Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Nov 6, 2018 13:37:48 GMT
My 14-year-old niece is interested in calligraphy and I thought I might get her some pens and paper for Christmas. I had a fountain pen set when I was her age, but I found it frustrating to use. Anybody know of any pens that would appeal to a teen? She loves pens in general, so any non-calligraphy suggestions are also appreciated.
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peasquared
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Post by peasquared on Nov 6, 2018 14:35:07 GMT
Would brush lettering be a good start? Kellycreates has great workbooks to practice on and learn. She also sells markers. I took a class from her and she is amazing.
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Post by miominmio on Nov 6, 2018 14:42:56 GMT
A normal fountain pen does not work well if you intend to do calligraphy, they use flex nibs, not the "normal" ones.
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Post by drummergirl65 on Nov 6, 2018 15:11:33 GMT
I just recently found Pilot Parallel pens. They are fantastic and may be a good start for your niece
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 6, 2018 15:39:14 GMT
I hope she is right handed because as a lefty, even leftie pen nibs make things very hard. Personally I would buy a starter calligraphy set.
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Post by jen on Nov 6, 2018 15:56:01 GMT
Tuesday Morning has really neat quill & ink pot calligraphy gift sets right now. The set has several nibs to change out.
I might go back and pick one up for myself. I started calligraphy around age 12, with a set my mom got me.
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smartypants71
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Post by smartypants71 on Nov 6, 2018 16:13:08 GMT
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Post by kernriver on Nov 6, 2018 17:09:05 GMT
I just recently found Pilot Parallel pens. They are fantastic and may be a good start for your niece I love these |
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Nov 6, 2018 17:12:17 GMT
Has she actually said “calligraphy”? I ask because brush lettering is really popular at the moment, but it’s different from calligraphy. I’d hate for you to spend the money on calligraphy pens if she really is interested in brush lettering. While they can be the same writing supplies, the practice sheets are completely different.
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Post by mikewozowski on Nov 6, 2018 17:36:34 GMT
there are several lettering books out now. they even have one at 5 below. she might be most interested in what is called modern calligraphy, shich a lot of people are actually doing on an ipad.
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