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Types of Calligraphy Pens

There are two primary categories of calligraphy pens:  Dip Pens: As its name suggests, dip pens require periodic dipping into inkwells to keep writing  Fountain Pens: These pens receive their ink from cartridges that are placed within the pen.  The traditional straight pen design and the more convenient oblique pen style are both available with […]

Calligraphy Styles

There are various calligraphy fashions. The styles that might be employed to define this kind of artistic handwriting are actually quite varied. The three main subtypes of calligraphy are Western, Arabic, and Oriental.  – Western calligraphy is useful for a number of tasks, including hand-addressing invitations, crafting beautiful written prose or poetry, and enhancing other […]

Best papers for calligraphy

The translucent nature of Bleedproof marker paper makes it perfect for working through preliminary ideas and drafts.  It also accepts pen and ink pretty well. Because you can print your instructions directly on Premium Inkjet Paper, it is a practical and reasonably priced piece of paper to use for practice. Although it may somewhat bleed, […]

Calligraphy as a career option

Calligraphers frequently work for themselves and as independent contractors. To obtain experience, it is always preferable to work for a reputable studio first before providing clients with freelance services.  All calligraphers ought to have an official portfolio with the best samples of their work in it. The portfolio needs to showcase a range of fonts […]