All the rave reviews on your copperplate tutorials are right on target. I’ve been doing mainly broad-nib calligraphy for 40 years, and shied away from pointed pen work because I could not seem to get any consistency. For the past two months I’ve (like so many others) watched dozens of pointed pen tutorials, but yours is the series that breaks down every tiny step to help us see exactly where we are having problems. Your detailed instructions on getting a flat top and bottom, for instance, are absolutely priceless. This has been one of the greatest frustrations, yet as I watched you --in real time-make and explain how to make the flat tops and bottoms, it was a breakthrough for me. By doing real time instruction, you allow us time to practice as we watch, so it’s easier to remember each important element of the basic strokes. By doing so many repetitions of each basic stroke, along with you, we start relaxing into it, and realizing what fun it is to watch the tines open and close, as each shade begins and ends. Each instructional video gives us ample time to have our own “AHA” and “Lightbulb” moments. Practice becomes a dance of joy! Thank you so much for making tears of frustration become tears of great happiness. There are simply no finer instruction videos than yours.
I love how you have us flip the paper over, to see how each letter mirrors the shape of the other. I have done this to get consistency with Cancelleresca Corsiva with a broad pen, and it is the most eye opening exercise and really shows how the inside shapes are always consistent. Bravo! Excellent tips on how to learn to evaluate our progress.
Debi, your comments have made my day! You have such a beautiful way of putting your thoughts into words. Wishing you all the best in your pointed pen practice, and grateful that I have helped you in your journey!
I can’t believe you’re offering these tutorials for free, I purchased an online course on the Spencerian penmanship and it isn’t half as good as what you’re offering! Thank you so much!
@@StarKnightZ so glad you're enjoying the videos! I usually recommend that lefties use a straight holder and experiment with the paper rotation angle until you find something that's comfortable (and won't smear). There's an amazing left handed calligrapher named Younghae (@logos_calligraphy on Instagram) who uses an oblique holder and rotates her paper 90 degrees. You'll just have to try it out and see what works for you!
TL;DR: I really appreciate how much thought and effort she/they put into breaking down how the strokes are made in order to make sure people learn not just how the strokes are formed but more importantly, exactly how to form them. That’s an import distinction that separates those who are experts in doing something from those who are not only experts in doing it but also experts in explaining it to novices so they understand it and additionally, effectively showing them how to do it as well. In other words, it separates those who are expert practitioners from those who are expert practitioners and have the gift to teach it to others. Teaching is a separate skill from knowing/doing the subject and the further ability to teach well is a gift. This instructor is a gifted teacher! 🍎
I love how you break it down and then also make some mistakes. You go on and then show how to improve on it. That is more invaluable than a person who is perfect and does not show people who are learning that mistakes happen and how to get over them. That is more valuable than a perfect presentation. THANK YOU!
After a long search, at last your beautiful Calligraphy for beginners tutorials . SO REWARDING. Such a joy to follow. Excellent instructions. Perfect guidelines. Thank you for all the painstaking effort you have put in. Bless you.
This is SO helpful! Even though I am a lefty, and a beginner to Calligraphy, your slow precise direction gives perfect guidance for specificity and exactness. It truly is the practice, and I am grateful for your calm and precise guidance. Your voice is clear and specific. I hope to see more of your tutorials, especially for left handed calligraphers and beginners. Thank you! Well done!
Bevalie Pritchard your thoughtful feedback means so much to us. We are so happy that you found our channel and wish you the best of luck on your calligraphy journey!
I’ve just started this lovely enjoyable endeavor. Have tried off another place, then found your teaching. It will be delightful to learn correctly. Bought a rough handmade wood lap desk with ink well n pen. I’ll get what you suggested. Just drew my lines on small sketch pad to follow these basic strokes. This video more challenging. So I’ll get better paper too. Ink fuzzed out where thicker strokes to my surprise. Find this very relaxing and peaceful. “May the Lord bless you for blessing so many people in the time and effort you took to make these. He sees! In Jesus Name. Amen. Joan “)
Love your tutorials, decided to learn Copperplate and you have an amazing talent to teach. Thank you for sharing your skills. I am left handed but can follow your instructions easily, have learned this is going to take a long time but practise with your tutorials is a delight.
