Swan Quills. Naturally cured. 

$3.00ea. 3/$2.75ea. 5/$2.50ea. 10/$2.30ea. 

S265. 

S265. Quill Knife. Specially shaped for cutting quills: beveled 

one side, straight the other. Specify Left or Right. 

(Right handers who cut away from themselves as Peter 

Thornton does should specify Left). $65.00 

INKS See pages 53, 58-59 for more inks. 

Beginners need a non-waterproof ink such as Higgins 

Eternal for dip pen use. While other inks are blacker, Higgins 

Eternal is easy to use and is inexpensive. Some inks 

like the sumis are more water resistant & others, like Calli 

and FW Inks, are actually waterproof. 

For FOUNTAIN PENS use only inks that say on the 

bottle that they are for use in fountain pens. Dye inks 

(such as Pelikan 4001) flow dependably and are good for 

correspondence and roughs. Though waterproof, Calli is 

designed for fountain pens. Unless the bottle says an ink is 

suitable for fountain pens (not technical pens) it may clog 

your fountain pen and perhaps ruin it. 

I17. Higgins Pen Cleaner. $3.45 

Black Ink Non-Waterproof 

I08. Higgins Eternal. A non-waterproof, 

carbon black ink for dip pens. A good bet 

for beginners. Our most popular ink for 

classes. Recommended for copperplate 

(add a few drops of gum arabic). 2.5 oz. 

JNB $3.30 ea. 6/$3.15 ea. 12/$3.00 ea. 

I02. Pelikan Fount India. A dense carbon 

black ink suitable for fountain pen and dip pen use. Nonwaterproof. 

Good for beginners. 1oz. $6.40 

I69. Matte Black Winsor & Newton 

Calligraphy Ink. 30ml. This special matte 

black ink is only for dip pens and brush. Not 

for fountain pens. $5.50 “The winner for the 

most densely black non-waterproof ink.” 

–Corinna Taylor 

I29. Ziller Glossy Black Ink. Powder. $8.50 

Black Ink Waterproof 

I13-028. FW Artist Ink Black. An acrylic based 

pigmented water-resistant ink. Opaque and permanent 

(lightfast). 1oz jar. $6.30. See page 53 

Acryla Waterproof Gouache. 20ml. $8.25. JNB $7.75 

AG136. Jet Black AG137. Lamp Black. 

AG151 Titanium White. 

White Inks 

I99. Universal White 3080-F Staedtler Mars Rapidograph 

Ink. This white ink is safe for fountain pens 

(cartridge pens) and waterbrushes. Shake it up and fill 

your cartridges or use it in a converter. $4.80 

I62. Pro-White. Sherrie Lovler's white of choice. Also 

mixes well with gouache. $6.95 

I108. Dr Martin's Pen White. A great white ink for 

pointed pen work! 1oz dropper bottle. A sell-out at both 

Odyssey and IAMPETH. Can be thinned with water if 

necessary. $8.00 

I38. Dr Martin’s Bleed Proof White. A dense, opaque 

smooth writing white for your dip pen. Thin with 

water to the proper consistency. Tint with watercolor 

or gouache for pastel letters. Recommended by John 

Stevens and Peter Thornton. 1oz. $10.00 

I118. Gansi White. Pan white recommended by Valerie 

Weilmuenster. $6.00 

I13-011. FW Artist Ink. White. 1oz. Waterproof. $6.30 

Sumi 

If you have been using Higgins Eternal and want something 

blacker, try one of these sumi inks. The Squarish 

Green Bottle Sumi is the easiest to write with and the 

closest to Higgins Eternal. 

Bokuju Sumi. A shiny, dense black ink. A very popular 

ink. Will eat your nibs. “Green Bottle Sumi.” Fairly slowdrying. 

I22-2. 2oz. $4.50 I22-12. 12 oz. $12.80 

Squarish Green Bottle Sumi. A dense black waterproof 

sumi ink. More free flowing than Bokuju or Yasutomo 

Sumi, but not quite as densely black. Similar to, 

but blacker than, Higgins Eternal. I39-2. 2oz. $5.95 

I39-6. 6oz. $9.50 I39-12. 12oz. $18.25 

Yasutomo Sumi. Matte black. Comes in a tall 

rectangular black bottle. KY Series. 

I24-2. 2oz. $5.00 I24-6. 6oz. $8.40 

I70. Moon Palace Sumi. 6oz. $12.95 15oz. $19.95 

60oz. $75.00 

I43. Best Bottle Sumi. 6.75oz. $15.85 

I71. Kaimei Sumi. 1oz. $5.00 6oz. $7.99 

60oz. $75.00 

See pages 53, 58-59 for more inks. 

Color Inks: Color charts for these inks are at 

www.johnnealbooks.com or request a printed version 

with your order. See pages 53, 58-59 for more color inks. 

I103-S11. Set of 11 Colors $49.99 Save $5.00! 

I111. Dr. Martin’s Tech Ink. This brilliant acrylic ink 

is a favorite of Judy Melvin. See her book Art Exposé 

for tips on using this ink with sumi, acrylic gesso and 

pastels for wonderful effects. 1 oz. glass dropper bottle. 

$6.70 ea. Specify colors. 

Colors: Antelope, April Green, 

Black, Daffodil, Gold Ochre, 

Indigo, Lemon, Olive, Orange, 

Rhodamine, Rose, Scarlet, 

Spruce, Turquoise. 

I111-S12. Tech Inks Set of 12 Colors. Daffodil, 

Orange, Scarlet, Rose, Rhodamine, Turquoise, Indigo, 

April Green, Spruce Green, Olive Green, Gold Ochre, 

Antelope. $69.95 

I14. F&W Pearlescent Acrylic Ink. 

22 colors. For brush, dip & ruling pens. For dip pens, 

you may need to thin with alcohol and you may also 

want to bend the reservoir to allow more ink to flow. 

Pigmented, water resistant. Lightfastness: either 3 

(permanent) or 4 (highly permanent) star rating. Fully 

intermixable. These shimmering pigments seem to 

work best when put down freely rather than built up 

with successive layers. In addition to paper & board, 

will bond to glass, leather, ceramic & wood. 1oz (30ml) 

glass bottle. $6.30 Specify colors. 

Colors: Bell Bronze 110, 

Hot Mama Red 114, Platinum 

Pink 118, Sun-Up Blue 122, 

Birdwing Copper 111, Macaw 

Green 115, Silver Pearl 119, 

Volcano Red 123, Galactic 

Blue 112, Mazuma Gold 

117, Sundown Magenta 120, 

All prices subject to change without notice. 

Waterfall Green 124, Sky Blue 

130 , Hot Cool Yellow 113, 

Moon Violet 116, Autumn 

Gold 126, Sun Orange 121, 

Silver Moss 129, Genesis 

Green 128, White Pearl 125, 

Dutch Blue 127, Black 032. 


I104. Hydrus Fine Art Watercolors are pigmented, 

brilliant, lightfast transparent color. They work great 

with the brush, in dip pens and parallel pens. Because 

they are pigmented, they are equivalent in permanency 

to tube watercolors. Use them to tint white gouache or 

watercolor for pastel shades. 

36 colors. 1oz. dropper bottles. $7.60 ea. Specify colors. 

I105-S12. Hydrus 1oz. 12 bottle Set. $89.95 

I105-HALF. Hydrus 1/2oz. 12 bottle. Set 1 or 2. $58.00 

Set 1 – Set includes 12 glass 

bottles: Hansa Yellow Light, 

Gamboge, Brilliant Cadmium 

Red, Deep Red Rose, Quinacridone 

Magenta, Phthalo 

Green, Ultramarine, Phthalo 

Blue, Cobalt Violet, Venetian 

Brown, Carbon Black, and 

Titanium White. 


bottles: Hansa Deep Yellow, 

Yellow Ochre, Permanent 

Red, Cobalt Blue, Indian Red, 

Ink Sticks 

Viridian Green, Burnt Sienna, 

Alizarin Crimson, Sepia, 

Payne’s Gray, Sap Green, and 

Burnt Umber. 


bottles: Blue Aqua, Carmine, 

Chrome Yellow, Crimson 

Lake, Hansa Yellow Medium, 

Quinacridone Violet, 

Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, 

Red Oxide, Turquoise Blue, 

Ultramarine Red Violet, 

and Vermilion Hue. 

I109. Bombay India Inks are highly pigmented, dry 

waterproof, and lightfast. Black & White are opaque. 

Like most color inks, the other colors have varying 

degrees of opacity. Works well with brush and pen. Can 

also be used for background washes. Adheres to almost 

any surface including paper, wood, plastic, vinyl, and 

board. 24 colors. 1 oz. dropper bottle. $3.50 ea. 

Specify colors. 

Colors: Yellow, Bright Red, 

Red, Magenta, Grass Green, 

Green, Teal, Blue, Violet, 

Brown, Black, White, 

Golden Yellow, Orange, 

Tangerine, Crimson, 

Cherry Red, Red Violet, Aqua, 

Turquoise, Yellow Ochre, 

Terra Cotta, Van Dyke Brown, 

Sepia. 

I110-S12. Bombay 1oz. 12 bottle Set. $40.00 

I110-HALF. Bombay 1/2oz. 12 bottle Set. $29.95 

Bombay Set 1 – Includes twelve dropper bottles of 

ink in Red, Magenta, Bright Red, Yellow, White, Black, 

Violet, Blue, Grass Green, Brown, Teal, and Green. 

Bombay Set 2 – Includes twelve dropper bottles of ink 

in Golden Yellow, Orange, Tangerine, 

Crimson, Cherry Red, Red Violet, Aqua, 

Turquoise, Yellow Ochre, Terra Cotta, 

Van Dyke Brown, and Sepia. 

Ink sticks shown at 50% of actual size. 

IS03. 

Kenbimukan 

IS04. 

Gansui. 

IS05. 

Mujokokuhin. 

IS06. 

Skakyozumi 

IS07. 

Ranjatai 

IS08. 

Eiraku 

IS09. 

Chingen 

IS11. 

Seiryutai 

IS12. 

Soshobanko 

IS29. 

Chinese 

Japanese Ink Sticks. These are high quality ink 

sticks from Japan’s most respected ink stick maker. 

All come in an individual wooden box. Ewan Clayton, 

a master scribe from England, tested their full range 

and chose these ink sticks for calligraphy. His description 

and comments are given for each stick. 

Student Quality 

IS03. Kenbimukan. Brownish Black. Student Grade. 

Gives sharp and crisp strokes. The least expensive 

stick suitable for Western calligraphy. Made from 

mineral oil. $20.00 

Professional Quality Ink Sticks 

IS04. Gansui. Bluish Black. Made from different size 

soot particles which give the blue black color. Flows 

well from the pen, basically matte (with the merest 

hint of sheen). Works well when dark or diluted. 

$30.00 

IS05. Mujokokuhin. Reddish brown black. Slight sheen, 

very smooth flow. Good for small scale writing. Slightly 

denser than Gansui. Made from vegetable oils. $50.00 

IS06. Skakyozumi. Densest black of these ink sticks 

(hinted slightly toward red brown). Glossy when 

thick. Made from vegetable oils. $30.00 

IS07. Ranjatai. Bluish Black. Made primarily for 

painting but also good for calligraphy. Works well 

thick (dense black). When watered down, it moves out 

into wet paper in a very subtle way. $40.00 

IS08. Eiraku. Reddish Brown Black. Dense black. 

Smallest size of all the ink sticks. Top quality ink 

stick, but for Ewan, Mojokokuhin is a better value. 

$40.00 

These Japanese black ink sticks are recommended by 

Reggie Ezell. 

IS28. Pointed Pen Ink Stick. Mike Kecseg uses this 

inexpensive ink stick for his pointed pen work. (It’s not 

recommended for broad-edged calligraphy.) $10.00 

IS09. Chingen Ink Stick 30105. Black. $35.00 

IS10. Akanegumo Ink Stick 30210. Reddish Brown 

Black. $35.00 

IS11. Seiryutai Ink Stick 30213. Black. $29.00 

IS12. Soshobanko Ink Stick 30205. Bluish Black. $25 

S689. Bamboo Inkstick Holder. $12.00 

See page 61 or website for 15 colors of Japanese Colored 

Ink Sticks. 

IS29. Chinese Ink Stick. A very black ink stick from 

China. Great for Western calligraphy. 1" x 4-3/4" x 3/8" 

(3.7x11.7x1cm). $19.95 

IS20. Gaken Dish. $9.50 5/$8.80 each 

IS19. Shakyo-Ken Ink Stone. Unlike most ink 

stones, this one has a flat surface for grinding and 

a deep well to collect the ink. Ideal for dipping nibs. 

65x124x14mm. Similar to the Penestone Ink Stone. 

Made in Japan of stone with a very dense grain. 

$22.00 


Pointed Pen 

Ron Tate Instructional DVDs 

Learn with the help of professional calligrapher, Ron 

Tate. Each DVD is a step-by-step tutorial and presents 

the history, tools and techniques of the script. 

DVD39. Copperplate with 

Ron Tate. 2009. 1 hour, 45 

minutes. DVD $29.95 

Calligraphers call this 

beautiful hand Copperpate or 

English Roundhand. Penmen 

call it Engrosser's Script. The 

DVD’s 21 chapters include correct 

posture and desk positioning, 

writing angles and letter sizes, step-by step 

instruction for all lower-case and capital letter 

forms, numbers, connecting letters, and oblique 

pen holders and pen points 

DVD40. Spencerian with Ron 

Tate. 2009. 1 hour, 27 minutes. 

DVD $29.95 

Spencerian is an American 

style of penmanship. The lower 

case has only a few stressed 

strokes in a word. In copperplate, 

every down stroke is 

thickened by applying pressure 

to the pen. Spencerian Script can be written 

with more speed than copperplate. Spencerian 

originated in Ohio in the 1860s with Platt Roger 

Spencer. The DVD’s 15 chapters include instruction 

and demonstration of all the letters of the 

alphabet, hand positions and correct posture, 

practice exercises, writing angles and letter sizes, 

oblique pen holders & pen points, practical tips 

for envelopes and pen flourishes. 

