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A complete beginner. I can’t figure out how to square the tops, most of the time they’re too round. Books tell me to draw a top line, press down so the left tine opens, then pull down, but it’s almost like the tine catches and doesn’t open all the way, or when it does, deposits too much ink hence rounding the top. Using Nikko G. Would appreciate any tips.

Looking to get into some calligraphy(chinese), any good sets?

新年伊始，喜樂安寧

I came here to support my partner....but all of you have inspired me! 😍🌸🤍

Thank you for sharing your passion for calligraphy, showing your practice, and sharing your creativity.

Maybe I'll get the courage to try it too.

Here is Day 3 Practice if anyone would like to see Persian Calligraphy!

https://youtube.com/shorts/YdbF-hC8gKk?si=mGiIQE_915tem4u3

Trying my hand at calligraphy styled fonts using a flex nib. The spacing and flow need a lot of work. Suggestions for improvement are most welcome.

Pilot parallel pen, 1.5mm and 2.4mm for the capital M, Rhodia paper. Words put on the paper as they come so it's normal if the texte seems absurd or weird even for the french haha

Going to try to fit the whole poem on this and see how it turns out. May end up needing to find a smaller broad edge marker. If I can get it right, I'll try it with a pen!

I've just discovered how to do gothic calligraphy and I would like to know is any of you have any advice for me, or about the best pens for gothic (parallel is too expensive) or maybe any more types of blackletter fonts?

There are days when I feel stuck, like I’m not moving forward fast enough. But then I pause and look back at where I started, and it hits me—I’ve come so far. The struggles, the late nights, the endless practice—it all added up. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, trust me, I’ve been there too. Keep going, keep practicing, and most importantly, enjoy the journey. You’re growing, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

Looking to get into some chinese calligraphy, what are some good, nice calligraphy sets to use?

I have a small old book with some notes scribbled on the first page, which I'm struggling to make out. Can I post it here?

去歲千般皆如意，今年萬事定稱心

Still stuggling. The left hand thing.. sucks for this script.. for me anyway.

Here's a try at an illuminated A. I messed up in a few spots and should have made the whole thing bigger to put in more detail. Any other suggestions?