Copperplate Calligraphy Made Easy - Part 1

This is Part 1 of 2, which covers tools and all lower case letters (minuscules).
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Tools used in this video:
- HP premium laser paper 8.5" x 11" - amzn.to/3Bk5LA4
- Nikko G pointed pen nib - amzn.to/3BhzhWR
- Yasutomo sumi ink - amzn.to/3Ju2j8R
- Speedball oblique pen holder - amzn.to/3LxevaE
- 1/2 oz. ink jar - amzn.to/34SdlWe
- Custom oblique pen holder by Master Penman Michael Sull - spencerian.com
- vintage ashtray for pen rest (soap dish works well for this too)
- vintage tea cup for water container to clean pen nib (yogurt cups or any other container 6 oz or smaller works well too)
- sheet of paper towel folded twice
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www.paperinkarts.com/
www.johnnealbooks.com/
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  • @shickman1561
    @shickman15612 жыл бұрын

    The way you draw a tiny line to square the tops is so neat!!!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Fun to square off those tops! My teacher Elinor Holland taught me this 25 years ago. Thanks Elinor💖

  • @angelus_solus
    @angelus_solus2 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Not only did I get a good intro on copperplate, but I got an ASMR session along with it! Your voice is so relaxing that I'm actually tired now.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Had to look up ASMR. Sounds fascinating.

  • @kassik
    @kassik Жыл бұрын

    the best tutorial on youtube. thank you so much!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a huge compliment. Many thanks!

  • @emilycai8205
    @emilycai82053 жыл бұрын

    I wish I found this earlier! Such a nice camera angle, I can see every detail and the explanation is also exceptional clear, after viewing from nearly a hundred of these learning videos, I think yours is definitely one of the best! Awesome 👏 work!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Emily! Funny, I thought 'Wow, this is so (too?) close I can see the paper fibers!', which of course our pen nibs sometimes pick up. In the 16+ yrs of teaching I tell my students, for questionable strokes, look first at your tools and paper. I appreciate you commenting on this. Best wishes on your flourishing calligraphy work.

  • @SuperManning11
    @SuperManning112 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic! -and for some reason it is also spellbinding. Maybe it’s the tone of your voice, or just your quiet and very competent teaching method, whatever it is, it embodies the meditative part of calligraphy that drew me to the art to begin with. Thank you for these lessons!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I find my calligraphy practice to be meditative. I love that part. Best wishes!

  • @sulagracehenrichsen6682
    @sulagracehenrichsen6682 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely LOVED that lesson! Thank you sooooo much!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your feedback! Best wishes on your calligraphy journey.

  • @user-jp5nr3ke8y
    @user-jp5nr3ke8y9 ай бұрын

    Вы замечательная художница! Я два дня, как смотрю Ваши видео и вижу плавное движение Ваших рук. Это танец! И хотя я ни слова не понимаю, но движение говорит само за себя. Спасибо!

  • @jmwilson6792
    @jmwilson67923 ай бұрын

    Simply beautiful.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 ай бұрын

    Many thanks and happy lettering to you!

  • @jck01010101
    @jck010101012 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic thank you so much

  • @carolynnesbit8670
    @carolynnesbit8670 Жыл бұрын

    You are marvellous!!💕

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Best wishes to you!

  • @auntyvenom133
    @auntyvenom1334 ай бұрын

    You are a very good teacher! I thoroughly enjoyed this lesson. Thank you ✍️❤🇨🇦

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Many blessings ✍🌿

  • @knightonwoods287
    @knightonwoods2876 ай бұрын

    You have such an amazing talent for writing and for teaching. Thank you so much.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    6 ай бұрын

    🙏 Thank you very much for your feedback. Means so much to me. Many good wishes on your calligraphy journey.

  • @sandrabrezina5799
    @sandrabrezina5799 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant presentation. This helped me so much to get started!!!! Thank you very much.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so grateful for your comment. And great to see your beautiful calligraphy work here on KZread!