Bill Lilly 

DVD42. Introduction to Engrosser's Script. 

DVD $34.95. In this DVD, Bill Lilly teaches Engrosser's 

Script with instruction on lowercase letters and 

capitals, numbers and punctuation marks. Each letter 

is demonstrated and analyzed. Flourished script is also 

shown. Calligraphers know Engrosser's Script as Copperplate. 

It is also referred to as English Roundhand or 

Engraver's Script. Master penman Lilly graduated from 

the famous Zanerian School of Penmanship. 

B3345. Real Pen Work: 

Self-instruction Manual in 

Penmanship 1881. Knowles & 

Maxim. (reprint 2003). 64pp, 

with CD. 11"x8.5". 

Paper $24.95 

Has instruction for Spencerian Script and offhand 

flourished birds. The strokes/letters used for instruction 

are larger than in most books. Offhand gallery of 

various birds, eagle, swan, lion, hounds, stags, horses 

and heads. Includes CD of all the images in PDF, JPEG 

and TIF formats. 

B3116. The Technique of Copperplate 

Calligraphy by Gordon Turner. 

1987. 42pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $5.95 

Written in copperplate script, this 

is a good beginner’s book, especially 

for classes with a limited budget. For 

more thorough instruction purchase, 

B1109. Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor 

Winters. 

Flourishing 

Whether you want to learn how to make these flourished 

designs or you want to just admire these works 

of penmanship, these books are great resources. This 

drawing with pen strokes is often called Off-Hand 

Flourishing. 

B3052. Bird and Design Flourishing: 

At Home with Artistic 

Penmanship Book Five. 2001. 

32pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $5.95 

Provides instruction and examples from simple to 

complex of decorative flourishes, banners, feathers, an 

assortment of birds. Highly recommeded by Pat Blair. 

First published in the 1940s for home instruction. 

Part of a 5 part series, See B2503, page 45. 

See page 45 for Michael Sull’s Off-Hand Flourishing 

DVD. 

B255 The Universal Penman by 

George Bickham. (1741). 212pp. 

9"x13.75". Paper $21.95 

This amazing book has 212 pages 

filled with copperplate/engrossers 

script by English master penmen of 

the 1700’s, all engraved by Bickham. 

There is a good variety of styles and 

sizes and a cornucopia of non-pictorial 

flourishing. A great source book. 

B3209. 

RS102. 

RS107 

3 1/2" x 2 1/4" 

$11.95 

RS104 

4" x 1 1/2" 

$9.95 

RS100 

3" x 2 1/2" 

$9.95 

B3209. Designing Faces, Figures, 

Florals and More: Contemporary 

Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by Linda 

Schneider. 2009. 85pp. 8.5"x11". 

Paper $24.95. 

A great instructional 

workbook for pointed pen 

flourishing. You learn the 

basics of flourishing and 

how to apply those 

techniques to ornament your work. Linda’s flourish style is unique. Instead of feathers and birds, she uses the 

flourish strokes to create delightful flowers, ladies, dogs & the Eiffel Tower. Linda has also created rubberstamps of 

some of her delightful designs. Use the stamps on cards, collage, letters, envelopes and more. 

Linda’s flourished creations are now available as rubber stamps. The image on the cover of her book is also available: RS102, 

Lady of Grace Rubber Stamp, $9.95. See www.johnnealbooks.com for more stamps. 


spencerian 

See pages 46-49 for more Spencerian books & supplies. 

B2470. An Elegant Hand. JNB Price $57.49 

B2476. FW Tamblyn’s Home Instructor in Penmanship. 

$24.95 See page 46 

B368. Ames Compendium of Practical & Ornamental 

Penmanship by Daniel T. Ames. 1883. Reprint 

1978. 60pp. 8.5"x11". 3-ring binder $10.95 

Eight pages of good instruction on writing and letterforms 

(Spencerian & copperplate) are followed by 

examples and alphabets. Flourishing (birds, feathers, 

etc.) is next, followed by pages of 19th century ornamental 

lettering of all sorts. If you are interested in 

pointed pen writing, this book is a must buy. 

B2503. At Home with Artistic Penwork by Stephen A 

Ziller. Set of five instructional books on pointed pen work: 

Business Writing (64pp.) Artistic Writing (Spencerian & 

Ornamental), Card Writing, Engrossing Alphabets, and Bird 

& Design Flourishing (32pp each). 8.5"x5.25". Paper $24.95. 

B1816. Learning to Write 

Spencerian Script by Michael Sull 

& Debra Rapp. 1993. 75pp. 

6.75"x8.5". Paper $17.50 

An instructional manual for 

Spencerian covering equipment 

and tools, practice, and extensive 

instruction on individual letters. 

DVD12. Learning to Write Spencerian Script by 

Michael Sull. DVD $35.00 A 60 minute comprehensive 

instructional video by the author of the text of the 

same title. First he gives a brief history of the hand and 

then gives letter by letter instruction. 

B1137-2. Volume II of 

Spencerian Script and 

Ornamental Penmanship by 

Michael R. Sull. 1989. 8.5"x11". 

Paper. Spiral bound $29.95. 


It contains the penmanship 

of Platt Rogers Spencer and 

features over 1,000 reproductions of ornamental alphabets, 

correspondence writing, signature designs, novelty 

styles, and off-hand flourishing as penned by the great 

master penman. Volume I is no longer available. 

B305. Theory of the Spencerian System of Practical 

Penmanship in Nine Easy Lessons. (1875) 1985. 

52 page instruction booklet and five 24 pp practice 

booklets. 8.5"x7". The set $20.99 

Facsimile of an old primer teaching the Spencerian 

hand in question and answer format. Originally intended 

for elementary school students, this method is useful for 

beginners of all ages. 

K107. Spencerian Penmanship Instructional Kit. 

The essential instructional tools & materials for learning 

to write Spencerian Script. Michael Sull’s Learning to Write 

Spencerian Script book (B1816, $17.50), Blackwell Oblique 

Penholder (H61, $27.50), four pen points (N113 Nikko G, 

$1.55ea), Sull’s Cross Drill exercise tablet (P33, $9.95), 

McCaffrey's Penman Ink (I37, $6.50), 40 Guide Sheets, 

Sull’s Copy Book Practice sheets (B2463, $15), and a 

cushion sheet (S261-9, $.95). Kit cost: $79.95 

K107-DVD. Spencerian Penmanship Instructional 

Kit with DVD. The materials as above plus the Learning 

to Write DVD (DVD12, $35) and a premium ledger 

pad (P31, $3.95). Kit cost: $104.95 Save $14! 

B2463. 

FROM 

MICHAEL 

SULL 

These three items 

complement 

Michael’s instructional 

book and 

video. 

B2463. Spencerian Practice Sheets. 29 printed pages. 

Copybook style. Over 700 lines to practice on. Includes 

two pages of instruction. Also included are five blank 

guide sheets each of two sizes. $15.00 

P33. Cross Drill Pad. One of the 

keys to mastering Spencerian is 

perfecting the rhythm and 

spacing between letters. This pad 

provides a series of spacing 

exercises. 50 sheet pad. Includes 

instruction. $9.95 

Spencerian Practice Pads.With guidelines and slant 

lines. There are two different pads with different 

x-heights so you can practice larger and smaller 

lettering. 8.5"x11". 3-hole punched. Approx. 50 sheets. 

Specify Large or Small x-heights. Beginners will want 

to start with larger writing. P34-LG. Large. $9.95 

P34-SM. Small. $9.95 

DVD23. Off-Hand 

Flourishing Techniques for 

Ornamental Penmanship 

by Michael Sull. 

106 Minutes. Color. 

DVD $40.00 

Covers basic tools and 

materials: pen points, oblique 

holders, papers. Continues 

with preparing and using colored and gold inks, 

including mixing a sepia ink from vermillion sumi & 

Higgins Eternal, using Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White 

& Schmincke metallic gouaches. Begins with the primary 

flourishing strokes. Presents the basic steps for 

cartouches, scrolls, border designs, quills, birds, title 

flourishing, accent flourishes, and creative patterns. 

Finishes with a selection of over 50 different historical 

designs by a range of master penmen. It’s the closest 

thing to having Michael in the room teaching you! 

Pliers for adjusting oblique 

holders 

S507. Small Bent Needle 

Nose Pliers. Michael Sull 

selected these small pliers which are ideal for adjusting 

the flange on an oblique holder. Use them to adjust the 

curve of the flange for the nib you are using, to crimp 

the two sheets of metal in the curve a bit tighter if 

necessary, and to adjust the flat part of the flange to 

reduce the angle of the pen to the paper. They are small 

enough to fit in your pen pouch or traveling tool kit. 

$5.95 

S586. Round Needle Nose 

Pliers. Joe Vitolo and others 

like these straight needle nose 

pliers for adjusting oblique 

holders. $5.95 

See the JNB website for more Spencerian Kits. 


❧

B2470. An Elegant Hand: The Golden Age of American 

Penmanship and Calligraphy by William E. Henning, Edited 

by Paul Melzer. 2002. 320pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $59.95. 


Chronicles the history of the Golden Age of American penmanship, 

guiding the reader through the lives and careers of 

important American penmen, beginning with Platt Rogers 

Spencer, the Father of American Handwriting, and Spencer’s 

gifted student, George A. Gaskell, whose books and periodicals 

reached hundreds of thousands of students throughout 

the second half of the 1800s. Illustrated with more than 400 

examples, most from original specimens. 

copperplate 

B2904. Classic Calligraphy Designs. 48pp. Book 

and CD-Rom. 48pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $14.95 

378 offhand flourished images of faces, creatures, 

birds, fish and abstract motifs. Much more than the 

standard quills and birds! 

B1109. Mastering 

Copperplate 

Calligraphy: A 

Step-by-Step Manual 

by Eleanor Winters. 

1989. 192pp. 8.25"x11". 

Paper $14.95 

A self-contained manual for serious students including 

beginners. Part one places copperplate in historical 

context. Part two begins with a glossary and detailed 

information on pens, paper, ink and other materials. It 

includes indispensable technical tips, guidelines, how 

to use the pen, and 99 pages of detailed instruction 

covering minuscules, capitals, numbers, punctuation 

and writing in various sizes. Part three deals 

with writing in color, and the design and execution of 

simple projects, such as envelopes and small poems. 

“A fabulous beginner’s manual. I have been using it for 

years as a teaching tool, and all my students love it. They 

are able to understand it and work with it on their own 

between classes.” – Sheila Richter 

B2476. FW Tamblyn’s Home Instructor in Penmanship. 

F.W. Tamblyn. 2001. (Reprint of the 7th ed, 1938). 174pp. 

8.5"x5.25". Spiral $24.95 

80 pages of instruction on basic script, starting with holding 

the pen and positioning the paper, followed by pages of 

exercises, letterforms, words, and sentences to copy. Then 33 

pages on Artistic Writing (Spencerian) – instruction on 

adding the stresses to capitals and appropriate lowercase 

letters. Smaller sections on Engraver's Script, broad-edged 

alphabets, offhand flourishing, engrossing and diplomas. A 

great reprint. 

A highly recommended manual. 

See page 45 for more Spencerian Books 

B152. Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer. 

78pp. 8"x11". Paper $9.95 

Instructions and examples of pictorial flourishes: 

Quills, birds, swans, etc. 

B145. The Zanerian Manual of 

Alphabets and Engrossing. 

1981. 140pp. 8"x10.5". 

Spiral $39.95 

The first 21 pages by E.A. 

Lupfer provide some of the best 

copperplate instruction available. He is a master of 

the hand. Other engrossing alphabets are shown, as 

well as many examples of engrossed pieces. Revised 

& reissued at intervals since it was first published as 

Zanerian Alphabets in 1895. Now printed on 80# gloss 

paper. 

Also available: 

B3000. Calligraphy in the Copperplate Style by Herb 

Kaufman and Geri Homelsky. 1980. 31pp. 8.25"x11". 

Paper $4.95 

B2170. George Bickham’s Penmanship Made Easy. 

(1773) 1997. 64pp. 5.25"x8". Paper $6.95 

B255. The Universal Penman by George Bickham. 

(1741). 212pp. 9"x13.75". Paper $21.95 

Copperplate / Spencerian Supplies 

Copperplate and Spencerian have gained in popularity 

as calligraphers expand their repertoire of letterforms. 

The thicks & thins are caused by varying the pressure 

on a flexible point – a worthwhile discipline to learn. All 

calligraphy, as Lloyd Reynolds noted, is a series of movements 

involving touch. 

To learn Copperplate or Spencerian order the Copperplate 

Kit (page 48) or the Spencerian Kit (page 

45). After you have some experience, order the nib 

sampler to try out the range of nibs. 

BEGINNERS: The most popular nibs are Brause 66EF, 

Gillott 303, Hiro #40, Hunt 101, and Nikko G. 

Righthanders will need an oblique pen holder. 

Lefthanders use either a straight holder or an oblique 

holder. All will need a bottle of Higgins Eternal (I08, 

$21.95), which is improved by the addition of 10 or 20 

drops of Gum Arabic (I84, $13.60). 

Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109, $14.95) 

by Eleanor Winters is a good book for beginners. In the 

book, Eleanor recommends the Gillott 404 & Gillott 

303. Denys Taipale always taught copperplate with 

Brause 66EF nibs and Higgins Eternal with Gum Arabic. 

Other teachers opt for a stiffer nib for beginners. 

In her excellent article on pointed nibs in Bound & 

Lettered (TAB2.4, $8.50), Caroline Paget Leake notes 

that Gillott 404 and Hunt 56 are sturdy and durable, 

making them excellent for student practice. 

