List of products by brand Manuscript

British writing heritage

Manuscript Pen Company brings together British writing heritage, dependable quality, and creative tools for calligraphy, crafts, and everyday writing. From nibs and pen sets to practical lettering essentials, this range is designed to support both learning and creative expression.

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About Manuscript Pen Company

Manuscript Pen Company is a long-established British family business with deep roots in the pen trade. The brand is especially well known for creating writing products for calligraphy, crafts, education, and everyday writing, making it a natural choice for beginners, hobbyists, and experienced lettering enthusiasts alike.

Made for learning and creativity

Manuscript products are designed to help people explore handwriting, calligraphy, drawing, and creative paper crafts with confidence. Whether you are starting out with a dip pen, building your skills in decorative lettering, or looking for reliable tools for regular practice, the range offers accessible and enjoyable options.

Pens, nibs and writing sets

Our Manuscript Pen Company collection includes calligraphy pens, nibs, pen holders, and writing sets chosen for their practicality and ease of use. These are products that balance tradition with everyday usefulness, giving customers tools that feel approachable while still reflecting the heritage of fine writing.

Chosen by Calligraphy Arts UK

At Calligraphy Arts UK, we value Manuscript Pen Company for its strong British heritage, its long connection to the writing trade, and its commitment to creating tools that encourage creativity. It is a brand that fits naturally into a collection built around beautiful writing, learning, and the pleasure of putting pen to paper.

Close-up of Manuscript round hand nib with brass ink reservoir

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript round hand nibs and reservoirs

£2.50

Discover Manuscript round hand nibs and reservoirs at Calligraphy Arts UK, a practical choice for traditional dip-pen calligraphy. Made in the UK, these steel nibs with brass reservoirs are available in ten sizes and help beginners and experienced calligraphers write for longer with fewer dips into the ink.

Manuscript left-handed nib with reservoir for dip pen calligraphy

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript left-handed nibs with reservoir

£2.50

Discover Manuscript left-handed nibs with reservoir at Calligraphy Arts UK, designed to support smooth, traditional dip-pen calligraphy for left-handed writers. Made in the UK, these steel nibs are available in different sizes and feature an oblique-cut tip with a reservoir for longer writing between dips.

Manuscript Callicreative calligraphy marker pen in black

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Calligraphy Italic Marker Pens

Manuscript calligraphy marker pens

£2.50

Discover Manuscript calligraphy marker pens at Calligraphy Arts UK, ideal for clear italic lettering with the convenience of a marker format. Part of the Callicreative range made in the EU, these right-handed pens are available in black or blue with four practical tip sizes for creative and everyday calligraphy.

Manuscript 6 inch Perspex calligraphy rule marked from centre point

Calligraphy Tools & Accessories

Manuscript calligraphy rule – 6 inch

£4.50

The Manuscript calligraphy rule – 6 inch makes it easy to set out accurate calligraphy guidelines without complicated calculations. This clear Perspex rule helps you prepare consistent spacing for a range of nib sizes, so you can focus on learning, practising, and producing beautifully balanced lettering.

Manuscript set of Leonardt copperplate nibs for dip pen calligraphy

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript set of Leonardt copperplate nibs

£6.50

The Manuscript set of Leonardt copperplate nibs includes three popular nib styles for traditional pointed-pen calligraphy: Crown, Point Extra Fine, and Shorthand. Made in the UK, this practical nib set is ideal for learning, practising, and refining copperplate and fine script work with a dip pen.

Manuscript round hand nibs set 1 with sizes 1, 2 and 3

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 1

£6.50

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 1 includes three steel nibs in sizes 1, 2 and 3, each fitted with a reservoir for longer writing between dips. Made in the UK, this practical set is ideal for learning, practising, and refining traditional round hand calligraphy with a dip pen.

Manuscript round hand nibs set 2 with sizes 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 2

£6.50

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 2 includes three steel nibs in sizes 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5, each fitted with a reservoir for longer writing between dips. Made in the UK, this practical set is ideal for learning, practising, and refining traditional round hand calligraphy with a dip pen.

Manuscript round hand nibs set 3 with sizes 0, 4 and 6

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 3

£6.50

Manuscript round hand nibs – set 3 includes three steel nibs in sizes 0, 4 and 6, each fitted with a reservoir for longer writing between dips. Made in the UK, this practical set is ideal for learning, practising, and refining traditional round hand calligraphy with a dip pen.

