Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 26th 2023
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
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 26th 2023
Pearl Ex by Jacquard are safe, inert powdered pigments that can be used for a multitude of arts and crafts projects. Pearl Ex can be mixed into any viscous medium for a metallic/pearlescent effect, including oils, acrylics, gouache, wax, polymer clay, watercolors, and so much more. These pigments are colorfast, temperature resistant, weather resistant and non-tarnishing, and can be applied glass, metal, wood, fabric, paper, any other surface… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 24th 2023
Ink cage nibs can make your calligraphy experience much easier! These attachments act like an ink reservoir for a pointed pen nib, allowing for lines and lines of writing without re-dipping. Using an ink cage nib requires different considerations than typical nibs, so we're here to give you some advice before you try one yourself.Ink cage nibs are created by attaching a high-tension spring to the bottom of a standard pointed pen nib. This spring… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 24th 2023
Zig Fudebiyori brush pens are one of the best tools on the market for bold, beautiful brush lettering. These markers feature the same ink type and color palette as the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers, but have a different style tip. The felt brush tip on Fudebiyori markers is a perfect balance of firm and flexible and has a great bounce, making it surprisingly great at line variation despite it's larger size. (Cover artwork done with Zig… Read more