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spring 2020 supplement

SCRIPSIT Vol. 42, Number 1, Washington Calligraphers Guild Spring, 2020

B4331. The New Wave of Calligra-phers. Scriptsit 42.1. 2020. 36pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00. Available March/April 2020.

Features six

young calligraphers and their work, a sampling from the generation who will carry on our craft: Michael Ward

(Canada), Bakhyt Kadyrova (Kazakhstan), Alisara Tareekes (California), Ethan Cohen (New York), Skyler Chubak (Utah), and Melissa Esplin (Utah). Scripsit is the journal of the Washington Calligraphers Guild and is automatically sent to current members.

B4332. In the Beginning: A Journey into Meaning through the Making of a Calligraphic Work by Ann Hechle. 2020. 28pp. 9.45"x7.87". Paper $29.95. Pre-publication price $24.95 Available May/June 2020

In this copiously illustrated, full-color book, Ann Hechle shares with us her creation

of this famous work. Organizing such a wealth of information into a coherent form meant many rough drafts where she shuffled things around: exploring, rearranging, and making surprising discoveries. Through it all, the work becomes a living and growing being, and the piece becomes the result of a process rather than an aim to be achieved. The original work, completed in 1984, is 35" x 28". The texts include two intertwined passages from the Bible and a modern poem by English poet David Gascoyne.

B4333. The Image of Grace: An Exploration of Hexagram No. 22 in the I Ching by Ann Hechle. 2020. 34pp. 9.45"x7.87". Paper $29.95. Pre-publication price $24.95 Available May/June 2020

The book begins with a short history of the I Ching and how the hexagrams evolved.

As Ann steeped herself in the images and the commen-taries, she discovered relevance to a much larger context. The insights she found into the underlying principles and processes that Nature uses to create harmony in the universe were very similar to those we use in making a calligraphic work. In organizing all the elements in the design to work together in harmony, we unknowingly echo the laws of the cosmos; so the making of a piece of calligraphy becomes a deeply profound act.

Turned Wood Oblique Holders. These beautiful, turned-wood holders have a metal flange to hold the nib and are ideal for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. Wood color varies.H115. Adjusted Turned Wood Oblique Holder. Pre-adjusted for our most popular nibs: Brause 66EF, Nikko G, Principal EF, and Gillott 303. These come ready-to-write, with the nib inserted. Choose style, then specify: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. $24.95. SALE $22.50 each 12/$19.95 each

S1095. Calligraphica Crystals. See page 2.

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I161

I161. Manuscript Shimmer Ink.

This new ink has great sparkle and shimmer. Use with dip pen or brush or fountain pen (clean often to prevent clogging). The ink works beautifully in the Pilot

Parallel Pen! The shimmer in your letters will show best when viewed from an angle, making the ink great for envelopes and cards. The 22 ink colors are rich and vibrant. 25ml jar (.85 oz). $8.95 each Select colors: Black Ice, Brandy Flambé, Cosmic Blue, Dazzling Lagoon, Enchanted Seas, Festive Sparkle, Fizzy Orange, Frosted Berry, Glittering Gold, Honey Glow, Midnight Sky, Ocean Wave, Persian Brocade, Praline Frosting, Rose Quartz, Ruby Sunset, Silver Lights, Smokey Shadows, Strawberry Crush, Sugar Plum, Ultra Violet, Woodland Mist. Color chart on JNB website.

SA-I161. Sample Size Manuscript Shimmer Ink. In a 3ml jar. Specify color from list above. $2.95 each

SILVER LIGHTS

SMOKEY SHADOWS

ROSE QUARTZ

STRAWBERRY CRUSH

RUBY SUNSET

FIZZY ORANGE

GLITTERING GOLD

FESTIVE SPARKLE

WOODLAND MIST

ENCHANTED SEAS

DAZZLING LAGOON

OCEAN WAVE

PERSIAN BROCADE

COSMIC BLUE

MIDNIGHT SKY

FROSTED BERRY

SUGAR PLUM

ULTRA VIOLET

HONEY GLOW

PRALINE FROSTING

BLACK ICE

BRANDY FLAMBE

I162. Herbin

Fountain Pen Shimmer Inks. These new inks with a base color plus silver, gold, and/or red shimmer/sheens work in dip pen, brush, and fountain pens (frequent cleaning is recom-mended). They are

very fluid and work great in a folded pen – with varying speed and ink load/flow you can get a multitude of effects. Shake bottle well before filling your writing instrument. These “1670 and 1798 Anniversary” inks have special decorative packaging, which is quite nice. The official names (in French) are in italics. 50ml glass bottle hand-dipped in wax. Specify color. $32.00 each

1670 Inks:Emerald. Green-blue ink with intense red sheen and gold shimmer (Emeraude de Chivor)Ocean. Deep Blue with gold shimmer (Bleu Ocean)Carob. Chocolate brown with gold shimmer (Caroube de Chrypre)Hematite. Scarlet red with gold shimmer (Rouge Hematite)Stormy. Dark gray with gold shimmer (Gris Orage)

1798 Inks:Amethyst. Rich purple with silver sheen (Amethyste de L’Oural)Carnelian. Deep Orange with silver shimmer (Cornaline d’Egypte)Kyanite. Bright blue with silver shimmer (Kyanite de Nepal)

SA-I162. Sample Size Herbin Fountain Pen Shimmer Ink. In 1/2-oz jar. Choose from colors above. $6.95 each

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Inks & Paints

S1095. Calligraphica Crystals. Add a bit of water to these crystals

and you will have a delightful watercolor ink. This ink flows well through pens, and each color contains a hint of metallic shimmer. A little bit goes a long way! Crystals sold in “double” jar with two compartments, allowing you to mix only what you need. Additional colors include: Azure, Black Graphite, Brown Anthracite, Champagne, Chestnut Metallic, Golden Autumn, Ivory, Malachite, and Rose Gold. See JNB website for full color selection. $6.95 each

Nickel Magenta Golden Leaf Blue Electric

Sap Green Plum Blue Velvet Silver Gray Twilight Blue

Mint Pink Dark Lilac

CALLIGRAPHICA CRYSTALS

SHIMMER INKS

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PS112. Stillman & Birn Papers. These highly sought-after papers are now available in large sheets. They have both internal and surface sizing, giving them exceptional strength for applying wet and dry mediums. The sizing keeps pigments on the surface of the sheet – you get vibrant colors and crisp edges, and the paper withstands erasure well. 22"x30" sheet.

Medium Grain finishAlpha: White, 150gsm. $3.50 sheetGamma: Ivory, 150gsm. $3.50 sheetNova: Beige, Grey. 150gsm. $3.95 sheetNova: Black, 150gsm. $4.45 sheet

Smooth FinishEpsilon: White, 150gsm. $3.50 sheet

Cold Press finish (substantial tooth, but smoother than Cold Press watercolor paper)Beta: White, Cold Press finish, 270 gsm. $5.15 sheetDelta: Ivory, Cold Press finish, 270gsm. $5.15 sheetZeta: White, Smooth finish, 270gsm. $5.15 sheetFor comparison: Arches Text Wove (120gsm); watercolor paper 90lb (185gsm), 140lb (300gsm).Large sheets require extra shipping charges; see Paper Ordering on page 34 of full catalog.

Stillman & Birn Paper Sample Packs. One sheet each of the 9 different papers.PS112-S. 22"x30". 9 sheets. $48.15PA112-S. 8.5"x11". 9 sheets. $14.95

PA112. Stillman & Birn Pack, 8.5"x11". 25 sheets of the same paper.Alpha, Epsilon, Gamma, Nova Beige, or Nova Grey. $23.95 eachNova Black. $24.95Beta, Delta, or Zeta. $27.95 each

PA111. Lamy Booklets. The paper in these

just-released booklets is cream-colored, 90 gsm (24lb bond), and smooth enough for pointed-pen, but with enough tooth for broad-edged calligraphy. It takes

the ink beautifully, giving you crisps strokes with no bleeding/feathering and no bleed through, even with Higgins Eternal. (Pilot Parallel Pen inks generally don’t feather, but with heavy ink lay, there can be some bleed through.) The pages have a unique design that is printed on both sides and which functions as both lined and graph papers at the same time! The unusual spine-stitch thread binding allows the booklet to lie flat, and the pages are perforated for easy removal! Paper is Italian made. Gray cover, 64 pages (34 sheets) per booklet. A5. 5.8"x8.3". $5.49 A6. 4.1"x5.8". $3.95

PA111-S3. Lamy Booklet 3-Pack.

