The differences between fountain pen ink and calligraphy ink are few but are still important. If you aren’t careful you can damage and even ruin certain tools like fountain pens or pilot parallels. Fountain Pen Inks Fountain pen ink is a solution, which means it is a fluid that is made up of a solvent … Read more
Calligraphy compilations have really been blowing up on Youtube, and this makes a lot of sense as calligraphy is a very visual artform. The art of a delicate yet purposeful movement to get a perfect letterform is something to behold. Whether it is the finished product or the act of writing itself, there is a … Read more
I believe the confusion between the art forms ballooned with hashtags, because similar topics are usually tagged with each other and these three are very intertwined. It is well known in social media that you don’t have to be correct when you hashtag anything, so naturally over time the lines between them blurred a bit. … Read more
Hello! Glad you could make it! This post is dedicated to a little passion project video called “Beach Calligraphy” I made in 2017. It’s purpose is to entertain and try to inspire people who are learning calligraphy to keep practicing and to showcase how dynamic the skill of calligraphy is. How to Get Started with … Read more
Learning calligraphy is a rewarding hobby with many different applications and for a lot of people it is hard to start. One of the barriers that many people think that they need all these fancy tools and inks but that just isn’t true! The paid tools are better suited for more professional calligraphy, gifts and … Read more
Getting the right gift for someone is tough, but it is especially tough if it is in a field or topic you are unfamiliar with. Therefore, since calligraphy is something I know about, I wanted to list some of the best calligraphy gifts that can be bought easily on Amazon and work very well. I … Read more
A good calligraphy set for beginners is one of the best ways to jump start anyone’s learning. That paired with the free practice sheets and resources here at Calligrascape will definitely boost your learning. When I first started learning about calligraphy there were so many tools out there that the Instagram users I followed were … Read more
Whether you are learning something for the first time, or it’s been a while practice is a huge component to learning. Repetition is the key to improvement for any skill and calligraphy is no exception. I know from experience that you get rusty pretty quickly from lack of practice. From switching in between scripts, or … Read more
Having the best calligraphy nibs for your writing style are an essential part of pointed pen modern calligraphy. I believe that there is a nib for everyone out there and this guide should help you learn the basics of calligraphy nibs and give you the best starting point for you to jump into this art. … Read more
When embarking on any calligraphy venture, whether project or practice, some sort of paper will be definitely involved. Walking into your local craft store you can be bombarded with the large amounts of types and kinds of paper. If you are anything like me you start questioning: What kinds of paper are best? What paper … Read more