Comments for The Calligraphy Pen

Comment on Calligraphy Design: Simple Zoomorphic Initial by wolfgangcat

wolfgangcat — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:19 +0000

Any book about Zoomorphic initials would contain samples of the entire alphabet. Use would depend upon copyright determined by the author.

Comment on Calligraphy Design: Simple Zoomorphic Initial by irena

irena — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:28:56 +0000

WHERE ARE THE OTHER LETTER OF THE ALPHABET?? IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE THEM FOR SCHOOL??

Comment on Calligraphy Resources by firedrops

firedrops — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:54:23 +0000

Thank you for the links. Very much appreciated.

Comment on Care and Feeding of the Calligraphy Dip Pen by wolfgangcat

wolfgangcat — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:51:36 +0000

Speedball nibs are easy to find and relatively inexpensive – it might be most efficient to just replace the nib. You could try cleaning it but depending on what shape the nib is in – if it’s rusty, bent, etc. then replacing would be a more cost-effective solution if you plan to use it for calligraphy.

Comment on Care and Feeding of the Calligraphy Dip Pen by James... That's it.

James... That's it. — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:25:26 +0000

Hi, my Uncle gave me a Speedball Ken Brown Calligraphy starter set Product Number 3078. It was bought in 1979, and sadly he had not cleaned before putting it away for twenty years. I bought new ink, as the ink included was as hard as glass, and cleaning solution. Will this work to restore the nibs?

Comment on Selecting Calligraphy Inks: Tests and Reviews by Rose Marian

Rose Marian — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:31:04 +0000

Calli ink is wonderful when you can find it. I miss the Rotring artist colors though.

Comment on Basic Calligraphy Tools by Searching for an Answer | xerinhx3

Searching for an Answer | xerinhx3 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:22:16 +0000

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Comment on Selecting Calligraphy Inks: Tests and Reviews by Sharon Delvento

Sharon Delvento — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:42:29 +0000

Thanks! Found it’s tied to a site called “Manuscript Pen, Ltd.” in Shropshire, England. Sharon

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Comment on Selecting Calligraphy Inks: Tests and Reviews by wolfgangcat

wolfgangcat — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:06:18 +0000

I’m not familiar with that particular brand – perhaps someone else has used it? If you are not sure, check the manufacturer’s site as they often provide details as to permanence of their product line.

Generally, any ink that contains pigments rather than dyes will be less likely to fade over time. Exposure to light will also be a factor, so depending on how the work is displayed a dye-based ink might be fine if not displayed in direct light for long periods of time.

Comment on Selecting Calligraphy Inks: Tests and Reviews by Sharon Delvento - qstn re stuart houghton

Sharon Delvento - qstn re stuart houghton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:57:13 +0000

I came across a small sample bottle of Stuart Houghton Ltd. Calligraphy ink – I liked it because it’s much blacker than any Higgins – anybody have any long-term experience with it? Lightfastness? Permanence? I think it’s non-waterproof. Are non-waterproofs generally darker than waterproofs?