Soak nibs to be cleaned for 30 minutes in the Speedball Pen Cleaner, then clean with warm water if necessary. Carefully dry the nibs.
Category: Miscellaneous
Herbin Favourite Wax
Kings commonly used this type of wax stick. Each pack contains 5 sticks which are separated and protected in a blister package. We currently stock 3 colours; Red, Crimson and Gold. Sealing Wax
Higgins Pen Cleaner
Higgins Pen Cleaner removes dried waterproof ink from nibs, pens, and lettering instruments.Depending on condition, immerse item in for 30 minutes up to 8 hours. Rinse afterwards in water.
Traditional Wax Set
The Herbin Traditional Wax Set is ideal for beginners. The set contains 2 King’s wax with wick (Red)1 Wood handle 1 brass seal (24mm diameter) Instruction booklet. There is a choice of two seals with the Traditional Wax Sealing Set Sealing Wax
Pebeo Drawing Gum
Pebeo Drawing Gum is a quality masking fluid. It can be applied using a brush, nib or ruling pen.If you are using a brush to apply the drawing gum it must be cleaned immediately afterwards as the fluid is waterproof when dry and could spoil the brush. It is a good idea to use an…
Nib Storage Tin
At last we have found a container for storing nibs in. Manuscript has produced a copy of the original Leonardt nib tin. Approximate dimensions 55mm x 40mm x 10mm Leonardt Nib Storage Tin
The X-Height Calculator
Conventionally, when a calligrapher uses an edged-pen for writing, the nib size and number of nib widths determine the body height of the letters. The height is generally known as the x-height, because it is the height of the letter x. To measure the x-height the nib edge is kept vertical whilst accurately making horizontal…