A pack of three Lamy booklets of the same size. A5. $14.99 A6. $9.99

New watercolor paper recom-mended by Bob Hurford. PA110. Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Pack. White, 140lb (300gsm), hot press (HP) surface, 100% cotton, acid-free and pH-neutral watercolor paper. USA made. Smooth surface is perfect for pointed and broad-edged

penwork, and favored over Arches by some scribes, with equal or better writing quality and a lower price. With its watercolor-paper sizing, colors remain bright after drying and on the surface for good lifting and perfect blending. 140lb weight accepts multiple layers well. Paper is also chlorine-free and vegan-friendly (synthetic size used, not gelatin). 8.5"x11", 20-sheet pack. $25.95

Also available in large sheets.PS110. Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper. White, 140lb (300gsm), hot press (HP) surface, 100% cotton, acid-free and pH-neutral watercolor paper. 22"x30" sheet. $6.60. JNB $5.94Note: Large sheets of paper have a flat-rate $12 extra shipping charge.

STONEHENGE AQUA 90lb Hot Press

New Paper / PadsLAMY BOOKLETS

PL13. Long Point Pencil Sharpener. This sharpener creates a long tip.

The large hole removes the wood casing of the pencil.

The smaller hole sharpens the lead to a superfine point. From Germany.

$7.95

PL13

PA93. Nideggen 8.5"x11" paper pack, 20 sheets. Same wavy laid lines as Frankfurt. Mouldmade in Germany. Part rag, acid-free. 120gsm. Sand. $26.95

PS93. Nideggen. Large Sheet. 19"x25". 120gsm. 3 deckles, 1 cut edge. $5.12. JNB $4.55

Large sheets require extra shipping charges; see Paper Ordering on page 34 of full catalog.

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ArabicGold

Golden Orange

Red Brown

Red Violet

Bronze Choco-late

S1012. Sunrise Palette.

Coliro / Finetec Large-Pan Palette Sets. 6 colors each, all with the large (approx. 1.25"-dia.) pans. $37.13. JNB $29.50

COLIRO / FINETEC SINGLE PANS & SETS

S1000. Coliro / Finetec Single Pans. New and best-selling mica colors from

Germany. Coliro (Finetec) is loved by calligraphers and artists for its smooth texture and bright sparkles. Colors can be blended and applied with pen or brush. For more colors, see the JNB website. $5.96. JNB $5.29 each

The first 100% cotton black watercolor paper!

P106. Stonehenge Aqua Black Pad.

140lb (300gsm), Cold Press surface, 100% cotton, acid-free and pH-neutral watercolor paper. USA made. Developed for use with metallic/pearlescent/iridescent/interference

watercolor paints, this new paper also welcomes gouache, acrylic inks, gel pens, markers, color pencil, and pastels. With its watercolor-paper sizing, colors remain bright after drying and on the surface for good lifting and perfect blending. 140lb weight accepts multiple layers well. Paper is also chlorine-free and vegan-friendly (synthetic size used, not gelatin). 9"x12" pad, 15 sheets. $28.45. JNB $22.95

STONEHENGE AQUA BLACK PADUnicorn Moss

GreenLaven-

derBronze Peacock

BlueBlack-berry

S1029. Peacock Palette.

COLIRO / FINETEC – GALAXY SET

S1072. Coliro (Finetec) Galaxy Set. This set of Coliro Pearlcolors has a unique surface design and introduces six new colors: Sunbeam, Supernova, Deep Space, Dark Star, Meteor, Moonlight. $35.95. JNB $33.95

Sphinx Unicorn Mermaid Fairy Medusa Dragon

S1089-S. Coliro (Finetec) Magical Creatures Color Set. Each of these colors applied to white paper is magically different from its color on black paper. $35.95 JNB $33.95

S1089. Magical Colors. Single Pans. $5.99. JNB $5.65ea.

NEW! COLIRO / FINETEC – MAGICAL SET

S1076. Galaxy Colors. Single Pans. $5.99. JNB $5.65ea.

S741. Coliro / Finetec Mica Gold Color Set. Five shades of gold, plus silver. Our most popular set. $33.00. JNB $26.50

Tibet Gold

Inca Gold

Arabic Gold

Gold Pearl

Moon Gold

Sterling Silver

COLIRO / FINETEC – GOLD SET

JNB Deluxe Black Paper. A very smooth, black paper that accepts ink well and is great for pointed pen work. Choose from blank and lined sheets and pads. Instead of solid lines, black dots are used to create subtle lining that can be seen close-up when writing but that is not easily visible at a distance.

Solid printed lines can sometimes create noticeable “lines” in your lettering where the printed line has repelled the ink; using dots minimizes this problem. 80lb text /120gsm. 9"x12".P87. Black-Lined Paper. 50-sheet pad. $15.95 100-sheet pack (loose sheets). $26.95 P81. Blank (Unlined) Paper. 50-sheet pad. $13.95 100-sheet pack (loose sheets). $25.95NEW! PS113. Large Sheets. Blank. 19"x25". $2.95 (Large sheets require extra shipping charges; see page 34 of the full catalog.)

P81

P87

P87 image lightened to show detail.

Red VioletRed BrownBronze PeachSilver Grey

MintFijiWalnut RustLagoon

NEW! S1056. Happy Birthday Palette.

Laven-der

Sky Blue Apple Green

Pink Stardust Walnut

NEW Jungle

NEW Cotton Candy

NEW Metallic Rose

NEW Golden Olive


NEUENSCHWANDER RULING PEN N211. Brody Neuenschwander Ruling Pen. This new calligraphy ruling pen from Italy

has a unique asymmetrical shape. Brilliantly designed

with its Swedish stainless steel writing nib/grip and painted wood staff. Brody says of the pen: “Magnificent! Fabulous! What a joy to write with! It makes the most beautiful splatters, feels good in the hand, and is a lovely object.” $59.00

N22. Ruling Pen. Julian Waters, Gottfried Pott, and many others are using ruling pens to produce expressive letters. This ruling pen is designed specifically for

Pens are shown approx. 75% actual size.

lettering. You vary the line width by tilting the pen. Wood handle with brass collar & writing unit. $47.00

MATTHEW COFFIN RULING & FOLDED PENS

TIM’S FOLDED PENSEach Tim’s Pen is a versatile marking tool and a beautiful, handcrafted object. To select your pen, go to johnnealbooks.com, search N148, and then click on the product picture to see the current selection of pens. (Scroll down for N148-CORA.) The nib styles are constant; it is the handles that vary. The drop-down menu will list the pens that are available (pens not listed have been sold). $41.95 each 2/$40.00ea.

N148. Choose from Radius (R), Dagger (D), Argentine (A), Mini-Radius (M).

N148-CORA. This folded pen’s curve is designed to function similar to a Radius-Cut Parallel Pen, but in a larger size.

N33. Hoyer Ruling Pen. Thomas Hoyer uses this fine-crafted, traditional ruling pen for expressive lettering. 5" nickel-plated, tool steel alloy. Germany. Plastic handle. $24.00. SALE $19.99

HOYERRULING PEN

N211

N22

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N33

CAROL DUBOSCH B4249. Folded Pen Adventures by Carol DuBosch. 2018. 32pp. 8"x8". Paper $15.99 This instruction book teaches how to use the folded

pen to write an Italic-based alphabet. You learn how the folded pen works, starting with basic strokes. Follow the model alphabets that give stroke direction and sequence, and then add flourishes to the letters. Next, more vertical and more cursive variations of the basic alphabet are shown, and two new alphabets are introduced: Neuland and Bensgothic (based on Ben Shahn letters). Bleach techniques, color blending, folded-pen making, and various forms of the folded pen are presented. Includes many examples of Carol’s delightful calligraphy.

B3962. Happy Lettering with the Right Tools by Marika Koskimäki- Ketelä. 2013. 48pp. 11.5"x7.5". Paper $22.50. SALE $12.95

This enthusiastic book provides instruction on lettering with ruling pens – traditional ones

and the newer ones made specifically for lettering – and for making your own Cola Pen. Instruction is also included for Automatic Pens and Suede Pens.

FREE SHIPPING SPECIAL OFFER For a limited time, add Happy Lettering with the

Right Tools to your order and promo code HAPPY2SHIP, and the entire order ships free to a USA address

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N148-CORA


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HERMANN ZAPF B4290. Hermann Zapf & the World He Designed by Jerry Kelly. 2019. 350pp. 6-1/8"x9-3/8". Hardcover $48.00

This comprehen-sive biography

traces Zapf ’s life from his youth in Nuremberg to his retirement in Darmstadt. Scrupulously researched at

the Hermann Zapf archive in the Herzog August Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel and at the Cary Collection at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and enriched by decades of conversations with Zapf and his associates, the book details Zapf ’s experiences with type companies, printers, publishers, and colleagues. It explores his modern design aesthetic and engagement with the staggering technological advances of typography during the 20th century. Featuring rarities and never-before-published works and photos, it also includes definitive lists of Zapf ’s type designs and major calligraphic works. However, the volume is more than an in-depth appreciation of Zapf ’s work; it is about his work in relation to his life.

