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Tag: calligraphy nib

By Renee Posted on August 13, 2018February 2, 2021

Common Calligraphy Problems

Here are a few points those new to calligraphy seem to struggle with. I know that learning calligraphy is a slow and intensive process.

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Close-up of a straight penholder as opposed to an oblique holder.
By Renee Posted on June 15, 2018February 18, 2021

What is a Calligraphy Nib??

This post stems from a question a friend asked me, and it was worded pretty much the same as the title of the article. I’ll give you a brief overview of how a nib works and describe two of my current favorites.

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About Renee

Renee is a an artist trying  to avoid making a mess of her hands and studio. She loves to garden and cook, and learn everything she can about calligraphy. Renee has attended countless workshops. Her first love was broad pen calligraphy, and she has developed skill with most writing tools she picks up. She also loves to draw, paint and sit in the sunshine. Renee lives in Tucson, Arizona with her wonderful teenage sons and too many plants, pets, and books.

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