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Have you tried Amsterdam acrylic ink yet? This highly pigmented ink is extremely light-fast, waterproof when dry, and comes in a truly unique line of colors. Amsterdam can also be used for a wide varieties of creative techniques, including dip pen calligraphy, paint pouring, and fountain pens. We're delighted to showcase the many uses for this gorgeous, multi-faceted ink.This tiny color chart from @crazyartgirl27 showcases Amsterdam acrylic… Read more

Hey, guys! Nina Tran (@anintran) from Los Angeles, CA here. The first thing I want to share: Speedball lettering nibs! Have you seen some of these before? Randy Hasson blew my mind at the 70th IAMPETH @iampethofficial conference this year at his lecture on the history of Speedball and in his "Writing with a Bent Nib" class. The supply list alone for Randy's class was intriguing enough to get me to sign up! I just had to know what a "bent ni… Read more

Anne Robin is a professional calligrapher and stationer who specializes in a wide variety of services, including invitation suite design and production, envelope addressing, day-of wedding design, tattoos, logos, and more.. In addition to running her calligraphy + design studio in Los Angeles, Anne teaches in-person and online calligraphy workshops. Anne's work has been featured in numerous publications, including InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart… Read more

There are many brands and sizes to choose from when it comes to broad-edge nibs. We're here to help you tell the difference! First up are the Brause Bandzug Nibs, which feature an oblique cut and attached reservoir. Brause calligraphy nibs have remained a popular choice amongst calligraphers for over 100 years, and feature a square shape that's perfect for rounded hands such as Italic, Roman, and Gothic. With a uniquely sharp angle, incompar… Read more