Nib + Ink: The New Art of Modern Calligraphy

Paperback Published on: 10/03/2016
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Synopsis

The original, authentic and bestselling guide to modern calligraphy from Chiara Perano, founder of the pioneering and unparalleled calligraphy studio Lamplighter London.

Play with type, get creative with letterforms and fall in love with handwriting again. Taking you letter by letter through the modern calligraphy basics, Nib + Ink includes …

The four essential pieces of equipment and how to use them
Mark making drills and shapes
A modern calligraphy alphabet with a variation of styles to practise with
Guidance on joining letters, spacing and pacing
­How to create flourishes, finishes and decoration
Simple projects from chalkboards and framed quotes to setting an envelope
Stationery ideas for weddings, parties and table settings
Troubleshooting tips, FAQs, stockists and resources

With this beautiful and immersive workbook and journal, discover exciting, creative and interesting ways to personalise your stationery, add a flourish to your correspondence and develop your own unique style of modern calligraphy.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Ebury Publishing
  • ISBN: 9780753557280
  • Number of pages: 176
  • Dimensions: 232 x 171 x 14 mm
  • Weight: 440g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Nib + Ink
Pointless book
Very disappointed! Poor design/paper: The ink runs through the paper (if you choose to practice in the book) and ruins the next page. Minimal informatio... READ MORE
Babs
Nib + Ink
Not for a beginner
The paper isn't adequate for a dip ink pen as the ink bleeds on the paper. Might be ok for a brush pen though personally, haven't tried. I first saw this b... READ MORE
Sally