What kinds of calligraphy and pen products does Calligraphy.co.uk sell?

Calligraphy.co.uk is the online storefront of Manuscript Pen Company, a stationery business that describes itself as going back five generations in the industry. The site sells writing instruments and calligraphy supplies across several categories: the Hedley Collection of fountain pens and ballpoint pens, beginner's sets, calligraphy kits and gift sets, dip pen calligraphy supplies, calligraphy inks, markers and brush pens, and the Victoriana Collection of precision nibs. It also hosts a learning hub for people starting calligraphy. If you are looking for a specific pen model, a gift-ready kit, or loose nibs and inks, the range below shows where each type of product sits.

The Hedley Collection: fountain pens and ballpoint pens

The Hedley Collection is the site's featured new line, and it is the clearest place to find individual pens rather than kits.

Fountain pens are listed with a choice of nib types:

• Manuscript Fine Italic nib
• Manuscript Medium Italic nib
• Manuscript Broad Italic nib
• Medium Iridium nib

Ballpoint pens are also available in the same colourways, and some listings combine a fountain pen and a ballpoint pen as a set.

Colour and trim options shown on the site include:

Combined fountain pen and ballpoint sets are listed at $45.00 for Matte Black and Racing Red, and $56.00 for the Prestige Mixed Metal finish. One Hedley fountain pen listing is marked "Engravable," which is worth checking if you want a personalised pen.

The practical distinction here is the nib. Italic nibs (fine, medium, broad) are shaped for calligraphic lettering with stroke-width variation, while the Iridium nib is a general-purpose writing nib. If your goal is italic or broad-edge calligraphy, the italic options are the relevant ones; if you mainly want an everyday pen, the Iridium nib is the more natural pick.

Calligraphy kits, beginner's sets and gift sets

The site groups "Beginner's Sets" and "Calligraphy Kits & Gift Sets" as separate entry points. This is the category to start with if you are new to calligraphy and want the tools assembled rather than bought piece by piece. Gift sets overlap with this category, so if you are buying for someone else, the kit and gift set listings are the ones to browse first.

Dip pen calligraphy, inks, markers and brush pens

Beyond fountain pens, the site carries:

• Dip pen calligraphy supplies — the traditional pointed-nib or broad-nib setup where the nib is dipped into ink rather than fed from a reservoir.
• Calligraphy inks — the consumable you will need alongside dip pens and refillable instruments.
• Markers & brush pens — a lower-setup alternative to dip pens, useful if you want to practise letterforms without managing loose ink.

These categories matter because they represent different working methods. Dip pens give the widest nib and ink variety but require more setup and cleaning. Markers and brush pens are quicker to pick up. Inks are a recurring purchase whichever route you take.

Victoriana Collection: precision nibs

The Victoriana Collection is described on the site as precision-crafted nibs made in Britain for over 150 years, positioned as "the choice of calligraphers worldwide." If you already have a dip pen handle and want to change the line quality rather than buy a whole new pen, this is the relevant section. Nibs are the part that determines stroke width and flexibility, so this collection is aimed at people refining their setup rather than assembling a first one.

Learning resources

The site includes a learning hub framed as a path "from complete beginner to confident artist," alongside a "Meet our artist" section. If you are deciding what to buy, this is a reasonable place to check what the tools are used for before committing to a kit or a particular nib type.

How to choose between the categories

• Complete beginner who wants one purchase: beginner's set or calligraphy kit and gift set.
• Want a pen for everyday writing with some calligraphic character: Hedley fountain pen with an Iridium nib, or a Hedley ballpoint.
• Want broad-edge or italic lettering: Hedley fountain pen with a Fine, Medium or Broad Italic nib.
• Want maximum control over ink and line: dip pen calligraphy supplies plus calligraphy inks, with Victoriana nibs if you are upgrading.
• Want low setup and portability: markers and brush pens.
• Buying as a gift: gift sets, or an engravable Hedley pen.

Prices shown on the site are in dollars and are listed per product; the Hedley range sits between $23.00 and $56.00 in the listings above. Check current listings before ordering, since the collection is marked as new and stock and pricing can change.