The Calligraphy Pen

The calligraphy pen is more than just a simple tool for putting words on a page. It comes in a large range of styles made from a variety of materials and used to create distinguishably different letterforms. In the right person’s hand a calligraphy pen can be a thing of beauty creating beautiful things. We could make [...]

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. [...]