Bleeding calligraphy ink can range from being an unexpected nuisance to a devastating discovery. If you’re plagued by ink that feathers and spreads, try one of the five tips in this blog post!
For the past few months, Tona of The Paper Seahorse and I have been working together to build the perfect calligraphy kit. Today, I’m very happy to announce its existence! In this post, you’ll learn about the two versions of the kit — and you’ll have the chance to win the more luxe of the…
This is a great post for calligraphy beginners! In it, you’ll learn about pointed pen calligraphy nibs and which one(s) may be right for you. You’ll also find out how to tell nibs apart and other very helpful tips such as how to prepare nibs for use!
The secret to the perfect calligraphy travel kit is to keep it simple. If you have to make a fuss to pack a lot of supplies, it will be just as difficult to unpack and then re-pack again! The essential calligraphy travel kit outlined in this post is simple, effective, and provides everything you need…
Once you start using a calligraphy nib, how long can you reasonably expect it to last? The short answer is that there’s no way to know that exactly. The more detailed answer can be found in this blog post!
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!
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