The calligraphy pen nib is a specialist piece of equipment that has been designed to hold a quantity of ink and then measure it out steadily onto the page. The way in which the pen is held and the pressure that is imparted through the nib onto the paper will regulate just how quickly the [...]
There are some really beautiful calligraphy pens out there and I suspect that if you own one you take quite a bit of pride in the look and feel of it. All the more reason to make sure that the very best of care is taken with it to keep it in good working order.It [...]
Naturally, when something’s been around for thousands of years you will find that there have been a few changes along the way. The same goes for the calligraphy pen. Reed The reed pen can be traced back to Ancient Egypt times and similar types of pens were also made in the far east. It is [...]
Most calligraphers rest the pen on the first joint of the middle finger and use the thumb and forefinger to guide the pen and maintain its angle. This approach is used for any broad-edged writing instrument. The main problem you will be likely to encounter when starting is holding the pen at the right angle. [...]