For Spencerian, Michael Sull recommends the Hunt 

22, Hunt 56, Nikko G, along with Hunt 101, Hunt 99 

and the Gillott 404. 

Pointed nibs (also called pen points) are of various 

sizes and don’t all fit in the same holders. The Ziller 

Oblique Holders are already adjusted for specific nibs. 

You may need to adjust the Century and Zanerian 

Oblique Holders. The Blackwell Oblique Holders work 

with almost all nibs. 


Nibs/Points 

Nibs vary in the thickness of line they produce and in 

their flexibility. Experiment with a variety to find the 

ones you like the best. 

Pointed nibs vary greatly in the design, sharpness, 

fineness of line, and flexibility. These assortments let 

you see what is available and what works best for you. 

N117-1. Copperplate Nib Assortment. One each 

of 24 copperplate nibs listed below. Does not include 

vintage nibs or music nib. $29.95 

N117-2. Copperplate Nib Assortment #2. The same 

assortment, but two each of the nibs. $58.75 

The nibs in the assortment are: Brause 66EF, Steno; 

Gillott 170, 290, 291, 303, 404, 659, 1068A, 1950; Hiro 

Crown, 40 (Blue pumpkin), 700; Hunt 22B, 56, 99, 100, 

101, 103, 108; Mitchell Elbow; Nikko G; EF Principal; 

Brause Rose. 

N113. Nikko G Nibs. $1.55 See page 49 

N120. EF Principal Nib. 

These much anticipated 

nibs are now available for 

purchase. $2.95. JNB Price $2.50 each 10/$2.30each 

25/$2.10each 50/$2.00each 100/$1.75each 

Brause 

N70. Brause 66EF. 

Very flexible. List $1.79. 

$1.70 10/$1.65ea. 50/$1.55ea. 

N69. Brause Rose Nib. #76. $2.40 JNB $2.30 

see page 49 

N108. Brause 511. $1.60 

H85. Brause 511 & Holder. 

Straight holder with Brause 511 nib. $5.00 

N99. Brause 513. $1.69 

N126. Brause 515 Nib. Crowquill (tubular nib). $1.99 

H84. Brause 

515 & Holder. 

Slim holder with Brause 515 tubular nib. $5.00 

N90. Brause Steno 

Nibs. #361. These are 

similar to the Blue 

Pumpkin (Hiro #40), but stiffer and better made. John 

Ebel notes that these nibs last much longer than most 

current nibs. List $1.59. $1.49 ea. 10/$1.40ea. 

50/$1.35ea. 

Gillott 

N71. Gillott 170. List $1.29. 

$.90 10/$7.63 144/$80.00 

N73. Gillott 290. List $1.32. 

$.95 10/$7.75 144/$85.00 

N107. Gillott 291. List $1.35. 

$.99 10/$8.45 144/$85.00 

N72. Gillott 303. 

$1.19. $.80 10/$7.10 

144/$80.00 


$1.35. $.99 10/$8.90 

144/$94.00 


List $1.69. $1.29 

10/$11.60 144/$85.00 (Crowquill nib) 

N127. Index Nib. Brass colored 

metal. $1.25 10/$10.00 

N76. Gillott 1068A. List $1.49 

$1.03 10/$9.80 144/$94.00 

N102. Gillott 1950. List $1.55 

$1.08 10/$10.35 144/$99.00 

H75. Gillott Mapping Penholder #51. Holds crowquill 

nibs including Gillott 659. $1.99 

H86. Gillott Penholder #52. For Gillott pointed nibs 

404, 303, 290, 291, and similar. Also called Mitchell 

Penholder 52. $3.75 

Hiro 

N81. Hiro #40. Large, blue 

metal with cutouts. The “blue 

pumpkin nib.” List $.66. $.60 

10/$5.25 36/$17.75 100/$43.50. 

N82. Hiro Crown Nib #41. 

Fine, soft nib for copperplate. 

List $.95. $.60 10/$5.50 

36/$16.95 100/$45.00 

N83. Hiro 700. Superfine for 

copperplate. Similar to 

Gillott 290. $.69 10/$6.50 20/$11.80 100/$52.00 

Hunt 

N93. Hunt 22B. $1.09 

N93-V. Hunt 22 Vintage. 

See page 49. $2.30ea 

N86. Hunt 56. $1.09 

N86-V. Hunt 56 Vintage. 

$2.30ea 10/$2.00 ea 

N88. Hunt 99. $1.09 

N89. Hunt 100. $1.39 

N77. Hunt 101. $1.39 N124. Hunt 104. $1.39 

N79. Hunt 108. $1.39 

N97. Hunt 512. $1.09 

N98. Hunt 513EF. $1.09 

N78. Hunt 103. $1.39 

N125. Hunt 102. $1.39 

Hunt 107 & 

Speedball A nibs 

can be special 

ordered in boxes 

of 12. 

H70. Hunt 104 Holder. Small, straight plastic holder 

for Hunt 100, 103, 104 nibs. $1.89 

H67. Hunt 102 Holder. Small straight plastic holder 

for tubular crowquill nibs. Hunt 108, Hunt 102. $1.89 

Mitchell 

N80. Mitchell 

Elbow Nib. Allows you to write 

copperplate with a standard 

holder. Fits holders H69, H83. 

$2.29 each Box of 12/$23.22 144/$194.40 

All nibs approximately actual size. 


Beginner’s Copperplate Kits 

K100-B. Basic Copperplate Kit. All the items you need to learn 

copperplate. Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Winters plus 

materials: Hunt Oblique Holder, Higgins Eternal Ink, 6 Gillott 303 

nibs, 5 Gillott 404 nibs, Boris 9"x12" Layout Pad (50 shts). $39.75 

K100-NB. Basic Copperplate Kit/no book. $23.50 

K101-B. Deluxe Copperplate Kit. Mastering Copperplate by 

Eleanor Winters plust materials: Blackwell Plastic Holder, Higgins 

Eternal Ink, Gum Arabic Powder, 4 Gillott 303 nibs, 5 Gillott 

404 nibs, 3 Hunt 56 nibs, Boris 9"x12" Layout Pad (100 shts), 

Canson Pro Marker Layout Pad. $75.00 Save $10 off retail! 

K101-NB. Deluxe Copperplate Kit/no book. $65.00 

Save $5 off retail! 

Pads / Paper for Pointed Pen 

P01. Copperplate Grid Pad. 8 squares to the inch, 

Non-repro blue with slant lines for copperplate. 

Smooth paper for pointed pen work. Approx 50 sheets. 

8.5"x11" $7.95 11"x17" $9.95 

P31. Ampad Evidence Pastel Pad. Recommended for 

Spencerian by Michael Sull for its silky smooth surface. 

Legal pad with the usual lines.Cream. 

$3.95 ea. 2/$3.75 ea. 6/$3.50 ea. 24/$2.95 ea. 

P25. JNB Copperplate Pad. This extra smooth, 24lb 

paper was recommended by Joe Vitolo. Blank sheet; no 

ruled lines. 8.5"x11". Great for Spencerian, copperplate 

and other pointed pen work, including offhand 

flourishing. 

P25-50. 50 sheets. $4.95 

P25-100. 100 sheets. $6.95 

P25-REAM. 500 sheets, wrapped, not padded. $22.95 

CLAIREFONTAINE 

P36. Clairefontaine Writing Pad. Triomphe. Extra 

white. 23lb vellum finish paper. Pad of 50 sheets. 

8.25"x11.75". Blank. From France. $9.00 

JNB Price $8.50 2/$8.00ea. 10/$7.50ea 

P35. Clairefontaine Pad. Staplebound, micro-perforated 

at top. 24lb, neutral pH, crisp white paper. Ruled 

with pale violet lines! Pad of 80 sheets, 8.25x11.75. 

From France. $11.00 2/$10.50ea 5/$10.00ea 

10/$9.50ea. 

Highly recommended by Michael Sull and Nan De- 

Luca for pointed pen work. Purchase the lined pad for 

Spencerian practice & correspondence, the blank one 

for flourishing. “Absolutely fantastic surface. You just 

want to write on it!” – Michael Sull 

P38. Clairefontaine GRAPH Pad. 8.5"x11.75". 

80 sheets. $11.00 

Logan Slim Light Pad. 

This was a hit at Letters 

Mingle Souls and the 

2008 IAMPETH 

Convention. Ideal for 

travel, on-site use, or 

those with limited space. 

Flat enough to fit in a 

portfolio (it’s only 1/2" 

thick) and ultra 

lightweight. Provides 

remarkably even and 

bright illumination. 8"x10" surface. Two 5400°K, 

color-corrected lamps provide 20,000 hours of life. 

(Replacement bulbs are available.) Comes with 

adapter (12V) for US outlets (120V). 

S635. 8"x10" $135 S737. 11.5"x16" $285 

Michael Sull on Spencerian Materials: 

PEN POINTS: For beginners Michael highly recommends 

the Nikko G Nib and Hunt 56. He also recommends 

Hunt 22, EF Principal, along with Hunt 101, 

Hunt 99, and Gillott 404. 

INK: Higgins Eternal (I08, $3.30) will work fine and 

is improved by a little evaporation. For finest hairlines, 

Michael recommends McCaffrey’s Black Penman Ink 

(I37, $6.50), as well as the colors, page 58. By adding 

a little Higgins Eternal to Bokuju Vermillion (I23, 

$8.60), you can create a wonderful sepia. Use a dropper 

to add Higgins Eternal, using a coffee stirrer to mix. 

McCaffrey’s Brown is excellent as well. Dr.Martin’s 

Bleedproof White (I38, $10.00) is Michael’s personal 

favorite white. Thin with water. He likes McCaffrey’s 

Ivory (I37-WHT, $6.50) too. Michael recommends a 

cushion of blotting paper under your writing sheet. It 

facilitates writing. 

Don’t write on a hard surface. Blotting Paper. 120 lb 

white. These two sizes ship with books and supplies. 

S261-9. 9"x12" $ .95 10/$.75 20/$.65 

S261-11. 11"x17" $1.50 10/$.95 20/$.85 

PADS: Michael’s favorite for work for reproduction is 

the Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad. 

See pads on page 39. 

Use this ultrasonic cleaner to make your pointed nibs 

and brushes last longer and to unclog fountain pens. It 

will pay for itself quickly. It will clean your jewelry too!. 

S610. Staedtler 

Ultrasonic Cleaner. 

Use its ultrasonic 

motion to clean the 

residue off the nib body 

and out of slits. Your nibs 

will last up to three 

times longer. No need to 

throw away fountain 

pens that no longer write. In most cases after using the 

cleaner, your pen will write like new. Also, use this tool 

to clean dried paint from your brushes. $159.00. 

Sale $143.00. Save 10% 

SMALL PENHOLDERS 

H85 H84 H70 H67 

H85. Brause 511 & Holder. 

Straight holder with Brause 

511 nib. $5.00 

H84. Brause 515 Nib & 

Holder. This short plastic 

holder comes with a 515 nib. 

The metal unit that holds the 

nib is removable. It comes 

with the nib stored inside the 

holder. Pull hard on the metal 

to pull the whole unit out of 

H75 H86 the holder. $5.00 


for Hunt 100, 103, 104 nibs. $1.89 


for tubular crowquill nibs. Hunt 108, Hunt 102. $1.89 

H75. Gillott Mapping Penholder #51. For tubular 

crowquill nibs such as Gillott 659. Also called Mitchell 

51 Penholder. $1.99 

H86. Gillott Penholder #52. For Gillott pointed nibs 

404, 303, 290, 291, and similar. Also called Mitchell 

Penholder 52. $3.75 


H75. H23. H48. 

H51. H52. 

Oblique holders 

H23. Hunt Oblique Holder. Plastic hourglass shape 

with offset for nib. $1.89 

For: Hunt 22, 56, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, Gillott 170, 

303, 404, 1950, Hiro 700, Esterbrook 354. Brause 66EF 

and Hiro 40 can be used, but they are better suited to 

specially made holders listed below. 

H59. Zanerian Holder. Rosewood. Metal oblique arm 

holds nib. 8.25". $37.50 

H51. Century Oblique Holder. These gorgeous turned 

wood pen holders have a metal flange. They are made 

to hold the Gillott 303 and Hunt 101 (and similar sized 

nibs). They can be adjusted with needle nosed pliers to 

fit other nibs. $19.95 

H52. 5/8" Century Oblique Holder. Joe Vitolo has 

modified the design of the Century Oblique Holder. 

The thicker holder may reduce hand fatigue. $19.95 

H48. Ziller Oblique Holder. These less expensive 

oblique holders are pre-adjusted for our most popular 

pointed nibs. Metal flange, grey plastic handle. Specify 

Gillott 303, Gillott 404, Brause 66EF, Hunt 101, Nikko G, 

EF Principal. This holder can be adjusted for virtually 

any nib. Please let us know the nib you use & we will 

pick the closest holder. $12.95 

H75. Crowquill Penholder #51. Holds crowquill nibs 

including Gillott 659. $1.99 (Straight) 

See page 48 for more small straight holders. 

H50. Blackwell Oblique Holder. A remarkably simple 

design that holds most pen points for Spencerian and 

copperplate. Finely crafted wood holder with a sturdy 

brass oblique arm. Designed to hold the nib at a less 

steep slant angle for ease of upstrokes. Also available 

with a plastic holder. $38.00 (Works with most all nibs 

except crowquills and the very largest vintage nibs) 

H61. Plastic Handle Blackwell Oblique Holder. 

Black plastic hourglass holder with the same brass 

flange for holding the nibs. The brass work is not as 

finely finished, but is just as functional. $27.50 

H59. 

H50. 

H61. 

S304. 

S377. 

Sull Leather 

Pen Roll-up. 

New, with a 

pen point 

pocket with a zipper! 

Michael Sull designed this 

to carry his oblique pen holders with 

the nib. The four pockets are extra 

wide (2.25") for an oblique holder 

and 8.5" deep to protect the nib. 

