World Renowned Calligraphy Specialists Since 1856
We've been making calligraphy products since 1856. Today our Manuscript Calligraphy ranges are extensive, offering a wealth of traditional dip pen calligraphy supplies, fountain pen sets and hand lettering options. Whatever your calligraphy style we have a vast range of creative tools to help you on your calligraphy journey.
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If you're after more of a traditional calligraphy style head to our Manuscript dip pen calligraphy collection.
For brush lettering, italic lettering, aquabrush markers - we've got all the tools you need for beautiful hand lettering.
Our Stationery & Education supplies are a perfect place to fill up your pencil case with quality handwriters - tried and tested!
Shimmer Ink, Acrylic Ink, Gift Ink, Fountain Pen Ink, Calligraphy Ink Cartridges - we have them all!
Manuscript's Heritage collection features our iconic D.Leonardt & Co. Crown and keepsake gift box.
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MANUSCRIPT BRANDS
Manuscript Brands is our sister company, representing some incredible brands in the UK. And that's why you'll be able to shop Manuscript and our favourite brands here on our website.
We don't choose choose just any brand, we've carefully selected our brand portfolio. If you're a calligrapher that loves Manuscript dip nibs, you might like Karin's incredible brush markers too. Maybe you love being creative and working across mediums - check out artPOP! for their clean product packaging designs and quality art tools. Or perhaps you landed here to purchase our ever popular Manuscript handwriters - add them to basket whilst also checking out our LEGO® gel pens with embedded LEGO® brick technology.
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Industry experts since 1856
MANUSCRIPT HISTORY
We've been part of the writing industry since 1856. Our story began in Birmingham, England. Formed as D Leonardt & Co. in 1856 by Diedrich Leonardt, the company was renowned worldwide as the go-to company for nibs of all shapes and sizes.
Today, Manuscript remains a family company - fifth generation in fact! We're based in leafy Shropshire in England, where we've been since 1947. We still produce calligraphy products that are loved the worldover. A lot may have changed and developed over the years but our commitment to writing, our passion for quality product is ever present.