  • @marktahu2932
    @marktahu29323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much - I appreciate your very easy to follow no stress style, and it allows me to just slowly copy and refine my efforts. Its also very helpful watching you patiently "just doing your thing". It keeps me focussed because you make it all so achievable.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your feedback. Best wishes on your flourishing calligraphy work!

  • @kerrywebb8519
    @kerrywebb8519 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved this video, thank you. Mesmerising and spellbinding, you seemed to make the words you were saying follow the strokes you were writing. Following you letter by letter has given me confidence to see what I couldn't see before. Great filming by the way. Every stroke accessible. Well done.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your feedback, Kerry! Best wishes with your calligraphy practice.

  • @maurolimaok
    @maurolimaok3 жыл бұрын

    Great channel. I´m learning Spencerian now, but I´m pleased by your videos. Thanks. Hope there will be much more, in future.

  • @lupebutterfly9161
    @lupebutterfly91612 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I can't wait till I get my materials! Your voice is very clear and soothing. And the position of the paper is perfect. Such a useful tutorial for beginners.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for your kind words! Recommend materials are helpful and while waiting you can start with a pencil (HB is fine but you'll see more thick/thin contrast with a softer pencil like 2B).

  • @lindajoyce467
    @lindajoyce4672 жыл бұрын

    Great teaching. Ill watch it many times as i practice copperplate. Thank you!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Linda! Best wishes on your calligraphy practice/work.

  • @shailajaraparthi1697
    @shailajaraparthi16973 жыл бұрын

    I wished that I found this earlier. This is so detailed and amazing explanation 🤩

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks! Great to hear you're finding it useful.

  • @nolettepabio1610
    @nolettepabio16103 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video of yours! Thanks for sharing, I hope you'll continue to create contents like this. Your voice itself is entertaining, love it! Looking forward for more.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much! I hope your calligraphy work is blossoming!

  • @fazergirl1
    @fazergirl12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, your teaching style is hands-down the best I have come across while trying to learn copperplate calligraphy (and that includes the online course I paid several hundred UK£ for!) As other posters have mentioned, the camera angles are superb and you explain every detail calmly and methodically and listening to you is soooo relaxing! Thank you so much, I'm off to order the book you recommended now too.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your feedback! Sending you many good wishes on your calligraphy journey.

  • @CraftyAliConfessions
    @CraftyAliConfessions Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video, and wish I found you sooner! Love the closeup, and all the explanation you do with each letter. Thank you heaps for this, I feel that I can tackle calligraphy now. Lol. Xx

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Your comment made my day. Many good wishes on your calligraphy journey!

  • @LuvsSno
    @LuvsSno3 жыл бұрын

    I have so enjoyed your Copperplate Calligraphy Made Easy videos( especially enjoy your optional versions) .. ! I wish you would make video's, one each with miniscule and majuscules alphabets alphabetically.Thanks.

  • @jeylful
    @jeylful2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this beautiful class!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Many blessings to you.

  • @mjcard
    @mjcard3 жыл бұрын

    We learned to write with straight pens in grade 3 and we were taught to put a new one in our mouths for a bit to remove the wax coating from the manufacturer.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's an effective technique. Thanks for commenting.

  • @annebelgard6723
    @annebelgard67232 жыл бұрын

    Years ago my step mom took classes to learn to do this. She would do wedding invitations for people...

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure she made a lot of folks very happy. So great to contribute to huge milestones.

  • @user-cc8gh6gu2m
    @user-cc8gh6gu2m Жыл бұрын

    Great 💐, Very much thankful and admire you for this detailed and helpful teachings. 🙏💐🙏

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Many blessings for your calligraphy work ✍

  • @Funnellyenough
    @Funnellyenough5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely engrossing. I am definitely going to practice this diligently 😊

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! So great to hear 🎉✍🏽Best wishes on your calligraphy journey.