The top flap gives more protection. 

Leather tie. Specify: black, olive green, 

brown, red or violet. $34.95 

S304. Dinky Dips. Used by pointed 

pen writers to control the depth the 

nib is dipped into the ink. 4 small, 

clear vials with lids in a base. $2.95 

S305. Dinky Dip Refills. 8 vials 

& lids. $2.95 

EF Principal Nib 

After a year in development, 

you can now purchase a 

modern nib that is equal to the 

best of the vintage nibs. Brian 

Walker, a respected pointed pen 

enthusiast, has worked with a 

pen manufacturer to duplicate 

the quality and performance of 

the legendary Gillott No 1 Principality. The new nib has 

received rave reviews for both copperplate and Spencerian. 

It’s flexible and responsive, gives fine hairlines, but is 

smooth writing & catches the paper less. 

N120. EF Principal Nib. These much anticipated nibs 

are now available for purchase. $2.60. 

JNB Price $2.50 each 10/$2.30 each 

25/$2.10 each 50/ $2.00 each 100/$1.75 each 

Other Pointed Nibs 

N113. Nikko G Nibs. 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. Extremely 

popular with pointed pen men and women! $1.55 

3/$1.45ea 10/$1.40ea 50/$1.35ea 144/$1.20ea 

N69. Brause Rose Nib. #76. The Brause Pen Company 

worked to manufacture a nib with the qualities of 

vintage nibs. This flexible nib was a John DeCollibus 

favorite at IAMPETH. $2.70 

JNB $2.60 10/$2.50ea 30+/$2.35ea 

N93-V. Hunt 22 Vintage. “Extra Fine.” With the exception 

of Nikko G, EF Principal and Brause Rose Nibs, 

they just don’t make pointed nibs like they used to. 

You will find that the Vintage Hunt 22’s do write better 

than most modern nibs, and you should find very few 

defective ones. Vintage are brass colored, the current 

ones grey colored. $2.30ea 10/$2.10ea 50/$1.90ea 

100/$1.80ea 


Pentel color brush 

Fran Sloan illustrates the variety of weights and sizes of lettering 

that can be done with the Pentel Color Brush. 

FP57. Pentel Color Brush. Much sought after. For 

brush lettering. Specify color: Light Green, Turquoise, 

Olive Green, Steel Blue, Gray, Orange, Sepia, Purple, 

Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Pink, Sky Blue, Pale 

Orange, Yellow, Yellow Orange. $7.50 

FP58. Pentel Refills. Specify color. $3.75. 

New Size! FP105. FP Mini Color Brush. Available 

in all the same colors as the regular brush. Specify 

color. $8.50 

Light Green Green Olive Green Purple Brown Sepia Gray Black Yellow 

FP105 

FP57 

Red Blue Steel Blue Sky Blue Turquoise Orange Pink Yellow Orange Pale Orange 

FP59. 

FP59. Pentel Brush Fountain 

Pen. Carry an inked brush in 

your tool kit, pocket or purse. 

The synthetic fiber brush tip is 

a bit longer than other brush 

fountain pens. Has a fine point and a great spring 

back. Highly recommended by Karen Charatan. It 

is a little stiffer than the Pentel Color Brush (FP57, 

$7.50), and therefore a little easier for beginners to 

control. $17.95 

FP60. Pentel Fountain Pen Cartridges. Box of 4 

cartridges. Black. $6.95. JNB Price $6.25 

WATERBRUSHES 

Waterbrushes are brushes with a large reservoir. Fill 

the reservoir with water and use the brush with pan 

watercolors or watercolor pencils. A squeeze on the 

barrel moves water into your brush. Fill the reservoir 

with waterbase ink or paint and you have a brush that is 

always filled with color. All are nylon brushes. 

Niji Waterbrushes: FP79. Flat 12mm. $10.50 

FP64. Pointed 9mm. $7.60 FP65. Pointed 12mm. $8.25 

FP66. Pointed 15mm. $8.95 

FP93. Pentel Waterbrush. Same excellent nylon brush 

as the Pentel Colorbrush. Large barrel. Designed so that 

it won’t roll off your table. 

Specify size: Mini (13mm brush, small barrel), 

Fine (10mm), Medium (13mm, medium barrel), or 

Broad (18mm). $6.49ea 2/$6.25ea 3/$6.00ea 

FP94. 

Koi Waterbrush 

FP59. Pentel Brush 

Fountain Pen 

B3334. 100 Flowers: Chinese 

Techniques for Painting Flowers by 

Yang O-shi. 240pp. 8.25"x12". Paper 

$35.00 

Victoria Pittman has taught a 

popular flower painting class for 

many years at the summer calligraphy 

conference. Her flowers are made with 

a few strokes - ideal for envelopes, cards and small calligraphic 

pieces. As a resource for that class, she highly 

recommends this book: "This is a particularly good 

book, with many great examples and great illustrations." 

It provides sequential steps for painting 100 

different flowers, from simple to fairly complex, along 

with finished paintings. Does not cover the basics of 

watercolor, just painting these flowers. 

FP94. Koi Waterbrush. 

Breaks down for travel to only 2.75". Comes 

with a plug so you can travel with a filled 

reservoir. Specify: Fine (#2, 1/2" long brush) 

Medium (#6, 1/2" long brush). 

Large (#8, 5/8" long brush). $7.49 each. 

Three or more only $6.95 each 

(same or assorted). 

See pages 22-23 for traditional brushes. 

Medium 

Pentel 

50 ❧ t o l l f r e e: 800-369-9598 v w e b : www.j o h n n e a l b o o k s.com 

Niji 

Flat 

15mm 

12mm 

9mm 

Broad 

Fine 

Mini 

Koi 

Fine 

Medium 

Large

PILOT PARALLEL PENS w/ Parallel Plate Nibs. 

Hard to find, much sought after, these pens are not 

widely distributed in the US. 

This pen is extremely smooth writing, offering crisp 

edges and sharp hairlines. Nib point consists of two 

parallel metal plates and allows for lettering in two 

sizes. Use the .5mm edge for sharp, monoline writing 

or use the broad edge for calligraphic writing. You can 

also produce color-blended letters by touching ink 

from one pen to a second pen loaded with another 

color. Available in four sizes, includes one red and one 

black cartridge and a bladder/converter. 

FP67-1.5. 1.5mm. FP67-3.8. 3.8mm. 

FP67-2.4. 2.4mm. FP67-6.0. 6.0mm. 

Special Price: $10.00 ea. 

FP67-S. Set of 4 Pens (each with 2 cartridges) and a 

pack of 12 cartridges (one each of 12 colors). $40.00 

FP67-12. Assorted Pack of 12 

Color Cartridge Refill (one 

each of the colors below). $3.95 

FP67-6. Pack of 6 Color 

Cartridges. All one color. Specify: 

Black, Blue-Black, Sepia, Violet, Blue, 

Turquoise, Green, Light Green, Yellow, 

Orange, Red, Pink. $2.50 

B3124. Parallel Pen 

Wizardry (Book) by Brenda 

Broadbent. 2003. 24pp. 

8.5"x11". Paper $14.95 

This instructional book 

for the popular Parallel Pen 

will help you explore this 

very versatile calligraphy 

fountain pen. Has cartridge 

tips and tricks and instructions 

for using other writing fluids: inks (including 

acrylics), watercolor, and gouache. Includes a chart 

of waterproof inks that have worked well in the 

Parallel Pen. Writing and drawing with the pen are 

explored: monoline, flourishes, color blending, expressive 

and experimental forms, writing on fabric. Sample 

alphabets: Gothicized Italic (Sheila Waters), Gothic 

(Ward Dunham), Uncial (Gina Jonas). 

fountain pens 

Lamy Calligraphy Pen. 

These calligraphy fountain pens from Germany 

have more class than the rest. And they are a joy to 

use. They are designed for both function and form. 

The writing end has two facets that fit your fingers. 

All have a window to check for low ink level. The 

ink flows well. 

The clear one is my favorite with its see-through 

design and chrome accents. I love 

having a modern Bauhaus design to 

create renaissance and medieval letters! 

The satin gray is more formal. 

The black long-staff pen comes with 

red accents. 

FP97. Lamy Joy Calligraphy Set. 

One calligraphy pen. One each of 

1.1, 1.5, & 1.9mm nibs, black cartridges. 

Comes in a tin. Set does 

not include converter, but we include 

one with your order. $88.00 


FP97. Lamy Joy Calligraphy Set 

FP86. 

Clear. 

FP85. 

Satin 

Gray. 

S382. Monoject 412. Use this plastic syringe to refill 

Parallel Pen cartridges with bottle ink or for filling 

dinky dips. Many craft and calligraphy uses. $1.75 

2/$1.60 ea. 5/$1.50 ea. 

shown actual size 

Lamy Calligraphy Pen. 

Specify Nib size: 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 

1.9mm. Specify Barrel Style: 

FP85. Satin Gray. $53.50 ea. 

FP86. Clear. 

$44.50 ea. 

FP84. Black, Matte Black, Red, Blue, 

Yellow, Orange. $44.50 ea. 

FP87. Black 

Long Staff 

1.9mm nib. 

1.5mm nib. 

1.1mm nib 

FP84. 

FP87. Black Long-Staff. $34.95 

FP89. Lamy Converter. So you can use 

bottle ink. $4.95 

FP88. Lamy Cartridges. Pack of 5 

(long). Specify: Violet, Blue, Red, Green, 

Turqouise, Black. $4.50 


Black 

Red 

Blue 

Yellow 

Orange 

Lamy 1.5 Black Regular Special Price $30. Other colors and sizes regular price.

Gouache 

Holbein 

HG800-5. Holbein Designer’s 

Gouache Primary 

Set. What a wonderful idea. 

You get five primary colors at 

a fraction of the cost of larger 

tubes. Permanent White, Ivory 

Black, Peacock Blue, Lemon 

Yellow, Carmine. 5ml tubes. $23.95. JNB Price $16.95 

HG701. Holbein Gouache Artist Set of 12, 5ml tubes. 

Burnt Sienna, Carmine, Emerald Green, Flame Red, 

Ivory Black, Lemon Yellow, Perm Green Deep, Perm 

Yellow, Perm White, Prussian Blue, Ultramarine Blue, 

Yellow Ochre. $57.25. JNB Price $44.50 

HG710. Holbein Gouache Artist Set of 12, 15ml 

tubes. (Zinc White instead of Perm White). $113.95. 


Holbein Gouache. 15ml tube. $9.20. JNB Price $8.50 

HG606. Ivory Black. HG607. Jet Black. 

HG630. Permanent White. 

FOUNTAIN PENS 

1.1 mm 

Brause 

FP111. Brause 

Calligraphy Pen. 

1.5 mm 

Sizes: 1.1, 1.5, 

2.3mm. 

A smooth-writing, 

long staff cartridge 

2.3 mm 

pen. Black with 

red accents. Comes 

FP111. 

with an assortment 

of cartridges: 

black plus five different colors (European short cartridges). 

European made. Brause Calligraphy pen accepts 

Manuscript & Pelikan cartridges. $16.50 each. Special 

Offer: Purchase three of the new Brause Calligraphy Pen 

Sets and pay only $45.00.(Same or assorted sizes.) 

Manuscript 

FP90. Manuscript 

Calligrapher's 

Deluxe Set. 

These British 

made pens 

have been 

well received 

and compare 

favorably 

with the old 

Osmiroids. 

The smooth 

writing nibs 

give good 

thicks and thins. I’ve added a new carded set at a lower 

price that would be good for classes or for personal use. 

It has the same writing quality of the other set, but has 

a plain plastic barrel and no storage tin. 

FP102. Manuscript Calligrapher’s 6-nib Set (Carded). 

Barrel, six gilt nibs: F(.85mm), M (1.1mm), Broad 

(1.35mm), B2 (1.6mm), B3(2.2mm), B4 (2.8mm), 

4 cartridges. $13.50. Available only in Right Hand. 

FP90. Manuscript Calligrapher’s Deluxe Set (Tin). 

With a nice gold flecked barrel in a storage tin. Six 

gilt nibs: F (.85mm), M (1.1mm), Broad (1.35mm), 

B2 (1.6mm), B3(2.2mm), B4 (2.8mm), 4 cartridges. 

Specify Right or Left Hand. $20.50 

Rotring 

FP38. Rotring 

Calligraphy Pen Set 

1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 Actual size. 

Rotring Calligraphy Pen. A sleek, longstaffed, 

smooth writing, and remarkably light in weight 

pen. Ink cartridges are a dense, matte black. 

FP38. Rotring Calligraphy Pen Set. 3 pens 

(1.1, 1.5, 1.9mm unless you specify otherwise), 

sharpening stone, box of 6 black cartridges in a 

metal case. $89.95. JNB Price $79.95 

FP36. Rotring Calligraphy Pen. Pen and five 

cartridges. Specify size: 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 2.3mm. 

$29.80. JNB Price $27.50 

FP37. Rotring Converter. A piston fill converter 

to allow you to use bottled ink. $9.00 

FP39. Rotring Cartridges. Box of 6. Black. $4.20 

Sheaffer 

FP40. Sheaffer Calligraphy Set. This Classic Calligraphy 

Mini Boxed set contains: barrel, 3 color-coded 

nibs (F,M,B), 4 cartridges (assorted colors). Right hand 

only. $14.00 

FP42. Sheaffer Cartridges. Pack of 5 long cartridges. 

Specify color: Black, Blue, Blue-Black, Brown, Gold, 

Green, Red or Turquoise. $5.00. JNB Price $4.50 

FP115. Pelikan 4001 Cartridges. Box of 6. These short 

cartridges work in your Manuscript Fountain pen. Colors: 

Royal blue, Blue/black, Brilliant black, Brilliant red, Brilliant 

green, Turquoise, Violet. $2.45 per box 

FP96. Manuscript Shadow Calligraphy Set. For writing 

with a split or double lines. Includes Barrel, four 

gilt nib: #4, #6 Scroll, Medium, regular calligraphy nib, 

fine point for drawing. Converter for using bottled ink. 

