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    Pointed Calligraphy Nibs for Beginners
    Becka Bravo
    • Aug 5, 2017
    • 6 min

    Pointed Calligraphy Nibs for Beginners

    When you're starting a new practice, the tools you choose can be immeasurably important, if not imperative to your success. With pointed pen calligraphy, one of the most important tools to choose is your pointed nib. Trying to decipher the world of nibs can be a daunting task for a beginner, so let's break this down into the things you'll want to consider: Flex. When talking about point pen calligraphy, the basic anatomy of the pointed nib allows for a relative amount of flex
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    My Open Letter of Apology to Gum Arabic
    Becka Bravo
    • Jul 19, 2017
    • 4 min

    My Open Letter of Apology to Gum Arabic

    It wasn't you, it was me. I just didn't understand you, which meant I didn't know how to love you. I'm sure you felt used + discarded. Because you were, quite literally, used + discarded. But let me explain. I was so focused on getting things done at work. Focusing on my career, what I needed was support. Someone to make things easier, not more complicated. When I spent hours formulating the absolute perfect turquoise blue ink to match that little girl's bedroom colors for he
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    Mastering the Basics
    Becka Bravo
    • Oct 18, 2016
    • 3 min

    Mastering the Basics

    You've picked up a pointed pen + you've started putting ink to paper! Woohoo! At this point, it's truly important to remember that a proper grasp of the basics is essential to your continuing (successful) practice. We all want to jump hand first into addressing our blog-worthy wedding invites, flourishing our coworkers names + penning the next viral Pinterest quote, but let's take a wee step back, luv. Your favorite professional calligraphers had to start somewhere - as shoul
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    SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
    Becka Bravo
    • Oct 17, 2016
    • 4 min

    SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS

    Every calligrapher should start with a few essential items at their immediate disposal - paper towel or lint free cloth, water bowl, a soft art pencil, washi or artists' tape, ink + of course, your favorite pen holders + an assortment of nibs! Just remember, there are no "perfect tools" for everyone - you may prefer a certain holder or nib that simply doesn't work for another calligrapher. For instance, you won't find me without my favorite black sumi ink, Griffhold Sraight P
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