![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-parallel-pen.jpg\")
(Credit: ginflash.sg<\/a> , hansame.sg#home&living women clothing<\/a>)[\/caption]\nParallel pens allow you to vary the thickness of your fonts. It might feel a little strange using this pen at first but with some practice, you\u2019ll be writing scripts resembling those which came out of the ancient times!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20710\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-parallel-pen-font-design-e1540223147403.png\")
(Credit: hansame.sg#home&living women clothing<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n2. Brush pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpFLzr7BtP2\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nIf you love cursive calligraphy fonts, you\u2019ll want to get your hands on a <\/span>brush pen<\/span><\/a>! Hobbyists love these pens for their versatility. We recommend newcomers to start with a brush pen for their first steps into modern calligraphy! These are one of the easiest calligraphy pens to help you master skills that are key to advanced penmanship techniques.<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20684\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-brush-pen-designs.jpg\")
(Credit: thecyberlabel<\/a>)[\/caption]\n[caption id=\"attachment_20686\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-brush-pen-zig-everso.jpg\")
(Credit: TheTaiwan Store<\/a> , Home, Storage, Kitchen, Beauty<\/a>)[\/caption]\n[caption id=\"attachment_20685\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-brush-pen-tombow.jpg\")
(Credit: Art_Expert<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n3. Flat head brush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnTqpi9BJhP\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nModern calligraphy isn\u2019t all about fancy pens! Calligraphers also use paint brushes to achieve a textured effect that most calligraphy pens cannot provide.\u00a0<\/span>Flat head brushes<\/span><\/a>\u00a0create fonts that are a mix between what you can achieve with a brush and parallel pen. <\/span>You could even achieve a gradient effect if you mix the paint well enough! Flat head brushes are also effective tools for creating patterns or coloured backdrops for your calligraphy art piece. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20690\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-flat-head-brush.jpg\")
(Credit: runrun3.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n4. Oblique calligraphy pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boyce9BjBe7\/?taken-by=lecoindupapier\nAlready have some experience in modern calligraphy? Then take it up a notch with <\/span>oblique calligraphy pens<\/span><\/a>! Oblique calligraphy pens require users to hold the pen at an angle, unlike how you\u2019d hold a typical ballpoint pen. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20692\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-oblique-pen-holder.jpg\")
(Credit: everthinggooddown<\/a>)[\/caption]\nYou\u2019ll need to have a good grip and control of the pen to experience its calligraphic potential! We recommend using this pen to decorate any literary masterpieces you\u2019d wish to display.<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20814\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-oblique-pen-1-e1540372615543.jpg\")
(Credit: Kelly Sikkema<\/a> \/ Unsplash [Cropped])[\/caption]\n\n\n5. Ruling pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj91cCzjLtz\/?tagged=rulingpen\nWith a <\/span>ruling pen<\/span><\/a>, look forward to creating thicker calligraphy fonts with rougher edges. Calligraphers often use this calligraphy pen to achieve an italicised font design with a rugged flow. These pens are also ideal for calligraphers who love gradient colours on their font designs. Try this essential tool of modern calligraphy if you\u2019d like an edgy font design today!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20699\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-ruling-pen.jpg\")
(Credit: qingyu.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n[caption id=\"attachment_20697\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-ruling-pen-holder.jpg\")
(Credit: shopsweatd.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n6. Pointed brush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bo9kXuihXMs\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nSometimes the best font designs look good because of the patterns that complement them. With a <\/span>pointed brush<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll have the freedom to create shapes and other pretty images that\u2019ll enhance your font design. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20696\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-pointed-tip-brush.jpg\")
(Credit: nicewear.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nModern calligraphy benefits a lot from the colour variations that pointed brushes provide. Just dab this brush into a brightly mixed palette and you\u2019ll have a carnival of colours in your next font design!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-pointed-tip-brush-head.jpg\")
(Credit: shwnee.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n7. Dip Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoUfr21hF5z\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nFeeling a little old school? Then try out the <\/span>dip pen<\/span><\/a>! We\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019ve seen one these calligraphy pens in a historical movie. Although once as common as a ballpoint pen, it is now a tool of art for calligraphers worldwide. Dip pens are great for any form of modern calligraphy as they produce a thinner font design compared to parallel and ruling pens. Calligraphers like using them especially for decorative writing, where they create a variety of patterns interwoven with their font design.<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20688\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-dip-pen.jpg\")
(Credit: ylqlsy2.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n8. Fountain Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoukoStDcIo\/?taken-by=saricastudio\nGrandpa\u2019s <\/span>fountain pen<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t just for signing important documents! These pens have a place in modern calligraphy and they\u2019re often used to create more intricate forms of penmanship. From scribbles to letter-esque designs, fountain pens are the go-to pen for any calligrapher who wants to include interesting paragraph patterns into their artwork. But sure, you can also use this calligraphy pen to achieve a signature even John Hancock would approve of!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20691\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-fountain-pen.jpg\")
