Hello!
I really love your calligraphy and I wondered if you had any suggestions for where to start learning for myself? There are so many resources online and on YouTube especially that it's a little overwhelming. I'm especially interested in learning fonts like the one you use.
I'd really appreciate any tips you have!
Thank you <3
Thank you so much!
There absolutely are a million and one resources out there, and I don't know that there's a *bad* starting point. But, if you just need *a* starting point:
Margaret Shepherd's Learn Calligraphy (https://bookshop.org/p/books/learn-calligraphy-the-complete-book-of-lettering-and-design-margaret-shepherd/7110511?ean=9780767907323) is a good resource (and is my primary reference for the hand you see me using here).
It's easy to get overwhelmed with writing implements and paper... A good place to start is Pilot Parallel pens (https://www.jetpens.com/search?q=pilot+parallel&v=2) or Kaweco Perkeo (https://www.gouletpens.com/products/kaweco-perkeo-calligraphy-fountain-pen-set-blue). For paper, I'd recommend either *really* heavy copy paper or something like a mixed media paper until you feel comfortable enough to spend some more on nicer materials (the paper *will* make a difference, especially if you use dip nibs, but as long as you're not completely shredding the paper as you write, it'll be fine).
If you'd rather go the dip pen route than fountain pen, Speedball nibs are available at many craft stores. I'm partial to Brause (https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/brause-calligraphy-nibs). (That shop also offers a sampler so you can try different brands https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/broad-edge-nib-sampler) Just make sure that you use one of the methods for getting the oils off the nib before using it, or you'll be weirdly frustrated because there's no ink and not realize why.
I hope this helps get you started, and I hope you share what you end up writing!