... I just responded to your 1 of 7 videos... ;) I am having the time of my life... I have a cup of coffee, and I am spending it with you... watching ALLLLL of your videos... You should teach this at College ... like at the summer sessions... I teach a lot of kids and adults... "Thank YOU" again for taking the time to share your wonderful videos... I was very serious when I said you're a great Teacher... You are a natural... ;)
Thank you so much, Judi! It's easy to teach something that you are passionate about, isn't it? Maybe I'll look into teaching summer sessions like you suggested. I appreciate your comments and so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!:)
masha allah!!!!i ve found a good teacher!!!OMA no words to appreciate about your patience level ...keep going ...nd help us tooo...love ur teaching ...
I love this series your lessons are so thorough and your voice is very clear and calm. Some youtubers are really loud and obnoxious. So your channel is a refreshing find alhamdulila
Thank you for your sharing. The explanations are very clear, which makes me easy to follow step by step. I am now starting in practicing the strokes. But it’s easy to get boring when practicing the same stroke repeatedly. I feel difficult to write slowly at the same angle.
I'm starting from scratch again, and loving your method of teaching. A quick question, What is your body posture supposed to be? Is the writing arm at rt angles to writing surface or lower than writing surface?
thanks so much for the tutorial! How do you place you paper and the nib when you start? I also heard that a new nib needs to be prepared...how do you do it? thanksss
Hello! My paper is rotated slightly to the left when I write. Yes, a nib should be prepped before using to get the oils off it (so that the ink sticks). You can use dish soap, windex, or saliva and a paper towel to rub the oils off.
Also - what is the preferred distance between the baseline and header line when using a Hunt 101 nib? There are so many templates out there with no indication which nib is for which template.
Looks like a Hunt 101. I was wondering about the placement of the nib in the holder myself, like should it be truly centered or rotated a little right or left (or is that personal preference), and does it take a little while to get a nib kinda broken in to work super smooth or should it work super smooth right out of the box once cleaned and able to hold ink properly lol. I know I tried the hunt 101 and I love it but I'm still new so I'm not used to it yet and it dropped ink when I tried to make a good downstroke even though in my mind I didn't use a ton of pressure. So thought I may have not gotten it fully cleaned off of the oils too. Just little questions :)
Just curious, while waiting for my fountain pen to arrive.. can I use my fudenosuke pen in lieu of the fp to try this out you reckon? I'm still new to this and don't want to invest too much yet!
Hi there! Thank you for the series of beginner videos(: Just a quick question, how do you recommend holding the oblique pen? I've read a few pages and the instructor who first taught me, told me that I have to hold the pen in a relaxed manner and keep my arm off the table. However I have trouble controlling my writing in that way :/ But if I use the same grip I do for a regular pen I can write much more nicely. Do you think there's a difference or should I persist through trying to write the proper way? Thanks(:
Hello! I hold my pen with the same grip as a regular pen, but I keep my forearm on the table, which is hard to see in this video. The movement is created by the fingers/wrist rather than the whole arm. There are scripts that require full-arm movement, but for Copperplate, I'd recommend keeping your arm on the table - it helps with control! Let me know if this helps at all! :)
My question is as simple as that. I want to learn a proper calligraphy but for a normal writing, like if I take notes, for an everyday use. Is it possible learning this or not? Because it looks like it takes ages before i finish a letter....thanks
Hello! It sounds like you're interested in everyday writing that can be done quickly but still looks neat. In that case, I'd recommend learning cursive!
The Luis Creations Moblique is one of our favorites! www.jetpens.com/Luis-Creations-Moblique-2-in-1-Penholder-Straight-Oblique-Copper-Sunrise/pd/26372?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1YScotHF6wIVi4bACh1XowCYEAAYASAAEgKUsvD_BwE
The free guide sheet with fundamental strokes is here: www.loveleighloops.com/copperplate-guide-sheet/ If you'd like to purchase the full workbook to print, you can get it here: loveleighloops.etsy.com/listing/531055261
Loveleigh Loops oh i see, i wanted to try copperplate too, but then already printed out the 5mm and 6mm, is the bigger the better? lots of size so idk what to choose
Hi! is it possible to do this Copperplate also with a regular nib (without the oblique tool)? Maybe the inclination of the hand will be different, but is it 'correct' anyway? Thanks.
what type of paper are we supposed to use for Copperplate calligraphy? My ink keeps bleeding on my paper. I used normal printing paper. I guess that's not good?