(Credit: Leaden Arts & Fine Writing<\/a> , koreabrother.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n9. Calligraphy markers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKgIJ1eBy2h\/?tagged=markercalligraphy\nLooking for an affordable way to get into modern calligraphy? Then try <\/span>calligraphy markers<\/span><\/a>! They aren\u2019t as expensive as traditional calligraphy tools and you won\u2019t feel too bad about wasting the ink over several failed attempts. <\/span>Sharpies <\/span><\/a>make good calligraphy markers if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"427\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-markers-sharpie.png\")
(Credit: DeaMikeOnline<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFeeling confident? Then grab a couple of Copic markers! Copics are a popular choice among artists around the world. They have markers in an exhaustive range of colours that\u2019ll help you create font designs in any way that you want!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20687\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-copic-marker.jpg\")
(Credit: Sehoonyolo.kr<\/a> , GNeStore<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n10. Fine line pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20689\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-fine-line-pen-sakura-zebra.jpg\")
(Credit: Healthylife<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFine line pens aren\u2019t common in the world of modern calligraphy but it can be useful for creating intricate designs to enhance the overall look of your art piece. You can start out with a bunch of <\/span>Sakura fine line pens<\/span><\/a>. These pens offer a lot of versatility when it comes to drafting shapes or patterns. If you\u2019d like to include pointillism in your font designs, these are the pens for you!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20700\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-sakura-micron-zebra.jpg\")
(Credit: sunrise<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n11. Sketch journal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-sketch-book.jpg\")
(Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nThe best way to excel in modern calligraphy is to always practice, practice, practice! That\u2019s why having a companion sketch journal is a great idea. Try getting palm-sized A5 journals. These are portable and easy to fit into your bag whenever you\u2019re on the move. Having a sketch journal is also a great way to draft ideas as they hit you! Trust us, human memory is unreliable and you won\u2019t want to forget something that inspired you on the ride home!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]![\"modern](\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/modern-calligraphy-sketch-journal.jpg\")
(Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\nLooking for more ways to channel your inner Picasso?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nNow that you\u2019re equipped with the knowledge of some <\/span>tools of modern calligraphy<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s time to try it out yourself! Bet you wish you took <\/span>art classes<\/span><\/a> more seriously back in primary school, yeah? But no worries, with enough patience and determination, you\u2019ll achieve nice handwriting, eventually! Happy writing! \ud83d\ude42<\/span>]]> \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Penmanship isn\u2019t dead! Or at least it isn\u2019t on Instagram. If you\u2019ve been keeping up with the social media app, you\u2019d notice a growing number of artists postings videos of their calligraphy art. Even if you aren\u2019t a calligrapher, just watching the pen move through each stroke and curve is SO satisfying! But don\u2019t just […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":20712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[254],"class_list":["post-20679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-things-to-do"],"yoast_head":"\n
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(Credit: runrun3.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n4. Oblique calligraphy pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boyce9BjBe7\/?taken-by=lecoindupapier\nAlready have some experience in modern calligraphy? Then take it up a notch with <\/span>oblique calligraphy pens<\/span><\/a>! Oblique calligraphy pens require users to hold the pen at an angle, unlike how you\u2019d hold a typical ballpoint pen. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20692\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: everthinggooddown<\/a>)[\/caption]\nYou\u2019ll need to have a good grip and control of the pen to experience its calligraphic potential! We recommend using this pen to decorate any literary masterpieces you\u2019d wish to display.<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20814\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Kelly Sikkema<\/a> \/ Unsplash [Cropped])[\/caption]\n\n\n5. Ruling pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj91cCzjLtz\/?tagged=rulingpen\nWith a <\/span>ruling pen<\/span><\/a>, look forward to creating thicker calligraphy fonts with rougher edges. Calligraphers often use this calligraphy pen to achieve an italicised font design with a rugged flow. These pens are also ideal for calligraphers who love gradient colours on their font designs. Try this essential tool of modern calligraphy if you\u2019d like an edgy font design today!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20699\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: qingyu.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n[caption id=\"attachment_20697\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: shopsweatd.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n6. Pointed brush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bo9kXuihXMs\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nSometimes the best font designs look good because of the patterns that complement them. With a <\/span>pointed brush<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll have the freedom to create shapes and other pretty images that\u2019ll enhance your font design. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20696\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: nicewear.