MICHAEL CLARK B4291. In a lone breath it is written; it is spoken just the same by Michael Clark. 2019. 68pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95

This is a wonderful display of Michael Clark’s lettering and typeface designs done over many years. Each page

is packed full of his drawn and written letterforms, created with a variety of tools. Michael provides comments throughout, giving tools and techniques used for a specific title or logo as well as more general discussions of his design process. You learn details about lettering pieces you have seen before and get to see (and read about) ones that are new to you. Printed in full color.

LR29-3. Letter Arts Review Vol.29, No.3. Hermann Zapf Tribute issue. 2015. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.50 Full of color images, with a good deal of heretofore unpublished material. Articles include “Remembering Hermann Zapf ” by Jerry Kelly; “The Lessons we learned” by Rick Cusick, Marsha Brady, Larry Brady, Luca Barcellona, Julian Waters, and Ina Saltz; “Notes from class: 1980,” a reproduction of selected class notes taken by Ina Saltz.

FREE LAR ZAPF ISSUE SPECIAL OFFER

Use item code B4290-SO to purchase Hermann Zapf and the

World He Designed for $48.00 and the Letter Arts Review Zapf Issue will be added to your cart

at zero cost!

DENIS BROWN B4248. Brown Calligraphy: Denis Brown Discusses His Art by Denis Brown. 2018. 264pp. 8.5"x12". Hardcover $65.00. SALE $49.73

Calligrapher Denis Brown

reveals his journey from schoolboy accomplishments through rebellious outbreaks to mature masterworks. His calligraphy transcends the world of lettering into broader realms of

expression and artistic communication. He discusses in detail the values of his craft: letterform and composition, structure and fluency, and discipline and freedom. Brown presents and discusses a broad range of his calligraphy, from formal and traditional pieces to expressive and perhaps transcendent works of art. He also candidly examines creativity and conceptual approaches in responding to texts.


S1039. Medium Plain Pipets. Use these for transferring ink from bottle to Dinky Dip or

inkwell. Polyethylene plastic, 3.2ml draw, about 6" in length. 10-pack $3.25 50-pack $14.25 100-pack $26.50

See page 30 of the full catalog for more pipets.

S1039

Bister ink lettering by Amity Parks.

BISTER INKS

I157. Bister Ink Powder. This powdered ink from Europe has very striking colors. The

powders all look about the same, but the mixed ink proves to be warm earthy tones. A little bit goes a long way. Mix in a small, screw-top Dinky Dip: about 1-part powder to 4-parts water. If mixed dark, you can dilute in a palette to get brighter color, and with more water, pastel color. Choose: Black, Brown, Blue, Green, Mahogany, Natural, Red, Yellow. $7.95 each

I157-S4. Bister 4-Color Set. The four most popular colors: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow. $31.80. JNB $27.50

I157-S. Bister Ink Powder Set. Set of 8 colors listed above. 1oz of powder each, in 2oz plastic jars. $49.95

K132. Bister Ink Complete Kit. Contains all you need to mix up your own

Bister Inks: 1 of each Bister Ink color, Amity Parks’ article “Bister Ink,” two Jumbo Dinky Dips, and a Mini-Spoon Set. $87.45. JNB $69.95

S1069. Mini-Spoon Set. Use these four mini-sized spoons for transferring small amounts of powdered Gum Arabic or dry pigments, such as Pearl-Ex or Bister. Each wooden handle has two different-sized spoons, one at each end. Made in the USA. $12.95. JNB $11.95

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W&N Calligraphy Ink Magic from Carol DuBosch!In a palette, have a well each of Dark Blue and Yellow Ochre Winsor & Newton Calligraphy inks, and two wells of water. Write by dipping the pen in the palette, alternating colors and waters, and write without clean-ing your pen. The waters will take on a color.

K130. Carol’s Ink Magic Kit. Contains all that you need to create your own ink magic: full-color instructional article with many examples of Carol’s delightful callig-raphy showcasing this ink magic, the two inks, and a 6-well mixing palette. $15.83 JNB $13.75

INK MAGIC

I160. Fox & Quills Inks.

These hand-mixed, small batch inks are smooth as silk and write like a dream. You can achieve superfine hairlines. The iron gall inks have a higher pH (less acid) than standard iron galls, so your nibs won’t corrode as quickly. 30ml (1oz) glass bottle. Iron Gall: Elephant Gray. Iron Gall+Pigment: Balsamic Red, Iron Throne, Peacock, Beetle Juice. Dye+Pigment: Bali-Hai Blue-Green, Emerald Green, Purple Rain. $12.95 each

SA-I160. Fox and Quills Four-Ink Samplers. In 1/2-oz jar. Choose sample set: Set 1 or Set 2. $14.95ea.

PURPLE RAIN

BALI-HAI BLUE-GREEN

EMERALD GREEN

ELEPHANT GRAY

IRON THRONE

BALSAMIC RED

PEACOCK

BEETLE JUICE

Set 2Set 1


B4326. Contemporary Paper Marbling by Lucy McGrath. 2020. 144pp. 9.9"x9.9". Hardcover $29.95. JNB $25.46

Using step-by-

step instructions and stunning photo-

graphs, beginners are guided on a creative journey. The book covers preparation and equipment (complete with paint recipes), planning your design, applying paint, and creating a range of patterns—including swirls, nonpareil, hearts, flowers, and ebru (painting on water). As your marbling skills grow, you can try out more complex techniques, such as marbling onto three-dimensional items. And, for inspiration, there’s a selection of projects featuring bookbinding, origami, and collage.

B4325. 1-2-3 Calligraphy! by Eleanor Winters. (2006) 2020. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $9.95

Use this book for children or grand-

children age 8 and up as a first book or to build on the instruction in the first book of the series, Calligraphy for Kids, also by Eleanor Winters.

B4327. Cute Hand Lettering: For Journals, Planners, and More by Cindy Guentert-Baldo. 2020. 240pp. 5.2"x6.5". Paper $14.99

Presents informal

lettering and scripts and their use in creating planners and journal pages.

You learn different styles (Modern Calligraphy script and informal contemporary lettering) and how to decorate letters while adding to your toolbox of journal-lettering ideas! The book includes plenty of practice space and prompts to inspire daily drills and experimentation.

B4335. Calm Calligraphy: Practice Lettering to Find Inner Peace by Malleus. 2018. 128pp. 10"x10". Paper $15.99. SALE $6.53

This workbook

invites you to use calligraphic stroke,

letter, word, and sentence copy-exercises as a form of meditation, to help you unwind, to channel impatience and restlessness.

B4334. An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy by Kunii Takezaki and Bob Godin. 128pp. 11.75"x9". Paper $24.95. SALE $11.23

This step-by-step Japanese calligraphy book explains the systems of Japanese language

and delves into details of written Japanese characters and techniques of kanji calligraphy.

B4289. Happy Hand Lettering: Simple Calligraphy Techniques to Bring Your Words to Life by Jen Wagner. 2017. 144pp. 8.2"x11". Paper $24.95. SALE $9.23

This beginner’s guide offers instruction on

the casual pointed pen script called Modern Calligraphy as

done with point marker, pointed metal nib, and pointed brush. It includes the use of more typographic forms and using the computer to add elements to a lettering piece. The book’s exemplar alphabets are done with the pointed metal nib.

New Books Book Sale

B4312. Book of Kells Five-Year Journal. 2015. 368pp. 5.9" x 7.4". Hardcover $24.95. SALE $9.95

Exquisite initials and

knotwork from the Book of Kells decorate each page of this journal. It is undated, so you can start anytime, turning to the next available section

for each day as the years move on. Use it to record your activities or thoughts, or to compile a book of quotes, or however you wish.

B4314. Kalligrafie: Erste Hilfe und Schrift-Training by Gottfried Pott. 2005. 112pp. 8.75"x12.2". Paper $30.00. SALE $24.23

In this instructional manual for beginners,

Pott introduces tools and materials, provides warm-up hints and other tips, and offers model alphabets and variations,

along with some of the history of writing and how letterforms developed. Text is in German, but it is filled with instructional exercises and examples of Pott’s work.

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H139. Ebonite Penholder. This penholder is hand turned from Ebonite. The color is a

marbled bluish black with rust orange. This penholder has a stainless steel pen insert, which will not rust. $12.00

H140. Oak Penholder. Classic tapered design. Each is individually turned in the

USA from American oak and is fitted with a stainless steel insert that will not rust. 6.75" long. $7.50

H138. Marbled Acrylic Penholders. Each individual staff has its own bright,

internal swirl of color and luminescence, and is fitted with a stainless steel insert that won’t rust. Classic taper design, 7" long. Gift-boxed. Choose from Ruby Red, Turquoise Blue, Chartreuse, Tiger’s Eye Orange. $12.00ea.

