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Ink review of Rohrer and Klingner Salix.

Calligraphy artworks on paper in pen. The words are the starting point, where the verbal and visual meet to create a powerful, multi-sensual experience.

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In this tutorial I am going to be talking about how to dip a nib into ink. I am also going to show you how to load ink with brush onto nib.

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Introducing **Outdoors Inks Typeface** with **4 Styles** and **Bonus** --- **Outdoors Inks** is a script font inspired by vintage lettering. The font have smooth edges to simulate the look of an ink pen and vintage printing, so it will bring a handwriting looked like. Come with 4 font styles: - **Outdoors Inks Clean** - **Outdoors Inks Rough** or if you want to get vintage styles - **Outdoors Inks Wild Regular** - **Outdoors Inks Wild Medium** (It has a more dirty, sharp and clearer texture than the Regular version.) Suitable for any graphic designs such as branding materials, t-shirt, print, business cards, logo, poster, t-shirt, especially for nature photography and quotes, --- **Features** - *Uppercase Character* - *Lowercase Character* - *Stylistic Character* - *Alternatives Character* - *Ligatures* - *Punctuation & Symbol* - *Special Character* - *International Language* - *Open Type Features* - *Simple swash (Code: Just type the character name **'swas'** and **'swash'** and the swash will show up)* **What is include in the Package ?** - *Outdoors Inks.OTF* - *Outdoors Inks.TTF* - *Outdoors Inks Wild Regular.OTF* - *Outdoors Inks Wild Regular.TTF* - *Outdoors Inks Wild Medium.OTF* - *Outdoors Inks Wild Medium.TTF* - *Outdoors Inks Rough.OTF* - *Outdoors Inks Rough.TTF* - *Character Map (Fast way to access all character) .PSD .PDF .AI* - *Extras (Badge Templates)* **Frequently Asked Question** **NOTE:** For all the characters are also available, accessible in the **Adobe Illustrator Glyphs Panel**, or in **Adobe Photoshop Character Open Type Panel**. **How to access glyphs panel ?** https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/special-characters.html#WS714a382cdf7d304e7e07d0100196cbc5f-63ada *Smaller fonts that I use in the screenshot :* - **Minimalust Typeface** https://creativemarket.com/pratamaydh/683171-Minimalust-Typeface *Photography Credit :* Foggy Mountains Free Photos --- **Thank you for all those who have purchased this font :)** More update of this font will coming, soon! Of course **FREE UPDATES** for all those who have purchased the first version. **So please stay tuned folks!** If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and leave a feedback or comment. Regards, Pratama

Good tattoo artists sometimes don’t get the attention and respect that they deserve. Some people simply assume that high-quality ink is par for the course. It’s only after you’ve seen just how bad things can truly get that you start developing an even deeper appreciation for good designs and techniques.

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On this International Women’s Day we thought we would highlight a few women that were freakin’ awesome! Women that paved the way so that we could enjoy freedoms and opportunities. I read to my daughter constantly and I always try to add in non-fiction picture books of women that were innovators, that were courageous and …

Ink review of Colorverse Quasar.

Hello out there! Well, as you can see - it's been awhile. We moved in February and I have finally finished setting up my studio. Although I have not finished unpacking boxes! But I can't wait to share pictures of my studio room! That will have to wait until I can unpack some more and take some decent photos! In the meantime, I'm really excited to share a class I taught this past weekend for our guild here in Sarasota. The members have a range of experience with pointed pen - from none at all to advanced - so it was difficult to pick a topic. However, most had an interest in learning "contemporary pointed pen" also known as modern calligraphy or even gestural writing, the styles often seen on today's greeting cards. I spent four weeks preparing a hand out and I was thrilled to have some fabulous contemporary calligraphers participate by sending me tips to include and examples of their work to share. Thank you so much to Masha at Ornamelle, Molly at Plurabelle, Patricia at Primele, Mara at Neither Snow and Lindsay at Lindsay Letters. A very special thank you to John Stevens at John Stevens Designs who gave me permission to use some of his work from a new book, The Art of Calligraphy and Lettering. This book is a goldmine for calligraphy and hand lettering lovers and I highly recommend it! I used all recycled materials to put together folders and included some hand-marbled paper - refuge triangles left over from a job I did over 8 years ago for a Mercedes Benz Maybach launch party. I KNEW if I held onto them long enough I would find a way to use them! I just couldn't throw out those beautiful little triangles and now I'm so glad I didn't. We began the class by learning about contemporary pointed pen and looked at over 30 greeting cards - all featuring a different style of pointed pen! We then reviewed the tips from other lettering artists, and finally created our own style of contemporary pointed pen using our own handwriting. There has been much discussion in blogland about whether some of the styles of modern lettering artists is truly "calligraphy." In my book, the definition of calligraphy is "the art of beautiful writing" and beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. On dictionary.com, it even simply defines it as, "fancy penmanship." Some are of the opinion that you must study the traditional hands of calligraphy for years before you can break free and break the rules to do a more contemporary style. I would suggest those who don't have previous calligraphy experience may have an advantage in that they are freer to express their own style. There is a free-ness, a fluidity, to these styles which I think is sometimes hard to achieve once you have spent years trying to master the "perfect" letter. It was interesting in class that some of those with years of lettering experience had trouble letting go and integrating their own style into a pointed pen alphabet. And those without lots of formal training had difficulty integrating the thicks and thins of pointed pen into their handwriting. Master calligraphers like John Stevens clearly have a talent for developing modern styles and his years of experience are reflected in such. Some of the wonderful contemporary lettering artists of today have never had any formal training but have developed beautiful styles which are very popular. As I said in class, the variety of styles of contemporary pointed pen is virtually limitless. Anyone who reads bridal magazines or looks at lettering in blogland knows our newest lettering artists are some of the hottest around and their styles are the haute couture for those looking for something less traditional but still upscale. In the end, there is a happy medium out there for everyone (pun intended!). The final project of the class used a technique from Italian lettering artist Massimo Polello featured in the book, All About techniques in Calligraphy another relatively new calligraphy book with some fabulous advice and work. We used a sea sponge to make a swash of gold paint on fine art paper. Then we lettered a quote using our new contemporary pointed pen style in a variety of directions. The results were beautiful and it was so fun to see the different styles emerge. Some of my handouts (no, that is not my furry hand but one of my furry friends who refused to move): I hope everyone had fun in the class. And for the artists who graciously shared their talent with us, I've sent you a package which should arrive by the end of the week. (Hope I didn't spoil too much of the surprise.) For all you other readers, let me know you are still out there by leaving a comment to enter the give away! I have one extra packet left from the class. I will use a random number picker to choose one lucky letterer to receive a packet! P.S. You don't have to have any previous pointed pen experience! You must comment by 12:00 midnight Monday, May 14. :-) Truly, Erica

