Calligraphy

All Pen and Paper Power’s posts focusing on calligraphy are listed under this category.

What are the Different Eastern Calligraphy Styles?

What are the Different Eastern Calligraphy Styles?

Discover the many different types of Eastern calligraphy styles, each with unique features and characteristics.

The Best Nibs for Calligraphy for Beginners to Experienced Calligraphers

The Best Nibs for Calligraphy for Beginners to Experienced Calligraphers

If you're looking for the best nibs for calligraphy, we cover the best nibs for beginners, experts, and copperplate calligraphy!

How to Clean Calligraphy Nibs: The Complete Guide

How to Clean Calligraphy Nibs: The Complete Guide

Keeping calligraphy nibs clean is an important part of successfully creating beautiful calligraphy. Learn how to keep your nibs clean

6 Types of Calligraphy Pens

6 Types of Calligraphy Pens

Discover what a calligraphy pen is and what the 6 different types of calligraphy pens are. Also find out which is best for beginners!

Basic Calligraphy Strokes for Beginners: The Underturn Stroke

Basic Calligraphy Strokes for Beginners: The Underturn Stroke

The underturn stroke in calligraphy creates the transition from a downstroke to an upstroke to form a u-shape. Learn how here!

Basic calligraphy strokes for beginners: the entrance/exit stroke

Basic calligraphy strokes for beginners: the entrance/exit stroke

The first basic calligraphy stroke is the entrance stroke, also called the upward stroke. Read this tutorial to learn the entrance stroke!