Tiger’s Eye Orange

Turquoise Blue

Ruby Red

Chartreuse

PL39. Manuscript Pencil Lettering Set. This pencil set contains one lead holder that

works for both flat and round leads. That’s right: broad edge pencil leads in several colors! The set includes a sharpening stone that allows you to shape the leads to your preferred angle. The round leads can be used to practice pointed pen. Includes one clutch lead holder, plus leads in black and 4 colors. Flat leads are 4mm wide, as are the round leads. $22.95. JNB $21.95

PL40. Manuscript Flat Color Pencil Refill Pack. 30 leads, 6 of each color: Black, Green, Orange, Turquoise, and Red. $12.95

PL39

FLAT LEAD COLOR PENCIL

H137. Fine Wood Holders. These finely crafted holders use a new method to hold the

nib secure without any metal parts. Instead of a usual metal ring with four prongs, these holders use a black plastic ball to secure the nib in place. Each style comes in Olive wood (natural) and in Oak (stained), both sustainably harvested; each is finished with linseed oil and organic waxes for a luxurious silky feel. Each holder comes it its own gift box. Specify Wood and Holder Style. $24.95 each Small. 4.33" long (110 mm). Fits within your hand. Flared. 7" long (180mm). Tapered. 7" long (180 mm).

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OLIVE

H90. Comic Penholder. Extremely lightweight, all-plastic holder (no metal to rust and no wood to crack). A plastic collar holds broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause nibs), as well as many pointed nibs. Inner

ring holds tubular crowquill nibs. Black, comfort grip. 7/16" thick, 5" long. From Korea. $2.50. SALE $2.00

PENHOLDERS

S1090

S1090. Penholder inserts (nib grippers). Made of stainless steel,

these inserts will not rust and fit most straight penholders. Pack of 5. $6.00 3 or more packs/$5.00ea.

S520. Standard Pen Inserts (pack of 10). $3.00

H90

H88. Tachikawa T25 Pen Holder. High-quality, lightweight, varnished wood penholder. Plastic collar holds the broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause Nibs). At a bit less than ½" thick, it’s thicker than many holders. No metal parts to rust. 5" long. From Japan. $4.99

H88

Shown actual size.

Shown actual size.

Both of these two short penholders shown above

have a special pen-grip made of plastic and that

accommodates nib bodies of varying sizes, including the

small crowquill nibs with the cylindrical base.

H88 H90

PENHOLDER INSERTS

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EWAN CLAYTON B4319. Writing: Making Your Mark edited by Ewan Clayton. 2019. 224pp. 8.8"x11". Paper $39.95

This beautifully illustrated book

celebrates the act of writing from across the globe. Exploring the history of

writing and including more than 150 illustrations – from carved stone inscriptions and medieval manuscripts to early printing, modern handwriting, and digital inputting systems – it reflects on the use of writing over the last 3,000 years, challenges our preconceptions about handwriting’s decline in the digital age, and tries to answer what its future will hold.

ELEANOR WINTERSB4313. Paris / Auschwitz: Remem-bering the Children / A la Mémoire des Enfants Déportés by Eleanor Winters. 2019. 104pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00

This collection of 40 calligraphic paintings by Eleanor Winters is dedicated to the memory

of the more than 6,000 Jewish children who were deported from Paris and murdered in the Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust, most at Auschwitz in occupied Poland. The artworks, selected from a series of 200 painting, were done with ink, gouache, oil and acrylic paints, and oil pastels, with calligraphic texts based on plaques installed throughout Paris that ask us not to forget these young victims. The plaques’ texts are given along with an English translation, and in some cases a photo of the plaque is shown. The introductory text includes essays by calligrapher Barry Morentz (in English), French writer Roselyne Kraft (in French), and Eleanor Winters (in both languages). Materials and dimensions are given for each of the works.

V I S U A L P O E T R Y : A LY R I C A L T W I S TT H O M A S I N G M I R ECalligraphy and Poetry in Collaboration

Jewett Gallery San Francisco Public LibraryNovember 17, 2018 to March 31, 2019

B4299. Visual Poetry: A Lyrical Twist – Thomas Ingmire, Calligraphy and Poetry in Collaboration. 2018. 38pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00

This book documents a Visual Poetry project where eleven poets worked in

collaboration with Thomas Ingmire. Responding to one or more of Thomas’ works, the poets provided a poem to Thomas, who then reacted to the verses and poet-chosen music with spontaneous marks. Then, referencing the original artworks, the poems and poets’ comments, and his initial studies, Thomas created a new calligraphic work of each poem, often creating a new alphabet. Each of the eleven collaborations are showcased in the book.

NANCY LEAVITT B4300. Contemporary Illuminated Manuscripts: The Work of Nancy Ruth Leavitt. 2019. 32pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $16.00. Signed by the artist.

Showcases 27 books, limited editions and

unique works, with up to six photos showing covers, spreads,

and cases. Each book is described, and many have statements from the artist. All bookworks have hand-lettered texts. This new publication includes an introduction by Priscilla Juvelis, and it is hand-bound with thread, using a saddle stitch. The bookworks shown were recently exhibited at the University of Southern Maine.

THOMAS INGMIRE

MONICA DENGO B4311. Leave Your Mark: The Pleasure of Writing by Hand by Monica Dengo. 2019. 128pp, 8.25"x9.75". Hardcover $24.95

Through an Italic-based

handwriting style, this book opens up the creative potential of handwriting.

I

B4324. Codici 2: Calligraphic Visual Communication Research by Thomas Ingmire. 2019. 72pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95. Pre-publication price $24.95Available later in 2020.

This is the long- awaited continuation

of Thomas Ingmire’s investigation into letterforms as vehicles for

artistic expression. He wants to know how calligraphic letterforms can serve a larger purpose than making a meaningful text attractive. At what point is a letter no longer a letter? What are the essential elements of a letterform, and can those elements be disrupted or subverted to communicate new ideas, rhythms, and forms without literally being read? It is difficult enough to learn and master making letters in the traditional way without then being asked to break down and unlearn them. But this is exactly what Thomas is asking both of himself and of us. The book has four sections: Toward a contemporary calligraphy and away from mere legibility; Thomas Ingmire + 2013 – observations on the nature of calligraphy and meaning while teaching in Japan; Innocent letters standing alone – a dialogue between Thomas Ingmire and Tom Greensfelder; and Lettering as drawing – a workshop.

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S1078. Ink and Pen Rest. Holds the ink jar at an angle for easier dipping! The pen-rest groove is wide and shallow to accommodate oblique holders. Beautifully crafted of hardwood; it will grace your writing station. Includes 1oz. glass jar. $16.00

S1079. Frosted Glass Inkwell.

Has a wide mouth (1.5" across) for easy dipping, a weighted bottom for stability, and a metal lid to reduce evaporation (the slightly oversize lid rests on top of the inkwell, similar to lids for dappen dishes). Holds approx .75 oz. $3.50

INK WELLS / JARS / BOTTLES

S1080

S1080. Nalgene Leakproof Jars. These wide-mouth, plastic jars are made with a

laboratory-quality seal, so you don’t have to worry about leaks if you close them snugly. Great for taking ink to classes and workshops or for airtight storage. Diameter is at base, height includes cap. 1 oz. jar. approx. 1-7/16" dia. x 1-3/4" high. $3.95. JNB $3.752 oz. jar. approx. 1-7/8" dia. x 1-7/8" high. $5.25. JNB $4.99

S897-1/2

Nalgene Dropper Bottles. Use these leak-proof bottles for airtight storage. They allow you to use liquids without

having to open wide a container, making them great for fluids that become useless if they dry out. We use them for Instacoll

products—a spot-on suggestion from Harvest Crittenden.

S897-1/2. ½ oz. Dropper Bottle. $4.95S897-2. 2 oz. Dropper Bottle. $4.95

1 oz. 2 oz.

S1079

S1091. 12-well

Porcelain Palette with Cover. Porcelain doesn’t stain like plastic and is heavy and unlikely to spill over. The cover keeps your colors liquid and has

compartments so you can mix color on it while painting or lettering. Hand-glazed. Each circular well is 5/8" in diameter; the palette measures 4"x3.25". $14.75

S1094. Compact 13-well Flower

Palette. You’ll love this small flower-shaped palette with different-size wells. At only 6" in diameter, it is perfect for painting and gilding miniatures and initials. Made of porcelain-like heavy plastic. $7.00. JNB $5.50

PALETTES

S1085. Angle and

Circle Maker. This two-in-one protractor and compass draws circles like a compass and angles like a protractor! The interior disc rotates, making this tool easy to use to create circles of varying sizes. Just put your pencil in the appropriate hole and turn. Perfect for laying out calligraphic works. $5.99

S1085ANGLE & CIRCLE MAKER

N203. Metal Nib Tin. Flat bottom, secure

closure. Measures 3.1" x 1.4" x 0.4".

