Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Feb 16th 2023
Hi everyone! I’m Evelyn Wong (@inkdropletcreations) from Hong Kong here. A little introduction about myself––I’m a Solicitor (lawyer) who’s always loved anything to do with arts & crafts. So the year before I got married, Jovy, a best friend of mine, introduced me to a calligraphy workshop so that I could design my own invitations and place cards. Once I picked up that holder, I was hooked! I took whatever workshops were available to broaden m… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Feb 16th 2023
These amazing pens from Zig feature a bristle tip that mimics traditional brushes, allowing users to combine the ease of a brush marker with the artistic possibilities of an actual brush. Clean Color Real Brush markers are perfect for lettering, illustrating, sketching, blending, designing and cartooning. These pens make it easy to create both narrow and wide lines, color gradation effects, and washes, and mimic the style of traditional wate… Read more
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