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nModern calligraphy benefits a lot from the colour variations that pointed brushes provide. Just dab this brush into a brightly mixed palette and you\u2019ll have a carnival of colours in your next font design!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: shwnee.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n7. Dip Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoUfr21hF5z\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nFeeling a little old school? Then try out the <\/span>dip pen<\/span><\/a>! We\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019ve seen one these calligraphy pens in a historical movie. Although once as common as a ballpoint pen, it is now a tool of art for calligraphers worldwide. Dip pens are great for any form of modern calligraphy as they produce a thinner font design compared to parallel and ruling pens. Calligraphers like using them especially for decorative writing, where they create a variety of patterns interwoven with their font design.<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20688\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: ylqlsy2.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n8. Fountain Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoukoStDcIo\/?taken-by=saricastudio\nGrandpa\u2019s <\/span>fountain pen<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t just for signing important documents! These pens have a place in modern calligraphy and they\u2019re often used to create more intricate forms of penmanship. From scribbles to letter-esque designs, fountain pens are the go-to pen for any calligrapher who wants to include interesting paragraph patterns into their artwork. But sure, you can also use this calligraphy pen to achieve a signature even John Hancock would approve of!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20691\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Leaden Arts & Fine Writing<\/a> , koreabrother.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n9. Calligraphy markers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKgIJ1eBy2h\/?tagged=markercalligraphy\nLooking for an affordable way to get into modern calligraphy? Then try <\/span>calligraphy markers<\/span><\/a>! They aren\u2019t as expensive as traditional calligraphy tools and you won\u2019t feel too bad about wasting the ink over several failed attempts. <\/span>Sharpies <\/span><\/a>make good calligraphy markers if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"427\"] (Credit: DeaMikeOnline<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFeeling confident? Then grab a couple of Copic markers! Copics are a popular choice among artists around the world. They have markers in an exhaustive range of colours that\u2019ll help you create font designs in any way that you want!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20687\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Sehoonyolo.kr<\/a> , GNeStore<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n10. Fine line pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20689\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Healthylife<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFine line pens aren\u2019t common in the world of modern calligraphy but it can be useful for creating intricate designs to enhance the overall look of your art piece. You can start out with a bunch of <\/span>Sakura fine line pens<\/span><\/a>. These pens offer a lot of versatility when it comes to drafting shapes or patterns. If you\u2019d like to include pointillism in your font designs, these are the pens for you!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20700\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: sunrise<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n11. 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(Credit: Kelly Sikkema<\/a> \/ Unsplash [Cropped])[\/caption]\n\n\n5. Ruling pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj91cCzjLtz\/?tagged=rulingpen\nWith a <\/span>ruling pen<\/span><\/a>, look forward to creating thicker calligraphy fonts with rougher edges. Calligraphers often use this calligraphy pen to achieve an italicised font design with a rugged flow. These pens are also ideal for calligraphers who love gradient colours on their font designs. Try this essential tool of modern calligraphy if you\u2019d like an edgy font design today!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20699\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: qingyu.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n[caption id=\"attachment_20697\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: shopsweatd.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n6. Pointed brush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bo9kXuihXMs\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nSometimes the best font designs look good because of the patterns that complement them. With a <\/span>pointed brush<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll have the freedom to create shapes and other pretty images that\u2019ll enhance your font design. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20696\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: nicewear.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nModern calligraphy benefits a lot from the colour variations that pointed brushes provide. Just dab this brush into a brightly mixed palette and you\u2019ll have a carnival of colours in your next font design!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: shwnee.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n7. Dip Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoUfr21hF5z\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nFeeling a little old school? Then try out the <\/span>dip pen<\/span><\/a>! We\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019ve seen one these calligraphy pens in a historical movie. Although once as common as a ballpoint pen, it is now a tool of art for calligraphers worldwide. Dip pens are great for any form of modern calligraphy as they produce a thinner font design compared to parallel and ruling pens. Calligraphers like using them especially for decorative writing, where they create a variety of patterns interwoven with their font design.<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20688\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: ylqlsy2.