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Calligraphy Practice Pad

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Visually express your words through the beautiful art of calligraphy. This practice pad includes 50 practice sheets and 1 guideline sheet. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5 inches.
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Set of 2 Metallic CalliCreative Markers

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Simple but effective, CalliCreative Italic Markers are the ideal supplement for crafters looking to add colour, enhance scrapbooks, card designs, letters and more... Featuring long lasting quality tips, an ergonomic comfort grip and washable inks, these pens are perfect for crafters of all ages. Set includes 2 medium tipped metallic pens, one silver and one gold. Set of 2 pens, each with a medium tip (2.4mm) Pen colour : Metallic Gold & Silver Simple and easy to use Long lasting quality tips Ergonomic comfort grip for ease of use Washable inks, perfect for young crafters Easy to follow instructions inside Tip size printed on pen Pen end denotes ink colour
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Manga Pen Set with Ink Bottle

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This pen set is ideal for inking your manga drawings!  It contains everything you need: a bottle of Indian ink, 5 different sized nibs, and one pen holder. Most suitable to use with smooth bristol papers and illustration board. 
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Modern Calligraphy Set – Oblique

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Explore the growing trend of modern calligraphy with a vast array of tools and colours. A great starter kit for beginners, or a fantastic addition to a more experienced lettering artist’s collection. Ideal for invitations, letters, envelopes, gifts, and more. Contains: 1 oblique black pen holder, 1 extra fine principle nib, 1 flexible shorthand nib, 1 decorative fine point nib, one 5 ml bottle of black calligraphy ink
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3-Pack Sealing Wax Sticks - Pearl

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A traditional, creative way of sealing correspondence, or decorating gifts, handmade cards and photo albums. Simply light the wick and allow the wax to drip down onto your paper before applying the seal. Each stick makes approximately 10-12 wax seals. Includes 3 pearl sticks (4 x 5 in)
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Calligraphy set - series c (7)

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Ideal for the beginner to learn Roman and Italic text and alphabets plus ornamental work. Set includes: 6 pen nibs (C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) 1 holder To discover the whole range of Speedball nibs and their fonctions click the link "more information" at the top of the page.
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Dipping quill for drawing

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Leonardt dipping quill kit containing a pen holder and 5 tips for drawing.
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Calligraphy Quill Pen

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Quill Pens are a great choice for calligraphers that like to explore traditional writing techniques. Each pen features a feather quill and a metal dip nib, designed for use with dip-pen ink. Give it as a unique gift, keep it as a keepsake, or simply use it as an elegant writing tool. *Quill Pen colours are selected at random, subject to stock availability. Available in orange, white, dark green or red.
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Complete calligraphy set (9)

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A complete kit for calligraphy enthusiasts. Contains two nib holders (classic and oblique), two tips, 12 ml black ink, 12 ml cleaner, a black Elegant Writer marker with extra fine tip, a 50-sheet pad of paper and the Speedball manual. Unleash your creativity!
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Decorative Sealing Coin – Fleur-de-Lis 

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A traditional, creative way of sealing correspondence, or decorating gifts, handmade cards and photo albums. 17 mm polished brass, decorative sealing coin For use with Manuscript small seal handle
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Calligraphy Beginner Set

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The Beginner's Calligraphy Set features Manuscript's Dodec style pen with different combinations of nib widths fine, medium and 2B. The set is ideal for the beginner as it contains just the right combination of nib widths for mastering the foundations of Calligraphy scripts.  NOTE: Fountain pens use ink cartridges or converters but only work with water soluble or non permanent ink. Set Contains; Fine (0.85 mm) nib section  Medium (1.1 mm) nib section  2B (1.6 mm) nib section  Dodec pen model  Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges (International size)  Fountain Pen Ink Converter Instruction leaflet
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Pen nib holder - b - marbled gold

