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Ready to start your handlettering journey? Whether you’re a total newbie or shopping for someone who’s eager to explore the world of calligraphy, this guide is packed with perfect gifts to spark creativity and build skills. From brush lettering to broad edge calligraphy and pointed pen essentials, we’ve gathered the best tools and resources to help beginners get started.Write Your First FlourishOur Tachikawa and Nikko Pen Nib Sets are perfect for… Read more

We’re diving deep into a treasure trove of inspiring titles that will transform your bookbinding journey. Whether you’re an experienced book artist or just starting out, our curated selection offers everything from traditional Japanese techniques to innovative papermaking right in your kitchen. With the expert guidance of talented authors like Shereen Laplantz, Hedi Kyle, Kojiro Ikegami, Helen Hiebert, and more, you’ll discover unique projects th… Read more

Marilyn Reaves is an educator, artist, and calligrapher of many talents. She has taught classes on lettering and design, drawing, watercolor, and more throughout the United States and Canada. Reaves received an MFA in Visual Design from the University of Oregon, where she teaches classes and works amongst rare books and manuscripts in the university library's Special Collections. Eliza Schulte Holliday is a free-lance calligrapher and letterist w… Read more

Hey, guys! Nina Tran (@anintran) from Los Angeles, CA here. The first thing I want to share: Speedball lettering nibs! Have you seen some of these before? Randy Hasson blew my mind at the 70th IAMPETH @iampethofficial conference this year at his lecture on the history of Speedball and in his "Writing with a Bent Nib" class.The supply list alone for Randy's class was intriguing enough to get me to sign up! I just had to know what a "bent n… Read more