• 3.8 mm Pilot Parallel Pen (comes in other sizes, but this is the size we will use in class. Sold separately or in sets)
• At least 1 Parallel pen refills pkg. of 6 or 12, black or assorted colored ink. The pen comes with 2 ink cartridges, a red and a black. The ink in this pen is very “juicy” and you may use up the 2 cartridges before the first or second class is over.  The Parallel pen can be used by both right and left-handers, and can be found at:
  • C. C. Lowell Art Supply 455 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA (508)757-7713 http://www.cclowell.com/
  • Dick Blick: http://www.dickblick.com/products/pilot-parallel-pens/
  • Paper and Ink Arts: http://www.paperinkarts.com/para38.html
  • John Neal Books: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/s?keyword=pilot+parallel
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pilot+parallel+calligraphy+pens+3.8mm&crid=3SN9XEOUMY5N6&sprefix=pilot+parallel+calligraphy+pens+3.8%2Caps%2C72&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_35 List of pens sold separately or in sets
    • Note: PILOT Enso Parallel Pen Hand Lettering Calligraphy Set at $26.99 is a good value. It may take longer than the Prime 2 Day Delivery to arrive https://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Enso-Parallel-Lettering-Calligraphy/dp/B07CF9NYBB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SZB6KED7OH7S&keywords=pilot+enso+parallel+pen+hand+lettering+calligraphy+set&qid=1701191930&sprefix=Pilot+Enso%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1
• 12 inch Ruler or 12 inch, plastic T-square (you do not need a 2 foot wooden or architect’s T-square)
• 1 pad, Quad-ruled graph paper (The kind used in math classes. The graph paper should not have slanted lines on it. Or be made from recycled paper/fibers)
• 1 pad, 9” x 12”, Charcoal  paper
• 1 pad, 9” x 12”, Bristol paper, either vellum or smooth finish
  • Paper pads can be found at CC Lowell, Michael’s, or online. Brands you may find are Strathmore or Canson)
• Pencil, good ol’ #2 or a mechanical pencil, if you prefer. 
• Eraser (white plastic, kneadable, gum, any eraser except pink eraser used in school or on a #2 pencil as it may leave pink marks on paper)    

Optional:

• Parallel Pen Wizardry, by Brenda Broadbent, available through:
  • Paper Ink Arts http://www.paperinkarts.com/parabk.html
  • John Neal Books: https://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/s?keyword=parallel+pen+wizardry 

Note to Continuing Students: You may use a Pilot Parallel Pen in your choice of size, or a dip pen and ink set up. Bring your usual supplies.