You state you are not an expert. You are my "go-to" lady when I need hard to find information on dip pens and calligraphy. You have taught me much and have enriched my life greatly.

Your hand writing is lovely , Thank you.

I'm so glad that I found you. I just got my oblique holder and Nikko G nibs yesterday and your instructions make perfect sense. I wish that I'd learned about the oblique holder before buying tons of calligraphy pens trying to get the look that I wanted. It most certainly would have saved me a lot of heartache.

I was searching yt, google n everywhere I could search for names n nibs but this video was sent by God directly to me! thanks

Thank you so much for the recommendation on the Nikko G nib. The dip nibs that came with an online calligraphy course I tried were so sharp, that as a lefty, it was always getting caught and felt like a disaster. I got the Nikko G nib and I can actually practice with it!! Thank you for allowing me to give dip pens another go.

schin, i simply can not believe your modesty! Quote,." i'm not an expert" i have yet to see someone here on youtube who out shines you! i am in awe and staggered having watched most of your work,... Unbelievable!!! Your raw talent, artistic ability, humility,.. just to name a few, are behond words! Please don't take this wrongly but you are the only person i've watched, who makes me want to "give up". i know that is the opposite of your intentions and i would never wish to offend you, but Goodness me lady! Looks like i'm just going to have to try harder!!! And your Christmas card and envelope for 2016,.. well,.. NO WORDS can do justice......X

Straight to the point, brilliant. Thankyou.

Stumbled onto your vlog and am hooked! You are amazing! Immediately subscribed after watching your video, now can't wait to see more of them. You are going to be my "go to" for writing in calligraphy as I am just starting and love your style and your calm voice!

WOW this is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

*Hi, thank you for your great videos, I consider myself a good calligrapher and as on opinions of people that know me I have a very beautiful calligraphy, once when I was a teenager I tried to use a nib but I founded it very unconfortable and stressful so I quit and kept writing with a regular pen, I had never heard before of this olbique nib holder, I THINK IT IS WONDERFUL! Now I am going to RE START my hand writing with more encourage! thanks again for sharing these wonderful videos! Greetings from Ecuador!*

Thank you very much for making this vide. I have learned a lot since I am about to jumpstart my journey to calligraphy.

I love your videos! You have the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen.

Thank you very much for your tutorials, its very interesting. I learnt a lot from you.

I'm really begining with this so, thanks a lot!

you r expert in this mam....thanks for making this tutorial.....

Gosh, *five* videos waiting for me this morning? You've made my day. :) Nice to hear your voice again: I look forward to hearing what you have to say but had to pause and recover myself after that bit about not being an expert.

Calligraphy for super beginners? LOL! That made my day!

Thank you sooooo much! You are so helpful and answered all of my questions

Are pointed pens at all comparable with fine-nibbed fountain pens for daily use in journaling and so on? I've just got into fountain pens but I really love the aesthetics of the turned wood straight handle pointed pen holders, and I really wouldn't mind the constant dipping at all so long as I can find a fine enough nib that won't bleed through the paper I use. Sadly there don't seem to be any manufacturers of fountain pens that make anything like this, except for maybe Platinum and Pilot's desk pens, which I like but are quite cheap in their construction. Are there any decent extra fine, fairly stiff and dry pointed pen nibs that might suit my needs?

This was a great video it one of the first times I’ve seen someone describe in detail the various pens and penholders for calligraphy. You can’t practice calligraphy without the right equipment thank you for going into basic details.

VERY GOOD!! THANKS@

Thank you for this.

this really helped me so much

Hi, I was just wondering what crow quill is displayed throughout your video? Very nice video by the way, very helpful for myself and others.

hi. thanks for the videos. can you tell me if the Zebra Comic Pen Nib - G Model is the same nib? thanks

Thank you so much! Where do you buy the oblique holders from?

So I've been learning with a straight holder and that is NOT at all how I hold it. I hold it angled very slightly in the opposite direction and do most of the angling of the letter simply in the way I draw it. The other interesting thing I noticed is you don't seem to put any fingers underneath the holder when you hold it? When I first learned to write it was with a finder placed under the pen (And you end up with a bump on your finger after several years of doing this).

the steel one with the funny like arrow point do you have to burn it first

What are some good pens and nibs for copperplate

cool! very informative. Thank you very much :-) I enjoyed your video

Could you possibly link me to the nibs you use if they are on Amazon please? I'm using speedball nibs and where I'm partially color blind, I can't tell how deep I'm dipping the nib.

Nice explanation mam thanks🇵🇭👆

Hi Ch'in. love your work. I'm having a hard time with Speedball Hunt 101 nib, Higgins Eternal ink on Rhodia 80gsm High Grade Vellum Paper. What happens is that when I do round forms, the ink splatters because the nib catches. I'm beginning to think it's the nib. Should I get a Nikko G? I watched your video using all sorts of papers, and your ink only spattered once (your nib caught) on the sketch pad paper. All other times (even on cardstock!) your nib was fine. Or is it my ink? My nib catches on very smooth vellum! If you can help me, I'd really appreciate it! I subscribed. Thank You!!

