Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Some Tools For Making Calligraphy

This is illuminated manuscript from Arabia
This is a calligraphy pen from Italy.

This is a close-up on a calligraphy pen tip
Quills,(calligraphy pens or ink pens made with a feather), are used for looks, or if you just happen to have a feather. This particular pen has a lead tip, so it isn't a feather by itself
These are fountain pens: calligraphy pens with ink cartridges
Calligraphy isn't just plain words, it is structured, and takes patience and time to write
These are ink wells, the ink for calligraphy pens

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