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This B format pen nib holder is designed to hold Speedball calligraphy nibs. Comes in a classic gold, marble colour.  Nibs:  A B C E 22B 56 99 101 512 513 EF Product Measurement: 9.12 » x 2.5 » x 0.5 »
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Deluxe Calligraphy Fountain 6 Pen Set

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Manuscript's Deluxe calligraphy set, presented in a sleek silver storage case, provides you with a classic style pen with gilt finishes. This set will enable you to develop your calligraphy skills and begin to express your ideas through a wide range of calligraphic scripts. Manuscript's 6 Nib calligraphy set also offers the perfect gift for a friend or loved one. NOTE: Fountain pens use ink cartridges or converters but only work with water soluble or non-permanent ink. Contents: – Fine (0.85 mm) nib section   – Medium (1.1 mm) nib section   – Broad (1.35 mm) nib section   -2B (1.6 mm) nib section   -3B (2.2 mm) nib section   -4B (2.8 mm) nib section   – Classic pen model   – Black, Blue, Red and Green Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges (International Size)   – Fountain Pen Ink Converter – Instruction leaflet   – Storage case      
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Set of 4 pitt black calligraphy markers

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Faber-Castell Pitt Calligraphy Pens are a great option for lettering art. Their tapered wedge tips and highly pigmented, light-resistant and acid-free India ink make them the perfect companion for artists and calligraphy enthusiasts. Ideal for sketches, drawings, layouts, fashion design, illustrations, and more. This 4-piece Calligraphy Set includes 3 pens (2.5 mm) in assorted colours and 1 white pen for detailing.
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Pen holder in natural wood

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Pen holder in natural wood and 5 tips for sketching and mapping.
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Pitt calligraphy marker sanguine

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 0.6mm blue

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Permanent fineliner 0.4mm black

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker chrome green

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Quill Pen – Ivory

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Manuscript quill pens are as beautiful as they are functional. An ideal gift, keepsake and authentic method for practising the art of calligraphy. Mounted on a quality brass tube
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Permanent fineliner 0.6mm black

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker idanthrine blue

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Calligraphy nib - #102

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Speedball dip nibs are long lasting, quality products ideal for use with ink and other water based media These nibs are specialized for delicate work and details, lines and lettering.  Pen holder not included.      
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Calligraphy Artist Dip Pen Set

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This incredible dip pen set makes an ideal gift or personal accessory for calligraphers, artists and art lovers. It includes 12 carefully selected nibs presented in a vintage box, 2 elegant pen holders, 4 ink bottles in black, blue, red, and sepia, and a practical booklet, all encased in a finely finished wooden box with magnetic closure. An irresistible find!   2 pen holders 12 assorted Leonardt pens 4 acrylic ink bottles 1 initiation to calligraphy booklet
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Permanent fineliner 1.0mm red

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker warm gray iii

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 0.4mm red

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Permanent fineliner 0.4mm green

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Permanent fineliner 1.0mm blue

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker golden green

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 0.6mm green

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker warm gray iv

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 0.6mm red

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker dark sepia

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 1.0mm green

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Permanent fineliner 1.0mm black

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Pitt calligraphy marker carmine pink

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Pitt calligraphy marker umber

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Permanent fineliner 0.4mm blue

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These Faber-Castell felt pens provide permanent ink and intense colours that dry within seconds. Ideal for smooth and transparent surfaces such as CDs, glass, metal and plastic.   The permanent ink is resistant to water and light. Its integrated special eraser provides clean and optimum results on most smooth surfaces, such as overhead transparencies and CDs. Line width:  Superfine (0.4 mm), Fine (0.6 mm) or Medium (1.0 mm)
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Calligraphy set - oblique (7)

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This set of nibs and pen holder is ideal for artists working with copperplate and Spencerian scripts. Get creative! Contains (4) #101 and (2) #103 pointed pen nibs along with (1) oblique penholder.
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Pen Cleaner 59ml
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Pen Cleaner 59ml

