Here’s a list of calligraphy & lettering supplies that I use and recommend!
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DIP PEN AND INK MODERN CALLIGRAPHY
Oblique Adjustable Pen
A Zebra G Nib is a close second!
Windsor Newton make great colored inks…
Manuscript Straight Pen Holder
Here is a great set that I use myself
This is my absolute favorite paper to practice calligraphy with.
Fancy wooden pen holder - Everyone needs one!
There are so many options for ink. I normally pick up a jar of speedball and always in black...
If you need lines to practice, this is a good option for you.
To this day the Nikko G nib is one that I reach for time and time again
Sumi Ink is also a Great choice…
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Brush Lettering
Some of my most favourites, and must haves in my kit…
My absolute fave Brush Pens!
My second favourite brush pen
If you want variety and to play with color, try these pens
Rhodia paper pads are amazing and the dots help you line up your brush lettering
Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour Compact Set, 14 Half Pans
Waterbrush lettering tools
Here is a pack of waterbrushes that you will use for all things lettering and even painting
Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant Concentrated Water Color, 0.5 oz, April Green (23B)
Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant Concentrated Water Color (8A) Watercolor Bottle, 0.5 oz, Turquoise Blue
Other supplies that I recommend you have on hand
Also, I recommend having handy; Paper towels, water jars, pencil, ruler and eraser!
FREE 5 DAY MODERN CALLIGRAPHY CHALLENGE
Are you curious about dip pen modern calligraphy? Do you wonder about tools, techniques and what using a dip pen is really like? Not sure if an online class is right for you? Or maybe you just don’t know how or where to start!
I created this FREE 5 Day Modern Calligraphy Challenge to help you learn and understand how to get started using a dip pen and ink to learn how to write beautiful letters using a modern calligraphy style. I will teach you what tools to use, paper to practice with, and how to form the very beginning strokes that anyone starting out should learn. It’s what I’ve been teaching at my in-person workshops as well as my online classes for years!