Drawing & Calligraphy

Classic 5.5mm clutch pencil made from FSC certified beechwood. Available in natural wood or stained either black or mahogany. Supplied with HB graphite lead. Length 14cm. Learn More

Antique style nib holder made of stained wood. 20cm in length. The mahogany holder includes a nickel plated nib and the black holder includes a gold nib. Learn More

Exclusive to Cornelissen, our intense black Iron Oak Gall Ink is made to a medieval recipe using oak galls collected in Cambridgeshire. The small, handmade batches are blended to give the required consistency and strength, and are steeped for several weeks and left to ‘mature’ for several more. Lightfast and fully waterproof 5-7 days after application, Oak Gall Ink has been used for centuries by calligraphers and scribes to create illuminated manuscripts and legal documents. When used on animal skins such as vellum, the acids in the Oak Gall Ink react with collagen, effectively ‘etching’ itself into the surface, hence its permanence. As with all products derived from natural ingredients, there may be slight variations in the colour and consistency of the ink due to seasonal changes. Not Suitable for fountain pens.

 

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Made from organic walnut husks collected in Cambridgeshire, this deep brown walnut ink is made to an 18th-century formula. Small batches of the ink are blended to give the required consistency and strength. It has good permanence, but will eventually fade if left in direct sunlight for sustained periods of time, and is not wholly waterproof, but has some staying power, especially on sized watercolour papers. As with all handmade products derived from natural ingredients, there may be slight variations in the colour and consistency as a result of seasonal changes.

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This ink is made to the recipe that Jane Austen used to draft her novels. Austen's maid took this formula from Martha Lloyd's book, ‘The House Keeper’. She used good-quality English oak galls, but poorer quality beer than Isaac Newton, and added a little sugar. Her recipe is less stable and turns ‘antique brown’ over a long period of time, while Sir Isaac Newton's remains black. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich matte back, slightly warmer in tone than our regular Oak Gall Ink. It is made in small batches and blended to give the required consistency and strength, and is fully waterproof in 5-7 days. Permanent and lightfast, it has been steeped for several weeks and left to ‘mature’ for several more in the bottle. When used on animal skins such as vellum, the acids in the Oak Gall Ink react with collagen, effectively ‘etching’ itself into the surface, hence its permanence. 

 

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Formulated to the exact recipe used by Isaac Newton, this ink is completely permanant, as his surving writings attest. Although composed of very similar ingredients to our Jane Austen Ink, we consider Newton's recipe to be superior, as Austen's has browned slightly over time. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich, matte back, which is slightly warmer in tone than our regular Oak Gall Ink. It is made in small batches and blended to give the required consistency and strength, and is fully waterproof in 5-7 days. Permanent and lightfast, it has been steeped for several weeks and left to ‘mature’ for several more in the bottle. When used on animal skins such as vellum, the acids in the Oak Gall Ink react with collagen, effectively ‘etching’ itself into the surface, hence its permanence. 

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Formulated from the same dye that was used to colour blue and white china, this ink is a deep, rich blue. Used at full opacity, it is a blue-black, and dilutes down to wonderful cold blue washes. As it is dye-based, it is not fully lightfast. 

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A rich, soft green, this ink is made from organic Hawthorn berries, collected in Cambridgeshire, following a medieval English formula. The ink is not fully lightfast, due to the presence of organic ingredients.

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Made from organic hawthorn berries collected from Cambridgeshire, this bright, warm yellow ink can be layered in order to produce deeper shades. It is not fully lightfast or waterproof due to the presence of organic materials.

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Purple Carmine is a beautiful, transparent, blue-purple ink, which can be layered up for deeper shades. This colour can create some interesting effects; when diluted, the purple splits into two colours, a red and blue. Due to the use of cochineal in our formula, this ink is not fully lightfast or vegan.

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This turquoise ink is a beautiful, transparent, deep blue-green. It can be layered for deeper shades; when used at full opacity it is a deep viridian green, and when diluted with water it reveals a marked blue undertone. Made from a blend of botanical dyes, this ink is not fully lightfast.

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Our oldest recipe, this high-quality Oak Gall Ink was used by monasteries and the crown in medieval Britain. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich, matte black, slightly warmer in tone than our other Oak Gall Inks. When diluted, beautiful warm red undertones are revealed as a result of the presence of wine within the mixture.

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A luscious sunshine yellow that can be layered to produce deeper shades. As a blend of organic dyes derived from saffron and turmeric, this ink is not fully lightfast. Unlike other inks in this range, it has a granulating texture that displays the individual colour particles. 

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The highest quality ink found on illuminated manuscripts in medieval Britain, this ink is an intense crimson red, made by simmering brazilwood chunks in vinegar. Add a tiny drop of Oak Gall Ink to produce wonderfully bright violets. 

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STAEDTLER's Mars Lumograph pencils are premium-quality pencils, perfect for writing, drawing and sketching on paper and on matt drafting film. The pencils have a special lead formulation that produces great results with a metallic lustre in a wide variety of grey tones.

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This tin of STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph pencils holds a collection of premium-quality pencils that are perfect for writing, drawing and sketching on paper and on matt drafting film. The pencils have a special lead formulation that produces great results with a metallic lustre in a wide variety of grey tones.

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This tin of STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph pencils holds a collection of premium-quality pencils that are perfect for writing, drawing and sketching on paper and on matt drafting film. The pencils have a special lead formulation that produces great results with a metallic lustre in a wide variety of grey tones. Learn More

STAEDTLER's Mars Lumograph pencils are premium-quality pencils that have a special lead formulation containing a high proportion of carbon for matt, jet black results. The pencils are particularly suitable for drawing and hatching as well as for expressive sketches and portraits.