Nibs sold separately. $2.50 5/$2.25ea. 10/$2.00ea.

N203

N213. Pointed-Cut Quills. Cured and cut to a point, these quills (with smartly trimmed

barbs) are ready to write or accessorize your desk. Suitable for school projects and historical reenactment. Variety 5-pack. $14.95

S620-L. Dappen Dish with Metal Lid.These small wide mouthed glass

containers with relatively heavy bases are ideal for holding gesso, ink

or gouache. $3.10. JNB $2.25

S802. Metal Lid for Dappen. Fits the regular dappen dish.

$1.25 each 12/$1.10 each

S620-L

N213


B4150. Mastering Brush Roman Capitals by John Stevens. 8.5"x11". Approx 178pp. Spiral-bound, Paperback. $35.00. Pre-publication price $29.95 Free media mail shipping (USA only); publication date has not yet been set. In this practical book, John Stevens shares his brush knowledge with

exercises developed and refined over many years of teach-ing brush lettering workshops. He introduces you to the flat brush and how it contrasts with the pen. You learn how to prepare, hold, and load your brush; how the brush moves when you change angles and make curves and other turns; and basic strokes, joins, special strokes. You explore texture and rhythm. From the angular Neuland, you move on to a rounded capital form. From there, you move to extensive instruction for the Trajan letterforms, including a full-size exemplar alphabet. Final chapters take your letters into words and works and present a gallery full of inspiration.

B4308. Unique Book of Brush Lettering by Winterbird. 2019. 95pp.11"x 4.5. Spiral-bound $35.00. Signed copies will be sent while they last!

In this book, you start with the basics. You learn about different kinds of brush pens

and how to hold them, about pressure and basic strokes. And you can do tests on the different paper samples bound in the book. It also includes seven

alphabets (with guidesheets) in varying skill levels. Bonus content includes the popular ghost lettering, how to add flourishes/swirls, and projects to use your lettering with. But the best part is the book’s handcrafted nature. There are flip-up pages, translucent overlays, pop-ups, glued-on parts, a door hanger, and more. The illustrations are carved-eraser stamps; some are in color. The parts and pages are hand-assembled and then spiral-bound.

M147. Pentel Sign Pen Artist (Micro Brush). Unlike the Pentel Sign Pen Brush Tip, this new

Micro Brush version has a nylon-fiber brush tip – an actual brush. The brush comes to an extremely fine tip that is very responsive to pressure, allowing for the quick transitions from thin to thick to thin of “pointed-pen” brush lettering, as well as other styles. Recommended by pointed-pen virtuoso Linda Schneider. Choose color: Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Sky Blue, Violet, Yellow Ochre, and Yellow. $4.99. JNB $4.25ea.

M147

BR68. Kuretake Menso Kolinsky Brush. This skinny brush holds a lot of paint, is

super responsive, and produces lines from thin to thick. A favorite of Massimo Polello. Overall length 7.75". $8.00

BRUSHES / BRUSH MARKERS

BR69. Richeson 7010 Flat Brush. When wet, these flats come to a magnificent razor’s edge,

allowing the thinnest line, a broad wash or anything in between. Recommended by John Stevens, who says, “It’s unique and well suited for people who want to sit to practice Roman.” Synthetic fibers. Short handle.1/8". $14.65. JNB $12.45 1/2". $30.40. JNB $25.84 3/16". $15.70. JNB $13.35 3/4". $44.05. JNB $37.441/4". $19.90. JNB $16.92

1/2"

1/4"

BR68

M148. LePen Flex Brush Marker. This new marker has a flexible rubberized brush tip. It works great for brush lettering and faux copperplate. The ink is quick drying and smear resistant. Choose from 12 vivid colors: Am-ethyst, Black, Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Dark Grey, Green, Magenta, Navy, Oriental Blue, Red, Teal. $1.99 each

BR59. Silver Ruby Satin Triangle Brush. Wedge-shaped brush with a triangular ferrule

and resilient, synthetic bristles. Short handle. Phyllis Macaluso: “This triangle brush is a miracle tool for creating quick little watercolor motifs for envelopes or any hand-lettered piece and a great brush for beginners. With a few simple strokes, it is possible for everyone to create beautiful florals and foliates.” Specify size: X-Small $18.35. JNB $11.95 Medium $22.85. JNB $14.95

X-SMALL

MEDIUM

BR59

TRIANGLE BRUSH

Actual size.

Flowers by Phyllis Macaluso, using the triangle brush. Shown actual size.

3/16"


H120. Wooden Oblique Holder with Adjustable Screw. This holder works with most all pointed nibs without further adjustments to the flange. Just rest your nib on the flat tray of the flange and tighten the screw with your fingers to secure the nib in place. The flange concept is similar to the Blackwell Oblique Holder, but with a more tradition-al staff. The angle of the sturdy flange is already adjusted to lessen pen catches on upstrokes. Wood color varies. $49.95

H120

B4211. C.C. Canan Collection of Penmanship: Including specimens of his best work in Business Writing, Ornamental Penmanship, Flourishings, Lettering and Pen Drawing. Pub-lished by The Zaner Bloser Company, Penmanship Publishers, Columbus, Ohio. 1965 edition. 64pp. 9.25" x 11.25". Staple bound with a green paper cover. Rare early printing! $39.00 This vintage title includes: two pages on Canan’s career; brief instruction; examples of business writing, card writing, off-hand flourishing, letter writing, quotations, and poetry; 11 Artistic (Orna-mental) Spencerian script capital alphabets. Canan was one of the best.

B4174. Spencerian Script and Ornamental Penmanship, Volume One by Michael Sull. 2019 (1989). 218pp + three guideline sheets. 8.25"x11". Spiral-bound $55.00

This instructional manual, written by world-renowned master penman Michael Sull,

is available again in a black-and-white reprint. It provides thorough instruction in Spencerian Script, covering equipment and tools and providing letter-by-letter instruction for lowercase and capital letters, through over seventy-five fully illustrated pages. Sull also discusses early penmanship in America, the steel pen, and the Spencerian System of penmanship of P.R. Spencer and the Palmer system of handwriting that followed. You learn of the styles of penmanship: Spencerian Script, Ornamental Penmanship, Signature Writing, and Business Writing, as well as a number of novelty scripts.

Reservoir for Flat Flange Holder. This handy accessory allows the nib to hold 3-4 times the ink than the nib alone! It is attached to the backside of the flange and works with almost any nib. It is not a universal reservoir. $4.75 eachH120-R. Brass Reservoir Clip for H120 HolderH143-R. Steel Reservoir Clip for H143 Holder

MIKE SULL’S SPENCERIAN SCRIPT AND ORNAMENTAL PENMANSHIP AVAILABLE AGAIN

H143. Calligraphica Oblique Holder with Adjustable Screw. This holder has an unfinished, birch-wood staff, and instead of the hourglass shape, the grip has a scooped-out area for your index finger. The flange is of steel and of the same design as H120. The thumb-screw has a spherical head. $34.95. JNB $29.95 H143

Actual size

Actual size

H120-R


Now available!B4294. Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style by Molly Suber Thorpe. 2019. 204pp. 9.25"x9.5". Spiral-bound $26.99. JNB $24.93

A comprehensive, full-color guide for experienced beginners and intermediate

students interested in mastering contemporary styles, with an emphasis on experimentation and fun rather than rigid uniformity. The book’s lay-flat spiral binding makes it perfect for learning. Molly’s book Modern Calligraphy (B3948) brought modern calligraphy to the masses and helped spark worldwide interest in pointed pen script. With her signature pointed pen and digital hand-lettering styles, whimsical approaches, and bold color palettes, she brings a freshness and excitement to this classically beautiful writing style.

Pointed Pen

B3948. Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe. 2013. 192pp. 8.5"x9.5". Paper $24.99. SALE $22.49

After an overview of supplies, you

learn letters, words, then phrases with the clear instructions and exemplars. You then learn how to write

with gouache and watercolor and how to digitize your calligraphy for printed items. The 20 projects provide inspiration for weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. The final section is practical info for the working scribe, including strategies for large-batch projects and hints for left-handers.

SCHIN LOONG B4283. Calligraphic Drawing: A How-to Guide and Gallery Exploring the Art of the Flourish by Schin Loong. 2018. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $24.95 Starts with tools, materi-als, and basic stokes, and includes instruction for the traditional birds and

for the feather quill. Then comes exercises on creating light and dark textures in irregular shapes and how to use this knowledge, along with step-by-step instruction, to create a swan, crane, rooster, jellyfish, goldfish, pea-cock, parrot, owl, raccoon, elephant, puppy, rabbit, fox, and zebra. Also covers flourished banners/cartouches and adding lettering to your flourished animals. You move from simple to more challenging designs, with examples to inspire you.