Four color cartridges. $19.95 

FP95. Manuscript Beginner's Set. Barrel, three nibs 

(fine, medium, 2B), one cartridge. A good, inexpensive 

set for beginning classes. Specify RH or LH. Quantity 

discount for 3 or more. $7.95 

Additional Nibs/Barrels. If your pen barrel has facets, add –D to 

the code number. 

FP103. Manuscript Nibs. EF, F,M, B4. $4.95 Scroll 4, Scroll 6. $5.95 

FP92. Manuscript Barrel, Cap & Converter. $5.95 

FP91. Pack of 12 cartridges for the 

Manuscript Calligraphy Fountain Pens. 

Specify Black, Sepia (brown), or Blue. 

$4.95. 

The short Pelikan Fountain Pen Cartridges 

(FP115, FP116) come in more colors and 

work in Manuscript Pens. 

I119. Manuscript Calligraphy Ink. Non-waterproof 

ink suitable for fountain pen and dip pens. 1oz bottle. 

Specify color: Black, Blue, Red, Sepia. $6.79 


WNG345 

Lemon 

Yellow 

1 A 

WNG086 

Cadmium 

Lemon 

Yellow 

4 A 

WNG527 

Primary 

Yellow 

1 A 

WNG118 

Cadmium 

Yellow 

Pale 

4 A 

WNG627 

Spectrum 

Yellow 

1 A 

WNG055 

Brilliant 

Yellow 

3 A 

WNG108 

Cadmium 

Yellow 

4 A 

WNG508 

Perm. 

Yellow 

Deep 

1 A 

WNG111 

Cadmium 

Yellow 

Deep 

4 A 

WNG384 

Marigold 

Yellow 

1 A 

WNG089 

Cadmium 

Orange 

4 A 

WNG453 

Orange 

Lake 

Light 

1 B 

WNG452 

Orange 

Lake 

Deep 

1 A 

WNG106 

Cadmium 

Scarlet 

4 A 

WNG249 

Flame 

Red 

1 A 

WNG094 

Cadmium 

Red 

4 A 

WNG726 

Winsor 

Red 

3 A 

WNG623 

Spectrum 

Red 

1 A 

WNG004 

Alizarin 

Crimson 

1 B 

WNG466 

Perm. 

Alizarian 

Crimson 

3 A 

WNG502 

Perm. 

Rose 

3 A 

WNG524 

Primary 

Red 

1 B 

WNG440 

Opera 

Pink 

2 C 

WNG028 

Bengal 

Rose 

2 C 

WNG448 

Opera 

Rose 

2 C 

WNG593 

Rose 

Tyrien 

2 C 

WNG380 

Magenta 

2 C 

WNG550 

Quinacridone 

Magenta 

3 A 

WNG050 

Brilliant 

Red 

Violet 

1 B 

WNG052 

Brilliant 

Violet 

1 B 

WNG360 

Light 

Purple 

2 B 

WNG455 

Brilliant 

Purple 

1 B 

WNG733 

Wis. Violet 

(Dioxzn) 

3 A 

WNG625 

Spectrum 

Violet 

1 C 

WNG660 

Ultramarine 

1 A 

WNG667 

Ultramrn. 

(Green 

Shield) 

3 A 

WNG178 

Cobalt 

Blue 

4 AA 

WNG706 

Winsor 

Blue 

3 A 

WNG538 

Prussian 

Blue 

1 A 

WNG322 

Indigo 

1 A 

WNG621 

Sky Blue 

1 A 

WNG327 

Intense 

Blue 

2 A 

WNG523 

Primary 

Blue 

1 A 

WNG137 

Cerulean 

Blue 

4 AA 

WNG514 

Phthalo 

Blue 

1 A 

WNG656 

Turquoise 

Blue 

2 A 

WNG191 

Colbalt 

Trquise 

Light 

4 AA 

WNG211 

Cyprus 

Green 

2 A 

WNG692 

Viridian 

3 AA 

WNG720 

Winsor 

Green 

3 A 

WNG482 

Perm. 

Green 

Deep 

2 B 

WNG484 

Perm. 

Green 

Med. 

2 B 

WNG046 

Brilliant 

Green 

1 A 

WNG459 

Oxide of 

Chromium 

2 AA 

WNG483 

Perm. 

Green Lt 

2 B 

WNG447 

Olive 

Green 

2 A 

WNG599 

Sap 

Green 

2 A 

WNG369 

Linden 

Green 

2 B 

WNG422 

Naples 

Yellow 

1 A 

WNG425 

Naples 

Yelllow 

Deep 

1 AA 

WNG744 

Yellow 

Ochre 

1 AA 

WNG552 

Raw 

Sienna 

1 AA 

WNG285 

Gold 

Ochre 

1 A 

WNG074 

Burnt 

Sienna 

1 AA 

WNG257 

Flesh 

Tint 

1 B 

WNG678 

Venetian 

Red 

1 A 

WNG507 

Perylene 

Maroon 

3 A 

WNG564 

Red 

Ochre 

1 A 

WNG470 

Perylene 

Violet 

2 A 

WNG554 

Raw 

Umber 

1 AA 

WNG676 

Vandyke 

Brown 

1 AA 

WNG609 

Sepia 

1 AA 

WNG076 

Burnt 

Umber 

1 AA 

WNG505 

Perylene 

Black 

3 A 

WNG331 

Ivory 

Black 

1 AA 

WNG337 

Lamp 

Black 

1 AA 

WNG335 

Jet Black 

1 A 

WNG436 

Neutral 

Grey #3 

1 A 

WNG617 

Silver 

3 A 

WNG283 

Gold 

3 A 

WNG512 

Perm. 

White 

1 A 

Key: 

WNG692 

Viridian 

3 AA 

WNG748 

Zinc 

White 

1 A 

Abbreviations: 

Dioxzn = Dioxazine 

Lt = Light 

Med = Medium 

Perm = Permanent 

Wis = Winsor 

Ultramrn = Ultramarine 

Trquise = Turquoise 

Lightfastness: 

AA–Extremely Permanent 

A–Permanent 

B–Moderately Durable 

C–Fugitive 

code number 

color 

series / lightfastness 

Winsor & Newton Gouache is the most popular gouache for calligraphy 

and the standard that all others are measured against. The colors brilliant and 

opaque, the pigments finely ground so they flow well though your pen. 

Winsor Newton Gouache. 14ml tubes. Gouache is priced by the color 

(pigment). Series 1 $9.20 Series 2 $11.60 Series 3 $15.10 Series 4 $22.25 

Winsor & Newton Larger Tubes 

WNG335L. Jet Black. 37ml. $21.15 

WNG331L. Ivory Black. 37ml. $21.15 

WNG512L. Perm.White. 37ml. $21.15 

WNG283J. Gold Liquid Designer. 30ml 

Jar. $12.30 

WNG617J. Silver Liquid Designer. 

30 ml jar. $12.30 

WNGCC. Winsor & Newton Color 

Chart. This is a handmade color 

chart for the entire line of Winsor 

& Newton Gouache. This is made 

from the actual gouache – so the 

colors are true, not a printed 

approximation. $10.00 

I27. Spectralite Liquid Acrylic Color. Popular for 

pointed pen work. Recommended by Mike Kecseg 

and others. 18K Gold is the most popular color. 

Lightfast, archival, permanent fine artist pigment. 

Dries waterproof. 1oz plastic dropper bottle. 

Colors: Matte Black, Glossy Black, White. $6.40 each 

#54K 18 Carat Gold, #49K Silver, Platinum, Nickel, 

Copper, Bronze, Brass, 14K Gold. $7.50 each 

18 Carat 

Gold 54K 

14 Carat 

Gold 48K 

Bronze Brass White 

Platinum Silver Nickel Copper Glossy Black 

Matte Black 

I27-S8. Metallic Set. 18K Gold, 14K Gold, Silver, 

Platinum, Nickel, Copper, Bronze, Brass. $52.40 

651 Lemon 

Yellow***t 

134 Prus.Blue 

(Hue)***t 

335 Emerald 

Green***t 

251 

Sepia***t 

326 Dark 

Green*** 

675 Process 

Yellow***t 

119 Rowney 

Blue***t 

348 Light 

Green***X 

053 Cool 

Grey***X 

714 Shim. 

Green*** 

643 Indian 

Yellow***t 

127 

Indigo***t 

578 Flesh 

Tint***t 

028 

Black**** 

711 Shim. 

Blue*** 

687 Flame 

Orange***t 

120 Process 

Cyan***X 

663 Yellow 

Ochre***X 

011 

White***X 

713 Shim. 

Red*** 

567 

Scarlet***t 

145 Turquoise. 

***X 

667 Raw 

Sienna***X 

701 Gold 

(Imit)***X 

709 Shim. 

Gold*** 

517 Flame 

Red***t 

151 Marine 

Blue***t 

222 Antelope 

Brown***t 

065 Payne’s 

Grey*** 

454 Velvet 

Violet*** 

412 Process 

Magenta***t 

735 Sap 

Green***t 

554 Red 

Earth***X 

607 Brilliant 

Yellow*** 

437 Purple 

Lake***t 

363 Olive 

Green***t 

223 Burnt 

Umber***t 

513 

Crimson*** 

t = transparent 

X = opaque 

*** = normally permanent 

**** = permanent 

I13. F&W Acrylic 

Artist Ink. 38 colors. 

For dip pen, 

brush and technical 

pens (but 

not fountain 

pens). 

Pigmented, 

water-resistant. 

Lightfastness: 

either 3 (permanent) or 4 

(highly permanent) star rating. 

Fully intermixable. Can be 

thinned (with water) for washes 

which dry water-resistant and additional painting or lettering can be done on top without bleeding 

or intermixing of colors. In addition to paper & board, will bond to glass, leather, ceramic & wood. 1oz 

(30ml) glass dropper bottle. $6.30 


chisel edge markers 

Markers are fun and they are easy to use! They are now 

reasonably light-fast and waterproof! 

M42. Pitt Calligraphy 

Markers. 2mm, chisel-edged, 

waterproof, acid-free. lightfast 

pigmented. Good-quality tip 

produces crisp, sharp letters. 

Specify: Black, Sepia, Cranberry. 

$2.75 each. 

M42. Actual size. 

M02. Marvey. Actual size. 


3+ $2.65 each (same or assorted). 

From Faber-Castell. 

M02. Marvy Calligraphy 

Markers. Similar to the Elegant 

Writers but a little less 

expensive. The 5mm is 

particularly good – a wet ink 

flow and nicely thin thins. Black. 

Specify size: 2.0, 3.5, 5.0mm. 

$1.95 each. 

Box of 12. $22.95 

3.5mm 

Black Blue Brown Carmine 

Red 


2mm 

Cobalt 

Blue 

Green 

Light 

Green 

Purple Violet Wine red Orange Pink Yellow 

M59. Zig Calligraphy II Dye Markers. Double ended. 

2mm & 3.5mm tips. These great markers are available 

again. They are crisp and keep their edge well. 

Non-waterproof. Dye-based ink. Black, Blue, Brown, 

Carmine Red, Cobalt Blue, Green, Light Green, Pink, 

Purple, Violet, Wine Red, Yellow, Orange. $3.39 each 

M59-S12. Zig Calligraphy II Dye Markers. 

Set of 12, one each of 12 colors. $33.95 

M04. Staedtler. 

Actual size 

3.5 2.0 

Baby Blue 

3.5 2.0 

Baby Pink 

3.5 2.0 

Hunter 

Green 

3.5 2.0 

Pure 

Orange 

3.5 2.0 

Pure Black 

3.5 2.0 

Pure Blue 

3.5 2.0 3.5 2.0 3.5 2.0 3.5 2.0 3.5 2.0 

Blue Black Red Deep Violet Green 

(set only) 

M04. Staedtler Duo Calligraphy Marker. 

2.0 & 3.5mm on each pen. Waterproof. Specify: Black, 

Red, Blue, Deep Violet. $2.95 each. 

M04-S5. Staedtler Duo Set of 5. One of each color. 

$14.95 

2.0 5.0 

M06. Zig Waterproof Marker. 

Pigmented waterproof ink. 2.0 & 5.0mm 

on each pen. Now called Memory 

System Calligraphy Marker. $2.99 each. 

Specify Color: 

10 Black 

20 Red 

5.0 mm 

30 Blue 

40 Green 

80 Violet 

2.0 mm 

M06. Zig. Actual Size. 

M06-S8. Zig Waterproof Markers Set of 8. 

Plastic Case. Includes:Pure Red, Pure Blue, 

Pure Brown, Pure Yellow, Pure Green, Pure Pink, 

Pure Violet, and Pure Black. List $19.95. 


M06-S48. Zig Waterproof 

Markers Set of 

48. Open the clear case 

and all the colors are 

easy to see and access. 

List Price $154.00. 


3.5 2.0 

Pure Pink 

3.5 2.0 

Rose 

3.5 2.0 

Spring 

Green 

3.5 2.0 

Steel 

Gray 

3.5 2.0 

Summer 

Sun 

3.5 2.0 

Violet 

M60. Zig Calligraphy II Pigmented Markers. 

Double ended. 2mm & 3.5mm tips. Acid free. 

New pigmented ink. They are crisp and keep their 

edge well. Waterproof. Pigment-based ink. 

Pure Black, Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Hunter Green, 

Pure Blue, Pure Orange, Pure Pink, Pure Violet, Rose, 

Spring Green, Steel Grey, Summer Sun. $2.99 each 

M60-S12. Zig Calligraphy II Pigmented Markers. 

Set of 12, one of each color. $28.50 

M55. Zig 


Calligraphy 

Pen Waterbase 

Ink. 