Hello! You're right, normal printing paper will bleed. The description of this video has a couple suggestions with links to buy it on Amazon. Any type of paper that is thicker than regular copy paper will work. My favorite is HP Premium Choice Laser Jet paper.
Hi there! thank you so much for this! I also have another question - sometimes when I hold my single pen holder, the ink doesn't come out and I think it's to do with how I hold my pen? I hold it normally but I try to keep it straight and use my index finger to control the thickness of the strokes- is that correct?
Rachel Wong Hi! If you look at the pen from a side view when you are holding it to the paper, it should form a 45 degree angle with the paper (not too vertical or to parallel to the paper). I use my index finger to control pressure like you said. Is the ink evenly coating the underside of the nib after you dip it?
Great tutorial. Love the way you explain everything. I love how dark and full your letters are. Curious which nib you are using. When are you starting The next class? Bo
This is two years later, but I do have a question. I'm much older than you are, and I learned to write cursive a long time ago. And I went to parochial school. There is no way the nuns would have let us hold a pen the way you -- and everyone I know of your generation, and almost all generations beginning at some point, do today. But then you do hold the pen more what I would consider the "correct way" when you are doing calligraphy. But as soon as you put that micron in your hand, you switch to that bizarre (what I consider bizarre) way of holding your pen with the middle joint of your thumb on top, over your index finger. Why do you hold your pen that way? Were you not taught the correct way to hold it? Or is it a thing (which it sort of seemed to me when I was in high school, as some people insisted on holding their pens and pencils that way) that came about through peer pressure? I mean a thing that certain people did as a group, like, "no, we're not going to do it the way you tell us to, because we think this is cooler"? I don't mean to be critical, but I think what I am trying to ask is was there some sort of peer pressure to not hold your pen the way I think children are taught to hold a pen or pencil? When my son was young, they even sold these triangular grips to slip onto pencils to force children to hold their pencils right. But they did not! No, pretty much 90% of them hold pens and pencils the way you do! Why is that? (My son, who was born in 1994, did not learn cursive until sometime in high school, I think. And what was alarming was that he could not READ cursive, and so could not read anything I wrote!) Of course, after a generation or two, the teachers won't hold them correctly either, so of course children won't. What do you think? And this question goes along with why did people in all generations after me choose to print, like you do, rather than write in cursive? It isn't entirely print; sort of a hybrid print/cursive, sort of like italic hand. And italic hand is lovely. But so is cursive. And it's supposed to be faster, I think. I can't help but wonder. But then I also wonder why they stopped teaching how to diagram sentences, and to that I attribute the failure of so many (you not among them, happily) to know how to have their predicates agree in number to the subject instead of the nearest noun. Even writers do that nowadays! How can you be a writer and not know how to do that? Just an old fogey, I guess....
Great question! The way I hold the Micron is just the way I naturally hold that pen without thinking about it. Occasionally I notice myself holding a "normal" pen or pencil the same way I hold the pointed pen. I don't remember being taught a particular way to hold (or NOT hold) the pen. In my opinion, the most important part is holding the pen in a way that is comfortable and allows you to execute the script. I learned cursive in grade school and my handwriting is a hybrid when I'm writing quickly because the purpose is cursive is to write without lifting. Thanks for your comments!
All the rave reviews on your copperplate tutorials are right on target. I’ve been doing mainly broad-nib calligraphy for 40 years, and shied away from pointed pen work because I could not seem to get any consistency. For the past two months I’ve (like so many others) watched dozens of pointed pen tutorials, but yours is the series that breaks down every tiny step to help us see exactly where we are having problems. Your detailed instructions on getting a flat top and bottom, for instance, are absolutely priceless. This has been one of the greatest frustrations, yet as I watched you --in real time-make and explain how to make the flat tops and bottoms, it was a breakthrough for me. By doing real time instruction, you allow us time to practice as we watch, so it’s easier to remember each important element of the basic strokes. By doing so many repetitions of each basic stroke, along with you, we start relaxing into it, and realizing what fun it is to watch the tines open and close, as each shade begins and ends. Each instructional video gives us ample time to have our own “AHA” and “Lightbulb” moments. Practice becomes a dance of joy! Thank you so much for making tears of frustration become tears of great happiness. There are simply no finer instruction videos than yours.