  • @phoenix7984
    @phoenix79843 жыл бұрын

    Such an interesting tutorial!! You are giving so many tips as you write, which answers the questions for newbies like me. Calligraphy is a new hobby I have picked up to keep myself occupied when d world around me is so crazy lol.. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I look forward to practice and learn from your videos. I struggle a lot with flourishing. Would be great if you can make a separate video on it whenever you find time :) Thanks a lot once again for these tutorials!

  • @dianita3030
    @dianita30303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you once again

  • @CANALPARACONOCERADIOS
    @CANALPARACONOCERADIOS3 жыл бұрын

    Muy buen video. Qué hermosa letra. muy bien explicado. Dios te bendiga por compartir.!!!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias. ¡Suerte en tu trabajo de caligrafía!

  • @juanjocali7950
    @juanjocali79503 жыл бұрын

    Muy buenos tips. Muchas gracias. Haré ejercicio siguiendo las indicaciones. Felicidades.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    ¡Muchas gracias! Buena suerte con tu trabajo de caligrafía.

  • @KreativeCornerByAnkita
    @KreativeCornerByAnkita10 ай бұрын

    Amazing work 😊 your handwriting is really awesome ❤❤❤

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Many blessings to you and happy lettering✍

  • @rob-in-the-marsh5311
    @rob-in-the-marsh5311Ай бұрын

    A very useful video. Beautiful writing, I wish I could make a video of this for reference.

  • @eulerzao
    @eulerzao3 жыл бұрын

    Quanta perfeição! Parabéns!!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Muito obrigado!

  • @barinderpalsingh2197
    @barinderpalsingh21973 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thanks so much!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Best wishes for your calligraphy practice.

  • @pporbaha
    @pporbaha16 күн бұрын

    Thank u so much

  • @usmanriaz9966
    @usmanriaz99663 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks. Wishing you a wonderful calligraphy journey!

  • @THTWriting
    @THTWriting Жыл бұрын

    So good 🎉

  • @alkarathi6535
    @alkarathi65353 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful love it

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Wishing you a flourishing calligraphy practice!

  • @islamicgallery786
    @islamicgallery786 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation on Copperplate drills... Could you please mention what would be the ratio of Ascender height, waistline and baseline, if we are not working on calligraphy sheets...

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Great question! 3:2:3

  • @luizferreiradonascimento2418
    @luizferreiradonascimento2418 Жыл бұрын

    Luiz.ferreira Muito Bom.mesmo.acompanhar.os Ensinamentos.de.escrita

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Obrigado!

  • @sweetbabyjames0714
    @sweetbabyjames0714 Жыл бұрын

    I wanted to thank you for recommending the Nikko G nib. I purchased them, and it has made the biggest difference! Now, if only I could find a local printer that knows anything about paper! If you have a website where I could find more information, I would appreciate it.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great! Nikko G is a wonderful and reliable nib. Regarding a resource website I recommend calligrafile.com (not my site). Thanks!

  • @TheSmoochy2
    @TheSmoochy22 жыл бұрын

    Love your teaching you are the Best****. You have a remarkable way of explaining as you go that goes perfect with your teaching style. I love how sometimes you will do the letter several times, and sometimes add a lettter to it. Do you have any courses you teach. You could really have a nice School going because you love your art, your skill and have a perfect hand. I think it would be a real hard job teaching this lettering. The folks that are really good love this art form. Their are few great Pennman giving courses, and usually they are all booked up. Curious which ink you are using It flows beautifully and I LOVE THE DARK BLACKNESS and the shine it leaves. I notice your strokes are nice and wide which is nice as well. Bo

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve been blessed with great teachers. Nope, currently not teaching any courses. You mentioned Penman so I’m guessing you’re already likely an IAMPETH member. I also recommend Society of Scribes in NYC. Do you know Dr. Joe Vitolo (for virtual materials) and Loredona Zega (online courses)? Ink used is Yasutomo sumi ink ✍

  • @galvieira2115
    @galvieira21155 ай бұрын

    Que aula maravilhosa , Deus abençoa tua vida.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    5 ай бұрын

    Obrigado🙌🏽 Bons estudos! ✍🏽

  • @galvieira2115

    @galvieira2115

    5 ай бұрын

    Qual o teu País ?

