Pen Holders and Nib angle
Maxie Pena Maxie Pena

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
Maxie Pena Maxie Pena

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
Maxie Pena Maxie Pena

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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