I love how you have us flip the paper over, to see how each letter mirrors the shape of the other. I have done this to get consistency with Cancelleresca Corsiva with a broad pen, and it is the most eye opening exercise and really shows how the inside shapes are always consistent. Bravo! Excellent tips on how to learn to evaluate our progress.
Debi, your comments have made my day! You have such a beautiful way of putting your thoughts into words. Wishing you all the best in your pointed pen practice, and grateful that I have helped you in your journey!
I can’t believe you’re offering these tutorials for free, I purchased an online course on the Spencerian penmanship and it isn’t half as good as what you’re offering! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your feedback, Anna! We love teaching with lots of detail! :)
@@StarKnightZ so glad you're enjoying the videos! I usually recommend that lefties use a straight holder and experiment with the paper rotation angle until you find something that's comfortable (and won't smear). There's an amazing left handed calligrapher named Younghae (@logos_calligraphy on Instagram) who uses an oblique holder and rotates her paper 90 degrees. You'll just have to try it out and see what works for you!
Agree
TL;DR: I really appreciate how much thought and effort she/they put into breaking down how the strokes are made in order to make sure people learn not just how the strokes are formed but more importantly, exactly how to form them.
That’s an import distinction that separates those who are experts in doing something from those who are not only experts in doing it but also experts in explaining it to novices so they understand it and additionally, effectively showing them how to do it as well. In other words, it separates those who are expert practitioners from those who are expert practitioners and have the gift to teach it to others. Teaching is a separate skill from knowing/doing the subject and the further ability to teach well is a gift. This instructor is a gifted teacher! 🍎
Wow!!!
I'm a first level student of Copperplate and you teach better than my instructor.
Thank you very much.
... from México...
I love how you break it down and then also make some mistakes. You go on and then show how to improve on it. That is more invaluable than a person who is perfect and does not show people who are learning that mistakes happen and how to get over them. That is more valuable than a perfect presentation. THANK YOU!
After a long search, at last your beautiful Calligraphy for beginners tutorials . SO REWARDING. Such a joy to follow. Excellent instructions. Perfect guidelines. Thank you for all the painstaking effort you have put in. Bless you.
This is SO helpful! Even though I am a lefty, and a beginner to Calligraphy, your slow precise direction gives perfect guidance for specificity and exactness. It truly is the practice, and I am grateful for your calm and precise guidance. Your voice is clear and specific. I hope to see more of your tutorials, especially for left handed calligraphers and beginners. Thank you! Well done!
Bevalie Pritchard your thoughtful feedback means so much to us. We are so happy that you found our channel and wish you the best of luck on your calligraphy journey!
I’ve just started this lovely enjoyable endeavor. Have tried off another place, then found your teaching. It will be delightful to learn correctly. Bought a rough handmade wood lap desk with ink well n pen. I’ll get what you suggested. Just drew my lines on small sketch pad to follow these basic strokes. This video more challenging. So I’ll get better paper too. Ink fuzzed out where thicker strokes to my surprise. Find this very relaxing and peaceful. “May the Lord bless you for blessing so many people in the time and effort you took to make these. He sees! In Jesus Name. Amen. Joan “)
Thank you very much, Joan!
Love your tutorials, decided to learn Copperplate and you have an amazing talent to teach. Thank you for sharing your skills. I am left handed but can follow your instructions easily, have learned this is going to take a long time but practise with your tutorials is a delight.
Tina, your thoughtful feedback means so much! Being left handed definitely comes with its own set of challenges. Wishing you the best of luck!
