In this day and age of technology, the fine art of handwriting has fallen to the wayside. Go to your computer, pick your font, print out your message, and you’re done. But there is something to be said about the handwritten note. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful letter writing. It looks stunning and can be used when creating your own invitations or personal cards.

Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit

The Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit is designed for beginner calligraphers and includes everything you need to try out calligraphy at a bargain price. It is an ideal present for an artistic child, or purchase it for yourself to spark your own creativity.

The set includes the following:

* 1 Calligraphy instruction booklet with step-by-step instructions
* 14 assorted Skrip ink cartridges
* 3 Sheaffer calligraphy pens
* 3 Nibs (fine, medium, broad)
* Practice paper

The set is a fantastic starter kit to experiment with the art of elegant writing.

The Calligrapher’s Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them

The Calligrapher’s Bible by David Harris offers a wonderful introduction to calligraphy. It starts with information on the right tools and materials needed, from fountain pens and quills to brushes and protractors. It also offers the complete A to Z alphabet in different letter styles. The differences between Roman, Post-Roman, Insular, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern styles are well described. You will benefit from the more than 350 illustrations in the book and the fine calligraphy examples from professional calligraphers.

Layout basics, numerals and punctuation, illumination and ornamentation, tips for left handed calligraphers and more are also featured in this great book.

This spiral-bound guide offers a sound self-teaching method for beginners but is also a useful reference guide for more experienced calligraphers who want to extend their knowledge and style. It guides you step-by-step in mastering this beautiful art of lettering.

Try applying your skills to scrapbook page titles, or journaling. Make personalized place cards for your next family holiday dinner. Create beautifully lettered gift tags. These two essential tools will get you on your way to mastering the fine art of calligraphy.

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