Thanks for your awesome videos. I am using an oblique holder and I’m finding it won’t fit in my ink bottles once the ink gets a little lower. Not sure the best solution without potentially wasting ink on a paint brush.

I just received a dip pen set. My main problem is that the oblique pen doesn't fit into the opening of the ink bottle that came with the set. The straight pen barely fits. Any tips on where to get bottles and what kind of ink?

Where would you buy one of these?

What is the best place to buy pen holders (the one you have)? im looking to buy a great quality oblique holder (such as yours) and i cant find a good site to buy it from. Any suggestions?

"What ever floats your boat." 🤣

GREAT vidieo.. i man having a problem finding then right nib for copperplate, or roundhand. I too use the oblique. I have bought a lot of Nibs that have not worked out. I was wondering where the best place is to buy nibs. Some of these places charge $8.00 for postage So it can be expensive. Any suggestions would help. I was going to sign up for a class but they would not accept me with a niko G NIB at Then pointed. Writting Class. Thanks, Bo

hello, I really enjoy your videos but in this one in particular when you explain that you would need to angle the paper drastically or your hand to use a straight pen.. couldn't you just move your arm in a similar or the same motion as the oblique? I am just getting into this, and it makes sense to me that as long as the nib is "up right" at all times it should flow the ink. in other words, I don't see why you have to draw a line that if you could pick it up and put it on the nib, that it would go directly down the middle. does that make sense?

I'm left handed my hand holds at the left angle already. do you think I could use a straight holder like an oblique holder?

How do I remove the protective coating on the nibs? Some suggested nail polish remover, and some suggested using a flame to burn it off. I've tried both methods, but burning runs a risk of damaging the nib, and nail polish remover didn't seem to do much even after wiping 10~15 times. So far the ink keeps staying just a little above the tip and doesn't flow when I'm trying to write.

well explained

what paper do I use? I'm not sure what paper to buy online so my ink doesn't bleed or spider?

Wow your nails are beautiful. Can't get rid of it😍😍😍. Are those originals

Hi Schin, as usual love your videos. Please, can you tell me how to store nibs for long and not let them corrode?

which g nib series have medium flexibility and the best for write the name on the degrees

Thank you for taking the time and care to make these calligraphy videos you are a talented teacher. One question is what if one writes left handed are there left handed oblique holders and nibs?

Are there different oblique pens for left handed writers? Or are the pens completely adjustable?

Thank you so much for this vid to clarify the difference between Straight vs Oblique holder. Before watching this, I kinda dislike the Oblique holder for it looked kinda weird.

Hi! I soooooo want an oblique holder, but I cannot find any in my country (Argentina). Do you have any idea if it is possible to modify a straight holder to turn it oblique? Thank you for making these helpful videos! :D

any links to where we can get these?

Do you have any advice for starting with a straight holder?

i need some pen ....what will be the best

can you use an oblique holder the same way/angle as a straight holder...???

How do i avoid blotting my paper with ink?

Hi Thank you so much for making these vidoes....very helpful especially for an amateur like me......

What paper are you using? What gsm? My ink doesn't seem to dry too well. Or i'm applying tok much pressure. :(

Hi, I'm trying to find a nib that is unique to my writing style. When I use a mechanical (lead) pencil, I like when the lead is on an angle. Do you know any nib names/size/type that are like this? Thank you!

Can I use fountain pen ink to write? Or there's a special kind of ink for it? Could you recommend me some ink brands? Please help!

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I'm a lefty can i still use an oblique?

Hi, thank you so much for your lessons! I love the details that you provide. I have a question about the nib: you mention Nikko Zebra G, but I can only find either Nikko, which does not look like your nib (www.johnnealbooks.com/fullsize/555/s) or Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen Nib at Amazon. Not sure if Comic will work. Which one is it? I am a very beginner, so your response with perhaps a link will be much appreciated.

in india where i stay it is approx 1900₹ i.e. approx 30-35$

Thanks for the video. I'm curious, how long have you been doing this and did it take you along time to grasp the fundamentals of calligraphy??? Thanks!!

Let me first say how awesome I find your videos. They have been so helpful, and I am completely hooked. You explain things very well, and are an awesome teacher! I ordered my first oblique holder and have been practicing for 2 days non stop. Scribbling on any forms of paper I can get my hand on. Finally decided to give lined paper a chance, and I see my writing improve. I was wondering if you ever have time you could show how to ease in and out of swells. I have been getting a hold of moving the pen around freely but when I apply pressure the entire line gets thick. Here is a picture of my attempt at writing pretty, nowhere near as beautiful as yours, but one can dream hah! postimg.org/image/lc7okm0sh/ If a demonstration is a bit much, and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time and helping us curious ones. -Moji-

what is this pen called

Oblique Holder instead of the word off-set Nub holder.

Are you from syria? It is my country

and 1900₹ is quite expensive..

🎯 The second she used those PLIERS to insert the Nib.....she Lost me! NEVER USE PLIERS ON YOUR NIBS!

Seems expensive

You get to the only part I'm interested in, and you turn away from the mic and mumble.

Just rotate your paper on the correct angle and you will not need an oblique holder. Simple.