Learn how to load Calligraphy pens with free expert video tips for writing in Calligraphy more »
Learn how to use Calligraphy pens with free expert video tips for writing in Calligraphy more »
Calligraphy requires specific pens for specific parts of the art form. Learn tips on how to choose a calligraphy pen from a calligraphy expert in this free video clip. more »
Create your own "beautiful writing" with a calligraphy pen you make yourself. As the instruments of an art form that goes back to the Middle Ages, calligraphy pens have flat "nibs" and hold ink with which to write in a particular style. Long ago, hand-cut, feathered quill pens were dipped into ink wells. Today, a good and useful calligraphy pen can be made with a felt-tip permanent marker and a razor blade. more »
There are basically two necessary tools for calligraphy: Something to write on and something to write with. The "with" is a calligraphy pen or brush. Each style of pen has its own benefits. Knowing what their strong points are will help you choose the best pen for your project. more »
Dip pens are the only calligraphy pens that require the use of ink to load. This type of pen is equipped with various interchangeable sized nibs or tips depending on line thickness and calligraphy style. Dip pens and nibs are intricate tools needing precise care and handling. more »
The art of calligraphy, literally meaning "beautiful writing," is an ancient one, dating to early China. These days, there are countless classes, books and videos on how to learn this lovely skill. It's possible to learn the basics of using a calligraphy pen to create elegant writing without formal training. more »
Calligraphy pens are specially designed to write both thick and thin strokes. Learn how to use a pen for italic hand calligraphy in this free calligraphy lesson from a calligraphy instructor. more »
Calligraphy is the art of writing using fancy letters. It takes a lot of skill and talent to write calligraphy. In order to have a variety in your calligraphy letters, you need to know how to use the calligraphy pen to create different strokes and techniques. Here are some basic steps on how to use calligraphy pens. more »
The calligraphy pen has developed over thousands of years from brushes and reeds to the modern metal-tipped pen we use today. Dating back to ancient Egypt and China the calligraphy pen has been used in the development of writing systems and alphabets. It has also established an artistic way to write in our modern culture. more »
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