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Pitt calligraphy marker nougat

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The Pitt pigmented ink felt pen is much appreciated by students. It is ideal to create sketches and drawings.   The Pitt felt pen provides excellent resistance to light and its ink is waterproof once dry.   Line width: 2 mm
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Calligraphy nibs - c0-c1 - flat (2)

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Speedball C nibs are made from the finest steel. The nib features 3 reservoirs for increased ink capacity, allowing for a smooth ink flow. Their straight cut edges are perfect for italic calligraphy, or for thick and thin lines. Fits Speedball Type B pen holder.  Set of 2.
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Pack of 3 calligraphy markers – Black, 3.5 mm

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These calligraphy markers feature sharp, durable chisel tips for excellent results. Water-based, they're perfect for elegant writing on light, dark or glossy paper: invitations, greeting cards, certificates, etc. Includes 3 black calligraphy markers (3.5 mm) Characteristics: odour-free, water-based, non-toxic, acid-free, water-resistant when dry
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Pack of 10 Matte Black Alcohol Ink Cardstock Sheets - 5x7"

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This quality alcohol ink cardstock is non-porous and water-resistant. It provides a smooth, synthetic surface that's perfect for use with alcohol inks and other mixed media techniques.  Specifications: 10 sheets, matte black, 5 x 7 in
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Advanced Lettering Set

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Take your lettering to the next level with the Tombow Advanced Lettering Set. It includes a pamphlet with helpful tips and all the tools you need to start blending, flourishing and embellishing your handlettering. Get creative! Includes 4 Dual Brush Pens, 1 Colourless Blender Pen, 2 Fudenosuke Calligraphy Pens, MONO Twin Permanent Marker, MONO Drawing Pencil and MONO Eraser.
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Splatter Brush for Alcohol Inks

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The Tim Holtz Splatter Brush is the perfect tool to create unique splatter effects over alcohol inks. Achieve various speckles, splatters and spots on your alcohol ink projects using 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol.  Specifications: Splatter Brush bristles are 3” long, wood handle is 4” long
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Calligraphy nib - #103

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Speedball dip nibs are long lasting, quality products ideal for use with ink and other water based media These nibs are specialized for delicate work and details, lines and lettering. For use with the H9451 pen nib holder.  Pen holder not included. 
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Calligraphy and Lettering, at Your Own PaceCalligraphy and hand lettering have never been more popular, and the tools have never been better. DeSerres carries dip pens, brush pens, calligraphy markers and felt tips for every style: traditional copperplate, modern brush lettering, gothic scripts and everything in between. For beginners discovering the craft and experienced letterers refining their practice. Which calligraphy tool should I start with? It depends on the style you want to learn. For traditional pointed pen calligraphy (copperplate, Spencerian), start with a dip pen holder, a flexible nib and ink. For modern brush lettering, a brush pen with a flexible tip is the most accessible entry point. For beginners who want to practice letterforms without the learning curve of a dip pen, a calligraphy marker with a chisel or brush tip is the easiest way to start. Pair your tools with the right Paper and explore our Markers collection for complementary options.

Calligraphy and Lettering, at Your Own Pace

Calligraphy and hand lettering have never been more popular, and the tools have never been better. DeSerres carries dip pens, brush pens, calligraphy markers and felt tips for every style: traditional copperplate, modern brush lettering, gothic scripts and everything in between. For beginners discovering the craft and experienced letterers refining their practice.

Which calligraphy tool should I start with?

It depends on the style you want to learn. For traditional pointed pen calligraphy (copperplate, Spencerian), start with a dip pen holder, a flexible nib and ink. For modern brush lettering, a brush pen with a flexible tip is the most accessible entry point. For beginners who want to practice letterforms without the learning curve of a dip pen, a calligraphy marker with a chisel or brush tip is the easiest way to start. Pair your tools with the right Paper and explore our Markers collection for complementary options.

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