Traditional Calligraphy
Broad-edge lettering - Italic, Foundational, Uncials and more. The nibs, holders, inks and papers I use myself, plus sets and workbooks to get you started.
Welcome to Scribblers, a leading supplier of Calligraphy Tools and Calligraphy Materials since 1999.
Calligraphy Styles
Copperplate
The elegant pointed-pen script of the 18th and 19th centuries. Flexible nibs, oblique holders, inks and practice papers - the tools I’d recommend to any of my own students.
Modern Calligraphy
A contemporary pointed-pen style, with a lighter, more personal feel. Nibs, holders, inks and workbooks that are kind to beginners and still a pleasure later on.
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The Regency Letter Writing Kit
The Regency Letter Writing Kit
- Inspired by the Letters of Jane Austen’s Time
Step into the elegant world of early 19th-century correspondence with this beautifully curated kit.
This kit includes authentic materials and step-by-step guidance to help you recreate the experience of writing just as Jane Austen might have - using a real goose feather quill, handmade paper, authentic iron gall ink, and sealing wax, all accompanied by historical notes and etiquette tips.
The Copperplate Calligraphy Kit
Learn the art of Copperplate calligraphy with our all-in-one kit, designed for beginners and hobbyists.
Complete with essential tools, it comes neatly packaged in an A4-sized storage box for easy access and organising.
Copperplate Course with Video Demonstrations
Pointed Nibs and Pen Holder
Rousy Iron Gall Ink
Nib Tin
Guideline Sheet
Practice Paper
A4 Storage Box
New Products
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Original price £69.95 - Original price £69.95Original price£69.95£69.95 - £69.95Current price £69.95Finetec Coliro - Advent Calendar
Twenty-four doors, and behind them a small collection of things for the painting desk. Twelve of the days hold full-sized Coliro Pearlcolors, bette...
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Original price £4.25 - Original price £4.25Original price£4.25£4.25 - £4.25Current price £4.25Finetec Coliro - "Oh my Gold!" (C094)
Oh My Gold is a bright, luminous gold.Lightfastness is rated 8 out of 8, the top of Coliro's scale, so it holds its colour well over time.Finetec, ...
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Original price £5.99 - Original price £5.99Original price£5.99£5.99 - £5.99Current price £5.99Finetec Empty Metal Box for 12 Colours (Black)
Make your own Finetec Selection Set. Holds up to 12 colours (30mm Diameter) NOTE: It can take some force to get the paint pans into the box – it’s ...
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Original price £21.99 - Original price £27.99Original price£21.99 - £27.99£21.99 - £27.99Current price £21.99Speedball Textbook (26th edition)
The Speedball Textbook has been guiding letterers since 1915, and this 26th edition was published in July 2026. It has been edited by Carl Rohrs, w...
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Original price £4.99 - Original price £8.99Original price£4.99 - £8.99£4.99 - £8.99Current price £4.99Nib Project Cards
A simple way to keep the nibs for one piece of work together in one place. If you have several projects on the go at once, you will know the small ...
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Original price £17.99 - Original price £17.99Original price£17.99£17.99 - £17.99Current price £17.99The Schoolroom Collection
Five vintage nibs once associated with the steady discipline of classroom handwriting and practical correspondence. The Schoolroom Collection gathe...
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Original price £21.99 - Original price £21.99Original price£21.99£21.99 - £21.99Current price £21.99The Very Flexible Collection
A selection of highly responsive vintage nibs chosen for their elasticity and dramatic line variation. Each nib has been tested not simply for whet...
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Original price £14.99 - Original price £14.99Original price£14.99£14.99 - £14.99Current price £14.99The Ladies’ Writing Collection
A small, elegant group of nibs historically marketed for refined and controlled handwriting. The “Ladies” designation once suggested precision and ...
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Original price £39.99 - Original price £39.99Original price£39.99£39.99 - £39.99Current price £39.99Vintage William Mitchell Round Hand Pen Card - Framed
A piece of British calligraphy history - beautifully framed and ready to display. This is an original nib card of “Round Hand Pens” issued by the r...
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Original price £3.00 - Original price £3.00Original price£3.00£3.00 - £3.00Current price £3.00Vintage Perry & Co. 820EF Elbow Nib
Discover the elegance of calligraphy with the Vintage Perry & Co. 820 EF Elbow Nib. This vintage nib produces exceptionally fine hairlines, all...
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Original price £14.99 - Original price £14.99Original price£14.99£14.99 - £14.99Current price £14.99Vintage Nibs and Handwriting Kit
Step back in time with our beautifully curated kit – a celebration of traditional penmanship and British craftsmanship. This exclusive set features...
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Blog posts
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How Do I Look After a Calligraphy Nib?
Read nowA new calligraphy nib needs to be prepared before its first use, because it arrives from the manufacturer with a thin protective coating that stops ink from flowing properly. A thin coat of lacquer is applied during manufacture to prevent...
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How Do I Hold a Calligraphy Pen?
Read nowA calligraphy pen should be held lightly, with the nib flat on the page. That's the short answer. In practice, holding a calligraphy pen correctly is more about relaxation than technique, and the small adjustments that make the biggest difference...
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What's the Difference Between Calligraphy Ink and Fountain Pen Ink?
Read nowThe main difference between calligraphy ink and fountain pen ink is how thick each one is, and what it will and won't do to the pen it's used in. Fountain pen ink is made to pass through the delicate feed...
