Brush Pen Calligraphy Versus Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Brush Pen Calligraphy Versus Pointed Pen Calligraphy

March 31, 2022

by

Lindsey Bugbee

Beginner’s Calligraphy, Brush Pen Calligraphy, Calligraphy, Video

Many calligraphy beginners wonder if it’s best to start learning with brush pen calligraphy, then move on to the pointed pen. My answer? Not necessarily. If you have time, watch the YouTube video detailing which calligraphy writing utensil is best for your situation! (No time? Read the summary article below the video!)
Calligraphy beginners often write to me with a question: “Do I start by learning brush pen calligraphy? Or do I start by learning pointed pen calligraphy?” Today, I’ll examine the answer to that in a YouTube video … with — and I hope you won’t mind this! — the help of a lovely little assistant.
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About the author

Hi, I’m Lindsey Bugbee, the illustrator, calligrapher, and author behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK). Since 2012, the TPK Blog has been a vibrant creative space filled with tutorials and lessons on modern calligraphy, hand lettering, and illustration. After publishing The Calligraphy Book, I wanted to elevate the quality of content even further—so I launched TPK Premium. You can join here to receive access to some of the internet’s best creative inspiration and project tutorials.