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n8. Fountain Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoukoStDcIo\/?taken-by=saricastudio\nGrandpa\u2019s <\/span>fountain pen<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t just for signing important documents! These pens have a place in modern calligraphy and they\u2019re often used to create more intricate forms of penmanship. From scribbles to letter-esque designs, fountain pens are the go-to pen for any calligrapher who wants to include interesting paragraph patterns into their artwork. But sure, you can also use this calligraphy pen to achieve a signature even John Hancock would approve of!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20691\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Leaden Arts & Fine Writing<\/a> , koreabrother.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n9. Calligraphy markers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKgIJ1eBy2h\/?tagged=markercalligraphy\nLooking for an affordable way to get into modern calligraphy? Then try <\/span>calligraphy markers<\/span><\/a>! They aren\u2019t as expensive as traditional calligraphy tools and you won\u2019t feel too bad about wasting the ink over several failed attempts. <\/span>Sharpies <\/span><\/a>make good calligraphy markers if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"427\"] (Credit: DeaMikeOnline<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFeeling confident? Then grab a couple of Copic markers! Copics are a popular choice among artists around the world. They have markers in an exhaustive range of colours that\u2019ll help you create font designs in any way that you want!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20687\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Sehoonyolo.kr<\/a> , GNeStore<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n10. Fine line pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20689\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Healthylife<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFine line pens aren\u2019t common in the world of modern calligraphy but it can be useful for creating intricate designs to enhance the overall look of your art piece. You can start out with a bunch of <\/span>Sakura fine line pens<\/span><\/a>. These pens offer a lot of versatility when it comes to drafting shapes or patterns. If you\u2019d like to include pointillism in your font designs, these are the pens for you!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20700\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: sunrise<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n11. Sketch journal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nThe best way to excel in modern calligraphy is to always practice, practice, practice! That\u2019s why having a companion sketch journal is a great idea. Try getting palm-sized A5 journals. These are portable and easy to fit into your bag whenever you\u2019re on the move. Having a sketch journal is also a great way to draft ideas as they hit you! Trust us, human memory is unreliable and you won\u2019t want to forget something that inspired you on the ride home!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\nLooking for more ways to channel your inner Picasso?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nNow that you\u2019re equipped with the knowledge of some <\/span>tools of modern calligraphy<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s time to try it out yourself! 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(Credit: nicewear.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nModern calligraphy benefits a lot from the colour variations that pointed brushes provide. Just dab this brush into a brightly mixed palette and you\u2019ll have a carnival of colours in your next font design!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: shwnee.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n7. Dip Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoUfr21hF5z\/?taken-by=calligraphyshowcase\nFeeling a little old school? Then try out the <\/span>dip pen<\/span><\/a>! We\u2019re pretty sure you\u2019ve seen one these calligraphy pens in a historical movie. Although once as common as a ballpoint pen, it is now a tool of art for calligraphers worldwide. Dip pens are great for any form of modern calligraphy as they produce a thinner font design compared to parallel and ruling pens. Calligraphers like using them especially for decorative writing, where they create a variety of patterns interwoven with their font design.<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20688\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: ylqlsy2.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n8. Fountain Pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoukoStDcIo\/?taken-by=saricastudio\nGrandpa\u2019s <\/span>fountain pen<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t just for signing important documents! These pens have a place in modern calligraphy and they\u2019re often used to create more intricate forms of penmanship. From scribbles to letter-esque designs, fountain pens are the go-to pen for any calligrapher who wants to include interesting paragraph patterns into their artwork. But sure, you can also use this calligraphy pen to achieve a signature even John Hancock would approve of!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20691\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Leaden Arts & Fine Writing<\/a> , koreabrother.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n9. Calligraphy markers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKgIJ1eBy2h\/?tagged=markercalligraphy\nLooking for an affordable way to get into modern calligraphy? Then try <\/span>calligraphy markers<\/span><\/a>! They aren\u2019t as expensive as traditional calligraphy tools and you won\u2019t feel too bad about wasting the ink over several failed attempts. <\/span>Sharpies <\/span><\/a>make good calligraphy markers if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"427\"] (Credit: DeaMikeOnline<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFeeling confident? Then grab a couple of Copic markers! Copics are a popular choice among artists around the world. 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Sketch journal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nThe best way to excel in modern calligraphy is to always practice, practice, practice! That\u2019s why having a companion sketch journal is a great idea. Try getting palm-sized A5 journals. These are portable and easy to fit into your bag whenever you\u2019re on the move. Having a sketch journal is also a great way to draft ideas as they hit you! Trust us, human memory is unreliable and you won\u2019t want to forget something that inspired you on the ride home!