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This tin of STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph Black pencils holds a collection of premium-quality pencils that have a special lead formulation containing a high proportion of carbon for matt, jet black results. The pencils are particularly suitable for drawing and hatching as well as for expressive sketches and portraits.

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Single-hole tub sharpener for standard-sized black lead pencils up to 8.2 mm Ø with a sharpening angle of 23° for clear and accurate lines. The sharpener has a hinged cover to prevent shavings from spilling and lid with safety lock to avoid accidental opening.

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Double-hole tub sharpener for standard-sized coloured pencils up to 8.2 mm Ø, with a sharpening angle of 30° and thick graphite and coloured pencils up to 10.2 mm Ø, with a sharpening angle of 30°.

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STAEDTLER's Mars Plastic erasers are premium-quality erasers that ensure superb erasing performance at all times. The formula of Mars Plastic results in significantly less crumbling, with practically residue-free erasing. 65 x 23 x 13mm. Phthalate and latex free.

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STAEDTLER's Rasoplast erasers are comfort-quality with a high-quality erasing performance and minimum crumbling. The erasers come with a protective sliding sleeve for convenient handling. 65 x 23 x 13mm. Phthalate and latex free.

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STAEDTLER Mars Plastic holder is a high-quality, retractable eraser for graphite pencil. The eraser is easily advanced and retracted by the sliding mechanism, and compared to conventional erasers more precise erasing can be achieved. Phthalate and latex free.

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Prepared exclusively for Cornelissen following a Medieval English recipe, This handmade ink is produced in Cambridgeshire, from soot harvested from a working 19th-century forge, powered by charcoal and wood. Small batches of ink are blended to give the required consistency and strength. Forge Lamp Black is a thick, smooth non-waterproof ink that has good permanence. It can be watered down, and should always be shaken well before use. As with all handmade products derived from natural ingredients, there may be slight variations in the colour and consistency. Ingredients: Soot, gum Arabic, and clove oil.

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Kaweco Sketch Ups are solid, chunky clutch pencils made of octagonal, solid, untreated CNC-machined brass, also available with satin or chrome plating. It will age and develop its own unique patina over time unless polished. A push button on the top is used to advance or retract the 5.6mm lead. The push button also unscrews to reveal a lead sharpener inside. The Kaweco Sketch Up comes in a nostalgic Kaweco gift tin. Learn More

Solid artists' quality oil paint sticks. (Ø = 3/4 ; length = 5" ) SENNELIER Extra-Fine Solid Oil Sticks can be used alone or in combination with to oil colours in tubes. The oil stick colours can be used for an entire painting. They are applied directly to any traditional oil-painting support, such as canvas, wood panel or fine art paper. They need the same archival priming (acrylic gesso or oil ground) that oil paint requires. Surfaces: Before use, the surface film of the oil stick must be peeled off. It will form again after a few days of non-use, protecting and conserving the color. The oil sticks must be applied in a thin film application of no more than 1mm thick. Once applied they can be painted over with oil stick or oil paint and if desired be diluted with turpentine. Oil stick Medium, a colorless oil stick, may be used to produce transparent effects and glazes. Once applied, the oil stick surface will dry in 2 to 5 days, depending on the atmospheric conditions Varnishing: If varnishing is desired, you must wait 6 months (as in traditional oil paint) until the colour is completely dry, before giving the painting a final coat of picture varnish. Use a soft brush to varnish so that the oil stick marks are not disturbed. SENNELIER Extra-Fine Solid Oil Stick colours are either opaque (O) or transparent (T) depending on the nature of the pigment in each colour. Oil Sticks do not change during storage and require no special precautions except to be kept away from any source of heat, which could adversely affect the stick. Application Techniques After applying the colour with the point or the edge of the oil stick, colours can be mixed directly on the support using the following methods: • Blending, with brush, finger, or drawing stump. With or without turpentine • Wash-drawing, dilute colours with turpentine or mineral spirit • Retouching, with oil stick, palette knife or brush • Textures, thick application oil stick colour. Retouch with a brush or palette knife •Sgraffito, scratching a layer of fresh paint with a point (brush handle, palette knife, etc.) to reveal the layer below. Sgraffito is related to engraving, and is used not only for revealing the under-layers of paint but also to scratch and clean unsatisfactory parts of the painting •Interior Decoration, on glass, ceramics etc. Use for decorative purposes only Learn More

The Kaweco Sport was first designed in 1911 as a pocket fountain pen which could be carried everywhere. It has an octagonal design and an oversized cap. Kaweco Sport fountain pens measure only 10.5 cm when closed, but when the cap is mounted on top of the barrel they become a 13 cm-long, standard-sized pen, hence the slogan: "small in the pocket, large in the hand". The Kaweco CLASSIC Sport series is made of ABS injection-moulded plastic and has gold accents. It is hand assembled in Germany and comes in a Kaweco gift carton. The nib is made in Germany and comes in 5 sizes from EF to BB. A standard international ink cartridge is included. Accessories are available separately (see below). Learn More

The Kaweco Sport was first designed in 1911 as a pocket fountain pen which could be carried everywhere. It has an octagonal design and an oversized cap. Kaweco Sport fountain pens measure only 10.5 cm when closed, but when the cap is mounted on top of the barrel they become a 13 cm-long, standard-sized pen, hence the slogan: "small in the pocket, large in the hand". The Kaweco BRASS Sport fountain pen is made of solid, untreated, CNC-machined brass, which will age and develop its own unique patina over time unless polished. It is hand assembled in Germany and comes in a Kaweco gift tin. The nib is made in Germany and comes in 5 nib sizes, from EF to BB. A standard international ink cartridge is included. Learn More