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We're giving you a detailed look at every Gillott nib! These high-quality dip pens were first manufactured in Birmingham, England in 1827 by Joseph Gillott. Gillott nibs still remain popular for pointed pen calligraphy today.First we'll compare two similar, often overlooked nibs. The Gillott 290 and 291 are very similar, save for a few key differences. Both nibs are small and delicate, and can easily be damaged if too much pressure is applie… 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

Have you tried Amsterdam acrylic ink yet? This highly pigmented ink is extremely light-fast, waterproof when dry, and comes in a truly unique line of colors. Amsterdam can also be used for a wide varieties of creative techniques, including dip pen calligraphy, paint pouring, and fountain pens. We're delighted to showcase the many uses for this gorgeous, multi-faceted ink.This tiny color chart from @crazyartgirl27 showcases Amsterdam acrylic… Read more

Anne Robin is a professional calligrapher and stationer who specializes in a wide variety of services, including invitation suite design and production, envelope addressing, day-of wedding design, tattoos, logos, and more.. In addition to running her calligraphy + design studio in Los Angeles, Anne teaches in-person and online calligraphy workshops. Anne's work has been featured in numerous publications, including InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart… Read more