Calligraphy Tools and Techniques
In Memorium…the Rotring Art Pencil
Care and Feeding of the Calligraphy Dip Pen
Care and Feeding of the Calligraphy Fountain Pen
Troubleshooting a Calligraphy Dip Pen
Calligraphy Studio on a Budget
Calligraphy Pens: A Blast from the Past
Lettering Basics
Getting Positive about the Negative
Inks
Selecting Calligraphy Inks: Tests and Reviews
Supports
Layout and Design
Calligraphy Layout: A Single Page
Calligraphy Layout: A Simple Book Page
Calligraphy: Centering Lettering in a Certificate
Calligraphy: Avoiding Mistakes
Calligraphy: Correcting Mistakes
Calligraphy Design: Acanthus Leaves
Calligraphy Layout: Designing a Certificate
Calligraphy Design: Simple Drawn and Painted Borders
Calligraphy Design: Simple Zoomorphic Initial
Calligraphy Layout: Full Spiral Border
Calligraphy Design: Simple Scatter Borders
Calligraphy Design: Simple Ink and Gold Border
Calligraphy Design: Deconstructing White Vine Borders
Miscellaneous
Calligraphy: How to pick a “how to” book
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Hello , I have a question, how did the scribes line their work? Thanks for your answer, HEL
A good explanation can be found at ORB Online Encyclopedia – Manuscript Books that describes various ruling methods.
I am having a problem when cutting a quill. The problem is I cannot get the slit to stay together when I cut it there is always a gap and this is driving me nuts. Can you help? Thanks for your answer, HEL
You might be putting too much pressure at the slit or not releasing it fast enough. It will take a little bit of practice to get the “feel” of how much pressure is needed to create the slit without creating a gap.
Excellent information on how to cut a quill (with photos) can be found at Atlanta Friends of the Alphabet site.
What writing hand was in fashion prior to the Palmer method ? Thanks for your answer, HEL
One of the best places for information on pointed pen script styles is at The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH).
Can you please tell me the correct method of sharpening a quill cutting pen knife? Thanks for your answer, HEL
It’s been a while and I don’t want to give you obsolete information – perhaps a website that demonstrates sharpening knives?
I just purchased a quill cutter that looks like a fingernail cutter and it has a nibbler in it , how does the nibbler work and what was it used for? Thanks fory our answer HEL
Has anybody used a food dehydrator to dry quills and if your answer is yes how long did it take? Thanks for your answer HEL
This site is really “une mine d’informations” (I didn’t find the translation of this french expression.
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