  • @pradeepchaitanya8364
    @pradeepchaitanya83643 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Pradeep!

  • @pporbaha
    @pporbaha16 күн бұрын

    If u like we can have a live program together about copperplate with ball poin pen.

  • @nimeshkk2386
    @nimeshkk23862 жыл бұрын

    I love your calligraphy classes. Iam very aspire to become a calligraphy expert anf as am a beginner i need your help yo buy a calligraphy pen.. Which kind of pen should i buy?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I have some supply recommendations in the description section, below the video (click 'show more'). Best wishes on your calligraphy work!

  • @alijee9342
    @alijee93422 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @ruchitataria2142
    @ruchitataria21422 жыл бұрын

    Which brand is best for this and which pen is for biggners can u please suggest

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your question. Speedball oblique pen holder is a good one for beginners: amzn.to/3LxevaE There are also more supply recommendations/links in the description area below the video (click more to view). Happy Lettering!

  • @ruchitataria2142

    @ruchitataria2142

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 💗😘

  • @user-pm2me4du2j
    @user-pm2me4du2j10 ай бұрын

    FANTASTIC!!! What Kind of Inn do you use?……And what paper?? Both are fantastic to!! !

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! In the video I used Yasutomo sumi ink and HP premium laser paper (products links in the description). Happy lettering!

  • @Kaligrafist
    @Kaligrafist3 жыл бұрын

    👏

  • @meastratonite3344
    @meastratonite33443 жыл бұрын

    🤩

  • @darisanty4497
    @darisanty4497 Жыл бұрын

    good

  • @kirandembani4596
    @kirandembani45963 жыл бұрын

    Oh this is an amazing calligraphy tutorial..I just started copperplate, and learned a lot form this.. Thankyou so much for sharing 😍 Also I wanna ask- when I don't use my nib for 2-3 days, why it start getting rust and doesn't work properly..I also did that fire thing twices🥺

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your positive feedback, Kiran! I recommend only tempering your nib with fire once when it's brand new and only for a couple of seconds, then dip into water and wipe clean. After you're done lettering clean your nib with water (some people use soap and water) and dry it complete with a cloth or paper towel. Which nib are you using?

  • @TheSmoochy2
    @TheSmoochy22 жыл бұрын

    Curious which nib are using? It is gorgeous in how beautifully lay the ink. You do gorgeous writting. Bo

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Nib is Nikko G made in Japan. It's made really well.

  • @AndreasNkleby
    @AndreasNkleby3 жыл бұрын

    Have I improved my writing? Maybe Have I improved my sleep? Absolutely

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yay, for improved sleep!

  • @johnpowell3935
    @johnpowell39353 жыл бұрын

    A great informative video. A quick question. How much above the x height and below the base line are the ascender and descender in relation to the x height. ?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question, John. The typical ratio is 3:2:3. In this video my guidelines measured 1/4" for the X-height and 3/8" for both the ascender height and descender depth.

  • @johnpowell3935

    @johnpowell3935

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CalligraphyArts thanks for your reply. A lot clearer now. I love your copperplate style. I’ll keep practicing.

  • @halinacheng4048
    @halinacheng40482 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🌹

  • @muhammadabrar-6732
    @muhammadabrar-6732 Жыл бұрын

    i need this nip and holder. i love it. where i can buy it???

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting. All the tools I used in this video are in the description section, below the views and date. Click 'more' to see it all.