1mm 

These new 

markers from 

Zig come in 

2mm 

three sizes, 

including the 

very useful 

1mm. They 

3mm 

make crisp 

letters and 

will stay sharp longer than other markers. Nonwaterproof, 

dye ink. Specify size and color. One size 

per pen. 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Black, Red, Green. 

$1.79 each. 

“I have been using the ZIG markers which you sent 

and they work very well indeed! I even passed them 

around in my calligraphy courses to get the reaction 

from students, both beginners and experienced old 

hands at the matter. All found them terrific.” 

–Kate Wolff 


3.0mm M56. Actual size. 

M56. Oblique Cut Zig Calligraphy Pen Waterbase 

Ink. 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Black only. For left-handers 

and Arabic. $1.79 

RED BLUE GREEN PURPLE PINK BLACK 

AQUAMARINE CABERNET DIJON EVERGREEN MOCHA 

M57. Itoya Double Headed Marker. 

1.5mm & 3.0mm. Water soluble, acid free, 

fade resistant. Specify color. $2.59 each 

wide chisel edge 

markers 

M69. Pentel Wet Erase Chalk Marker 

Great for teaching and signage. Writes on any nonporous 

material, including white boards. Wipes 

clean with single swipe of damp cloth. 

Choose colors: black, red, blue, or white. 

Medium: 4mm $4.25; Jumbo: 5/8" $7.50. 

COPIC 

M69 Medium. 

M69 

Jumbo. 

M71. 

SILVER GOLD XBROAD BROAD MEDIUM FINE XFINE 

M65. Hunt Elegant Writer. One of the first 

calligraphy markers. The manufacturer has 

improved on the original. Black. Specify size: 

Extra-Fine = 1.3mm, Fine = 2.0mm, 

Medium = 2.5mm, Broad = 3.0mm, 

X-Broad = 3.5mm. $1.89 each 

M65. Hunt Elegant Writer. Gold, Silver. Broad only. 

Try these new, inexpensive gold calligraphy markers. 

The gold is very free flowing. The silver works best 

on lighter papers; it is a darker grey. The silver is 

more subtle on black paper. They both have a light 

metallic sheen. $1.89 each 

M70. Zig 

Posterman 

Calligraphy 

Marker. 

Unlike 

regular 

markers, 

these write 

with bright, 

opaque 

color - 

you can 

letter with 

light colors 

on black 

paper. The 

result is 

similar to gouache. The writing is crisp. Shake the 

pen frequently, but to preserve the writing tip, use 

the pump action sparingly. The pump action may 

not be required after your first use. The marker I 

have been testing continues to flow smoothly without 

any leaks. Pigmented, water-based, waterproof 

when dry. Manufacturer says these markers are 

fade-proof. Choose color: Black, Violet, Blue, Brown, 

Light Blue, Pink, Green, Orange, Red, Gold & Silver. 

$3.79 each 

M71. Copic Wide Calligraphy Marker. A great 

marker for teaching. The 3/4" wide, durable polyester 

nibs keep their shape and are easily replaceable. 

Nib is straight across, not angled. Alcohol based 

ink. Colors: Black, Red, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, 

Green, Dark Bark. $8.95 each 

M74. Copic Calligraphy Nibs. Replacement nibs 

for the Copic Wide Marker. Pkt of 2. $5.95 

M73. Copic Refills. Refills the Wide Marker 5-6 

times. Same colors as above. $7.49 each 

M72. 

M72. Oblique Nib Copic Marker. 

Same great marker as above with an 

oblique cut for left handers & Arabic. 

Colors same as above. $7.49 each 

PENS AND MARKERS 

M54. Pentel Slicci. Gel Roller 

Pen. This has a metal tip 

similar to the G-Tech pens, 

but comes in larger sizes and 

more colors! Quick drying 

liquid gel ink with a smooth 

consistent flow. Very sturdy 

metal tip allows for a fine 

precise line. Available 

in three sizes (0.25mm, 

0.30mm, 0.40mm) and 

seven colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red, 

Purple, Pink and Brown. $2.99 each 

M54-S10. Slicci Pens set of 10 colors. 

Set of 10: Black, Blue-Black, Blue, 

Sky Blue, Green, Orange, Baby Pink, 

Pink, Red and Purple. Choose size: 0.25mm, 0.30mm 

or 0.40mm. $29.99 each 

See page 56 for Pilot G-Tec Pens. 


holders 

H78. Thick Wood Holder. These short, turned hardwood 

penholders have a thicker grip. If you or your 

students have arthritis or joint problems, you may find 

these thicker pen holders easier to use. Some calligraphers 

also just like a thicker pen holder. Wood color 

will vary and there will be some variation in shape. 

5" to 5.25". $16.00 

H60. Fine Wood Pen Holders. 

These beautiful, hand turned, 

exotic wood holders range from 6" 

to 7.25" and come in a variety of 

woods. Each is a unique work of art 

as well as a functional tool. You can 

specify short or long, and red, brown, 

black wood colors and we will try to 

match your wants as close as is 

possible. $19.99 

H79. Century Turned Pen Holder. These beautiful 

holders have decorative finials and are made of 

rosewood and walnut. Wood color and turnings will 

vary. 6.75". $14.95 

H81. 5/8in Century Turned Wood Holder. A thicker 

version of the beautiful Century hardwood holder. The 

wood color and decorative finials may vary. $14.95 

H71. Oak Pen Holder. 6.75". A nice hardwood straight 

holder with a clear finish. $3.50 2/$3.25 

H63. Marbled Pen Holder. Beautiful holders. Choose 

color: gold & black, silver & black, white & black, and 

gold with multicolors. $2.59 

H63-S. Marbled Holders Set of 3. $7.49 

H65. Speedball 

Colored Holders. These new 

holders have the classic hourglass shape of 

regular black Speeball Plastic Pen Holders, but they 

have a durable, double coated finish that gives them a 

softer feel. Work with Speedball Nibs A, B, C ; 

Hunt 101, 56, 22, 99, 512, 513. Choose color: Garnet 

or Sapphire. $3.49 

H62. Mahogany Pen Holder. Straight wood pen 

holder. $2.99 

See pp 41, 48 for more holders, 49 for oblique holders. 

M08. Pilot G Tech Pens. 

Metal tip. Smooth writing, don’t skip. Roller Ball Pens. Recommended by 

Sheila Waters and others. Not widely available in the USA. Non-waterproof. 

New! M08. G-Tech 25 Hyperfine Pen. .1mm. Black, Red, Blue. $2.99 

M08.G-Tech 3 Pen. 0.15mm (slightly smaller than 005 Pigma Micron). 

Black, Red, Blue. $2.99 

M08. G-Tech 4 Pen. 0.2mm(same as 005 Pigma Micron). Black, Red, 

Blue. $2.99 

M08-S5. G-Tech 4 Set of 5. 4 colors plus black. $16.90 

M08-S10. G-Tech 4 Set of 10. 9 colors plus black. $33.95 

portable light table 

S247. Wordcrafters Portable 

Light Table. 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" 

florescent fixture provides 

illumination. There is space in 

the box for calligraphy tools. 

Versatile enough to use at 

home & to transport to workshops 

or take on trips. A timetested 

design developed by a 

calligrapher and a woodworker. 

$149.00 

The 

Wordcrafters 

Portable Light 

Table combines 

the best features 

of a light box, 

an adjustable 

easel, and the 

traditional 

slanted 

writing box. 


B3352. The Macclesfield 

Alphabet: A Facsimile. Introduction 

by Christopher de Hamel 

and Patricia Lovett. 2010. 128pp. 

6.85"x9.62". Hardcover $60.00 

An exquisitely beautiful facsimile 

of a 15th-century English book 

of sample alphabets, initials and 

borders. Contains 14 different types 

of alphabets, including initials with faces; foliate 

alphabets; zoomorphic initials; and alphabets in 

Gothic script. There are also two sets of different 

types of borders. Some alphabets and borders are 

in color with gold, others are in black ink only. With 

full alphabets. For the period, this is an amazing 

resource for ornamented initial letters. 

B3333. The Lindisfarne Gospels 

and the Early Medieval World 

by Michelle P. Brown. 2010. 160 

pp. 100 color plates. 8.5"x11.5". 


The text of this new book 

brings together historical, archaeological, 

paleographical, and 

theological perspectives to explore and understand 

the full significance of this magnificent illuminated 

manuscript. Lavishly illustrated with full-page color 

reproductions - there are 100 color plates. The text 

incorporates new research on relations between the 

British Isles, continental Europe and the Near East 

during the early Middle Ages. 

B2132. Calligraphy by Claude Mediavilla. 

1996. 336 pp. 10"x13". Hardcover $150.00 

An encyclopedic treatment of calligraphy: tools 

and materials, the history of writing & script, the 

historical hands (Roman caps, rustic, Roman cursive, 

uncial, Carolingian, gothic scripts, Renaissance 

writing styles – including 22 model alphabets with 

ductus), the writing masters, the 20th century 

calligraphic revival, and calligraphy & abstract 

painting. 490 illustrations, 200 in color. 

Full of color illustrations from historical sources 

and from contemporary scribes. It is also full of 

Mediavilla’s work, which is seldom seen in the USA. 

Frank Missant, 1988. 

Claude Mediavilla, 1996. 

Jan Van den Velde, 1605. 

John Stevens 

B2982. John Stevens: Calligraphy, Design, 

Lettering Art. 2010. Approx. 160pp. 

8.5"x11". Hardcover $49.95. 

Pre-publication price $34.95 

A profusely illustrated, full-color 

retrospective of John Stevens’ work with 

letterforms. Includes calligraphy and lettering 

– artworks, personal work, experimental 

work, commissioned work – as well as 

graphic work and type design. His body of 

work spans paper to stone, books to walls, 

handlettering to type and the digital realm. 

In the text, John presents his approach 

to a design or work and his thoughts on 

letterforms, and continues with a discussion 

on tools, teaching, design, and writing in 

general. Using his body of work as example, 

he makes the case that barriers between fine 

arts and graphic arts are mostly irrelevant. 

Special Pre-publication 

Price of $34.95 

Order your copy of the John Stevens book today 


INK 

I43. Best Bottle Sumi. This popular, new (to 

Western calligraphers) Japanese sumi 

ink is good both for beginners and for 

professional work. Smooth, rich 

black. Hard to find. 6.75 oz, 200 ml 

bottle. $15.85 

143. 

170. 

I70. Moon Palace Sumi. 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. 

Works in Parallel Pens. Dries waterproof. 

6.0oz, 180ml. $12.95 15.0oz, 450ml. $19.95 

60oz, $75.00 

I71. Kaimei Sumi.This hard to 

find Artist Grade Sumi is Gemma 

Black’s favorite ink. She enjoys 

its distinct and pleasant scent 

and notes that it will produce 

very fine hair lines. For 

pointed pen she uses it 

straight from the bottle. For 

I71. 6oz. 

broad-edged work she dilutes 

it: 2/3 ink, 1/3 water. The 1oz. 

size comes in a wide mouth glass jar. 1oz, 30ml. $5.00 

6oz, 180ml. $10.95 60oz, 1.8L. $75.00 

McCaffrey’s 

I37. 

Ivory 

Indigo Blue 

Green 

Brown 

Red 

Red Violet 

Black 

Glossy Black 

I37. McCaffery’s Penman’s Ink. This oak gall ink was 

developed with the help of leading penmen of today to 

provide an ink similar to that used during America’s 

golden age of Ornamental Penmanship in the 19th and 

20th centuries. With a newly opened bottle, the ink 

writes brown, but turns a dense black. Good for fine 

hairlines. (Colors and ivory are not oak gall inks). 

I37. 1oz jar. $6.50 I37-4. 4oz glass bottle. $22.50 

I37-XXX. McCaffery’s Colors (not oak gall). 1oz. 

BLU. Indigo Blue $8.50 RVIO. Red Violet $8.50 

GRN. Green $8.50 RED. Red $8.50 

WHT. Ivory White $6.50 GLOS. Glossy Black $6.50 

BRN. Brown $8.50 

I37-4-WHT. Ivory 4oz. glass bottle. $22.50 

104. Red Green 

Brown 

Turquoise 

Purple 

Black 

Royal 

Blue 

I04. Pelikan 4001. A superior dye 

ink primarily for fountain pen use. Will flow dependably. 

If ink has dried in pen, soak the pen in plain 

water. Non-waterproof. 2oz glass bottle. Specify color: 

Red, Brown, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Green, Purple, 

Black. $7.90 

I23. Bokuju Vermilion. A dense, opaque waterproof 

color that is easy to write with. In an orange plastic 

bottle. Lightfast. 2oz. $8.60 

Scarlet 

Brown 

Green 

Burgundy 

Blue 

Black 

107. 

I07. Calli. Pigmented, waterproof ink for fountain pen 

and dip pen use. Colors are brighter and more opaque 

than dye ink such as Pelikan 4001, but less so than 

gouache. Specify color. 1oz. $5.25 

I07-S6. Calli. One of each color. $29.95 

I16-S12 

I16-S12M 

Dr. Martin’s 

Iridescent Calligraphy Colors 

These are great. These colors flow out of a broad edge 

pen like ink. 1oz glass bottles with dropper top. Colors 

can be mixed. Truly waterproof when dry. The manufacturer 

says they are lightfast. The set of 12 colors 

comes with a 12-pan mixing palette, 12-bottle holder, 

& a small cup for water. For individual colors, specify 

color. The sets are one of each color. Copperplate Gold 

is the most popular color. 

I16 Iridescent Calligraphy Colors. $6.45 each 

I16-S12. Set of 12. $77.40. JNB Price $70.75 

I16-JADE Jade I16-BKSP Black Sparkle 

I16-ORCH Orchid I16-BLUE Blue 

I16-SALM Salmon I16 (Gold) Copperplate Gold 

I16-SIL Silver I16-DBLU Deep Blue 

I16-VIL Violet I16-GRN Green 

I16-WHI White I16-YEL Yellow 

I16-S12-M. Set of 12 Metallic colors. 

