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Calligraphy
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Pen and Nib
Brush
Kits
I really like the fact that this kit has pretty much everything you need to get started! The nibs look like they give you a good variety – this is an ink cartridge style which should be less messy.
2 Dodec fountain pens
1 medium (1.1 mm) nib section
1 broad (1.35 mm) nib section
1 2B (1.6 mm) nib section
1 4B (2.8 mm) nib section
12 international-size ink cartridges (assorted colors)
1 A3 practice pad
3 ruled guideline sheets
1 instruction manual
2 Dodec fountain pens
1 medium (1.1 mm) nib section
1 broad (1.35 mm) nib section
1 2B (1.6 mm) nib section
1 4B (2.8 mm) nib section
12 international-size ink cartridges (assorted colors)
1 A3 practice pad
3 ruled guideline sheets
1 instruction manual
Manuscript Masterclass Calligraphy Set
Another kit that comes with everything a beginner would need.
This is a dip style instead of an ink cartridge style, could be messier, but also comes with the instruction information.
1 ink jar (12 ml)
1 jar pen cleaner (12 ml)
1 Bienfang® full size pad (50 sheets)
1 Elegant Writer® marker
1 Speedball textbook
1 instructional book
2 pen nib holders
2 pen nibs
This is a dip style instead of an ink cartridge style, could be messier, but also comes with the instruction information.
1 ink jar (12 ml)
1 jar pen cleaner (12 ml)
1 Bienfang® full size pad (50 sheets)
1 Elegant Writer® marker
1 Speedball textbook
1 instructional book
2 pen nib holders
2 pen nibs
Speedball® Complete Calligraphy Kit
Got mixed reviews at Barnes and Noble, but it does seem to cover the basis of how to get started. This is a cartridge set.
32-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction
1 cartridge calligraphy pen
3 pen nibs
12 ink cartridges
1 felt-tip calligraphy pen Calligraphy paper
1 guideline sheet
32-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction
1 cartridge calligraphy pen
3 pen nibs
12 ink cartridges
1 felt-tip calligraphy pen Calligraphy paper
1 guideline sheet
Calligraphy Kit: A complete kit for beginners
Not available for pickup at our store, but looks like it contains most of what you would need to supplement and improve your calligraphy skills. Book only.
The Calligraphy Book: Pointed Pen Techniques, Inspiration, and Projects
Pen and Nib
A specific nib pen style kit - does not include any other training / prep materials, but looks like it gives you a number of nibs and ink cartridges (which should be easier for a beginner than doing a dip set).
1 pen
3 nibs (1.1 mm, 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm)
8 ink cartridges
1 pen
3 nibs (1.1 mm, 1.5 mm and 1.9 mm)
8 ink cartridges
Speedball® Calligraphy Fountain Pen Set
Another pen and nib set that uses ink cartridges. This is specifically marketed to beginners, for what it's worth.
1 Dodec fountain pen
1 fine (0.85 mm) nib section
1 medium (1.1 mm) nib section
1 broad (1.35 mm) nib section
1 international-size ink cartridge
1 fountain pen ink converter (international size)
1 nib exchange leaflet
1 Dodec fountain pen
1 fine (0.85 mm) nib section
1 medium (1.1 mm) nib section
1 broad (1.35 mm) nib section
1 international-size ink cartridge
1 fountain pen ink converter (international size)
1 nib exchange leaflet
Manuscript Beginners Calligraphy Set
A pen and nib set that includes the oblique holder (basically holds the nib offset from the handle - so you can see more easily what you're drawing versus having your hand block it). This is a dip set.
Black oblique pen holder
3 calligraphy nibs
5ml bottle of black calligraphy ink Storage tin
Black oblique pen holder
3 calligraphy nibs
5ml bottle of black calligraphy ink Storage tin
Manuscript Modern Oblique Calligraphy Set
Brush
I really like this brand's pens - it's not a nib and ink style, but it can be used very easily for brush lettering style calligraphy.
Tombow Fudenosuke Calligraphy Brush Pens
Colorful and definitely more for brush lettering / hand lettering than true "calligraphy" with the pen and ink. Definitely a more modern style - also fun. I have these and they work great, they also blend well for true color washes.
Tombow Lettering Favorites Dual Brush Pens