Beginning Calligraphy: Pens and Nibs | Types of Pens and Nibs for Calligraphy Beginners

Before we get into our letter forms, let’s explore our tools. This first video is all about the different types of pens and nibs, how they work, and which ones you could purchase as a beginner. As always, I encourage you to explore all the different types of materials out there, but know that calligraphy does not have to be insanely expensive.

Here is a list of the materials I explore in this video and places you can purchase them:

Nibs:
Nikko G or Zebra G- Amazon, John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts
Hunt 101 or Hunt 22B- John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts
Brause 361 Steno- Amazon, John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts
Tape Broad Edge Nib- John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts

Pen Holders:
Straight Pen- Amazon, John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts
Oblique Pen- Amazon, John Neal Booksellers, Paper & Ink Arts
Gold and Resin Oblique Holder- InkMeThis
The Deuce Pen Holder- Yoke Pen Co.

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