Calligraphy, or manuscript writing,
is an art form that has to do with writing
pleasingly. Pretty much nice writing. This
artform has been lost in our culture today, especially since the public school system has stopped teaching cursive in schools. Kids are growing up not understanding nor knowing how to write in cursive. Calligraphy is an art form that is not as appreciated anymore. Here's a very basic guide to start writing modern calligraphy!
This is a traditional calligraphy dip pen. These are the pens that you have to dip into an ink jar before you write. With these types of pens you have push down on the pen to make writing thick and letting up on the pen to make lines thin. That is how you get contrast in writing.
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