Grendl Löfkvist (CA)
Grendl Löfkvist is the education director for Type West at Letterform Archive and teaches type history and theory. Outside the Archive, Grendl teaches the history of graphic design, book arts, typography, and letterpress printing at City College of San Francisco, as well as calligraphy at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Type West at Letterform Archive information: letterformarchive.org/education.
SUPPLIES
- 2mm/5mm markers (M06)
- 9" x 12" writing paper (PA06)
- 12" ruler with both metric and inches (S270)
- Pencil
Optional but fun to check out:
- 3mm and 6mm Pilot Parallel Pens (FP67)
- 3mm and 5mm Brause nibs (N02)
- nib holders (H104)
- Higgins Eternal or Moon Palace Sumi ink (I08, I70)
Brush Pen options:
- Tombow Dual Brush Pen (any color, preferably dark) (M120)
- Koi Coloring Brush Pen (any color, preferably dark) (M119)
Paint options:
- Nicker Poster Colour (any color, preferably dark) (S1022)
- Windsor & Newton Gouache Series (any color, preferably dark) (WNG1)
Flat Brush options:
- Raphael Kaerell 8796, Size 10 - 3/8 inch (BR24)
- Windsor & Newton Series 995, Size 1/2 inch (BR01)
Round Brush options:
- W&N Sceptre Gold 101, Size 6 (BR26)
- Pentel Color Brush (any color, preferably dark) (FP57)
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Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 4
Winsor & Newton
Now: $23.79List: $28.69WNG4. Winsor and Newton Series 4. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newtons Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG4Now: $23.79List: $28.69 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 3
Winsor & Newton
Now: $16.29List: $19.49WNG3. Winsor and Newton Series 3. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG3Now: $16.29List: $19.49 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 2
Winsor & Newton
Now: $12.39List: $14.99WNG2. Winsor and Newton Series 2. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG2Now: $12.39List: $14.99 -
Winsor & Newton Gouache Series 1
Winsor & Newton
Now: $9.99List: $12.69WNG1. Winsor and Newton Series 1. 14ml Tubes. Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache has been the professional standard in gouache since it was introduced in 1935. Smooth, matte, opaque, brilliant colors work beautifully with pointed nibs, brushes, and...WNG1Now: $9.99List: $12.69 -
Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold 101 Brush
Winsor & Newton
$5.99 - $10.49BR26. W&N Sceptre Gold 101 Brush, Round, Short HandleFor fine detail, lines & washes. A traditional and popular head shape for all-purpose watercolor work. Can be used for broad strokes yet it will also form a sharp point. They possess excellent...BR26$5.99 - $10.49 -
Winsor & Newton 995 Chisel Lettering Brush
Winsor & Newton
$14.69 - $27.49BR01. Chisel Edged Lettering Brush The standard brush recommended by John Stevens, Carl Rohrs and other instructors for chisel-edged alphabets. Golden nylon flat watercolor brush with seamless nickel ferrules and clear plastic handle. Durable and...BR01$14.69 - $27.49 -
Tombow Dual Brush Pen
Tombow
Now: $2.76List: $3.45M120. Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen. August 2022: Full color line recently added! Comes with two tips of the same color: brush and monoline. The brush tip is fairly large and flexible. A favorite of many lettering artists, these pens are great for blending...M120Now: $2.76List: $3.45 -
Standard Penholders
e + m
Now: $2.66List: $3.75H104. E+M Standard Penholders.These tapered wooden penholders from Germany are the same size as our popular Mahogany penholders (H62) and our Marbled ones (H63). Approx. 5/16" diameter at the nib end and 6-7/8" long. Standard metal nib gripper. The Black...H104Now: $2.66List: $3.75 -
Raphael Kaerell Flat Brush
Raphael
$13.73 - $24.08BR24. Raphael Kaerell 8796 Flat Brush. These brushes can be used for chisel-edged brush writing and watercolor painting. Carl Rohrs finds these water media brushes to be good for lettering. He recommends the W&N 995 (BR01) for ½" & larger...BR24$13.73 - $24.08 -
Pilot Parallel Pen
Pilot
$12.49FP67. Pilot Parallel Pen. Extremely smooth writing from this pen, offering crisp edges and sharp hairlines. Nib point consists of two parallel metal plates and allows for lettering in two sizes. Use the 0.5mm edge for sharp, monoline writing or use the...FP67$12.49 -
Pentel Color Brush
Pentel
$8.75FP57. Pentel Art Brush Much sought after. For brush lettering. Medium. For a similar option, please see the M155. Kuretake Cambio Tambien.FP57$8.75 -
Moon Palace Sumi Ink
Moon Palace
$6.15 - $17.95I70. Moon Palace Sumi Ink.While the packaging is a bit different, this is the highly sought after and highly recommended Japanese Sumi Ink. For both broad edge and pointed pen work. Dries waterproof. A great calligraphy ink. The ink is now in a bottle...I70$6.15 - $17.95 -
Pacific Arc Metal Cork Backed Ruler, 12"
Now: $4.46List: $4.69S270. Stainless Steel Ruler 12" Flexible, cork back.S270Now: $4.46List: $4.69 -
Koi Coloring Brush Pens
Sakura
Now: $2.14List: $2.68M119. Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pens. This brush pen is a favorite of Joanne Fink. Dye-based transparent ink blends easily to create a multitude of colors. Vary the pressure on the nib to produce thick or thin lines.M119Now: $2.14List: $2.68 -
Drawing Paper: 9x12, 100-sht pk
John Neal Books
$9.95PA06. Drawing Paper: 9"x12", 100-sheet pack 80 lb., sulphite paper. Medium surface has some tooth. "JNB Good Drawing Paper." Glo Cantwell has used this paper for years. This inexpensive drawing paper takes liquid inks well, no feathering or bleeding -...PA06$9.95 -
Brause Calligraphy Nibs
Brause
Now: $2.90List: $4.00N02. Brause Calligraphy Nibs. Brause nibs (broad-edge, chisel-edge) are popular with both professionals and beginners. Stiffer nibs with reservoir on top. High quality nibs from Germany. Order these if you have a heavy hand and apply strong pressure when...N02Now: $2.90List: $4.00