Calligraphy

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    Learn More About Calligraphy

    Calligraphy is the elegant art of lettering by hand. More ornate than printing, calligraphy uses specific strokes and letterforms to create an artistic message. For centuries, cultures around the world have written their stories through calligraphy, Today, calligraphy lives on in wedding invitations, handwritten letters, calligraphy art, and typeface design.

    As one of the most accessible art forms, calligraphy requires only a few essentials.


    • You can create elegant compositions with just a single calligraphy pen and a bottle of ink.
    • Get a little fancier with calligraphy pen nibs in various sizes.
    • Black ink is the default for lettering, but shimmering metallics and vivid hues are available to fulfill your creative dreams.
    • Calligraphy paper absorbs ink faster than regular paper, so your work dries swiftly as you write.
    • An artist’s glove is a leftie’s best calligraphy friend, keeping the bottom edge of the hand ink-free.
    • Ink brushes give calligraphy its signature look.

    Calligraphy sets for beginners include all the basic tools to start your calligraphy journey—for example, tracing paper and calligraphy practice sheets help you learn letterforms. Advanced calligraphy sets put advanced nibs and golden inks at your creative disposal.


    For a thoughtful gift idea, a personalized calligraphy pen set will make the artist in your life swoon—and might even get you a hand-lettered thank-you note in return.