£12.50
'A History of Writing' takes you back 5500 years, circa 3500BC, to the origins of handwriting from early Sumerian settlements developing cuneiform hieroglyphics to pictograms to Greek alphabet and onwards to present day Latin alphabets. Including the invention of different handwriting tools along the way from reed pens to quills and steel dip pens to modern fountain pens and mapping the course of different writing media from papyrus to paper and of course writing inks from historic oak gall concoctions to the convenience of a modern day ink cartridge.
Are you a papyrophiliac?...in other words a lover of all things stationery, even a stationery addict! then this will be a fantastic opportunity to attend a talk taken by Andrew through the ages of handwriting. Andrew, himself a keen aficionado of the stationery industry over the last 40 years, has developed a keen passion for the history of writing, undertaking many talks along the way, so much so due to popular demand is now running a series of workshops where you can enjoy an hour and a half listening in a relaxed, stress free environment, soaking in some of the wonders of writing through ages.
Talk starts at 2:30pm and finishes 4:00pm. Arriving at 2:15pm allowing time to settle in. Refreshments available, including soft and alcoholic drinks.
Venue: The Vault Arts, 22-24 Hallgate, Hexham, NE46 1XD. (Ben Haslam Gallery, downstairs)
A History of Writing - The Vault
Minimum age: +12 years
£50.00
We are now offering Modern Calligraphy workshops, whereupon you can indulge in a few hours of stress free mindfulness and perhaps learn a new skill along the way. The workshop...
£24.95
'Raw cut' and handmade from genuine hide leather, the Travel Scroll by Penfax, is both rugged enough for the outdoors and smart enough for the office. Simply constructed in full hide leather outer and suede inside. Supplied with a5 or a6 soft cover notepad. The Travel Scroll can be conveniently rolled up and tied using leather lace or used flat, either way the leather sleeve fully protects the notepad. Notebook is easily removed and can be refilled with any similar soft or hard cover notebook.
Available in 2 sizes: Large - holds 1 x A5 portrait notebook (notebook size h210 mm x w148 mm). Small - holds 1 x A6 portrait notebook (notebook size h148 mm x w105 mm)
Features include:
NB: As leather is a natural product the colour and patina may vary between each product.
Image showing Caran d'Ache and Victorinox Penknife for illustration only, these are not included with the Travel Scroll.
Travel Scroll by Penfax
Travel Scroll is part of an exclusive range of unique products designed and developed by Penfax. These products are only available via the Hexham shop or Penfax website. Originally the concept was to focus on stationery items, however a broader range is being designed which will include small personal attire and household. The motto and the pine cone symbol stand for: 'functional design and longevity'.
Dimensions - millimetres: rolled L 235 x dia. 60; unrolled L 235 x W 155 and fully opened L 235 x W 360. All measurements approximated.
Our aim is to deliver your goods on time, securely and economically, normally 2/3 working days from the dispatch date, (the majority of orders are processed next working day) however there are times due to circumstances outside our control, such as, special orders, whereupon we are waiting for goods from our suppliers or perhaps personalised orders including engraving or printed goods which may take longer. We will always let you know though.
NB: Opening hours for Penfax on-line and mail order are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. We do not process orders on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, any orders which arrive on these days will be processed at the next most convenient working day.
We use several courier organisations and will choose the most appropriate for your order, all orders will be sent securely usually via a signed for service, this will allow all goods to be tracked and arrive at their destination promptly. Local orders may even be delivered on bike – we like cycling.
In most circumstances a signature will be required to ensure goods arrive safely.
All orders to United Kingdom over £50.00 include FREE Royal Mail Signed For - 1st Class.
For order values under £50.00, a choice of 1st or 2nd class is available (NOT Signed For)
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 1pm next working day) is available on all orders and pricing is as shown below:
Weight |
Price for Next Day Delivery |
0-100g |
£6.50 |
101g-500g |
£7.30 |
501g-1000g |
£8.60 |
1001g-2000g |
£11.00 |
2kg to 10kg |
£26.60 |
For same-day dispatch, orders must be placed before 2pm. Otherwise orders are usually processed within 1-2 days.
Weight | International Standard | International Tracked & Signed for |
Under 250g | £4.40 | £9.00 |
251g - 500g | £6.50 | £10.50 |
501g - 1000g | £8.60 | £12.50 |
1001g - 1500g | £10.85 | £14.50 |
1501g - 2000g | £12.05 | £15.20 |
Orders are usually process within 1-2 days
Weight | International Standard | International Tracked & Signed for |
Under 250g | £5.50 | £10.10 |
251g - 500g | £8.45 | £12.90 |
501g - 750g | £10.90 | £15.10 |
751 - 1000g | £13.30 | £17.30 |
1001g - 1500g | £16.25 | £19.65 |
1501g - 2000g | £18.25 | £21.05 |
Orders are usually processed within 1-2 days
All orders are subject to stock availability
£6.95
Goose flight feather quill. Between the 6th and 19th Century writing literally took off – the quill pen was born. Although any large bird feathers would do, the 5 flight...