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The "Nostalgia" font is a dark, vintage style that includes all the basic characters (letters, numbers, and punctuation) and is very simple to read. Nostalgia" was inspired by inky handwriting with a natural flow and has fantastic starting and ending lowercase swashes. It works well for a wide range of projects, from wedding stationery to Instagram quotes to contemporary logos to packaging to websites. Consequently, these top-notch, traditionally-styled hand-drawn characters would be an excellent and priceless resource for those who want to write by hand. The headlines and titles you create will look fantastic with this font. What files included: Nostalgia OTF, TTF, WOFF, WOFF2 Happy creating, Gulya

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Sometimes it may seem impossible to write both neatly and fast. Neat handwriting is one of those skills that eludes many people. When trying to write fast, your handwriting ends up looking unreadable and messy. When you try to write neatly, it seems to take forever. You may be frustrated and wondering - What is the solution? Is it really possible to write fast yet neatly? Let’s find out… The 4 Best Tips to Achieving a Neat Handwriting When Writing Fast How do you write neatly and fast? Use a comfortable pen grip Make your letters small, tall, and skinny Maintain correct posture Use the "arm movement method" DISCOVER MORE: WRITE FASTER WITH A PERSONALIZED PEN! We'll take a closer look at each one of these key tips below! Why Would You Need to Write Neatly and Fast? There are some instances when you will have to write very quickly, yet legibly. Students for example often face this dilemma during lessons. If you are studying, you will need to be able to listen and take notes at the same time. Often, the speaker will not slow down and it’s up to you to keep up. They may also have to increase handwriting speed when answering tests or exams. With limited time, they need to record their answers as fast as possible. Being able to write quickly could be the difference between a pass and a fail. Another instance is when you have a flash of inspiration and need to jot it down quickly. Many creatives have this problem. They think of a brilliant idea and by the time they make a note, it’s forgotten. Quick handwriting skills would definitely come in handy in such situations. The Role of Your Pen in Maintaining a Neat Handwriting When Writing Fast “The pen is the tongue of the mind.” -Horace As Horace said, no matter how technologically advanced a society is, the pen is always present. It can never be replaced. When wondering how to write neatly and fast, you will need to find the correct equipment. Your pen will play a big role in the speed and legibility of your handwriting as well as handwriting style. Key features to look out for in a ‘fast pen’ include: Balance - Where does the weight lie on the pen? Is it towards the tip, the back or the middle? One way to check is to lightly hold the pen in the crook of your thumb and index finger. There should be no excess weight towards one end. Tip friction/pressure - The point at which the pen makes contact with paper should have minimum friction. It should allow for easy, quick ink-flow. Nib/writing point size - The thickness of the nib/writing point will determine speed. Tips between 0.7mm - 0.9mm may be easier to use but they result in larger strokes which take more time to complete. Use thinner tips for smaller letters (explained below). Fine point fountain pens and rollerball pens are the best when looking for a thin-tipped pen. Fit - Your pen should have no loose or ill-fitting parts. The cap should close snugly and the clip should be able to snap back when tugged slightly. The ideal pens for ‘speed-writing’ are fountain and rollerball pens because minimal pressure is needed. The ink flow is constant and the light touch lets you write much faster. Take a look at this comparison table for various pens and their advantages. Each one has a different impact on your handwriting style. Shop Now: Personalized Pens from Dayspring Pens 1.) Use the Most Comfortable Pen Grip Everyone holds their pens differently and your grip is entirely personal. As long as it results in neat handwriting, no single grasp can be labeled right or wrong. Studies show that grasp patterns do not actually play a big role in handwriting speed. Experts, however, agree on these two methods of holding a pen: 1. The pen is between the thumb and index finger and the body of the pen rests on the middle finger. The ring finger and little finger are tucked into the palm. This is the most commonly used handwriting method, known as the dynamic tripod grip. 2. The pen is between the thumb and both the index finger and the middle fingers. The body rests on the ring finger. Known as the dynamic quadrupod grip, it is also widely popular and one of the most effective. They are accepted as a way to reduce strain on fingers and wrists and are the most popular grasp methods in handwriting techniques. The lateral versions of these grips are also common in handwriting. The one major difference is the way the thumb crosses over the pen and touches the forefinger. Source: researchgate.net However you hold your pen, you want to make sure you hold it lightly with minimal tension to ensure you maintain a neat handwriting throughout. A wider pen allows for a more relaxed grip so stay away from thin-barreled pens. These cause you to squeeze the pen causing unnecessary strain on fingers. 