... I just responded to your 1 of 7 videos... ;)
I am having the time of my life... I have a cup of coffee, and I am spending it with you... watching ALLLLL of your videos... You should teach this at College ... like at the summer sessions... I teach a lot of kids and adults... "Thank YOU" again for taking the time to share your wonderful videos... I was very serious when I said you're a great Teacher... You are a natural... ;)
Thank you so much, Judi! It's easy to teach something that you are passionate about, isn't it? Maybe I'll look into teaching summer sessions like you suggested. I appreciate your comments and so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!:)
Judi Christopher -you said it all! That’s EXACTLY how I feel.
masha allah!!!!i ve found a good teacher!!!OMA no words to appreciate about your patience level ...keep going ...nd help us tooo...love ur teaching ...
Hi Liana! Thanks so much for your comment, it means a lot!
Thank you for explicit, clear instructions. Calm, calculated and so easy to follow.
Thank you for watching!
I love this series your lessons are so thorough and your voice is very clear and calm. Some youtubers are really loud and obnoxious. So your channel is a refreshing find alhamdulila
Aw thank you for the thoughtful comment!
This is such a great tutorial - thank you!!!
Thank you!! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you.
VERY clear and through explanation of the basic strokes (for a beginner like myself).
Very useful.
You are very welcome!:)
Thank you 🙏🏿 You’re a great teacher 👩🏫
Thank you for the series of very realistic tutorials. It helps a lot . ☺️
Thank you so much for watching! Glad the videos are helpful! :)
Love your tutorials. I cannot thank you enough.
Just located your videos. Best tutorial ever. Thank you so much and best regards.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a nice comment! Happy to hear the tutorial was helpful. Good luck with your practice :)
Thank you for your sharing. The explanations are very clear, which makes me easy to follow step by step. I am now starting in practicing the strokes. But it’s easy to get boring when practicing the same stroke repeatedly. I feel difficult to write slowly at the same angle.
You're a great teacher! I'm grateful! !
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love ur calligraphy ur strokes ur writing ur voice superb, amazing as well as u
mohd hamid thank you for your thoughtful comment!
You are very good at these. Thank you for sharing, now i can try pointing calligraphy & have knowledge about it❤
Thanks for watching!! We appreciate the comment
i cant get enough of your vids. 11pm and still watching!!
Hi ... thank you so much for making a calligraphy learning so easy ... like ur voice too ...
Thanks for watching and commenting!
A wonderful set of lessons..
Thanks for watching!
Lovely !! Amazing explanation and how do you calmly say 55 degree and caution for best practices
Is there printable versions of the 55 degree lined paper you are using?
Basic strokes are very important.
What nib are you using? I’m a newbie and you are the best teacher. Thank you!
Doesn't ANYBODY bother to read the descriptions on these videos?
I'm starting from scratch again, and loving your method of teaching. A quick question, What is your body posture supposed to be? Is the writing arm at rt angles to writing surface or lower than writing surface?
Very helpful video 😁
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. Great!
Spirwes Knerz you're welcome!:)
thanks so much for the tutorial! How do you place you paper and the nib when you start? I also heard that a new nib needs to be prepared...how do you do it? thanksss
Hello! My paper is rotated slightly to the left when I write. Yes, a nib should be prepped before using to get the oils off it (so that the ink sticks). You can use dish soap, windex, or saliva and a paper towel to rub the oils off.
Great tutorial!
I wonder if it can be done left handed
Also - what is the preferred distance between the baseline and header line when using a Hunt 101 nib? There are so many templates out there with no indication which nib is for which template.
Great vidieo. Curious which nib are you using. You are fantastic, your characters are sharp and crisp. I love your work. BO
Looks like a Hunt 101. I was wondering about the placement of the nib in the holder myself, like should it be truly centered or rotated a little right or left (or is that personal preference), and does it take a little while to get a nib kinda broken in to work super smooth or should it work super smooth right out of the box once cleaned and able to hold ink properly lol. I know I tried the hunt 101 and I love it but I'm still new so I'm not used to it yet and it dropped ink when I tried to make a good downstroke even though in my mind I didn't use a ton of pressure. So thought I may have not gotten it fully cleaned off of the oils too. Just little questions :)
What nib are you using and should I buy an oblique nib holder?