MOLLY SUBER THORPE

K100-B. Basic Copperplate Kit with Book. Contains what you need to learn Copperplate. Includes the instructional book Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters and materials that go along with her book: Hunt plastic oblique holder, 6 Nikko G nibs, Hig-gins Eternal ink, JNB “Mastering Copperplate” Practice Pad (8.5"x11", 50 sheets). Note: Eleanor now recommends Nikko G Nibs, which were not available when she wrote the book, for beginners and not the nibs in the book. $45.33. JNB $40.95

K100-B

FP154. Zebra G Fountain Pen. Uses a Zebra G Titanium nib and allows you to write pointed pen scripts without dipping. The pen’s feed is specially designed and manufactured for the nib, so the pen doesn’t

leak. A kit is included for replacing the nib when it wears out. Nib replacement is not complicated but has to be done with care. See JNB website for barrel color selection. $47.95

H142. Magnusson-Style Fine Wood Oblique Penholder. This stately, Magnusson-style oblique penholder has been crafted in the USA, using three different hardwoods: Bocote (Mexico/Central

America/Caribbean) for the grip section, Maple (North America) for the band, and Sirari (South America) for the tail. These holders are individually turned, then sealed and polished to a smooth, high-gloss finish. Each holder comes in its own soft leather-like case with decorative stitching and a Velcro closure. $75.00

WOOD OBLIQUE PENHOLDER

ZEBRA G FOUNTAIN PEN


P102. Modern Calligraphy

Practice Pad. Provides instruction for the informal style of Copperplate known as Modern Calligraphy, using a copybook-style format that stresses letterform variation. Each

copybook-style page comes with a tracing vellum overlay for you to write on, preserving the original pages. There are two different practice pads, one for capitals (Uppercase) and one for the lowercase letters. From Written Word Calligraphy and Design. 8.5"x11", spiral-bound (at top). Choose Lowercase or Uppercase. $35.00ea. SALE $21.23 each

S1064. Silicone Dinky Dip. One screw-top Dinky Dip vial fitted into a

silicone suction cup, which allows you to stick the Dinky Dip to your desk, lightpad, or other surface, with no worries that you will knock it over! They are great for classes. $2.00. SALE $1.65 each

S1064-S. Silicone Dinky Dip Set of 3. $6.00. JNB $4.95

S1064

SILICONE DINKY DIP

Turned Wood Oblique Holders. These beautiful, turned-wood holders have a metal flange to hold the nib and are ideal for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. Wood color varies.H115. Adjusted Turned Wood Oblique Holder. Pre-adjusted for our most popular nibs: Brause 66EF, Nikko G, Principal EF, and Gillott 303. These come ready-to-write, with the nib inserted. Choose style, then specify: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. $24.95. SALE $22.50 each 12/$19.95 each

For those adept at adjusting the flange to fit their favorite nib, these holders are also available unadjusted at a lower price. These are sold alone, without a nib. H114. Turned Wood Oblique Holder. Not adjusted. $19.95ea. SALE $14.95 each

Principal

H54. Adjusted 5/8" Century Oblique Holder. These gorgeous, turned-wood penholders have a metal flange to hold the nib and are ideal for Copperplate, Spencerian, and other pointed pen scripts. This thicker version (designed by Joe Vitolo) may reduce hand fatigue and is favored by those with larger hands. Now available pre-adjusted for our most popular nibs: Brause 66EF, Nikko G, Principal EF, Gillott 303. These come ready-to-write, with nib inserted. Other nibs will fit; see chart below. Wood color varies. Specify: 66EF, NIKKO, 303, PRIN. $26.95 eachH53. Adjusted Century Oblique Holder. Regular thickness. Specify: 66EF, NIKKO, 303, PRIN. $26.95 each

Struggling with incorporating flourishing into your brush lettering, or just beginning? This book will give you a solid foundation.

B4219. Incorporating Modern Flourishes into Your Lettering by Jarrin Cheng. 2017. 88pp. 8.5"x11". Paper, spiral binding. $34.99. JNB $25.00 Once you have learned your letters, it

is time to enliven and embellish your letters and words with loops, swoops, turns, and extensions – in short, flourishing. This guide and trace-and-copy workbook takes you through flourishing rules, various compo-nents of flourishes, how to enter and exit letters, how to compose a flourished layout, and how to evaluate your work. Then, with trace-and-copy pages, you learn a variety of flourishes for each letter, from A-Z, both capital and small letters. The book is best with brush markers, and for beginners the author recommends the Tombow Hard Fudenosuke brush pen (M126). (If you use a pointed metal nib, the workbook pages are good with Walnut Crystals and McCaffery’s Penman ink, but Higgins Eternal feathers.)

TURNED WOOD OBLIQUE HOLDERS

Adjusted Penholder Sizes, and the nibs they accommodate: 66EF: N70-Brause 66EF, N73-Gillott 290, N76-Gillott 1068A, N97-Hunt 512 NIKK: N113-Nikko G, N118-Zebra G, and other “G” nibs, N81-Hiro #40, N90-Brause Steno, N69-Brause Rose, N74-Gillott 404, N98-Hunt 513EF PRIN: N120-Principal EF, N77-Hunt 101, N82-Hiro Crown, N86-Hunt 56, N88-Hunt 99, N93-Hunt 22, N102-Gillott 1950 303: N72-Gillott 303, N108-Brause 511, N126-Brause 515, N83-Hiro 700, N99-Brause 513


N90. Brause Steno. $1.65

N113. Nikko G. $1.55

N118. Zebra G. $2.00

N143. Leonardt G. $1.40

N120. Leonardt Principal EF. $2.50

N154. Pointed Nib Sampler. One each of 11 of the most popular pointed nibs. These nibs are used for Copper-plate and Spencerian writing, as well as for pen & ink drawing. $19.60. JNB $17.95

N69. Brause Rose. $2.60

N70. Brause 66EF. $1.85

N93. Hunt 22. $1.37

N74. Gillott 404. $.99

N72. Gillott 303. $.80

N77. Hunt 101. $1.69

POINTED NIBSAMPLER

Pointed Nibs

S1087. LetterInk Lettering Guide. This envelope addressing guide is the perfect

tool for calligraphers who want to spend more time addressing and less time measuring and marking. In one placement, easily draw up to 5 sets of evenly spaced 2:1:2 ratio guidelines for name and address. Then, rotate the guide to align the 55-degree mark to draw slant lines. Guidelines in seconds! $15.00

S1086. AB Calligraphy Ruler. These are very handy lining tools. Each ruler is the size of a credit card and is suitable for daily

practice or lining on small cards and envelopes. $8.00ea. Engrosser’s has x-heights from 3 to 7 mm and a 55-degree slant angle.Spencerian has x-heights of 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 mm and a 52-degree slant angle.

Nibs shown actual size.

N162. Hink & Wells 2067EF. Looks like a

large version of the Brause 66EF, but is stiffer and easier to control (medium flex). Decent

hairlines and a smooth writing tip. Great for pointed pen scripts. $2.00 12/$1.50ea.

N161. Atome 1423. Unlike most very

small nibs, such as the crowquills, this one is fairly stiff. While used primarily for drawing, this nib also works well for very small script. The hairlines and crosshatch-ing are extremely fine. Benoit Furet’s favorite nib for filigree. $2.00 12/$1.50ea.

N164. Mitchell #0268 Music Writing Nib (3 tine).

This narrow square-cut nib has a good amount of flex, making it work for broad-edge alphabets

that involve pressure/release techniques. Carol DuBosch uses it to directly write small Ben Shahn–inspired letters. Rachel Yallop uses it for very large pointed pen script. $2.50 each 12/$2.00ea

N163. Perry & Co. Viaduct 120EF. Its sharp point

produces fine hairlines. Medium flex. Best on smooth papers. $2.00 12/$1.50ea.

NEW NIBS

Steno 361

Zebra G

Titanium Zebra G: $8.50Zebra G (steel): $6.00Brause Rose: $6.50Leonardt Principal EF: $7.00Brause 66EF: $6.50

N204. Ink Cage Reservoir + Nib. The Ink Cage is a reservoir for pointed pen nibs, which allows you to write or flourish much longer before re-dipping. The cage is permanently attached to the nib of your choice. It is not removable or reusable.

Hunt 101: $5.50Gillott 404: $5.00Nikko G: $5.75Brause Blue Pumpkin (Steno 361): $6.00

Brause Rose

Principal EF

INK CAGE

Titanium Zebra G

LINING GUIDES

N205. G-Pen Sampler. G-Pens are among the most popular nibs for pointed pen scripts.

