When I first picked up a dip pen, my reasons to learn calligraphy were as follows: first, I wanted to try something new. Second, I had just moved to Colorado, and I wanted to send my friends in my home state (Kansas) beautiful correspondence. Finally, I hoped to make a little bit of money on the side! Now, with several years of teaching calligraphy under my belt, I’ve found that people have all sorts of motivations for learning calligraphy. This article is a compilation of my seven favorites!
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For many calligraphers, cleaning calligraphy nibs is an obvious concept. Swish them around in a bit of water and you’re good! But there’s a lot to unpack there: how long do you swish? Do you dunk the whole nib in water? Do you use tap water or distilled? Is it better to use some sort of pen cleaner? Today, we’re going to take a look at these questions and more in this guide to cleaning calligraphy nibs. 
