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Ziller Ink in 1 oz. glass jars
The Ziller Calligraphy Inks are used on an everyday basis in our studio.
We use the inks straight from the bottle and we mix the inks for custom lettering jobs. Click here for hints on how to mix the colors.
Available in 10 colors :
1. Glossy Black - $6.25
2. Soot Black - $6.95
3. Northwind White - $4.80
4. Cardinal Red - $8.60
5. Sunflower Yellow - $7.65
6. Midnight Blue - $8.60
7. Prairie Fire Orange - $4.40
8. Sweet Grass Green - $7.65
9. Wild Viola Violet - $8.60
10. Buffalo Brown - $7.65
Ziller Ink Set (items 1 thru 10) $67.35
Ziller Ink Thickener - $3.95
Mixing Jar write on label - $1.95
F.W. Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship
8th Edition
by F.W. Tamblyn
The 7th edition was last published in 1938. $24.95
The 8th edition published in 2002 includes: Tamblyn biography, how to hints for better penmanship, instruction with examples for Business Writing, Artistic (also called Spencerian or Ornamental), Engravers Script (Copperplate), Engrossing Alphabets, Flourishing, and the reproductions of 60 pieces of art that were actually used for advertising, diplomas, letterheads, resolutions and flourished art that have never been published. 192 pages - 8.5" x 5.25" spiral bound for easy use
F.W. Tamblyn, a calligraphy teacher, came to Kansas City and founded the Tamblyn Studio in 1895. His speciality was mail order penmanship and engrossing lessons. He wrote the books (The Tamblyn System of Business Writing and F.W. Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship) and sold them along with supplies and lesson plans. Tamblyn also lettered and illuminated awards, designed certificates and personalized them.
Ziller Classic Glossy Black Ink Powder
in 1 oz jar
This calligraphy ink, first made by FW Tamblyn in the 1890's, is an ideal ink to use with steel dip nibs for ornamental, Spencerian, copperplate and flourishing - $8.50 each
The oblique penholders are hand crafted at our studio
We try our best to provide a properly adjusted holder for your use.
The flanges of our pens are fashioned from equipment made in the
early 1900's to create a flange that accepts the pen nib easily. Each flange is hand adjusted to fit specific nib sizes.
Straight Pen Holders - 7" grey plastic Pen Holders - 7" grey plastic
$1.25 each
7" Straight red or blue Speedball Comfort Grip Pen Holders
$3.49 each, $3.39 for 6+, $3.29 for 12+
Oblique Pen Holders
7" grey plastic holder with brass offset flange to fit various size nibs
adjusted for pen nib of your choice - please specify nib
$11.75 each
Oblique Pen Holders
7" garnet & sapphire Speedball Comfort Grip Oblique Pen Holders
with brass offset flange to fit various size nibs
adjusted for pen nib of your choice please specify color & nib
$15.95 each
How To Adjust your Oblique Holder
10 Note Cards with Matching Envelopes 6.25" x 4.5" folded note size
A beautiful bird flourished by a master of the early 1900's decorates the front of each note.
Beauty and grace in action combine for a harmonious design.
The inside is blank for your own personal note.
$3.50 per package
by Stephen A. Ziller
In 1933, Stephen A. Ziller, graduate from the Zanerian College, came to work for FW Tamblyn and in 1936 purchased the business from him. Carrying on the tradition of home study, Ziller wrote the following five calligraphy books designed for teaching yourself calligraphy
Book One :
Business Writing - teaches cursive writing - 64 pages
Book Two :
Artistic Writing ( also called Spencerian and Ornamental) - 32 pages
Book Three:
Card Writing - show different styles of lettering names on calling cards - 32 pages
Book Four :
Engrossing Alphabets - brief description of 10 alphabets with how to do hints - 32 pages
Book Five :
Bird and Design Flourishing - how to do simple flourishing with examples - 32 pages
Price : $4.95 each or $22.50 for complete set of five books (8.5" x 5.25"
Instruction Copperplate and Spencerian DVDs
by Ron Tate
Ron has been teaching classes in private schools, colleges and individual instruction since 1983. If you would like to learn Spencerian, roundhand a.k.a., engrosser's script or copperplate, we can help you. He has just completed a 2 volume set of DVD's on how to learn or improve your Copperplate or Spencerian. These DVD's include step by step instructions starting with how to hold your pen and how to sit at your desk through how to do each lower case and capital letter. He also includes on-line resources and more. The DVD's sell for $29.95 each.
Assortment of flourished birds designs. Each bird design printed in black on a 3” x 2 1/2” white card.
Use them yourself for gift-giving (there’ room for a personal message and your name) or give packages of the cards themselves as nice “extra” gifts! Their Victorian charm will delight your friends.
4 dozen - $4.00
8 dozen - $7.00
TRANSPARENT COPY SHEETS by Stephen A. Ziller
Business writing on glassine – 25¢ ea.
Atrtist/Spencerian writing on glassine – 25¢ ea.
BLOTTERS by Stephen A. Ziller
Good quality blotting paper with capitals and small letters, lithographed on one side
Business Writing Alphabet, 6 1/2” x 3 1/2” – 25¢ ea.
Artistic/Spencerian Writing Alphabet, 7 1/4” x 4 1/4” – 25¢ ea.
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