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Lettering and calligraphy tools explained

You can start learning about calligraphy with just a pencil and a piece of paper but, believe me, once you start you’ll be hooked. But first you need to know about the different writing instruments so let’s take a look at the four main categories of calligraphy tools.

Toolssharon shawJuly 31, 2023

Tools and equipment for traditional calligraphy

Calligraphy is a skill and the more you can practise, the more you’ll improve. Fortunately, the basic traditional calligraphy equipment is easy to obtain and inexpensive.

Toolssharon shawApril 26, 2023Pilot Parallel Pens, Broad-edged nibs, Speedball series C nibs, calligraphy exercises, British Library

Here at Lettering Matters are my thoughts about all things related to lettering, calligraphy and the creative process.