I want to know what pens nibs are people using that don’t have the nub spitting or jumping from the paper
Just curious, while waiting for my fountain pen to arrive.. can I use my fudenosuke pen in lieu of the fp to try this out you reckon? I'm still new to this and don't want to invest too much yet!
This was great! Thanks!
Thanks for watching & leaving comments!
Where is these papers are available?
Hi there! Thank you for the series of beginner videos(: Just a quick question, how do you recommend holding the oblique pen? I've read a few pages and the instructor who first taught me, told me that I have to hold the pen in a relaxed manner and keep my arm off the table. However I have trouble controlling my writing in that way :/ But if I use the same grip I do for a regular pen I can write much more nicely. Do you think there's a difference or should I persist through trying to write the proper way? Thanks(:
Hello! I hold my pen with the same grip as a regular pen, but I keep my forearm on the table, which is hard to see in this video. The movement is created by the fingers/wrist rather than the whole arm. There are scripts that require full-arm movement, but for Copperplate, I'd recommend keeping your arm on the table - it helps with control! Let me know if this helps at all! :)
HIRVI
HIRVI metsadstyys
What kind of nib you're using?
Where I will get this pen
Which pen do u use ??
Thank you
what is the best size practice sheet spacing? 8mm?
7mm to 8mm works great for practicing! If you're writing smaller than that, it's harder to see what's going on and to analyze the shapes.
Hi, Are you working on a cardboard cutting for sewing?
Very useful, thank you very match.
You're very welcome!
My question is as simple as that. I want to learn a proper calligraphy but for a normal writing, like if I take notes, for an everyday use. Is it possible learning this or not? Because it looks like it takes ages before i finish a letter....thanks
Hello! It sounds like you're interested in everyday writing that can be done quickly but still looks neat. In that case, I'd recommend learning cursive!
Love you lettering
can you recommend a good oblique pen holder please?
The Luis Creations Moblique is one of our favorites! www.jetpens.com/Luis-Creations-Moblique-2-in-1-Penholder-Straight-Oblique-Copper-Sunrise/pd/26372?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1YScotHF6wIVi4bACh1XowCYEAAYASAAEgKUsvD_BwE
@@LoveleighLoops thanxs!! I can't wait to get into doing copperplate calligraphy
Do you recommend adding little water to the sumi ink ?
Yes, diluting the ink with water can help it flow better (and last longer)!
Where do we get these sheets ?
The free guide sheet with fundamental strokes is here: www.loveleighloops.com/copperplate-guide-sheet/
If you'd like to purchase the full workbook to print, you can get it here: loveleighloops.etsy.com/listing/531055261
thank you for sharing！！！
I am trying your tutorials but am having a difficult time finding the right paper to use so the ink won't bleed/feather. any suggestions?
I like to use HP Premium 32lb paper (amzn.to/2kJAPAd) and Rhodia pads also work very well
Hello, can you tell me what size of guide sheets do you use? is it 5mm or 7mm?
melisa putrip I use 7mm guide sheets!
Loveleigh Loops oh i see, i wanted to try copperplate too, but then already printed out the 5mm and 6mm, is the bigger the better? lots of size so idk what to choose
melisa putrip you can use those too. It’s just easier to see the small details about the shapes when you write bigger
Loveleigh Loops i see, thank you very much, gonna watch all your video series after this heheh 😆😆😆
Hi! is it possible to do this Copperplate also with a regular nib (without the oblique tool)? Maybe the inclination of the hand will be different, but is it 'correct' anyway? Thanks.
You rule.
I wanna improve my ovals how do I do it,
They are too imperfect.
WHEN YOU ARE WRITING DO YOU HOLD YOUR PAPER STRAIGHT INFRONT OF YOU OR TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT ?
Good question, I rotate the top of my paper to the left which makes it easier to write at an angle.
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THEY ARE VERY INFORMATIVE.
what type of paper are we supposed to use for Copperplate calligraphy? My ink keeps bleeding on my paper. I used normal printing paper. I guess that's not good?
Hello! You're right, normal printing paper will bleed. The description of this video has a couple suggestions with links to buy it on Amazon. Any type of paper that is thicker than regular copy paper will work. My favorite is HP Premium Choice Laser Jet paper.
