september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

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
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
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