introduction to calligraphy
I hope you enjoyed the introduction to calligraphy. Here are some suggested books, links, tools, and publications should you decide to investigate further.
*DOWNLOAD HANDOUT HERE*
MY FAVORITE CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS
The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting, Fred Eager
Write Now: The Inga-Dubay Program for Handwriting Success, Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty
Written Letters, Jaki Svaren
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS & TIPS
Calligraphy for Beginners-How to write lower case italic alphabet with Joanne Fink: One of many she has made for Sakura markers
Lettering Daily: Italic Calligraphy for Beginners-Lots of good information from a South Korean calligrapher known as@Slo.Leecalli
Lloyd Reynolds's Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting: This is the first episode of 20 episodes. Lloyd Reynolds was a pioneer in teaching Italic handwriting.
Patricia Lovett: video clips about pens, inks, pen angle, italic, and a video for left-handers.
Carol DuBosch: tips on working with folded pens, making erasures, and using bleach.
SUGGESTED TOOLS
* Broad edge marker (I like Zig Calligraphy, Y & C Calligraphy, and Sakura Pigma Calligrapher)
* Pilot Parallel Pens (cartridge pens in a good range of nib sizes that write easily and make nice crisp lines)
* Dip Pen Set Up
Speedball C nibs (complete set of 0-6. Most useful are 2-4.). They are treated to prevent rust. Rub with spit and a paper towel before using.
Pen holder (one and change nibs or a holder for each of your favorite nibs)
Higgins Eternal Ink (easiest for beginners and still my favorite)
* Broad edge fountain and/or cartridge pen for handwriting and smaller size writing (Schaefer, Manuscript, Lamy)
If you are left-handed, Speedball C nibs come in left-handed as do some markers and fountain pens.
CALLIGRAPHERS
Saint John's Bible
John Stevens
Mike Gold
Carol DuBosch
Denis Brown
Holly Munroe
ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, & MATERIALS
Masscribes: a New England based calligraphy organization with members in Massachusetts and the other New England states who share a common interest in calligraphy and related arts. Our goal is to help keep hand lettering alive and to support those with a passion for letters. Masscribes holds hands-on workshops, hosts educational programs, exhibits, and social gatherings.
Bound & Lettered: quarterly publication devoted to calligraphy and bookmaking
Letter Arts Review: quarterly publication devoted to the calligraphic arts
John Neal Bookseller: calligraphy & bookmaking books and tools
Paper & Ink Arts: calligraphy & bookmaking books and tools
Jet Pens: pens and markers of all kinds including calligraphy
Artist & Craftsman, Rte 1 South, Saugus: my favorite art supply store without going into Boston
Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA: devoted to printing rather than hand lettering but a fascinating place
*DOWNLOAD HANDOUT HERE*
MY FAVORITE CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS
The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting, Fred Eager
Write Now: The Inga-Dubay Program for Handwriting Success, Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty
Written Letters, Jaki Svaren
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS & TIPS
Calligraphy for Beginners-How to write lower case italic alphabet with Joanne Fink: One of many she has made for Sakura markers
Lettering Daily: Italic Calligraphy for Beginners-Lots of good information from a South Korean calligrapher known as@Slo.Leecalli
Lloyd Reynolds's Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting: This is the first episode of 20 episodes. Lloyd Reynolds was a pioneer in teaching Italic handwriting.
Patricia Lovett: video clips about pens, inks, pen angle, italic, and a video for left-handers.
Carol DuBosch: tips on working with folded pens, making erasures, and using bleach.
SUGGESTED TOOLS
* Broad edge marker (I like Zig Calligraphy, Y & C Calligraphy, and Sakura Pigma Calligrapher)
* Pilot Parallel Pens (cartridge pens in a good range of nib sizes that write easily and make nice crisp lines)
* Dip Pen Set Up
Speedball C nibs (complete set of 0-6. Most useful are 2-4.). They are treated to prevent rust. Rub with spit and a paper towel before using.
Pen holder (one and change nibs or a holder for each of your favorite nibs)
Higgins Eternal Ink (easiest for beginners and still my favorite)
* Broad edge fountain and/or cartridge pen for handwriting and smaller size writing (Schaefer, Manuscript, Lamy)
If you are left-handed, Speedball C nibs come in left-handed as do some markers and fountain pens.
CALLIGRAPHERS
Saint John's Bible
John Stevens
Mike Gold
Carol DuBosch
Denis Brown
Holly Munroe
ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, & MATERIALS
Masscribes: a New England based calligraphy organization with members in Massachusetts and the other New England states who share a common interest in calligraphy and related arts. Our goal is to help keep hand lettering alive and to support those with a passion for letters. Masscribes holds hands-on workshops, hosts educational programs, exhibits, and social gatherings.
Bound & Lettered: quarterly publication devoted to calligraphy and bookmaking
Letter Arts Review: quarterly publication devoted to the calligraphic arts
John Neal Bookseller: calligraphy & bookmaking books and tools
Paper & Ink Arts: calligraphy & bookmaking books and tools
Jet Pens: pens and markers of all kinds including calligraphy
Artist & Craftsman, Rte 1 South, Saugus: my favorite art supply store without going into Boston
Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA: devoted to printing rather than hand lettering but a fascinating place