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For the Bookworms - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

For the Bookworms - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

These books are a great addition to any calligrapher’s library! Delve into the history of calligraphy or learn a new skill! We know you’ll love these books as much as we do! Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich The definitive work on the origin and development of the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written. Includes Catich's large brush capitals A-Z and instructions on making them. Full of illustrations. A superb reprint for a …
Nov 9th 2023 John Neal Books
For the Illuminators - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

For the Illuminators - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

Links to Products 1.Kolner Miniatum2.Acetate 9x12 Pad3.Dog Tooth Burnisher - Medium4.5 sheets Patent Gold Leaf5.Schmincke Aqua Bronze Powders6.Kolner Miniatum Ink7.Ormoline Gilding Medium8.Holbein Artists' Gouache, Brilliant Gold9.Shell Gold Tablet (Small)10.Illuminated Letters Sketchbook by Jane Sullivan11.Pencil Point Burnisher - Blunt12.Beginning Illumination: Learning the Ancient Art by Claire TraversClick here to shop the rest of the For the Illuminator Gift Guide! …
Nov 7th 2023 John Neal Books
For the Beginners - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

For the Beginners - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

Links to Products in Gift Guide 1.Supply Kit for Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book By Christen Allocco Turney2.Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book by Christen Allocco Turney3.Translucent Swirl Oblique Penholder4.Midori Pen & Tool Pouch, Large Neutral5.Suzanne Cunningham's Favorite Pointed Nibs6.Best Bottle Sumi Ink7.McCaffery's Penman's Ink8.Rhodia Graph Pad 8.25x119.Tombow Dual Brush Pen10.Coliro Mica Colors (single pans)11.Kous Curved-Line Ruler12.Sakura Pigma Micron13.Fo …
Nov 6th 2023 John Neal Books
A John Neal Books History Lesson: Hunt 108

A John Neal Books History Lesson: Hunt 108

In the Nib Nook of the John Neal Books warehouse you will find boxes, cubbies and racks filled with thousands of nibs! One of the nibs that has always been there is the Hunt 108 Crowquill Nib. The Hunt 108 is a crowquill nib with a moderate flex and bronze finish. This nib is capable of incredible line variation with the right pressure, producing elegant hairlines and healthy swells. It holds a surprisingly large amount of ink for its small size, and can handle lightly …
Sep 22nd 2023 John Neal Books (Source SpeedballArts.com)