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Calligraphy.co.uk is the official online store of Manuscript Pen Company, a stationery business that describes itself as spanning five generations in the industry. The site sells calligraphy supplies and writing instruments — fountain pens, ballpoint pens, dip pens, inks, markers, brush pens, and beginner kits — and also hosts a learning hub for people who want to learn calligraphy. It is a place to buy tools and to find beginner-to-intermediate guidance, not a directory or a general craft blog.
Who runs it
The site is operated by Manuscript Pen Company. Its "Our Heritage" section states the company goes back five generations in the stationery industry, and it highlights the Victoriana Collection as "precision crafted nibs, made in Britain for over 150 years." That heritage framing is central to how the brand presents itself: a long-established nib and pen maker rather than a generic craft retailer.
What you can buy
The catalog is organized around calligraphy and everyday writing. From the site's own navigation and product listings, the main categories are:
- Beginner's Sets — starter kits aimed at people new to calligraphy
- Calligraphy Kits & Gift Sets — bundled sets, including gift-oriented options
- Dip Pen Calligraphy — traditional dip pens and related tools
- Calligraphy Inks — inks for dip pen and related work
- Markers & Brush Pens — modern brush and marker-style lettering tools
- Fountain pens and ballpoint pens — including the Hedley Collection
The Hedley Collection is featured as a "New In" line. Listed items include fountain pens and ballpoint pens in finishes such as Matte Black & Chrome Trim, Prestige Mixed Metal Chrome & Gold Trim, and Racing Red & Chrome Trim. Fountain pen variants are offered with different nib options — Fine Italic, Medium Italic, Broad Italic, and Medium Iridium — and some fountain pen plus ballpoint pen pairings are marked "Engravable."
Price range shown on the site
Prices are listed in US dollars on the pages captured. From the Hedley Collection listings:
| Item type | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Ballpoint pen (Matte Black & Chrome, Racing Red & Chrome) | $23.00 |
| Ballpoint pen (Prestige Mixed Metal) | $28.00 |
| Fountain pen, italic or iridium nib (Matte Black, Racing Red) | $28.00 |
| Fountain pen, italic or iridium nib (Prestige Mixed Metal) | $34.00 |
| Fountain pen + ballpoint pen set (Matte Black, Racing Red) | $45.00 |
| Fountain pen + ballpoint pen set (Prestige Mixed Metal) | $56.00 |
The site also has a "Premium Calligraphy" collection page, so a higher-priced tier exists alongside the standard lines. Treat the figures above as the prices shown at the time of capture; check the product page for the current price before buying.
Learning resources
Beyond shopping, the site runs a learning hub under the heading "Learn the art of calligraphy," described as taking you "from complete beginner to confident artist." This is the part of the site to use if you want instruction rather than just supplies — useful if you are deciding which nib or pen to start with and want guidance tied to the products being sold.
Who it is for
- Beginners who want a starter set plus basic instruction in one place
- Intermediate calligraphers looking for dip pens, inks, and brush pens
- Gift buyers interested in boxed sets or engravable pen options
- Anyone specifically after British-made nibs, given the site's emphasis on the Victoriana Collection and its manufacturing history
If you need a single brand ecosystem — tools, inks, and learning material from the same maker — this site fits that. If you are comparing across many brands or want independent reviews, you will need to look elsewhere, since the site is the manufacturer's own store.