$77.40. JNB Price $70.75 

I16-AMET Amethyst I16-METG Metallic Green 

I16-BRASS Brass I16-MIST Misty Blue 

I16-BRON Bronze I16-NICK Nickel 

I16-COPP Copper I16-ROSE Rose Flame 

I16-CRYS Crystal Mint I16-SAFR Saffron Yellow 

I16-FROS Frosted Peach I16-SEQU Sequin Blue 

Walnut (Color) Ink. A rich sepia ink. Thin with water 

to create a wash. For brush or dip pen. Already liquid. 

Non-waterproof (but not suitable for fountain pens). 

I53-2.5. 2.5oz. $6.00 I53-10. 10oz. $16.25 

S449. Walnut (Color) Ink Crystals. Add distilled 

water, wait for 25-35 min. & this powder produces a 

warm, rich walnut-colored ink. The ink is lightfast, 

flows well and is highly recommended by many master 

scribes. 1 oz. $3.50 2 oz. $4.95 4oz. $9.50 8oz. $18.50 

16oz. $36.00 

S450. Walnut Crystals JAR. We have measured out 

the right amount of crystals for a wide mouth 2oz jar. 

You simply fill it with warm water, mix, wait 30 minutes 

and you have Walnut Ink. (Purchasing the crystals 

alone is more economical.) $2.00 

See page 34 for index 


Lemon 

Yellow 

Winsor 

Yellow 

Scarlet 

Crimson 

Dark Blue 

Light Blue 

Violet 

Leaf Green 

Green 

Indian 

Red 

Sepia 

Black 

I59. Winsor & Newton 

Calligraphy Inks. If you are 

looking for colored calligraphy 

inks for your fountain 

pens, try these non-clogging, 

pigmented inks both for dip 

and fountain pen use. Unlike dye based fountain pen 

inks, these are more opaque, more brilliant and more 

lightfast. 30ml bottle. 

Specify Color: Lemon Yellow, Winsor Yellow, Scarlet, 

Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Violet, Leaf Green, 

Green, Indian Red, Sepia, White, Black. $5.50 each. 

I59-S6. Set of 6. Crimson, Dark Blue, Green, Sepia, 

Black, Gold. (Gold is for dip pen and brush only). 

$27.50. JNB Price $25.50 

Ziller 

North Wind White 

Pigmented, lightfast, waterproof 

Sunflower Yellow 

(acrylic) for dip pens (pointed & 

broad-edge) & brushes. Stir well 

Prairie Fire Orange 

before using. Dip nib or brush 

Cardinal Red 

in ink, wipe off excess ink on jar 

edge or shake pen. Thin ink with 

Sweet Grass Green 

distilled water. Intermixable to 

Midnight Blue 

create other colors. Clean up pen 

with water & a little ammonia. 

Wild Viola Violet 

New glass jars with metal lid. 

I28-GLOS. Glossy Black. $5.75 

I28-BLU. Midnight Blue. $8.35 

Soot Black (matte) 

I28-SOOT. Soot Black (matte). $6.65 

I28-ORN. Prairie Fire Orange. $4.40 

Glossy Black 

I28-WHI. North Wind White. $3.95 

I28-GRN. Sweet Grass Green. $8.05 I28-RED. Cardinal Red. $8.35 

I28-VIO. Wild Viola Violet. $7.95 I28-YEL. Sunflower Yellow. $4.55 

I28-BRN. Buffalo Brown. $5.75 

GOLD / SILVER 

POWDERS 

I94. Schmincke TroCol 

Metallic Powders. Finely ground 

Rich Gold 

Rich Pale Gold Pale Gold 

Copper Silver 

dry metal powders with a gum 

Arabic binder. Can be added to 

projects such as pastepaper to give 

a bit of sparkle or luster. Add water 

and use alone for a brilliant metallic 

color. These are metal (bronze) 

powders so they are not archival. 

Specify color: Rich Gold, Rich Pale 

Gold, Pale Gold, Silver, Copper. 20ml 

jar. $10.55 

INK 

I27. Spectralite Liquid Acrylic Color. Popular for 

pointed pen work. Metallics: $7.40 see page 53 

I16-CGLD. Dr. Martin’s Iridescent 

Calligraphy Ink: Copperplate Gold. 

$6.45 see page 58 

I56. Winsor & Newton Gold Ink. 

Mike Kecseg and Valerie Weilmuenster 

recommended this gold for decorating 

letters at their classes at IAMPETH. 1oz 

glass bottle. $8.77 

Buffalo Brown 

I56 

I59. Winsor & Newton 

Calligraphy Ink. 

Specify Gold or Silver. 

For dip pen or brush 

only. $8.10 each 

GOUACHE / WATERCOLOR 

Brilliant Gold 

Brilliant Silver 

Pearl 

White 

Pearl 

Copper 

Pearl 

Gold 

Holbein Brilliant Gouache. 

15 ml. This new gouache provides a 

sparkly effect. Works well in brush and 

pointed pen. (Not recommended for 

broad-edged pens; use Holbein Pearl 

Gouaches). 

$19.25. JNB Price $16.95 ea. 

HG644. Brilliant Gold. 

HG646. Brilliant Silver. 

Holbein Designer Gouache. 

These metallic gouaches are great for 

broad-edge, pointed pen, and brush 

work. They are finely ground mica based 

metallics. $14.95. JNB Price $12.95 ea. 

HG640. Pearl White. HG641. Pearl Gold. 

HG642. Pearl Copper. HG645. Silver. 

Acryla Waterproof Gouache. 20ml. $13.50 

JNB Price $12.50 AG171. Gold. AG172. Silver. 

Full Pan Schmincke Watercolor. 

This version of our most popular 

gold gouache is solid in a plastic 

pan. Add water with a brush and 

work up a quantity to write with. It 

seems to have more sparkle than 

Silver gouache. The color is similar to 

Schmincke Gold Pearl Gouache (a 

yellow gold). 


Gold 

Full Pan. $12.95ea. SG893-F. Gold SG894-F. Silver 

SG870. Schmincke Gold Pearl Gouache. 14 karat 

gold color, (yellow gold color, our most popular Gold 

Gouache). $14.75. JNB $13.50 

Winsor & Newton Metallic Gouache. 14 ml. 

$15.10 ea. WNG283. Gold. WNG617. Silver. 

See pages 52 & 53 for more gouache. 

Pan Gold. Metallic 

Watercolor in 2.75" 

I41-58 I41-59 ceramic pans. 

Recommended by Carol 

Pallesen for its very fine 

grind. May need some Gum Arabic as a binder. $13.50 

I41-58. Pale Gold. I41-59. Rich Gold. 

MARKERS 

M37. Krylon Leafing Pens. 

Unlike regular metallic 

Copper 

markers, these chisel tip pens 

lay down metallic color with a 

mirror finish. It looks like 

Silver 

shiny metal leaf. According to 

the manufacturer they are 

Red Shimmer 

acid free/archival. Works on 

paper, glass, metal, ceramic, 

etc. Nib width is 3/16". 

Pale Gold 

Specify: 18kt Gold, Pale Gold, 

Red Shimmer, Silver, Copper. 18k Gold 

$8.65 2/$8.50ea 3/$8.25ea 

M39. Yasutomo Extra Fine Tip Gold Marker. Fine tip 

point marker. (Mono-line.) $3.95

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pointed pen 

The original Ziller Glossy Black Ink in powder 

form returns. 

I29. Classic Ziller Glossy Black Ink. The original 

Ziller Glossy Black Ink in powder form returns. A 

favorite for pointed pen for years, this ink is unsurpassed 

for copperplate, Spencerian and off-hand 

flourishing, with fine hairlines and brilliant shading. 

Add boiling water to the neck of the jar and mix well 

by stirring. (Do not shake.) Stir before each use. For 

pointed pen with a steel nib. Non-waterproof. Makes 

1oz. $8.50. 

I108. Dr. Martin's Pen White. A great 

new white ink for pointed pen work! 1oz 

dropper bottle. A sell-out at both Odyssey 

and IAMPETH. Can be thinned with 

water if necessary. $8.00 

Rhodia Pads. Gwen Weaver 

recommends these new pads for 

pointed pen work. Non-bleeding, 

bright white, smooth satin finish, 

80gsm (22lb), acid-free, pH 

neutral paper. All are microperforated 

to provide a clean 

edge when you tear out the sheet. 

Lines/graph are purple. 

P53. Rhodia Plain Pad. Blank sheets. 8.25"x12.5". 

Black cover. $10.00 

P54. Rhodia Lined Pad. Lines spaced 5/16" (18mm). 

8.25"x11.75". Black cover . $10.00 

Rhodia Graph Pad. Orange cover. 5sq/inch (10x10mm). 

P55. 8.25"x11.75". $9.00 

P56. 16"x12.5" $16.00 

B3350. Italic & Copperplate 

Calligraphy: The Basics and 

Beyond by Eleanor Winters. 

2011. 192pp. 8-3/8"x11". Paper 

$19.95 

Covers letter variations 

(form, weight 

and proportions), flourishing 

and design, commercial and 

personal calligraphy, and calligraphic writing. The 

book shows how many principals and applications 

apply to both hands. Showcases work by many wellknow 

calligraphers, showing their use of Copperplate 

and Italic. This is an intermediate level book, 

but it also contains a good review of the basics. 

Eleanor Winters' Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy 

is a thorough beginner’s manual and highly 

recommended as your first instructional book on 

this hand. This brand new book builds on the skills 

you learned with her first book and provides additional 

copperplate (and italic) instruction. 

For more books, tools 

& materials visit 

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Flourished Shirts by Michael Sull 

& Mike Kecseg. 

Visit www.johnnealbooks.com 

to purchase shirts in these designs. 

Michael Sull 

Mike Kecseg 

Be among the best dressed at your next event! 

100% cotton Women’s shirts: V-Necks, crew 

necks, short sleeve, long sleeve. White design on 

Black, Garnet, Teal, and Purple. Shirt dimensions 

provided (before and after washing!) to 

help you choose the right size. Plus Men’s T’s, 

Tote’s and Aprons. 

SUMINAGASHI SET 

S150. Boku Undo Marbling 

Set. Six tubes of color 

suitable for suminagashi 

marbling. All you need is a 

shallow container larger than 

the item you plan to marble, 

a pointed brush, and plain 

water to marble sheets of 

paper and envelopes. 

Instructions included. Six 

12ml (.42oz) bottles of color. $15.99 

COLORED INK STICKS 

Japanese Colored Ink Sticks. Concentrated color 

you grind in an unglazed ceramic dish (Gaken, IS20, 

$9.50). Reggie Ezell finds that the colors in the 

column below flow especially well in a metal nib. 

IS13. Indigo Blue Ink Stick. $12.00 

IS14. Yellowish Red Ink Stick. $12.00 

IS15. Wine Red. $32.00 

IS16. Vermillion Ink Stick. $32.00 

IS17. Red Ochre Ink Stick. $12.00 

IS18. Ochre Ink Stick. $12.00 

IS21. Chrome Yellow. $11.00 

IS22. Apple Green. $29.00 

IS23. Sapphire Blue. $21.00 

IS24. Yellow. $12.00 

IS25. Fern Green. $17.00 

IS26. Ultramarine. $15.00 

IS27. White $10 

IS30. Forest Green $16. 

IS31. Purple $29 

IS27 IS30 IS31 

S689. Bamboo Ink Stick 

Holder. Holds remainder of 

ink stick for ease of grinding. $12.00 

IS20. Gaken Dish. For grinding 

colored ink sticks. Round unglazed 

ceramic. 4.25" diameter. Useable on 

either side. At a minimum have one for 

dark colors and one for light colors. $9.50 5/$8.80 


ookbinding SUPPLIES 

S255. Small Bookbinder's Awl 

S347. Bookbinding Awl 

Awls 

S347. Bookbinding Awl. 3.25". For punching holes in 

signatures. Finer shaft than our other awl. $7.00 

S234. Stylus. This inexpensive tool can be used to punch 

holes in a few sheets of paper before sewing. Sturdy, allmetal 

construction. Great for beginners’ classes because 

of its low cost. $2.25 10/2.15ea. 

S255. Small Bookbinder’s Awl. Small awl with a wooden 

handle for punching holes in paper and thin board. $3.99 

12/$3.85ea. 24/$3.65ea. 36/$3.35ea. 

S579. Short Needle Stylus. Similar to our regular stylus, 

but with a needle that is much shorter. Used by Catherine 

Burkhardt for her sewn single sheet binding. $3.50 

S580. Vise. Holds a bookbinding needle to create a 

slim stylus set at the length you desire. $10.00 

Punches, Drills 

Use these professional tools to create books, 

journals and photo albums. 

S348. Japanese Push Drill 

S348. Japanese Push Drill. 

Hollow point drills cut 

holes in papers, leathers, 

and binders board. 

Pressure on wooden shaft 

causes drill to spin and cut hole. Set of 9 interchangeable 

drills: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5mm. A marvelous tool 

worth the price. $69.95 

Replacement Drills. Specify Size: 

S370-1, -1.5. 1mm, 1.5mm. $11.20 ea. 

S371-2, -2.5. 2mm, 2.5mm. $9.20 ea. 

S372-3, -3.5, -4. 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm. $9.20 ea. 

S234. Stylus 

S349. Single Hole Paper 

Drill. McGill Model 56000. Easy to use. Drills a clean hole 

1/4" in diameter. Maximum capacity of 250 sheets of 20lb 

paper. Adjustable 

hole position. $31.50 

S358. Three 

Hole Paper Drill 

S358. Three Hole 

Paper Drill. McGill 

Model 57000. Easy 

to use. Drills two or 

three holes, 1/4" in 

diameter. 

