3 General Attributes - Script Analysis
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3 General Attributes - Script Analysis

I list out the top three overarching qualities that a script generally follows. They are, in my opinion, contrast, harmony and symmetry. I propose that these are the top three key observable features that make one’s script beautiful and visually balanced, no matter which style of script you’re studying.

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Basic Strokes - Lowercase
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Basic Strokes - Lowercase

I go through the step-by-step process of how I personally execute the basic strokes that make up the lowercase alphabet.

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Getting to Know Your Nib
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Getting to Know Your Nib

Knowing how your tool works is one of the most fundamental things you need to do before jumping straight to writing words and letters. Let’s talk about how a pointed nib works in creating shades and hairlines. Let’s also go over some nib exercises that will get your muscle memory used to how your nib behaves.

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Pen Holders and Nib Angle
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Pen Holders and Nib Angle

This post takes a closer look at the important angles an oblique pen holder has upon itself and relative to the paper, plus how it usually affects your writing.

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Paper Position and Nib Alignment
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Paper Position and Nib Alignment

On this post, I talk about how to position the paper on the table before and while writing calligraphy. Key points are finding your natural finger movement, aligning your nib to the slant lines, and keeping the range of your hand right on your sweet spot on the paper.

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How to Write Calligraphy on Marble
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How to Write Calligraphy on Marble

My tips on how to write pointed pen calligraphy on marble coasters. I talk about the tools I usually use, how to erase mistakes, and how to make sure the ink stays on the marble for longer.

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