Manuscript left-handed Leonardt round hand nib set for dip pen calligraphy

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript left-handed Leonardt round hand nibs

£6.50

Manuscript left-handed Leonardt round hand nibs include a set of three different sizes for traditional broad-edge calligraphy with a dip pen. Made in the UK, this practical nib set is ideal for left-handed calligraphers who want better stroke control for learning, practising, and refining formal lettering styles.

Manuscript Emerald Green calligraphy ink 30ml bottle

Manuscript Calligraphy Ink

Manuscript Calligraphy Ink – Emerald Green 30ml

£5.50

Manuscript Emerald Green Calligraphy Ink is a vibrant traditional ink designed for smooth performance with dip pens and calligraphy nibs. Supplied in a 30ml bottle, it delivers rich colour and reliable flow for lettering and creative calligraphy projects. Please note: this item is from the final remaining stock.

Manuscript Leonardt nib storage tin box in Victorian style

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Leonardt nib storage tin box

£2.50

The Manuscript Leonardt nib storage tin box is an elegant Victorian-style tin for keeping your favourite calligraphy nibs safe, tidy, and easy to find. Printed with the trademark style of the original D. Leonardt & Co manufacturers, it brings practical storage and heritage character to any calligraphy desk.

Manuscript Leonardt Principal nib for pointed-pen calligraphy

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Leonardt Principal nib

£2.50

The Manuscript Leonardt Principal nib is a fine point dip-pen nib inspired by the rare vintage Principality No. 1. Made in the UK, it produces crisp hairlines and excellent shades, making it a superb choice for modern calligraphy, Spencerian, and copperplate writing.

Manuscript Leonardt Crown nib for pointed-pen calligraphy

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Leonardt Crown nib

£2.50

The Manuscript Leonardt Crown nib is a fine point dip-pen nib with medium flexibility, ideal for small to medium copperplate writing, modern calligraphy, and Spencerian. Made in the UK, this responsive, springy nib is highly recommended for elegant script work and is the nib Jane uses when teaching with Coliro pearl colours.

Manuscript Leonardt ultra fine drawing nib for detailed calligraphy

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Leonardt ultra fine drawing nib

£2.50

The Manuscript Leonardt ultra fine drawing nib is a bronze-finish fine point nib for very small copperplate, Spencerian, and detailed drawing work. Made in the UK, it offers medium flexibility and a delicate writing feel, while still fitting all your standard calligraphy pens.

Manuscript Leonardt brass reservoir for round hand nibs

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Leonardt reservoir

£1.00

The Manuscript Leonardt reservoir is a brass nib reservoir designed to hold more ink for longer writing between dips. Made in the UK, it is intended for Leonardt round hand nibs and can also be adjusted to fit other nibs, making it a practical addition to a traditional dip-pen setup.

Manuscript Shadow nibs set of 3 for decorative calligraphy

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Shadow nibs – set of 3

£6.50

Manuscript Shadow nibs – set of 3 are speciality dip-pen nibs designed to create a bold ribbon-like stroke with a fine offset shadow line for added depth and drama. Made in the UK, this decorative nib set is ideal for titles, borders, illuminated initials, place cards, certificates, and creative display lettering.

Manuscript MDP3D dip nibs set for drawing and sketching

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript MDP3D dip nibs set for drawing and sketching

£6.50

The Manuscript MDP3D dip nibs set for drawing and sketching brings together three expertly crafted steel nibs for illustration, fine line work, decorative detail, and expressive ink drawing. Made in the UK, this versatile set includes DP256, DP700, and DP6H nibs, giving artists and calligraphers a compact but highly flexible dip-pen toolkit.

Manuscript Victoriana nib collection set N46031 presentation box

Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Victoriana nib collection – set N46031

£38.00

The Manuscript Victoriana nib collection – set N46031 is a beautifully presented set of 10 genuine D. Leonardt & Co nibs, housed in an elegant drawer-style box with foil-blocked Victoriana detailing. Made in Britain, this versatile collection is ideal for calligraphy, drawing, illustration, collecting, and thoughtful creative gifting.

Manuscript Victoriana collector’s round hand set N46011

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Nibs, holders and reservoirs

Manuscript Victoriana collector’s round hand set – N46011

£45.00

The Manuscript Victoriana collector’s round hand set – N46011 is a beautifully presented Heritage Collection set with 10 genuine D. Leonardt & Co round hand nibs, a nut-brown wooden nib holder, and an ink reservoir. Designed and made in Britain, it is an elegant choice for broad-edge calligraphy, formal scripts, and thoughtful creative gifting.

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