Folded Pen Adventures by Carol DuBosch
Embrace a new era of lettering with this lovely little book by Carol Dubosch. Folded Pen Adventures introduces the folded pen, an innovative tool that breathes life into modern calligraphy. Forget the formalities of Gothic Blackletter and Roman Rustics; the folded pen champions creativity and freshness. Learn new scripts, discover intriguing techniques, and even craft your own folded pen with handy instructions. With an extensive gallery showcasing contemporary writing examples, this book invites you to redefine calligraphy, reflecting the spirited informality of our times.
“The folded pen is open to whatever the lettering artist has in mind. It almost demands that the letters be designed anew and not dusted off from the past. Writing with a folded pen is like having a ‘permission slip’ in your pocket.” –– Carol Dubosch, Introduction.
Paperback; 32 pages; 8” x 8”
Embrace a new era of lettering with this lovely little book by Carol Dubosch. Folded Pen Adventures introduces the folded pen, an innovative tool that breathes life into modern calligraphy. Forget the formalities of Gothic Blackletter and Roman Rustics; the folded pen champions creativity and freshness. Learn new scripts, discover intriguing techniques, and even craft your own folded pen with handy instructions. With an extensive gallery showcasing contemporary writing examples, this book invites you to redefine calligraphy, reflecting the spirited informality of our times.
“The folded pen is open to whatever the lettering artist has in mind. It almost demands that the letters be designed anew and not dusted off from the past. Writing with a folded pen is like having a ‘permission slip’ in your pocket.” –– Carol Dubosch, Introduction.
Paperback; 32 pages; 8” x 8”
Binding | Spiral |
Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced |