Learn: calligraphy
Collection by Donna McMaster
Calligraphy done with pointed pen, brush, or brush pen, in styles based on copperplate and similar scripts.
Pointed pens, nibs, & inks
Calligraphy Nibs Flex Scale (FS) and How To Prep New Nibs
This flex scale is based on personal point of view of Dr. Gail Madalag to come up with a useful guide and reference. Brand new nibs were used to test the flexibility. Flex scale (FS) ranges from 1 (least flexible) to 5 (most flexible). Modern nibs as point of reference:1 - Gillot 4042 - Nikko G, Tachikawa G3 - Hunt 56,
These are a Few of my Favorite Nibs | Happy Hands Project
I remember when pointed pen calligraphy was all new to me. I follow the blogs of inspiring calligraphers and usually ask them what nib they used on a certain artwork. I will order the same nibs they used and excitedly prepare them before dipping in glorious black ink. ‘Aaaah’, I thought, ‘this will make my …
Project ideas
Flourished headlines
Lettering challenges (Instagram)
General techniques & drills
Master pesky thick to thin transitions — Weronika Zubek
Are you struggling to transition from thick downward stroke to thin curve? Then you need to work on your wrist control. Many people have this problem when they start practicing brush lettering, whether with a brush marker or thin brush pen. It can be even more difficult if you are using a very flexible tip.
Pointed pen techniques & drills
The 10 copybooks you need to know about if you study Copperplate / English Round Hand - Penna Volans
You know I spend a lot of time looking at old copybooks, I love to study these old models and I’d love to help you get better acquainted with old Writing Masters and their works. But because there are so many options in the bibliography section, I thought it would be nice to narrow it […]
Ornamental flourishes
French Marigold (Getty Museum)
⭐️French Marigold; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.6 x 12.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Ms. 20, fol. 82. High res image from the Getty Museum.
Brushes & brush markers
White & metallic pens & markers
Other lettering tools & supplies
Rachel Yallop
Suzanne Cunningham
Happy mail
Other Pins
The 10 copybooks you need to know about if you study Copperplate / English Round Hand - Penna Volans
You know I spend a lot of time looking at old copybooks, I love to study these old models and I’d love to help you get better acquainted with old Writing Masters and their works. But because there are so many options in the bibliography section, I thought it would be nice to narrow it […]
French Marigold (Getty Museum)
⭐️French Marigold; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.6 x 12.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Ms. 20, fol. 82. High res image from the Getty Museum.
Sachin Shah on Instagram: “I sincerely believe this. Keep practicing. . . #calligrafia #handmade #handmadefont #handlettering #typespire #calligraphy…”
2,634 Likes, 48 Comments - Sachin Shah (@sachinspiration) on Instagram: “I sincerely believe this. Keep practicing. . . #calligrafia #handmade #handmadefont #handlettering…”
Calligraphy Nibs Flex Scale (FS) and How To Prep New Nibs
This flex scale is based on personal point of view of Dr. Gail Madalag to come up with a useful guide and reference. Brand new nibs were used to test the flexibility. Flex scale (FS) ranges from 1 (least flexible) to 5 (most flexible). Modern nibs as point of reference:1 - Gillot 4042 - Nikko G, Tachikawa G3 - Hunt 56,