Meet Geni! She’s a university student who works part-time packaging up TPK Supply Shop orders. For several months, I had no idea that she was interested in art or calligraphy! Then, after she went home one day, I saw that she’d accidentally left a piece of paper on the desk with faux calligraphy written on it. Next time I saw her, I asked if she’d like to learn how to use the calligraphy tools that she sends out!
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When I first developed an interest in calligraphy, I perused a lot of calligraphy photos online. Those photos featured a recurring theme: a strange-looking pen with a “thing” sticking out of its side. After some intensive Googling, I found out that the “thing” is called a “flange”, and the pen is called an “oblique calligraphy pen”.
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I decided to write this article for people who are thinking about learning calligraphy because it’s important to know what to expect! If you jump in with the assumption that you’ll have gorgeous penmanship next week, you may be disappointed! Approach your new endeavor with a realistic attitude, however, and success will follow.
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In 2014, I wrote the original version of this post. In it, I made recommendations about which calligraphy inks to use and why! Fast forward five years, and I’ve had several chances to discover new inks. In this updated blog post, I’d like to discuss a few inks with you and why I think they’re so great! Keep in mind: there are so many inks out there, and I’ve only tried a smattering of them. If something isn’t on this list, it probably just means I’ve never used it. I highly recommend trying out any ink you come across and keeping your own list of favorites!
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I have wanted to design and compile my own modern calligraphy starter kit for years. Finally, I decided I’ve seen enough of low-quality supplies or barebones kits that give you tools to create calligraphy but minimal information! I resolved to create a kit that would truly teach calligraphy, like a mini-calligraphy workshop in a box. Today, I’m proud to announce that The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit is available and ready to ship to your door — for free (if you’re located in the US)!
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