Hi there! thank you so much for this! I also have another question - sometimes when I hold my single pen holder, the ink doesn't come out and I think it's to do with how I hold my pen? I hold it normally but I try to keep it straight and use my index finger to control the thickness of the strokes- is that correct?
Rachel Wong Hi! If you look at the pen from a side view when you are holding it to the paper, it should form a 45 degree angle with the paper (not too vertical or to parallel to the paper). I use my index finger to control pressure like you said. Is the ink evenly coating the underside of the nib after you dip it?
Where can I download that paper to practice so I don't have to make the lines?
LaNinja Dominicana hello! You can download from iampeth.com or buy our instant download PDF from www.loveleighloops.com and click Learn Calligraphy!
I cant get hair lines from my nib.
Could you help me because I’m doing the loops and it ended up shaky.
Hello! Take your time and go slowly. You could try writing them at a slightly smaller height if they're shaky.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE LINES TO MAKE A GRID PAPER?
If you're looking for different sizes of guideline paper, here is a link: www.iampeth.com/sites/iampeth.com/files/public_files/guidelines_letter_0.pdf
THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!
How can i contact u
You can email us: hello@loveleighloops.com
@@LoveleighLoops thank you
Great tutorial. Love the way you explain everything. I love how dark and full your letters are. Curious which nib you are using. When are you starting
The next class? Bo
Amazing and helpful !
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Loveleigh Loops I’ve been learning like crazy thanks to you both! Can’t tell who is who by your hands lol thankful for you both 👯♀️
This is two years later, but I do have a question. I'm much older than you are, and I learned to write cursive a long time ago. And I went to parochial school. There is no way the nuns would have let us hold a pen the way you -- and everyone I know of your generation, and almost all generations beginning at some point, do today. But then you do hold the pen more what I would consider the "correct way" when you are doing calligraphy. But as soon as you put that micron in your hand, you switch to that bizarre (what I consider bizarre) way of holding your pen with the middle joint of your thumb on top, over your index finger. Why do you hold your pen that way? Were you not taught the correct way to hold it? Or is it a thing (which it sort of seemed to me when I was in high school, as some people insisted on holding their pens and pencils that way) that came about through peer pressure? I mean a thing that certain people did as a group, like, "no, we're not going to do it the way you tell us to, because we think this is cooler"? I don't mean to be critical, but I think what I am trying to ask is was there some sort of peer pressure to not hold your pen the way I think children are taught to hold a pen or pencil? When my son was young, they even sold these triangular grips to slip onto pencils to force children to hold their pencils right. But they did not! No, pretty much 90% of them hold pens and pencils the way you do! Why is that? (My son, who was born in 1994, did not learn cursive until sometime in high school, I think. And what was alarming was that he could not READ cursive, and so could not read anything I wrote!)
Of course, after a generation or two, the teachers won't hold them correctly either, so of course children won't.
What do you think? And this question goes along with why did people in all generations after me choose to print, like you do, rather than write in cursive? It isn't entirely print; sort of a hybrid print/cursive, sort of like italic hand. And italic hand is lovely. But so is cursive. And it's supposed to be faster, I think.
I can't help but wonder. But then I also wonder why they stopped teaching how to diagram sentences, and to that I attribute the failure of so many (you not among them, happily) to know how to have their predicates agree in number to the subject instead of the nearest noun. Even writers do that nowadays! How can you be a writer and not know how to do that?
Just an old fogey, I guess....
Great question! The way I hold the Micron is just the way I naturally hold that pen without thinking about it. Occasionally I notice myself holding a "normal" pen or pencil the same way I hold the pointed pen. I don't remember being taught a particular way to hold (or NOT hold) the pen. In my opinion, the most important part is holding the pen in a way that is comfortable and allows you to execute the script. I learned cursive in grade school and my handwriting is a hybrid when I'm writing quickly because the purpose is cursive is to write without lifting. Thanks for your comments!
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Thank you for watching!
too much maths
What nib are you using? I’m a newbie and you are the best teacher. Thank you!
Catherine Schoenfeld so glad you’re learning a lot! The nib is a Hunt 101. There’s a link in the video description :)
@@LoveleighLoops Yay! Thank you