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If you want to learn how to create modern calligraphy, then this is precisely the article for you! I’ll walk you through every step of the process, from which supplies to buy to gorgeous projects that you can make with your new skills.
Over the past few years, I have taught several beginners’ modern calligraphy workshops and answered countless calligraphy questions via email. Those experiences have taught me that there is a need for an article like this one: a post that shows you where to start learning from scratch! In this blog post, I’ll explain how to learn modern calligraphy in a few simple steps. (Curious about the difference between modern calligraphy and traditional calligraphy? Take a quick trip to this blog post!)
I believe that “faux calligraphy” — modern calligraphy created with a standard (ballpoint, gel, etc.) pen — is the best introduction to dip pen calligraphy. The fact that you’re using a familiar writing instrument allows you to focus on letterforms, which is great for beginners!
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