While they are all similar, there are differences in flexibility and sharpness. This sampler allows you to fine the best G-pen for you for various scripts, on smooth and not so smooth papers. Includes six G nibs: Tachikawa, Nikko, Leonardt, Zebra, Zebra Titanium, Zebra Hard. $14.75 JNB $12.13

G-PEN SAMPLER


S1077. inkmethis Envelope Ruler. Perfect for easily adding guide and

slantlines to any paper. Ruler lets you choose from guides at 4mm and 5mm x-heights with 3:2:3 ratio, and 6.5mm x-height at 1:1:1 ratio. Complete with both 55 and 52 degree slants and center marks for A2, A6, A7, and A9 envelopes. $14.00

H135. MoRing. Choose from three beautiful versions of this accessory for the Moblique penholder. Adding these decorative rings to your Moblique holders is simple: unscrew the two parts, slip the ring over the threaded section, re-screw the holder together. The precious- metal-plated rings are set with clear cubic zirconia and will add around 12 to 30 percent to the weight of the holder. Specify: Solitaire (2.5 grams, 18K gold), Eternity (1 gram, rhodium), Leaf (1.8 grams, rose-gold). $9.95 each

Moblique Accessories: MoRing and MoFlange

Solitaire Eternity Leaf

H135

H136. MoFlange. Personalize your standard Moblique penholders with these chrome-plated brass flanges. Choose from Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold – which match Silver Storm, Golden Sunshine, and Copper Sunrise holders, respectively. Mix or match with your Moblique holders. Switching out is an easy push-and-pull: push the flange up with your thumb while pulling straight out with your other hand. These flanges also work in a range of oblique holders; see MoFlange on the JNB website for details and a flange-exchange video. $3.95 each 4 or more (same or assorted) / $3.50 each

Silver Gold Rose Gold

H136

H134. Copper Sunrise

S1040. Soap – The Calligrapher’s Magnetic Stirrer.

The world’s

first magnetic stirrer made for calligra-phers! This gorgeous little stirrer operates on 2 AAA batteries (included; will power

machine for about 10 hours). Measures a compact 100 x 60 x 41 mm (approx. 4 x 2¼ x 15⁄8 inches). The stirrer comes in a gift box and includes 1 glass bottle, 2 mix bars (one large, one small), and a velvet traveling pouch. The stirrer will work with any jar with a base 1.5" or smaller. Choose color: Dead Sea Clay (pale grey) or English Rose (pale pink). $98.00. SALE $79.90 each

S1040

FOUR NEW COLORS! Moblique 2-in-1 Dual-Use PenholdersThe Moblique Dual Penholdercan be quickly changed from

a straight penholder to a metal-flange oblique holder. It screws apart to reveal a compartment to hold nibs inside the body, and it is available in five soft-feel pastel colors and in five metallic finishes. All have plain brass flanges. Ingenious and stunningly beautiful.

H133. Moblique Pastel Dual Penholder.Choose: Mint Leaf, English Rose, Dead SeaClay, NEW! Purple Sand, NEW! Blue Coral. $9.90 each. Introductory Price $9.23 each

H134. Moblique Metallic Dual Penholder.Choose from: Copper Sunrise, Moonlight Shadow, NEW! Silver Storm, NEW! Pink Pearl. $12.90ea. Intro. Price $12.23 each

NEW! Purple Sand

Mint Leaf

English Rose

Dead Sea Clay

Copper Sunrise

NEW! Silver Storm

NEW! Pink Pearl

Moonlight Shadow


S1092. Fine-tip Burnisher / Stylus. Wood handle. 2 ball tips: 0.8mm and 1.2mm

diameter. Overall length with tips 6.75". Use for scoring and very fine embossing. $6.20. JNB $5.50

S1038. Burnisher / Stylus Set. Metal handle with 4 interchangeable tips: spoon, needle point, and 2 sizes of ball burnishers: 0.062" (1.57mm) and 0.125" (3.17mm). Overall length 5.5" with tips USA made. Use tips for scoring, embossing, and smoothing paper after scraped corrections. $9.95

S478. Ball Burnisher / Stylus (2 tips). Wood handle. Two ball tips: 0.045" (1.1mm) and 0.072" (1.8mm). Overall length 5.5" with tips. USA made. Judy Melvin uses this tool in her “Walnut and Sumi Inks & Emboss-ing” technique described in Art Exposé (B3044). $4.29

BURNISHER / STYLUS

GOLD

ANTIQUE GOLD METALLIC RED METALLIC GREENPEARL LAVENDER

BRONZE COPPERHARVEST GOLD

FLEUR SNOWFLAKE CROSS QUILL TREE

SNOWFLAKE SUN TWO HEARTS ROSE

HEARTSTWO RINGS ROSESNOWFLAKE

SW100. Glue Gun Sealing Wax Sticks. Easy to use – no flame required. Sticks are 3-3/4" long (9/16" dia.) and make 14-20 impressions. USA made. To melt the “wax” for your seal, use a low-temp glue gun that takes full-size glue sticks. The wax seal will be strong and flexible; it won’t crack with rough handling. Specify color. $2.95 per stick 6/$2.75ea 12/$2.50ea

More Glue Gun Sealing Wax Stick colors, including Red and Metallic Blue, are available at johnnealbooks.com.

S1062. Low-Temp Glue Gun. Full size, for delicate materials. Perfect for the Glue Gun Sealing Wax sticks shown above. $9.95

SW102. Classic Round Seals. Approx ¾" diameter. $10.00ea.

SW104. Glass Button Seals. Approx ¾" diameter. $8.00ea.

SW103. Small Round Seals. Approx ½" diameter. $8.00ea.

WAX SEALSSeal images below are shown actual size. The dimension given is for the full seal face. More wax seal designs for the various seal styles are available at johnnealbooks.com.

Sealing Wax & Seals

S1070. Colorbox Cat-Eye Metallic Ink Pad. To bring out the detail, stamp your seal on one of these pads before impressing the seal in the melted wax. 2"x1". Specify color: Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze, Platinum. $2.50 each

SW101. Initial Letter Square Seals. Approx. ¾" square. Specify letter, from A to Z. $10.00 each

Small Round Snowflake Seal, Copper Wax, Gold Stamp Pad.

Glass Button Sun Seal, Harvest Gold Sealing Wax, Silver Stamp Pad.

Classic Round Celtic Knot Seal, Metallic Blue Sealing Wax, Silver Stamp Pad.

SEALING WAX

INITIAL LETTER SQUARE SEALS

Initial Letter Seal, Red Sealing Wax, Silver Stamp Pad.

S1070.SILVER

Gift Certificates are available in any amount from $5 to $5000


S1070.SILVER

I155. Ziller Metallic Ink. Ziller has always been a popular ink, and now they are

offering metallic colors: Aspen Gold and Sterling Silver. Both are very bright and look as good on white paper as on black, and flow well through dip nibs. Stir frequently for best results. Waterproof. 1oz glass jar. Specify color. $8.60 each

Aspen Gold Sterling Silver

NEW ZILLER METALLICS

NEW! 4-Color Set. Choose: Black/White, Neutral, Purple/Blue, Red/Orange/Yellow, Blue/Green, Bright. $11.95 eachOther Ziller Ink Sample Sets available:10-Color Set. Original Colors. $21.956-Color Set. Choose: Pastel, Primary. $15.95 eachSee page 21 of the JNB full catalog for colors in Originals and Pastel sets. See JNB website for Primary set colors.

NEW ZILLER 4-COLOR SAMPLE SETS

Daffodil Yellow

Flamingo Pink

Meadow Green

Nasturtium Orange

Sweet Grass Green

Azure Blue

Aqua Blue Green

Lagoon Blue

Buffalo Brown

Tranquil Taupe

Charcoal Winter Sky Gray

Glossy Black

Soot Black (matte)

North Wind White

Ivory

Wisteria Wild Viola Violet

Mauve Mist

Midnight Blue

Cardinal Red

Cranberry Sunflower Yellow

Prairie Fire Orange

Black / White

Neutral

Purple / Blue

Red / Orange / Yellow

Blue / Green

Bright

SA-I28-S. Ziller Ink Sample Sets. These sets contain Screw-Top Dinky Dip vials filled with samples of Ziller Inks. The vials are set in wooden blocks.

WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS

Watercolor Confections are gorgeous sets of colors, each in a small metal box that has a

fold out palette! Also includes a sheet to create a pallette with each color, for reference. Each of the mini pan colors are a rich and vibrant color. They work up like your typical watercolor and work perfectly with dip nibs and brushes. Nine sets available; seven shown below. See JNB website for full selection. $30.00 each

S1054. Watercolor Confections: Woodlands. Shadow, Greystone, Sand Ridge, Cavern, Daylight, Fox-berry, Redwood, Bear, Deep Moss, Pond, Stream, Mist.

