The best ink for calligraphy depends on two things: the pen you're using, and what the finished piece is for.These two questions are quite different, and it's worth thinking about them separately. Start with the Pen The first consideration is...
Yes, you can begin learning calligraphy with a normal pen. While traditional calligraphy is usually written with specialised tools such as dip pens, many of the basic principles of lettering can be practised with ordinary writing pens. In fact, starting...
Unfortunately, the majority of nib manufacturers do not use a sensible numbering system for their nib sizes.Just because the nib says ‘4’ on it, it does not mean the actual nib width is 4mm! We have created a PDF...
Ever tried writing with two pencils at once? It might sound odd at first, but this simple trick creates an incredibly effective DIY calligraphy tool known as a twin-points. All you need are two sharpened pencils and a couple of...
Modern Calligraphy is an expressive and playful style, combining pen strokes and lettering styles to create something unique to you. That means the nibs you use need to be versatile and forgiving. Here is a list of the five best-selling...
If you’ve ever looked at elegant, sweeping letterforms with delicate hairlines and contrasting thick strokes, there’s a good chance you were admiring pointed nib calligraphy.It’s a style that looks incredibly refined, which takes practice, but the results are well worth...
There are two types of nibs: pointed and broad-edge. Pointed nibs do not use a reservoir, but broad-edge nibs do. Some broad-edge nibs are purchased with a reservoir. These include Brause Bandzug nibs, Speedball ‘C’ and ‘LC’ nibs and Leonardt...
Preparing your nib before its first use is crucial for achieving the best calligraphy results. New nibs come with a thin lacquer coating, designed to prevent rust. However, this coating also repels ink, leading to inconsistent ink flow and potential...
Every calligrapher will have experienced a fabulous moment – however fleeting – when all the materials (paper, nib, ink) are in harmony, and the letters are forming miraculously on the page! When it doesn’t feel like that – when it’s...