  • @lkacalligraphyvn93
    @lkacalligraphyvn934 жыл бұрын

    You share link file page Copperplate, please. Thanks. ❤️

  • @Syedtahir-mj1nf
    @Syedtahir-mj1nf Жыл бұрын

    where i can purchase this pen

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    The wooden penholder is custom made by Master Penman Michael Sull, spencerian.com. Link is in the description. I also listed a link to a student grade Speedball penholder. Happy Lettering!

  • @aruntk1222
    @aruntk12222 жыл бұрын

    Nobody believe this is a hand lettered one as it appears a printed absolutely, I can say. Its really mind blogging. By the way my doubt is whether a beginner should start calligraphy with a normal pencil or straight away can use a calligraphy pen ?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great question. Practicing with a soft pencil is a helpful exercise; you'll see contrast with lighter upstrokes and fuller/bolder downstrokes. I letter often in pencil on scrap paper, when I need to measure my lettering to later center it (with ink) on my master copy. Good luck!

  • @aj7aj
    @aj7aj2 жыл бұрын

    equipment to you use ink paper nibs makes and where to purchase etcetera ?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the description area. Click 'show more' and it's all listed there. Best wishes with your calligraphy work!

  • @TheSmoochy2

    @TheSmoochy2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CalligraphyArts where is description area? Bo Thanks.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheSmoochy2 Apologies, I see now that it's not called description on this platform. Up above the comments section and below my name you'll see text that starts with 'Please subscribe,..." 3 lines below that click on 'show more' and the materials I've used are listed there. Thanks!

  • @juliocesarxr5288
    @juliocesarxr52882 жыл бұрын

    1.000 Likes

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks Júlio! Sending you many good wishes :)

  • @DeaK5
    @DeaK5Ай бұрын

    Your handwriting is superb!

  • @TheSmoochy2
    @TheSmoochy22 жыл бұрын

    I use a Nikki G and I notice my writting is extremely dark black shinny, and bright glossy. Does this mean I am doing something wrong?,Bo

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like too much ink is coming out too quickly. Perhaps the Nikko G nib is too flexible for you. Each calligrapher has a different amount of (default) pressure that they apply. I recommend checking out johnnealbooks.com and/or paperinarts.com and reading each nib description. If too much ink is flowing out then maybe you need a stiffer nib and/or a nib with a larger reservoir to hold more ink.

  • @mikegregory6319
    @mikegregory63193 жыл бұрын

    Copperplate is very strict to the way it is written so i don't think that f would be used in traditional copperplate you would get away with it in modern calligraphy because the rules of the letting is more forgiving and flexible that's the way i understood of the two differences.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent point. Copperplate calligraphy is quite formal. We can observe variations among master calligraphers such as Zaner, Bickman and Waters. Best wishes on your calligraphy practice.

  • @Chafalota
    @Chafalota Жыл бұрын

    CAN YOU USE ALCOHOL OR ACETONE TO REMOVE THE LAYER ON THE TIP OF THE NIB?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    Жыл бұрын

    Hmm? I'm not sure. I wonder if they may too harsh and reduce the life of the nib. Options that I know of (fire, saliva & potatoes) to remove the nib film are not always practical. Please share what your results are if you do try them. Happy lettering!

  • @Chafalota

    @Chafalota

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CalligraphyArts THANKS👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jck01010101
    @jck010101012 жыл бұрын

    Is that paper or digital?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's paper. Hewlett Packard premium laser paper to be exact. Thanks for asking; others may be wondering too.

  • @plouteo6612
    @plouteo66124 жыл бұрын

    the Speedball oblique pen doesn't work with most nibs... the tip of the nib should align with the axis of penholder's barrel.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aligning the nib tip to the barrel's axis doesn't always apply. For instance my favorite penholder, skillfully made by a Master Penman, was designed for vintage Esterbrook nibs and other smaller sized nibs, however I often use a much larger nib with this penholder and if I were to align the tip with the axis of the barrel it would be way too far into the flange and not as flexible as I need it to be. Also the Speedball student penholder is around $2 each; making it accessible to many. I only recommend nibs that I know fit it in my classes.