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\nLooking for more ways to channel your inner Picasso?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nNow that you\u2019re equipped with the knowledge of some <\/span>tools of modern calligraphy<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s time to try it out yourself! 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(Credit: Leaden Arts & Fine Writing<\/a> , koreabrother.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n9. Calligraphy markers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKgIJ1eBy2h\/?tagged=markercalligraphy\nLooking for an affordable way to get into modern calligraphy? Then try <\/span>calligraphy markers<\/span><\/a>! They aren\u2019t as expensive as traditional calligraphy tools and you won\u2019t feel too bad about wasting the ink over several failed attempts. <\/span>Sharpies <\/span><\/a>make good calligraphy markers if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20707\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"427\"] (Credit: DeaMikeOnline<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFeeling confident? Then grab a couple of Copic markers! Copics are a popular choice among artists around the world. They have markers in an exhaustive range of colours that\u2019ll help you create font designs in any way that you want!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20687\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Sehoonyolo.kr<\/a> , GNeStore<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n10. Fine line pen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20689\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Healthylife<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFine line pens aren\u2019t common in the world of modern calligraphy but it can be useful for creating intricate designs to enhance the overall look of your art piece. You can start out with a bunch of <\/span>Sakura fine line pens<\/span><\/a>. These pens offer a lot of versatility when it comes to drafting shapes or patterns. If you\u2019d like to include pointillism in your font designs, these are the pens for you!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20700\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: sunrise<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n11. Sketch journal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nThe best way to excel in modern calligraphy is to always practice, practice, practice! That\u2019s why having a companion sketch journal is a great idea. Try getting palm-sized A5 journals. These are portable and easy to fit into your bag whenever you\u2019re on the move. Having a sketch journal is also a great way to draft ideas as they hit you! Trust us, human memory is unreliable and you won\u2019t want to forget something that inspired you on the ride home!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\nLooking for more ways to channel your inner Picasso?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nNow that you\u2019re equipped with the knowledge of some <\/span>tools of modern calligraphy<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s time to try it out yourself! Bet you wish you took <\/span>art classes<\/span><\/a> more seriously back in primary school, yeah? But no worries, with enough patience and determination, you\u2019ll achieve nice handwriting, eventually! Happy writing! \ud83d\ude42<\/span>]]> \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Penmanship isn\u2019t dead! Or at least it isn\u2019t on Instagram. If you\u2019ve been keeping up with the social media app, you\u2019d notice a growing number of artists postings videos of their calligraphy art. Even if you aren\u2019t a calligrapher, just watching the pen move through each stroke and curve is SO satisfying! But don\u2019t just […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":20712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[254],"class_list":["post-20679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-things-to-do"],"yoast_head":"\n
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(Credit: Healthylife<\/a>)[\/caption]\nFine line pens aren\u2019t common in the world of modern calligraphy but it can be useful for creating intricate designs to enhance the overall look of your art piece. You can start out with a bunch of <\/span>Sakura fine line pens<\/span><\/a>. These pens offer a lot of versatility when it comes to drafting shapes or patterns. If you\u2019d like to include pointillism in your font designs, these are the pens for you!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20700\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: sunrise<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\n11. Sketch journal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_20702\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\nThe best way to excel in modern calligraphy is to always practice, practice, practice! That\u2019s why having a companion sketch journal is a great idea. Try getting palm-sized A5 journals. These are portable and easy to fit into your bag whenever you\u2019re on the move. Having a sketch journal is also a great way to draft ideas as they hit you! Trust us, human memory is unreliable and you won\u2019t want to forget something that inspired you on the ride home!<\/span>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"] (Credit: Grief grocery store.sg<\/a>)[\/caption]\n\n\nLooking for more ways to channel your inner Picasso?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nNow that you\u2019re equipped with the knowledge of some <\/span>tools of modern calligraphy<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s time to try it out yourself! Bet you wish you took <\/span>art classes<\/span><\/a> more seriously back in primary school, yeah? But no worries, with enough patience and determination, you\u2019ll achieve nice handwriting, eventually! Happy writing! \ud83d\ude42<\/span>]]> \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Penmanship isn\u2019t dead! Or at least it isn\u2019t on Instagram. If you\u2019ve been keeping up with the social media app, you\u2019d notice a growing number of artists postings videos of their calligraphy art. Even if you aren\u2019t a calligrapher, just watching the pen move through each stroke and curve is SO satisfying! But don\u2019t just […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":20712,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[254],"class_list":["post-20679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-things-to-do"],"yoast_head":"\n
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