MODERN CALLIGRAPHY STARTER KIT
I have been dreaming about elegant handwriting since I was a little girl. Just this year I finally felt encouraged by seeing many amazing calligraphers try it myself. I feel like as I get older, my artistic side is opening up to all directions, and I enjoy this journey. The art of calligraphy is simply beautiful. It’s not necessarily easy but with practice it can be perfected.
I was contacted by Kiriath from I LIKE THAT DIY few weeks ago. She launched her new kit, called the MODERN CALLIGRAPHY STARTER KIT and she asked me to try, and I happily did.
Well, if you are ready to learn beautiful calligraphy, this kit is for you!
The kit includes:
- a straight and oblique pen holder
- 2 nibs ( a Zebra G and a Leonardt Principal fine nib)
- Sumi ink
- downloadable Calligraphy booklet
To start on your calligraphy journey, you don’t need more than what this kit includes.
I practice calligraphy whenever my time allows me. I wish I could practice more, though because you know, practice makes perfect!
For warm up I generally practice basic up and down strokes. Depending on the how much pressure you use you will get various thickness on your lines. I make my lines without pressure going up and with pressure going down. The downloadable booklet will explain you the basics and will have practice sheets as well.
I also like to practice the alphabet. I prefer the oblique pen over the straight pen, but it could be personal preference. Many calligrapher like the straight pen. The kit has both pens so you will have the option to see and feel both pens and see which fits your hands the best. The Zebra G nib is firm and perfect for beginners.
Calligraphy is such beautiful art. I love to hand letter my envelopes to friends and family. It gives a special touch to gifts.
I hope you got encouraged, too, to start on your calligraphy journey!
This amazing kit is available on Amazon now. The price is incredibly affordable!
Order your kit HERE. ( affiliate link)
Kiriath from I LIKE THAT DIY also so generous to offer
2 MODERN CALLIGRAPHY STARTER KITS for my readers!
Be sure to enter for your chance to win! ( the US only)
Big Thank you for I LIKE THAT DIY for sponsoring this post!
Have a fabulous day, Friends!
Cheers,
Aniko
I am just getting into calligraphy…this would be an awesome Christmas gift to me!
I love the beauty of the hand lettering and curves of the lines.
I did calligraphy growing up and 15 year old is totally into it now!
My best friend of 23 years just got engaged! She has always said she’d want pretty calligraphy for her save the date cards & invites. I would love to surprise her with being able to do this for her! Luckily, she has always wanted a winter wedding.. which gives me a year to practice!
I have always been inspired by calligraphy but intimidated to learn, maybe this kit is just what I need! Fingers crossed, or maybe I’ll ask Santa!
I was wishing today that I already knew how to do calligraphy as I wanted to put some pretty labels on some Christmas Gifts.
I would love to learn calligraphy to fancy up my Christmas cards next year!