  • @britevision

    @britevision

    3 жыл бұрын

    Laura Di Piazza I understand what Asaph73 is saying. I started with the oblique Speedball with Nikko G nibs, and finally learned where nibs should align. After getting a new pen holder, it was SIGNIFICANTLY easier for me to attain the right flex and feel to write beautiful calligraphy. I really think Speedball should redesign their oblique holders, because so many beginners buy their oblique pens first. I wouldn’t be surprised if many quit out of frustration, when they would’ve continued if they had a different pen.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@britevision I agree! I also hope they'll do a redesign. The nib rotating in the holder is very frustrating.

  • @KundanKumar-en7cl
    @KundanKumar-en7cl8 ай бұрын

    Very easy to understand but hard to write the same...🙏🏿. Would you please provide the PDF page if that page on which you are writing... Please think on it I will pay for that if u dont mind it🙏🏿

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    7 ай бұрын

    There's a link for it in the description section (it's the first link). Thank you for commenting and watching the tutorial!

  • @user-se9bk7el4v
    @user-se9bk7el4v2 жыл бұрын

    Дякую

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ласкаво просимо!

  • @luifarrah1167
    @luifarrah11673 жыл бұрын

    can i have the name of this pen?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes (and sorry for the delayed response). It was made by Master Penman Michael Sull and you can reach him through spencerian.com. Good luck!

  • @hayesm665
    @hayesm6659 ай бұрын

    Can you imagine that we learned and it was mandatory calligraphy in grade 3 way back in the 70's when schooling actually meant something? Yah, now we have movies and pajama day on Friday's. No wonder the western society is in a bad shape. ...sorry I had to edit it. Now kids are playing the challenge if they can wright they're name without lifting up the pen off the paper. 😅😂🤣

  • @theinvisiblepiano5369

    @theinvisiblepiano5369

    20 күн бұрын

    Maybe back in the 70s when schooling meant something they should've taught the correct usage of 'their' and spelling of write.

  • @monicagandy6723
    @monicagandy67232 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to help use this handwriting to sign/press them criminal charges for harassment cyberstalking online impersonation stolen identity

  • @rob-in-the-marsh5311
    @rob-in-the-marsh5311Ай бұрын

    Why didn't you warn against using fountain pen ink, and discuss the differences between fountain pen ink and calligraphy ink?

  • @willsuttie3683
    @willsuttie368312 күн бұрын

    Tittilating!

  • @DaRougaroux1
    @DaRougaroux13 жыл бұрын

    Why does no one talk about paper. If you don't have the right paper, none of this will matter.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, paper is a game changer. For practice I use HP premium laser paper. It's 32lb bright white paper and holds ink well.

  • @DaRougaroux1

    @DaRougaroux1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CalligraphyArts I ordered some HP Premium 28. You think that will be okay for an ultra beginner for practice?

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DaRougaroux1 I haven’t used 28 yet. Since it’s premium I think it’ll be fine. Pls share your opinion after trying. Thanks.

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DaRougaroux1 & save those early practice sheets. You’ll be amazed at your progress in just a few months.

  • @DaRougaroux1

    @DaRougaroux1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CalligraphyArts will do, thx!

  • @inesmargaridaalvespereirap1169
    @inesmargaridaalvespereirap11693 жыл бұрын

    Que video chato

  • @user-qj9jh2il5y
    @user-qj9jh2il5y Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @yokikokudou
    @yokikokudou7 ай бұрын

    So you just PRESUME EVERYONE IS RIGHT HANDED!!!

  • @CalligraphyArts

    @CalligraphyArts

    7 ай бұрын

    Go to 5:50 where I discuss the best pen options and paper angle for left-handed folks.

  • @christiangonzalez6945

    @christiangonzalez6945

    3 ай бұрын

    Be angry at anothers video, there is the political side of youtube for that.