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williammitchellcalligraphy.co.uk
British based William Mitchell Calligraphy has been
designing and manufacturing exceptional pens for
almost 200 years.
The William Mitchell heritage in making pen nibs began
whilst working with his brother John Mitchell in the early 1820s.
William Mitchell established his own business in 1825 to
become one of the leading nib manufacturers and famous for
lettering pens. Almost 100 years later William Mitchell merged
with Hinks, Wells & Co another pen manufacturer to form
British Pens employing around 1000 people in the Bearwood
Road area of Birmingham. During the early 1960s British Pens
acquired the pen business of other pen manufacturers
Perry & Co and John Mitchell once again reuniting the
two brothers. Joseph Gillott who were famous for their artist
drawing and mapping nibs amalgamated with British pens
in 1969.
William Mitchell and Joseph
Gillott established in Birmingham
during the early part of the
nineteenth century and are still
proudly made here.
British Pens were subsequently purchased by its current owner
Byron Head the owner of William Mitchell (Sinkers) in 1982 and
was subsequently renamed William Mitchell (calligraphy) Ltd.
Established in 1827 Joseph Gillott was one of the pioneers of mass
steel pen nib manufacturing. The company was particularly strong in the
American market, prompting Elihu Burrit the American consul to write
“In ten thousand school house across the American continent between
two oceans, a million children are as familiarly acquainted with Joseph
Gillott as with Noah Webster” (The compiler of the
famous American dictionary)
The company consequently received visits
from many notable Americans, including
president Ulysses S Grant.
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CONTENTS
Dip Pens
Sets and Selections
Round Hand Dip Pen
4
Calligraphy Starter Set
7
Script Dip Pen
4
Round Hand Set
7
Poster Dip Pen
5
Artist Selection
7
Italic Dip Pen
5
Calligraphy Selection
7
Scroll Dip Pen
5
Copperplate Dip Pen
5
Pen Nibs
8
Pen Holders
9
Joseph Gillott
Pen Sets
Drawing Set
6
Mapping Set
6
Calligraphy Inks
Manga Set
6
Fountain Pen Inks
10
Reversible Mapping Pen - Display
6
Acrylic Inks
10
Lino Cutters
11
Guides
Pens And Calligraphy
11
How To Write Like This
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Calligraphy
DIP PENS
We are delighted to present you with the new range
of repackaged William Mitchell Calligraphy nibs and
pen sets, the preferred choice of most calligraphers.
The range includes drawing and mapping nibs from
the renowned Joseph Gillott brand. We have also
introduced several new products to our range including
inks and new fountain pen calligraphy set,
which complement our extensive dip
pen offering. We hope you will
continue to use these products
for your regular calligraphy
and artist’s writing materials.
Round Hand DIP PENS
William Mitchell’s Round Hand Dip Pens are the classic tools of calligraphy.
Available in ten different sizes, our pens allow a full, even flow of ink when
used with the Mitchell Slippon Reservoir and are suitable for all types of
edged pen lettering including the Uncial, Foundational, Gothic, Roman
and Italic hands.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35766 Round Hand Oblique: 35771
5060332850037
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Script DIP PENS
William Mitchell’s Script Pens have round upturned points for monoline
or unshaded lettering and are especially useful for writing skeletal letters
in any style. Equipped with a top mounted reservoir, our pens provide
a full, even ink flow on virtually any type of paper.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
04
35776
5060332850051
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Poster DIP PENS
William Mitchell’s Poster Pens are ideal for poster and display lettering
with their slightly canted edge to facilitate writing on textured surfaces.
Available in eight different sizes, our poster pens’ integral reservoir
allow longer, uninterrupted use.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35781
5060332850068
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Italic DIP PENS
A chisel point nib ideally suited for Italic handwriting and other calligraphy
styles, such as Gothic and Uncial is a slightly firmer nib then our Round Hand.
Available in five sizes 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.25mm and 1.5mm nib widths.