2.) Make Your Letters Small, Tall and Skinny You can increase your writing speed by decreasing the size of your letters. The smaller each individual letter is, the less time it takes to complete it. You do not want to decrease the letter size so much as to make your note illegible. Rather, a reduction of 10 - 15% is enough to increase your handwriting speed. It has also been found that it is easier for us to write up and down than side-to-side. This is because our fingers only bend up and down so sideways motions are more difficult. Making your letters taller and skinnier is a way to reduce horizontal movements. Another simple way to improve your handwriting is to use lined paper. The lines give guidance and are a way to keep the letters neat. 3.) Posture Your posture when writing will determine the amount of stress placed on your various muscles and thus influence the speed. If you have incorrect posture, your muscles will cramp, and inevitably, cause you to write slower. These tips outline what posture will help improve your handwriting. • Both feet are flat on the floor.• Knees are at a 90° angle.• Your back is straight and slightly inclined towards the desk.• Forearms rest in the desk with elbows at 90°.• Non-writing hand holds onto paper at a 45° angle.• Your neck and shoulders are relaxed.• Whole body faces the desk directly.• Paper tilted to the right (for right-handed people). The opposite applies to left-handed people. 4.) Use the Arm Movement Method of Writing According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the normal method of handwriting taught in schools often causes cramps as it uses the smaller hand muscles. Another mode of writing known as the ‘American method’ is a movement of the full arm off the shoulder. It does however not lend itself to rapid writing due to the energy required to move such large parts. The best method for rapid writing is the ‘Arm Movement Method’. Here is a breakdown of how to use this method of handwriting. (Note: This is for right-handed people. If you ’re left-handed, just reverse the instructions to fit) • Place the center of your forearm on the desk, with the fleshy part taking the weight.• Extend your arm behind the elbow over the edge of the table. • Rest your hand on the third and fourth fingers (or preferred pen grasp).• Use your wrist and forearm to move across the page instead of just your fingers.• Keep your elbow at an angle of more than 90° to avoid excessive flexion. Although there are numerous Dos and Don’ts when it comes to correct positioning, the actual arm movements are key. If you want faster writing, try to use your forearm muscles to move across the page. Avoid relying on the delicate wrist and finger muscles. Expert Tip: Cursive handwriting is often faster than print. More connected letters allow for a smoother and faster transition between words. The table below highlights some techniques you can use to help you achieve neat handwriting: Technique Description Effect Proper grip Hold the pen with a relaxed grip Improved control, neater writing Consistent size Maintain uniform letter size Enhances overall neatness Posture Sit with proper posture Affects consistency and legibility Line spacing Adequate spacing between lines Prevents crowding, enhances readability Slanting Maintain consistent slant Contributes to a uniform and neat appearance Finding the Right Pen for Fast Yet Neat Handwriting We have seen that fountain pens and rollerball pens are the best for fast, neat handwriting. Luckily, there is no need to spend hours trying to find the correct pen in your quest. We believe that handwriting is an art and should be treated as such. That is why we offer a wide range of customizable pens that will enable you to write neatly, yet fast. Only the highest quality will do, as experienced by this happy customer. "My son loved his pen. He said it wrote really well and the quality was better than expected. It was beautifully packaged ...." Cinthia F. Our fountain pens offer a unique experience for both beginners and aficionados. The smooth ink flow and rich lines delivered by Dayspring Pens rollerball pens are unrivaled. Or check out some of our top everyday carry pens! And you can choose an engraved pen gift, if you're stuck for ideas. Even better, we offer free engraving on all pens to make your ‘tool’ unique and special. Why wait? Shop online now for speedy delivery.

El objetivo de este post es explicar cuál es el material para bullet journal que necesitarás para empezar, más allá del boli y el papel.