Calligraphy & Handwriting Societies

• The Society of Scribes and Illuminators Well-established and respected calligraphy society and the Society for Italic handwriting’s parent organisation.
• The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society Also known as CLAS, the largest lettering society in the world. Publishes The Edge magazine, covering all aspects of calligraphy.
• The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of HandwritingAlso known as IAMPETH, an international association dedicated to practicing and preserving the arts of calligraphy and fine penmanship.
• Pen People A magazine designed for calligraphers of all levels. Has an envelope exchange scheme.
• The Writing Equipment Society The collection, study and use of writing equipment, old and new.

Handwriting Advice

• Handwriting Repair
• Christopher Jarman
• Nicholas Caulkin (aka “nickthenibs”) Nick has over thirty years experience in the art of fine handwriting.

Handwriting Books

• Calligraphity A mail order book service specialising in books for calligraphers.
• John Neal Bookseller Books, tools and materials for calligraphers. Publishes Letter Arts Review.
• Amazon

Suppliers of Pens, Papers & Materials

• Blots Pens and Ink SuppliesSpecialist mail order supplier of calligraphy sets and fountain pens, dip pens, inks, etc.
• The Writing Desk Fountain pen specialists with a wide range of inks, paper and other writing equipment.
• Penmandirect: Tel & Fax: 01772 784444 Email: penmandirect@supanet.com

Fountain Pen Repairs

• The Highlo Pen Museum Fountain pen repair and restoration service, spares and tools. Run by Arthur Twydle’s son Peter.
• The Pen Practice Restoration of vintage and classic fountain pens.

Pen Museum

• The Pen Room Celebrates the Birmingham pen trade and the lives of manufacturers and workers.

Miscellaneous

• Help and Advice for Dyslexics and Dysgraphics
• The Edward Johnston Foundation - a research centre for calligraphy and the lettering arts
• The Irene Wellington Educational Trust - the advancement of the education of the public in the arts of calligraphy and fine lettering. Address: The Old High Street, Buckland Dinham, Frome, Somerset BA11 2QR

Alfred Fairbank and Kenneth Yates-Smith, two public faces of Italic handwriting in the 1950s at a National Handwriting Competition

Former Chairman Graham Last speaking at an SIH AGM at the Art Workers' Guild. Photograph courtesy of Ludwig Tan.

Foster Neville with Tom Gourdie, MBE, prolific author and tireless advocate of Italic, at his home in Kirkaldy, December 2001. Photograph courtesy of Ludwig Tan.