When used with our slippon on reservoir, they allow a full even flow of ink.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35796 Italic Oblique 35801
5060332850075
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Scroll DIP PENS
William Mitchell’s double edged Scroll Pens are ideal for interesting,
double line calligraphic effects and decorative borders. Available in
six sizes, each pen has a narrow and a wide tine and does not
require a reservoir.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35791
5060332850099
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Copperplate DIP PENS
William Mitchell’s Copperplate Pens are outstanding quality writing
implements for the Copperplate calligrapher. Our very fine, responsive elbow,
oblique pens are constructed to enable ease of writing with exceptional results.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35806
5060332850129
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Our superior range of Joseph Gillott drawing and mapping
nibs are world renowned by Copperplate calligraphers for
extra fine writing and by artists for drawing, sketching,
mapping and cartooning.
Drawing DIP PENS
Mapping DIP PENS
Manga DIP PENS
Our Joseph Gillott range of fine art
Drawing nibs are available in eight
different sizes that are suitable for
Copperplate calligraphy and other
fine writing styles, ink sketching,
mapping and drawing. Recognised
for many years as the world’s leading
brand of drawing pens.
Our specialised series of Joseph
Gillott Mapping Pens are recognised
as the world’s leading brand of
drawing pen. Available in three
different sizes, our fine artists’ pens
are ideal for sketching, mapping,
cartooning, engraving, extra fine
writing and drawing.
Joseph Gillott’s specialised extra
fine Manga Dip Pen sets include two
mapping pen nibs, four drawing pen
nibs and two pen holders. Perfect for
sketching, drawing and cartooning,
this superior quality set is ideal for
both professional and amateur
manga artists.
Product Code: 35816
Bar Code:
5060332850105
Qty per pack: 6
Product Code: 35825
Bar Code:
5060332850136
Qty per pack: 6
Product Code: 35821
Bar Code:
5060332850112
Qty per pack: 6
Reversible Mapping Pen – Display
Our unique Joseph Gillott reversible pen holder with the delicate and flexible
659 nib is ideal for Copperplate scribes and most mapping and drawing work.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
06
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35842
5060332 850228
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Calligraphy Starter Set
The new William Mitchell three nib Calligraphy Starter Set is the ideal
introduction to calligraphy for beginners. Its smooth writing nibs in 1.2mm,
1.4mm and 1.8mm are ideal for most popular writing styles including Italic,
Roman Round Hand and Uncial, making it the ideal set for calligraphy practise.
The set is available with three European sized black ink cartridges.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35903
5060332 850143
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Round Hand Set
The William Mitchell Round Hand nib is one the classic tools for calligraphy.
Available in a set of 10 different sizes, our pen nibs have very fine
graduations of width. They are ideal for many lettering styles for both
professional and amateur use. Included within our box set are two slip-on
reservoirs, multipurpose pen holder and magnet.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35900
5060332 850006
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Artist Selection
The Joseph Gillott range of drawing and mapping nibs are ideal for sketching,
drawing and Copperplate. This box set of 11 nibs includes one Mapping and
one Drawing pen holder and a magnet.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35901
5060332850013
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Calligraphy Selection
Our William Mitchell Calligraphy Selection includes a variety of nibs for Italic,
Scroll, Copperplate and general writing. It also includes our Post Office nib
and Witch Pen for writing on uneven surfaces. Includes our multipurpose pen
holder and a magnet.
Product Code:
Bar Code:
Qty per pack:
35902
5060332850020
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Calligraphy & Drawing
LOOSE NIBS
Round Hand
*left oblique sizes available
0 - 35075
1 - 35080
1.5 - 35085
2 - 35087
3.5 - 35100
4 - 35105
5 - 35115
6 - 35125
0.5 - 35317
0.75 - 35320
1 - 35325
1.5 - 35330
3 - 35345
3.5 - 35350
4 - 35355
5 - 35365
L13 - 35375
L14 - 35380
L15 - 35385
L19 - 35405
L20 - 35410
2.5 - 35090
3 - 35095
Slippon Reservoir
35255
Script
2 - 35335
2.5 - 35340
L16 - 35390
L17 - 35395
L18 - 35400
30 - 35655
40 - 35660
50 - 35665
60 - 35670
2R - 35525
3R - 35530
4R - 35535
5R - 35540
1290 - 35752
170 - 35680
1950 - 35760
290 - 35690
291 - 35700
404 - 35720
1068a - 35747
Poster
Scroll
10 - 35645
Italic
20 - 35650
*left oblique sizes available
1R - 35520
Drawing
Elbow
Copperplate
Mapping
659 - 35730
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850 - 35742
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2788 - 35840
35807
303 - 35710
Post Office
35831
PEN HOLDERS
William Mitchell Witch Pens
Witch Pen and holder for the scribe that
is working on uneven and textured paper
surfaces. Available in five different sizes
1, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4.