S1082. Pastel Dreams

- WOODLANDS -

NEW! S1082. Watercolor Confections: Pastel Dreams. Brown, Chocolate, Crimson, Rose, Lemonade, Citrus, Bumblebee, Icy Sky, Lilac Rain, Paradise, Sea Dream, Pool Party.

NEW! S1084. Watercolor Confections: Complexion. Black, Coconut, Tiki, Peach Cobbler, Lemonade, Gold, Cavern, Bear, Red Wood, Chant, Namaste, Unite.

- PASTEL DREAMS -

- CURRENTS -

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NEW! S1083. Watercolor Confections: Currents. Seaside, Blue Whale, Ocean, Turkish Sea, Jellyfish, Carib-bean Sea, Kelp, Sea Grass, Sea Green, Algae, Deep Sea, Blue Fin.

S1053. Watercolor Confections: Essence. Ponder, Earth, Chant, Namaste, Adore, Awake, Unite, Creation, Emotion, Eternity, Nirvana, Serenity.

- ESSENCE -

B4288. Lettering from A to Z by Phawnda Moore. 2018. 90pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.00 This new instructional book for beginning to intermediate scribes provides exemplars for traditional hands and comtemporay alphabets, including Uncial, Italic, Pointed Pen Script, Brush Lettering, Lively Versals,

Monoline Casual, and Rainbow Lettering. Letter spacing and page design are covered, and a wealth of projects are presented. Full color throughout.

S1052. Watercolor Confections: Tropicals. Island, Coconut, Hurricane, Parrot, Hibiscus, Palms, Pitaya, Reef, Pineapple, Sunset, Ocean, Tiki.

S1055. Watercolor Confections: Odyssey. Tokyo, Rome, Amsterdam, Maui, Jordan, Cusco, Dubai, Jamaica, London, Inca, Budapest, Calgary.

- TROPICALS -

- ODYSSEY -


B4292. Monique Lallier: A Retrospective. Monique Lallier, Karen Hanmer, Ara Serjoie, Theresa N. Hammond, Peter

Geraty. 2018. 118pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $35.00. SALE $21.23Presents nearly ninety of Monique Lallier’s bindings spanning over forty years. They are

mostly full-leather designer bindings, with onlays and inlays of leather and other materials evoking the text or images of each book that has been bound. There is a surprising variety, especially from a single binder. There are cover cut-outs and inserts, and cover panels that open up. Monique has informative comments on all; most have multiple images. Full color throughout.

MONIQUE LALLIER

B4293. Introduction to Bookbinding & Custom Cases: A Project Approach for Learning Traditional Methods by Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander. 2019. 208pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $35.00. SALE $32.53

Tom and Cindy first teach you

beginning- and intermediate-level skills for traditional book-binding. Then, instead of many projects with sparse instructions, you get detailed instructions and a gracious plenty of step-by-step photos for each of five binding projects: pamphlet-style books, the flat-back book, the round-back book, and the construction of slipcases and clamshell boxes. Tom and Cindy are there guiding you through each step and process, helping you succeed. They next provide resources for you to make your own books and a galley of their books and boxes for inspiration.

HEDI KYLE B4273. The Art of the Fold: How to Make Innovative Books and Paper Structures by Hedi Kyle and Ulla Warchol. 2018. 192pp. 8.5"x10.4". Hardcover $29.95. SALE $26.96

The renowned and influential book artist

Hedi Kyle shows you step-by-step how to create her unique designs, using folding techniques. Projects include flag books, blizzard books, the fishbone fold, and nesting boxes. This is a wonderful insight into the work of a truly amazing book artist.

S346. Teflon Folders. Will not glaze or mar delicate papers or fabrics. One end pointed, one end straight. Made of a Teflon-like material.Small. 5.25" x 5/8" x .25". $19.75. SALE $16.95Large. 6.25" x .75" x 3/8". $22.75. SALE $19.95

FOLDERSS543. Ergo Folder. Specifically

designed to facilitate folding and compressing signatures and manipulating paper on boxes and books. Made of a Teflon-like material. 3-7/8" x 1-7/8" x 1/8". $25.95. SALE $17.95

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B4222. Making Books: A Guide to Creating Handcrafted Books. London Centre for Book Arts. 2017. 192pp. 8"x10". Hardcover $35.00. SALE $19.23

This authoritative

manual for creating hand-bound books offers beginners and advanced artists alike a compre-

hensive overview of the tools, principles, and techniques used in hand bookbinding. Through hundreds of vibrant photographs and clear illustrations showing step-by-step instructions, you are led through six bookbinding projects, from pamphlets and concertinas to multi-section case bindings, to learn and master. Copies may be shelf worn.

B4233. Bookbinding: A Comprehensive Guide to Folding, Sewing, & Binding by Franziska Morlok and Miriam Waszelewski. 2018. 420pp. 7.25"x9.75". Hardcover $65.00. SALE $25.95

This is a detailed reference guide for those who design

and/or produce books. It is oriented to the machine-produced books and explains a surprisingly wide range of options, using clear illustrations. It covers paper, folding methods, paperback binding and cover treatments, hardcover binding, and finishing. Visually exciting, with a wealth of easy-to-understand knowledge.

Bookbinding Book & Supply Sale

THREAD

Unbleached Linen Thread. Made in the EU. 100% Flax. Unwaxed. 50 Gram spool. S310. 35/3. 50 yards. $8.25. SALE $7.83S351. 12/3. Approx 127 yd. $15.50. SALE $14.72S352. 18/3. Approx 172 yd. $16.50. SALE $15.67S353. 35/3. Approx 335 yd. $18.50. SALE $17.57

S288. Colored Linen Thread 18/3. Unwaxed. 50 gram spool. Brown. $19.95. SALE $18.95

S288. Brown

S117-H

S117-H. Horn Folder. Made from cow horn. Black.

6"x7/8". Smoother and harder than bone. $7.99. SALE $7.59


B3442. Fold by Cherryl Moote. 2011. 120pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral- bound softcover $39.95 Shows how to use simple paper- folding techniques to create books, envelopes, fold-outs, explosion folds, 3D structures, and cards. The instructions for over 20 projects are complete, well-illustrated, easy to follow, and thoroughly tested. Includes detailed information

about paper-crafting tools, materials, and work techniques – all the information you need to create your own magical and fun paperworks. Black & white illustrations, full-color gallery.

B2480. Sleight of Binding by Cherryl Moote. 2002. 88pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound softcover $29.95. JNB $24.95 Cherryl’s second how-to manual is about trick books, including flexagons, Jacob’s ladders, and folded forms.

Full of fun stuff! A best seller at conferences.

Cherryl diligently tests each set of instructions with a group of papercrafters, so her how-to’s are easy-to-follow and problem-free. Her books have received rave reviews.

B2582. Copied, Bound & Numbered by Cherryl Moote. 2003. 90pp. 11"x8.5". Spiral-bound $29.95 This book features book forms perfect for creating small editions of art books with your photocopier or computer printer.The book forms presented also make wonderful one-of-a-kind books. Detailed instructions for the book 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.

B2998. Photo Op by Cherryl Moote. 2007. 132 pages. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound softcover $40.00. SALE $36.00

Fifteen projects for displaying photographic images and flat artwork, 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 completed projects (in b&w and in color). The instructions are detailed and well-tested, and include suggestions and how-to’s for variations.

Cherryl Moote

B2429. Simply Bound: Beginnings in Bookbinding by Cherryl Moote. 2001. 80pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound $29.95. JNB $24.95 For papercrafters and 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, and single signature.

FREE CHERRYL MOOTE BOOK SPECIAL OFFER:Order Cherryl Moote’s Fold, Photo Op, or All Tangled Up, and add her Building With Your Creative Stum-bling Blocks to your order at no additional charge by using promo code BCSBFREE.

B3443. All Tangled Up by Cherryl Moote. 2012. 128pp. 10."x8.5". Paper $39.95 Delivers a wide array of options for display-ing and organizing your Zentangle tiles and Artist Trading

Cards. Filled with projects to showcase and celebrate your artistic work: note cards, frames, cubes, and books. Each project is perfectly sized for Zen-tiles or ATCs. The detailed, studio-tested instructions with clear diagrams are easy-to-follow. You can cut, fold, and assemble in an immediate and stress-free way. Cherryl is a Certified Zentangle Teacher and has richly illustrated this book with her tangles and Z-tangle-inspired artwork. Full color.

B4303. Building With Your Creative Stumbling Blocks by Cherryl Moote. 2006. 120 pages. 8.5"x11". Spiral soft cover $40.00 All artists have their own set of creative stumbling blocks that trip them up or provide a protective wall to hide behind. This book shows you how to make use

of your creative blocks while exploring simple book-binding, paper crafting and journaling along the way. Included in the book are sections on how to deal with critical voices, set goals, rediscover your creative voice, find the time for creativity in your daily life and deal with the fears and challenges of living a creative life.

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