Calligraphy & Lettering
Quality calligraphy requires the right combination of tools, technique and creative vision. At Kurtz Bros., we offer everything from traditional fountain pens to modern metallic markers, giving artists and educators access to professional-grade supplies for any calligraphy project. Whether you're teaching students the fundamentals of handwriting or creating custom invitations, our curated selection supports every stage of your lettering journey. With 130 years of experience supplying educational institutions, we understand what serious calligraphers need.
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Pilot Metallic Markers offer vibrant, shimmering metallic colors that add a dazzling touch to your crafts, art projects, and designs. Featuring a smooth, consistent ink flow, these markers deliver rich gold, silver, and other metallic hues.
Pen-touch Gold, Silver, and White Markers offer a premium solution for adding metallic accents to your crafts, artwork, and DIY projects. These markers feature opaque, high-quality ink that provides vibrant gold, silver, and white finishes.
Opaque water-based ink and durable medium nibs. For decorating card stock, wood, glass, plastic, metal and more.
The Zebra Fountain Pen offers a smooth, high-quality writing experience with its sleek design and precision nib. Featuring a fine point and refillable ink system, this pen is perfect for anyone who enjoys the art of writing or drawing.
The Floatune Rollerball Pens offer a smooth, flowing writing experience with their precision rollerball design. Featuring a 0.8mm or 1.0mm point, these pens deliver bold, consistent lines for clear and precise writing. The high-quality ink glides effortlessly across paper, providing rich color that stands out without smudging.
Chromacryl Fluid Acrylic is a high-quality, versatile acrylic paint with a smooth, liquid consistency. This fluid formula offers vibrant, intense color payoff and exceptional coverage.
The Speedball Elegant Writer is a premium calligraphy pen designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Featuring a versatile, flexible nib, this pen allows for smooth, fluid strokes and precise lettering.
Higgins Drawing Ink is a high-quality, versatile ink designed for artists, illustrators, and calligraphers. Known for its rich, intense color and smooth application, this ink is perfect for detailed line work, shading, and cross-hatching.
Speedball Penholders are essential tools for calligraphy and lettering artists, providing a comfortable and secure grip for precision writing. Designed to hold a variety of nibs, these penholders feature a sturdy construction and ergonomic design.
Speedball School Grade Drawing Pens are high-quality, reliable pens designed for students, beginners, and aspiring artists. Featuring a fine tip, these pens offer precision and consistency for a range of drawing, sketching, and inking tasks.
One dozen of one size per box.
Essential Tools for Calligraphy Lettering
At Kurtz Bros., we stock everything from beginner-friendly sets to professional instruments that meet the demands of serious calligraphers. Essential supplies for quality calligraphy include:
Pens and markers: Fountain pens like the Zebra Fountain Pen offer smooth writing and consistent ink flow with its innovative ink dispensing system. Pilot Metallic Markers add shimmer and elegance to wedding invitations and special certificates, while Floatune Rollerball Pens provide smooth, skip-free writing for extended practice sessions. Each writing tool serves different calligraphy styles and project requirements.
Paper and practice materials: The right paper makes the difference between frustration and beautiful results. Specialized calligraphy paper prevents bleeding and feathering — this is essential for clean letterforms and professional results. Practice sheets with guidelines help beginners maintain consistent letter height and spacing as they develop their skills.
Inks and supporting supplies: Quality ink stays vibrant over time, ensuring calligraphy projects remain vibrant for years. Specialty art markers and pens in our collection offer versatility for mixed-media projects that combine calligraphy with illustration and decorative elements.
Applications for Calligraphy Lettering
Whether you're ordering supplies for a classroom or stocking your personal studio, Kurtz Bros. provides the tools and selection that bring your creative projects to life.
Educational Applications
From personalized stationery to event signage, calligraphy adds elegance to any project. Teachers who purchase calligraphy supplies through Kurtz Bros. can introduce students to this timeless art form, building fine motor skills and concentration. Students learning calligraphy develop patience and attention to detail that transfer to other academic work. Art teachers appreciate our institutional pricing and the convenience of having all their supplies arrive from a single trusted source.
Professional and Personal Projects
Wedding calligraphers need tools that produce consistent results under deadline pressure, while logo designers rely on hand-lettered elements to give brands a personal touch. Hobbyists find calligraphy offers a mindful writing practice that reduces stress while producing beautiful artwork for friends and family.
Why Choose Kurtz Bros. for Calligraphy Supplies
Kurtz Bros. has served schools, businesses and individual artists for 130 years, making us one of the region's most experienced educational supply partners. Procurement coordinators appreciate our streamlined ordering process, account management support and reliable inventory for repeat orders. Unlike Amazon or big-box retailers, we provide expert guidance and personalized recommendations to ensure you order exactly what your projects require. Our dedicated team understands the specific needs of calligraphers at every skill level.
Shop Calligraphy Supplies at Kurtz Bros.
Browse our selection of traditional calligraphy tools and modern alternatives, like fine-tipped pens and markers for younger students. Contact our dedicated customer service team to find the perfect supplies for your next calligraphy project.