Product Code: 35460
Drawing Pen Holder
No52 Wood effect pen holder for use with Joseph Gillott nibs 170,
290, 291, 303, 404, 1068a, 1290 and 1950.
Product Code:
35870
Bar Code:
5060332850174
School Pen Holder
Small Pen holder for Round Hand, Scroll and the Gillott 404
and 1068a Drawing nibs.
Product Code: 35845
Bar Code:
5060332850150
Mapping Pen Holder
No51 Wood effect pen holder for use with Joseph Gillott Mapping
nibs 659, 850 and 2788.
Product Code:
35860
Bar Code:
5060332850167
Multi-Purpose Pen Holder
No53 Wood effect pen holder for use with Round Hand, Script,
Poster, Italic, Scroll and Copperplate Elbow nibs.
Product Code:
35875
Bar Code:
5060332850181
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CALLIGRAPHY INKS
The exciting new range of William Mitchell inks is available to amateur and professional calligraphers in three
standard colours for fountain and cartridge pens and eight vibrant colours for the acrylic dip pen range.
Fountain Pen Inks
Our 80ml bottles of Fountain Pen Inks are dye based
for use in most fountain and cartridge pens.
Colours
Jet Black
30100
Sepia
30101
Acrylic Inks
Royal Blue
30102
Our acrylic based calligraphy and drawing inks are suitable for all William Mitchell
and Joseph Gillott nibs. Available in 30ml bottles, with a pipette for accurate
application, our Acrylic Inks come in eight vibrant colours.
Colours
Ultramarine
30000
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English Red
30001
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Orange
30002
Lime
30003
Raspberry
30004
Purple
30005
Jet Black
30006
Sepia
30007
LINO CUTTERS
A range of 10 different sized Lino Cutters with an attractive natural wooden holder.
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
Lino cutting set containing sizes 1 to 5
plus a handle.
Product Code:
31170
Bar Code:
5060332850198
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9
10
Boxed lino cutting set containing sizes
1 to 10 plus a handle.
Product Code:
31175
Pens and Calligraphy
Pens & Calligraphy offers a wealth of information to everyone
interested in calligraphy. For beginners, there is helpful advice
and demonstrations of basic techniques. Advanced students
will find much to inspire them in their work.
Four leading British calligraphers have contributed to making
this book particularly interesting and challenging, with every
single page full of practical tips and fresh insights into this
fascinating craft. As well as illustrating many lovely styles,
the book is packed with ideas for exploring the potential of
lettering, pens and calligraphy.
Product Code: 31038
Bar Code:
5060332850211
Qty per pack: 12
How to Write Like This
An Introduction To The Art Of Calligraphy includes
helpful advice on how to set up your calligraphy
Dip Pen with the Round Hand nib and reservoir.
Included are techniques on filling your pen and
different writing styles and pen angles.
Product Code: 31039
Bar Code:
5060332850204
Qty per pack: 12
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Payment Methods
Payment is 30 days from date of invoice. Payments are
accepted by credit/debit card, cheque and by bank transfer.
Delivery Information
UK carriage paid orders are £75 and will be
despatched inside 10 working days. Overseas orders
are supplied ex-works.
General Enquiries
Monday to Thursday 08.30 - 17.00
Friday 08.30 - 13.00
Contact
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Post:
+44 (0)121 555 4820
+44 (0)121 558 7513
calligraphy@william-mitchell.co.uk
William Mitchell (Calligraphy) Ltd
Tramway
Oldbury Road
Smethwick
West Midlands
B66 1NY
United Kingdom