Are you looking for the best calligraphy pen? In this video, that's exactly what I'll help you with. The best calligraphy pen depends on the style (script) of writing you want to do. And in this video, I'll cover the three main calligraphy pen categories along with my top recommendations for beginners. So if you're looking to get started with calligraphy or you're simply searching for a new calligraphy pen, this is the video for you!
In case you prefer to read, I also wrote a whole article covering this exact topic - https://www.lettering-daily.com/best-calligraphy-pens/
*Video Timestamps* -
1. Intro - (00:00)
2. Why the answer depends (pen categories) - (00:16)
3. Broad-edged calligraphy pens - (01:57)
4. Pointed (nib) calligraphy pens - (05:31)
5. Brush pens - (08:56)
6. Additional tools needed - (09:27)
7. Quick recap + final words - (11:42)
Here are the links to all of the tools I mention in this video (links to Amazon) -
The Calligrapher's Bible book by David Harris - http://geni.us/SnBw
*BROAD-EDGED CALLIGRAPHY PENS* -
1. Pilot Parallel Pen - https://geni.us/OA3U
2. Parallel Pen Ink Cartridges - https://geni.us/UW73d
3. Paper recommendation - https://geni.us/i0JE
BROAD-EDGED ALTERNATIVES -
1. Broad edged markers -
a) Kuretake Zig Calligraphy - https://geni.us/K8YuavR
b) Kuretake Zig Calligraphy 2 - https://geni.us/PItkR
c) Sakura Pigma Calligrapher - https://geni.us/oKHM
d) Speedball Elegant Writer - https://geni.us/8Z2yBe
Paper recommendation for the markers - https://geni.us/WBQJ5
2. Broad edged dip pens -
a) Speedball C-style Lettering Set - https://geni.us/b1BM2j
b) Manuscript Calligraphy set - https://geni.us/lYYNXLB
c) Sumi Ink - https://geni.us/AUvs
Paper recommendation for the dip pens - https://geni.us/P9ctK
*POINTED (NIB) CALLIGRAPHY PENS* -
1. Soft lead pencil - https://geni.us/8uZFFL
2. Small brush pen - Fudenosuke - https://geni.us/wjowBP & Pentel - https://geni.us/Xouu
Paper recommendation for both - https://geni.us/WBQJ5
3. Moblique 2 In 1 Nib Holder - https://geni.us/iW3vp2
4. Nikko G Nib - https://geni.us/zwHVJ
5. Sumi Ink - https://geni.us/AUvs
Paper recommendation for dip pen - https://geni.us/P9ctK
Two additional dip pen sets -
1. https://geni.us/EyaF
2. https://geni.us/2UJ0D
*BRUSH PENS* -
For my recommendation on brush pens checkout my video/article -
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XAsa1lZ3vI
Article - https://www.lettering-daily.com/best-brush-pens/
*ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED* -
1. Rolling Ruler - https://geni.us/bfXMSMS
2. HB Pencil - https://geni.us/qXHd
3. Kneaded Eraser - https://geni.us/wiKnX
*VIDEO/ARTICLE ON GUIDELINES* -
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmaJWx6hVHY
Article - https://www.lettering-daily.com/calligraphy-guidelines/
Check out my favorite courses for lettering and calligraphy on Domestika - https://domestika.sjv.io/21aGWD
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If you need help with picking a pen as I said in the video, feel free to shoot me an email.
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