Maximum capacity of 250 sheets of 20lb paper. Adjustable 

hole positions. $62.50 

S357. 1/8" Drill Head. Works with either McGill 2-3 hole 

or single hole Paper Drills. $15.70. Set of three, $45.00 

Scalpel. Sharpest surgical blades available for 

cutting, trimming, and scraping. Disposable blades 

snap onto handle. 

S373. Scalpel Metal Handle. $5.30 

S374. #23 Scalpel Blades. $.60 each 

10/$.55 ea. 25/$.50 ea. 

S618. Sally’s Piercing Cradle. For bookbinders, 

this small, ingenious & sturdy 

portable cradle assembles in an 

instant with Velcro. Take it apart 

and the three aluminum 

pieces nest together for 

storage or travel. $18.95 

S359. Green Heron Cradle Kit. 

Includes binders board (10") for 

making a sewing cradle, instructions, 

glue, a hole piercing needle, and tips on using your 

cradle. $12.00 

See page 21 for more bookbinding supplies. 

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Folders 

S619. Flat Bone Folder. Similar 

shape as the Teflon folders, but in 

bone. 5/8"x5". $6.99. JNB $6.50 

S611. Ergonomic Horn Folder. 

4.5". $11.99. JNB Price $10.50 

S611. 

S619. 

S281. Scoring 

Tool. Used for scoring 

S281. 

paper. Fits comfortably 

in your hand. Genuine 

S117-6. bone. List $5.99. 


S117-H. S117-6. Basic 

Bone Folder. For 

folding, scoring, 

and burnishing. Made of genuine bone (cattle). One end 

rounded, one end pointed. 6"x3/4". $5.99. JNB $5.50 

6/$5.25ea. 12/$4.99ea. 

S308. Bone Folder. 6"x3/4". Higher quality than our 

basic bone folder. $6.75 6/$6.25ea. 12/$6.00 ea. 

S117-H. Horn Folder. Made from cow horn. Black. 

6"x7/8". Smoother and harder than bone. $6.99. JNB $6.50 

S279. Mini Bone Folder. 4-3/8". $4.75. JNB Price $4.25 

S543. Ergo Folder. 

Specifically designed to 

facilitate folding and compressing 

signatures and 

manipulating paper on 

boxes and books. Made of 

a Teflon-like material. 4.25" 

$25.95 

Teflon Folders. Will not 

S543. 

glaze or mar delicate 

papers or fabrics. One end 

pointed, one end straight. 

S346-S. Small 

5.25"x5/8"x.25". $19.75 

S346-L. Large 6.25"x.75"x3/8". $22.75 

S346-S. 

S346-L. 


Needles 

Bookbinder’s Needles. From England. 

S213-SH. #18 Sharp. Pkg of 6. $2.55 

S213-BL. #18 Blunt. Pkg of 6. $2.00 

S219. #15 Sharp. Pkg of 6. $2.55 

S218. Curved. Pkg of 3 assorted. $4.85 

#15 accepts thicker thread than #18. 

Thread 

Colored Irish Linen 

Thread. Unwaxed. 

50 gram spool. Specify 

color. Burgundy, Olive 

Green (Tannish Green), 

Brown, Black, Blue, Yellow. 

S287. 12/3. $13.95 

S288. 18/3. $14.95 

Peacock 

Green 

S552-NAT 

18/3 

Beige 

Colored Irish Linen Thread. 

Unbleached Linen Thread. From the 

UK.100% Flax. Unwaxed. 50 Gram spool. 

S310. 35/3. 50 yards. $6.95 

S351. 12/3 Approx 127 yd. $11.50 

S352. 18/3 Approx 172 yd. $12.50 

S353. 35/3 Approx 335 yd. $14.50 

Clove 

Brown 

Evergreen 

Londonderry Colored Linen Thread. Made from fine 

line linen (long fibers) for strength and spun wet for 

smoothness. European. 

S552-BRT. Set of four bright colors: Wild Rose, Lilac, 

Blue Bird, Blue Bonnet. $13.50 

S552-NAT. Set of four natural colors: Clove Brown, 

Peacock Green, Evergreen, Beige. $13.50 

Specify thickness: 

30/3 21-3/4 yards (20m) mini spools. 

18/3 13 yards (12m) mini spools. 

S551-BLK, S551-WHT. Individual Spools. Specify 

Black, White. $3.50 each. Specify thickness: 

30/3 21-3/4 yards (20m) mini spools. 

18/3 13 yards (12m) mini spools. 

S554. Set of 10 Spools. 4 bright colors, 4 natural colors, 

black & white. Specify thickness: 18/3, 30/3. $35.50 

S289. Beeswax. Natural beeswax. Use to lightly wax 

thread. 1oz cake. $2.95 

Bone Clasps 

Bone Clasps or Lid 

Pins. For use in 

Japanese and other 

bindings. These are 

bone, not plastic. Sizes 

are approximate: 

Wild 

Rose 

S220. 3/4". $1.50 $12.99/dozen 

Lilac 

Blue 

Bird 

S221. 1”. $1.95 $15.85/dozen. 

Blue 

Bonnet 

Bone Clasp 

Assortments. 

S224-2. Two each of 

the four sizes. $15.95 

S224-6. Six each of the four sizes. $35.95 

S222. 1-1/4”. $2.50 $19.95/dozen 

See page 21 for more bookbinding supplies. 

See pages 3-5 & 18-20 for bookbinding books. 

Black 

S552-NAT S551- 

30/3 

BLK 

S551- 

WHT 

White 

S223. 1-1/2”. $2.95 $24.49/dozen 

B3100. Bookcraft: Techniques 

for Binding, Folding, and 

Decorating to Create Books 

and More by Heather Weston. 

2008. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper 

$22.99. JNB Price $20.75 

With step-by-step instructions, 

this guide provides the essential 

ingredients for designing and making your own books. 

Each project begins with the basics and progresses 

through to thought-provoking applications of those 

techniques. Explores more experimental binding and 

page treatment techniques. Includes inspiring gallery. 

Board Cutter 

Kutrimmer Paper & Board Trimmer. 

Solid, all-metal construction and highest grade Solingen steel 

blades. Pressure clamp to hold board/paper, adjustable alignment 

bar, extension guide, and guides calibrated in 16ths of an 

inch. Capable of cutting a single sheet of binders board up to 

.098" thick. Accurate and easy to use. Made in Germany. 

S486. Kutrimmer 1134. 13.75" cutting length. 

Dimensions: 15"x12". List $279. JNB Price $251 

S571. Kutrimmer 

1046. 18" cutting length. Dimensions: 

20" x 14". 

$519. JNB Price 

$476 

S487. 

Kutrimmer 

1058. 22.5" 

cutting length. 

Dimensions: 

24.25" x 14.25". 

List $859. JNB Price $773 

S488. Kutrimmer 1071. 28.5" cutting length. 

Dimensions: 30 5 ⁄8" x 20.25". $1049. JNB Price $944 

S572. Kutrimmer 1080. 31-1/4" cutting length. 

Dimensions: 32" x 24.5". Floor Model $1,849. JNB 

Price $1,664 

See www.johnnealbooks.com for more Kutrimmers 

Please give a street address for FedEx Ground Delivery. Your 

Kutrimmer will be shipped separately from the rest of your 

order. Floor Models delivered by freight. USA shipping cost 

(excluding AK, HI, PR) is generally $16.00. 

For AK, HI & PR, we can give you shipping options and cost. 

Book Cloth 

Book Cloth. Standard solid color cloth. 100% rayon, 

acid free, paper backed. Specify Color: Black, Red, Navy, 

Beige, Forest Green, Linen, Chocolate, Grey, Turquoise, 

Light Brown, White, Lavender, Burgundy, Moss Green. 

BCS-Color. 17"x19" $5.50 BC-Color. 17"x38" $10.00 

Linen: BCS-Linen 17"x19" $8 BC-Linen. 17"x38" $14.25 

Black Velvet Book Cloth. Subtle honeycomb pattern. 

BCS-VEL. 13" x 18" $5.00 BC-VEL. 13" x 36" $9.00 

Japanese Bookcloth. Steel blue/Gold. 

BCS-JP. 15" x 18" $5.00 BC-JP. 15" x 36" $9.00 


Black 

Moss 

Green 

Linen 

Light 

Brown 

White 

Black 

Velvet 

Red 

Burgundy 

Japanese 

Navy 

Chocolate 

Turquoise 

Forest 

Green 

Grey 

S488. 

Lavender 

Beige

18 GettinG Started 

one of the advantages of assembling a 

pen is that you can adjust it to suit your 

individual requirements. Dismantling, 

cleaning, and reassembling it regularly 

will also help you to become well 

acquainted with your writing 

instrument. The assembled pen here 

is the standard wide-nib pen used for 

ease the nib into the holder. Avoid 

putting pressure on the writing edge. 

slide the nib in as far as possible. It should 

fit closely to the holder’s neck. 

brought together. 

in a flame and then cool it in cold water. 

that it distorts the writing edge. position 

the reservoir about 3 mm from the writing 

edge, or further back on smaller nib sizes. 

Throughout this book, the nib 

sizes quoted refer to Mitchell 

roundhand nibs, which are 

widely used by calligraphers. If 

you are using a different brand, 

you will need to convert these 

sizes to those of your nib. 

A simple way of doing this is 

to hold each of your nibs against 

the size checker here to 

determine which Mitchell size it 

most closely matches. 

new reservoirs need to be adjusted 

to ensure they don’t cause the nib to 

“split” and impede the flow of ink. gently 

bend the reservoir around the tail of the 

pen holder and loosen the side flaps with 

slight pressure from your finger and thumb 

so that it can slide easily onto the nib. 

not supply ink to the writing edge. 

size 0 

size 1 

size 1.5 

size 2 

size 2.5 

size 3 

size 3.5 

size 4 

size 5 

size 6 

nibs get tired with use and you will 

eventually need to sharpen them 

to ensure the best results. A nib is 

blunt when it is no longer capable 

of making sharp hairline strokes. 

A small Arkansas stone is used for 

sharpening nibs. These sharpening 

stones are smooth and good quality 

and will not damage nibs. A cheap 

alternative is grade number 4 wet 

and dry paper. sharpening pointed 

nibs is not recommended. 

The best calligraphy is written with ink 

made from Japanese ink sticks. They 

are handmade using a traditional 

process and are very high quality. The 

required amount of ink should be 

freshly prepared as it deteriorates 

once exposed to air. grinding stones 

come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and 

qualities. The smallest size is the most 

useful. A lid can also be helpful to 

prevent the ink from drying out too 

quickly, but is not essential. 

disperse as evenly as possible. grinding for 

too long or with too much pressure can 

result in a grainy texture. 

place a sharpening stone on a flat 

surface and lubricate it with water. place 

the nib at 30 degrees, with the top toward 

the stone and the underside of 

the nib facing you. Keeping the nib at 

30 degrees, move it across the stone 

10 to 12 times. 

Test a stone by applying a small amount 

of liquid to it—the slower 

the liquid dries, the better the quality 

of the stone. 

the ink and making a mark. It should flow 

smoothly and appear solid black on paper. 

Check the 

sloping edge of the nib 

under a magnifying glass and 

sharpen it with the top of the nib 

facing you until it is even. 

stone. If more ink is required, more 

water can be added later in increments of 

two drops. It is far easier to make ink too 

thick and dilute it than to thicken ink that 

is too thin. 

you can load your pen with ink by 

either dipping the pen in a full ink 

well and wiping the excess ink 

on the edge of the pot, or 

by feeding the nib with a 

brush as shown. 

PRSRT STD 

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PAID 

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Permit No. 100 

current resident or 

© 2011 

BOOKBINDING CALLIGRAPHY PAPERCRAFT 

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Now Available! 

B2769. Foundations of 

Calligraphy by Sheila Waters. 

2006. 126pp. 9"x11.25". 

Hardcover, 

concealed spiral $35.00 

For more info see page 9. 

Narrow Foundational: Exemplar alphabet with pen-angle changes for certain letters. 

AsseMblIng your pen 

teaching the scripts in this book. 

1 

offer up the reservoir to the nib, 

3 taking great care not to damage 

the end of the nib when the two are 

With a new nib, be sure to remove 

6 the protective lacquer coating— 

plunge it into hot water, or hold it briefly 

The reservoir should make just 

4 enough contact to prevent it from 

falling off. It must not grip the nib so tightly 

CheCking your nib size 

2 

If the reservoir is too far forward, it 

5 will catch the paper and drag ink 

across the surface; if too far back, it will 

shArpenIng The nIb 

MAKIng InK 

grind the stick against the stone. 

3 The ink stick should be ground slowly 

and rhythmically to enable the pigment to 

stop when the ink has thickened. 

4 you will need to test the ink to assess 

when it is ready by dipping the nib into 

1 2 

1 

Add four drops of water to a grinding 

2 

Dipping the pen 

B3360. Calligraphy in 24 Hours by Veiko Kespersaks. 

2010. 176pp. Paper $21.99 

Presents a carefully structured series 

of 24 one-hour lessons (most to be 

followed by additional practice before moving to 

the next lesson.) The exercises teach letterforms, 

develop consistency & speed, and present projects: 

greeting cards, invitations, wall hangings, place 

settings, and more. The author is from Finland and 

currently works in London. 

B3360 

Sheila Waters 

B3246. Sheila Waters Retrospective. Scripsit 

Issue. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". $28.00 

Here it is. What we have been waiting years 

for – 300 full-color images of Sheila’s life’s 

work, designed by Julian Waters. This issue of 

Scripsit presents Sheila’s Retrospective Show 

of 2009. A great companion to her instructional 

book Foundations of Calligraphy. Julian 

has designed a new typeface to be used for the 

first time in this publication. Scripsit is the 

quarterly journal of the Washington (DC) Calligraphers 

Guild. This is a special double issue. 

64 

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september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

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