If you’re looking for a little nib that packs a powerful punch, try the Brause EF66! This tiny nib is my favorite because of its incredible stroke contrast. Hairline upstrokes are as easy to make as thick, sumptuous downstrokes. In today’s post, I want to tell you more about this nib, its attributes, and its quirks.
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Many people come to TPK looking to improve their handwriting, and until today, I wasn’t really able to help them. Yes, there are beaucoup calligraphy resources here — but calligraphy is art! It’s not something that’s realistic to use for everyday tasks like writing thank you cards, notes, or recipes. That’s why I’ve spent the last few months creating Improve Your Handwriting: A Comprehensive Online Course! The course will teach you how to develop handwriting that you’re proud to show off. Here’s a short video to tell you more:
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One thing that no one told me when I set out to learn calligraphy? New calligraphy nibs don’t necessarily arrive ready to use. Nib manufacturers coat them with oils to keep them nice and fresh in storage! That’s great because it means that you receive nibs that are in mint condition. The downside? Oil and water don’t mix — and ink is mostly made of water! You’ll more than likely have trouble writing if you don’t get the oils off the nib before you start.
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A couple of months ago, I resolved to be more active on YouTube. Calligraphy is such a visual thing, after all, and I love to watch it come to life via video! My favorite types of videos to make are “musical calligraphy” videos. Basically, I find a classical piece of music and create calligraphy to it. These types of videos are helpful for two reasons. First, you get an idea of what a realistic writing pace looks like! Second, any calligraphy video can help you glean visual tips. For example, you might feel inspired to re-evaluate your grip or try out some flourishes! Today, I’m writing to Bizet’s “Habanera”, which is an aria from the opera Carmen.
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I first released this simple brush pen worksheet in 2015. Little did I know that it would become one of the most popular printables on TPK! With 131,500 downloads and counting, many a brush pen enthusiast has worked through the exercises in this worksheet. Today, I want to talk about what you can learn from filling out the Free Brush Pen worksheet, as well as other brush pen resources that you can take advantage of on the TPK site!Continue Reading about Free Brush Pen Calligraphy Worksheet
In 2014, I wrote the Typography Art Envelope Tutorial. The tutorial shows you how to make an incredibly cool piece of mail art with vintage flair! The envelope was inspired by antique advertisements, which were always hand-drawn and a bit more cluttered than the clean look we’ve become accustomed to in modern times.
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