Writing paper and writing resources.

[Beltane_51]

I'm trying to find out a bit of background on the types of writing equipment, paper, inks and pencils(? Had the feeling that they started to appear in a crude form around this time) for the period around 1700 to about 1715. Traders info would also be really useful.

Also anything/ any place where I could start researching info re: literacy and education, esp Dame Schools, handwriting styles, fonts etc would be gratefully received!

Many thanks. Humbly yours etc, etc.

[sally]

Griffen Mill make wonderful replica paper for most datelines, bound to be at least one of theirs that fits your dateline. http://www.griffenmillhandmadepaper.com/

Most people make their own oak gall ink, its easy to do and you can't run out that way

[John Waller]

Krusty makes replica C17th pencils.

[Jorge]

Krusty makes replica C17th pencils.

Any link or other contact information?

[SteveC]

Krusty makes replica C17th pencils.

Any link or other contact information?

He's in ECWS Essex's http://www.earlofessex.org.uk.

[Jorge]

Thanks a lot, Steve!

[Beltane_51]

Many thanks guys!

[John Waller]

Contact Krusty Pops on Facebook

[Jorge]

Contact Krusty Pops on Facebook

I'm not into that facebook thing, but thanks anyway.

[John Waller]

Contact Krusty Pops on Facebook

I'm not into that facebook thing, but thanks anyway.

I might see him in a couple of weeks. I'll see if I can get an email address off him.

[Jorge]

That would be great, John! Much appreciated!

[John Waller]

Many thanks guys!

Try Krusty at mosscoone@gmail.com for C17th pencils