Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 31st 2025
The White Brush Pen Review Finding the perfect opaque white brush pen can feel like searching for a snowflake in a blizzard. But whether you’re a calligrapher, illustrator, or journaler, having a dependable white brush pen in your studio is essential. That’s why we’ve curated an impressive lineup of white brush pens that offer something for everyone. With options ranging from superfine bristle tips to bold, flexible fiber style,… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Nov 20th 2024
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
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 31st 2023
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
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 24th 2023
Zig Fudebiyori brush pens are one of the best tools on the market for bold, beautiful brush lettering. These markers feature the same ink type and color palette as the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers, but have a different style tip. The felt brush tip on Fudebiyori markers is a perfect balance of firm and flexible and has a great bounce, making it surprisingly great at line variation despite it's larger size. (Cover artwork done with Zig… Read more