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Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Feb 16th 2023

The beautiful Rose nib is manufactured by Brause, a German company founded in 1850 by Carl Bergfeld and brothers Friedrich, Wilhelm and Carl Brause. Brause has produced some of the highest quality supplies for calligraphers throughout their history, and continues to today.The Rose is modeled on a vintage nib design and features a lovely embossed rose on the body. However, this pointed pen is more than just a pretty face; with the perfect bal… Read more

Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Feb 16th 2023

J. Herbin 1670 inks were named the "the most unique ink for calligraphy" by Calligraphy Masters (@calligraphymasters) in 2019, and we certainly agree. These highly saturated colors shimmer with a gold sheen on less porous papers, creating a truly spectacular multicolor halo fading effect. 1670 is compatible with pointed pens and broad edge nibs, but these inks were specifically designed for use in fountain pens. We're here to give you tips and ad… Read more

Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 31st 2023

We're giving you a detailed look at every Gillott nib! These high-quality dip pens were first manufactured in Birmingham, England in 1827 by Joseph Gillott. Gillott nibs still remain popular for pointed pen calligraphy today.First we'll compare two similar, often overlooked nibs. The Gillott 290 and 291 are very similar, save for a few key differences. Both nibs are small and delicate, and can easily be damaged if too much pressure is applie… Read more

Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 31st 2023

Marilyn Reaves is an educator, artist, and calligrapher of many talents. She has taught classes on lettering and design, drawing, watercolor, and more throughout the United States and Canada. Reaves received an MFA in Visual Design from the University of Oregon, where she teaches classes and works amongst rare books and manuscripts in the university library's Special Collections. Eliza Schulte Holliday is a free-lance calligrapher and letterist w… Read more
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