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DIY Envelope Stencil for Perfect Spacing
Trust me, this thing will come in handy. Whether you’re a newlywed with a lot of thank-you notes to send out, or you just like creating cool-looking mail art, an envelope stencil will revolutionize your writing. Use it for print, calligraphy, or some invented font style in between … you’ll love it, and you’ll be…
Calligraphy Troubleshooting: Nib Pressure + Shaking Hand
This blog post is is overdue because: A) Everyone experiences some shaky hand funkiness at some time or another. In no way does that speak to your skill level; and B) Figuring out how to exert the correct amount of pressure on nibs can be difficult, especially for beginners! To learn how to deal with…
Different Types of Paper
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We’ve all had *that* moment in the office supply or art store: you’ve gone in to purchase some paper, and suddenly you’re confronted with twenty different choices and no idea what to take home. This blog post is designed to help you sift through your confusion and make informed decisions about which paper to use…
Ideas for Unique Modern Calligraphy
It takes a creative person to write modern calligraphy! This blog post should — fingers crossed — spark some inspiration and encourage you to try some new modern calligraphy techniques and ideas. If you’ve got any additional suggestions for adding a little somethin’ somethin’ to calligraphy, please contribute a comment! It’s always really cool to…
A Guide to Using Metallic and Gold Calligraphy Inks
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Sometimes, you’ve just gotta retire your standard calligraphy inks and go for something a little more glitzy. This blog post should help you to create some gorgeous calligraphy with equally gorgeous ink. And — guess what? I even made a video for you! That’s right … get ready to learn!
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
If you are new to calligraphy, check out the Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy!
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