http://www.rachaelwestdesigns.com/weddingquestions/what-is-the-best-choice-for-a-calligraphy-fountain-pen-for-addressing-wedding-invitation-envelopes/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:04:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.rachaelwestdesigns.com/weddingquestions/what-is-the-best-choice-for-a-calligraphy-fountain-pen-for-addressing-wedding-invitation-envelopes/comment-page-1/#comment-10067 kaylora Thu, 20 May 2010 09:13:16 +0000 http://www.rachaelwestdesigns.com/weddingquestions/what-is-the-best-choice-for-a-calligraphy-fountain-pen-for-addressing-wedding-invitation-envelopes/#comment-10067 Try visiting a good Stationery store in your area. Most carry a good line of materials. You may not want to invest too heavily ($$$) if you are only doing a single project. Since you already own a fountain pen, you may only need to buy a new nib (if yours is replaceable). The only difference between a standard fountain pen and one used for calligraphy is the nib. A standard writing pen has a very fine point, where calligraphy requires a wider tip. Think of the difference between a ball-point and a highlighter. I have used everything from the old quill pen & ink to reservoir fountain pens with various nibs to disposable calligraphy pens with equal success. For modern papers, I actually prefer the less expensive ones. The ink will bleed through most paper if you use the old "dip" inkwell, or even most fountain pens. And remember, it's important that you always hold the nib in one position (don't let the pen roll in your hand) to get the gradient line widths that make calligraphy so beautiful! Try visiting a excellent Stationery store in your area. Most carry a excellent line of materials. You may not want to invest too heavily ($$$) if you are only doing a single project.
Since you already own a fountain pen, you may only need to buy a new nib (if yours is replaceable).
The only difference between a standard fountain pen and one used for calligraphy is the nib. A standard writing pen has a very fine point, where calligraphy requires a wider tip. Reckon of the difference between a ball-point and a highlighter.
I have used everything from the ancient quill pen & ink to reservoir fountain pens with various nibs to disposable calligraphy pens with equal success.
For modern papers, I really prefer the less expensive ones. The ink will bleed through most paper if you use the ancient “dip” inkwell, or even most fountain pens.
And remember, it’s vital that you always hold the nib in one position (don’t let the pen roll in your hand) to get the gradient line widths that make calligraphy so gorgeous!

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