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...
It is best to practice frequently and in a constructive and methodical way. By setting yourself a target for the practice session you will be more focused and achieve better results. Practising a new style (Italic Minuscules) Here is an...
Numbers follow the characteristics of the main script. So, they should be sloped and based on an oval shape when written with Italics and round in shape and upright when written with Roman Capitals. Numbers can be either ranged or non-ranged. Ranged numbers...
Introduction Nowadays, most calligraphy is produced using metal nibs. Some steel nibs have a pointed tip, whilst others have a straight-edge shape. Both types of nibs can produce a thick line. Using a pointed nib, the artist applies pressure to...
With some practice, you can soon learn Brush Pen Lettering. As with many other calligraphy styles, letters are built up from combining a few basic brush strokes. Brush Strokes Master these five basic strokes and you’ll soon be writing with...
In previous Brush Pen Lettering posts, we explained how to write with a Brush Pen. By mastering the five basic brush strokes you are able to learn how to write with a Brush Pen much quicker. To help you, Lindsey Bugbee...
The Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) is one of the largest western lettering society in the world. It is based in the United Kingdom and has an extensive membership in Europe as well as many other countries. The Society...
Scribblers is committed to developing the traditional art of calligraphy. So we are delighted, therefore, to support the Lettering Arts Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting the lettering arts, from calligraphy to letter carving. This year the Lettering Arts Trust...
Sometimes with the best care we still find something has gone awry. When you notice something has gone wrong, often the best thing to do is go and have a cup of tea. (An exception to that is if the...
