Which Brands and Featured Products Are Available at Blots Pens?

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Blots Pens (blotspens.co.uk) is a UK-based calligraphy supplier that has been trading since 1993 and ships worldwide. Its catalogue covers pens, inks, nibs, paper and pads, gouache and sundries, with a few ranges it highlights as exclusive to Blots Pen & Ink Supplies. If you are deciding whether to browse or buy, the featured lines below are the clearest starting point: Finetec watercolours, Brause calligraphy paper, and Higgins Eternal Ink.

Finetec Watercolours

Finetec is the most visible brand in the featured range, and the site has recently expanded it. Two ways to buy:

  • Individual replacement pans — listed at £3.50 each, in colours including Vibrant Orange, Shining Pink, Disco Red, Unicorn, Sunbeam, Copper Pearl and Red Violet.
  • Full palettes — for example the Finetec Watercolor 6 Pearl Colour Set – Galaxy (G500) at £23.99.

Availability varies by colour: the Sunbeam refill is shown as out of stock, and the Galaxy set is listed as "Read more" rather than "Add to basket", so check the individual product page before assuming a colour can be added to your basket.

This structure suits two different buyers: someone replacing a single used-up pan from an existing palette, and someone buying a complete pearl-colour set as a first purchase.

Brause Calligraphy Paper

Brause paper is a newer addition to the catalogue. Key details from the listing:

Feature Detail
Sizes A3 and A4
Sheets per pad 30
Sheet colour Cream

If you already work with dip pens and want paper that matches a cream-toned finish, this is the relevant option to compare against other pads in the paper and pads category.

Higgins Eternal Ink

Higgins Eternal Ink is described as a solid black ink suitable for Spencerian and Copperplate writing, and is noted as one of the most popular inks for dip pens. It sits alongside the broader ink range rather than in a separate specialty section, so it is worth checking directly if broad-edge or coloured inks are what you need instead.

Other Categories Worth Knowing

Beyond the featured products, the shop is organised into:

  • Calligraphy pens
  • Calligraphy paper and pads
  • Calligraphy inks
  • Manga pens, ink and markers
  • Gilding glues and pastes
  • Pencils, erasers and more
  • Gouache and sundries

Some products are exclusive to Blots Pen & Ink Supplies, and the site states it is always adding to its catalogue. If a specific item is not listed, the site invites you to get in contact, as it may be able to assist.

Practical Notes Before You Buy

  • Prices shown are for the featured items only — refills at £3.50 and the Galaxy set at £23.99. Other products do not display prices in the source material, so check each product page.
  • Stock status matters — at least one featured refill is out of stock, so confirm availability before planning a purchase around a specific colour.
  • Worldwide posting — the site states it posts all over the world, which is relevant if you are ordering from outside the UK.
  • Trading history — since 1993, which the site presents as a signal of longevity in the calligraphy supply market.

If your interest is Finetec pearl colours, Brause paper, or a dependable black dip-pen ink, these featured lines give you a concrete reason to browse the full collection.