Learn Beautiful Letterforms Step by Step
Plain guides to pens, nibs, holders, ink, and paper: what a beginner needs, how each tool behaves, and how to handle and clean it.
5 tutorials published
The main ink families described by type, what to read on the bottle, how deep to dip, how long to wait before erasing, and how to fix blobs and split strokes without making a mess.
A calm setup routine for a pointed nib and straight holder: the parts, seating the nib, washing a new nib in mild soapy water, how deep to dip, first strokes and cleaning up.
How a brush pen makes thick and thin strokes, which tip size suits small guidelines, how to hold it at a low angle, first exercises to try, and how to keep the tip from fraying.
What makes paper work for nibs and brush pens: a smooth surface, sizing and enough weight. Includes paper types to look for, types to avoid, and a two-minute test for any sheet.
Two short starter kits, one built around a brush pen and one around a pointed dip pen, with what each item does, how to judge tools by type, and what can wait until later.
