Best Calligraphy Pens For Beginners (The ULTIMATE Guide 2023)

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Are you looking for the best calligraphy pen? In this video, that's exactly what I'll help you with. The best calligraphy pen depends on the style (script) of writing you want to do. And in this video, I'll cover the three main calligraphy pen categories along with my top recommendations for beginners. So if you're looking to get started with calligraphy or you're simply searching for a new calligraphy pen, this is the video for you!
In case you prefer to read, I also wrote a whole article covering this exact topic - www.lettering-daily.com/best-...
Video Timestamps -
1. Intro - (00:00)
2. Why the answer depends (pen categories) - (00:16)
3. Broad-edged calligraphy pens - (01:57)
4. Pointed (nib) calligraphy pens - (05:31)
5. Brush pens - (08:56)
6. Additional tools needed - (09:27)
7. Quick recap + final words - (11:42)
Here are the links to all of the tools I mention in this video (links to Amazon) -
The Calligrapher's Bible book by David Harris - geni.us/SnBw
BROAD-EDGED CALLIGRAPHY PENS -
1. Pilot Parallel Pen - geni.us/OA3U
2. Parallel Pen Ink Cartridges - geni.us/UW73d
3. Paper recommendation - geni.us/i0JE
BROAD-EDGED ALTERNATIVES -
1. Broad edged markers -
a) Kuretake Zig Calligraphy - geni.us/K8YuavR
b) Kuretake Zig Calligraphy 2 - geni.us/PItkR
c) Sakura Pigma Calligrapher - geni.us/oKHM
d) Speedball Elegant Writer - geni.us/8Z2yBe
Paper recommendation for the markers - geni.us/WBQJ5
2. Broad edged dip pens -
a) Speedball C-style Lettering Set - geni.us/b1BM2j
b) Manuscript Calligraphy set - geni.us/lYYNXLB
c) Sumi Ink - geni.us/AUvs
Paper recommendation for the dip pens - geni.us/P9ctK
POINTED (NIB) CALLIGRAPHY PENS -
1. Soft lead pencil - geni.us/8uZFFL
2. Small brush pen - Fudenosuke - geni.us/wjowBP & Pentel - geni.us/Xouu
Paper recommendation for both - geni.us/WBQJ5
3. Moblique 2 In 1 Nib Holder - geni.us/iW3vp2
4. Nikko G Nib - geni.us/zwHVJ
5. Sumi Ink - geni.us/AUvs
Paper recommendation for dip pen - geni.us/P9ctK
Two additional dip pen sets -
1. geni.us/EyaF
2. geni.us/2UJ0D
BRUSH PENS -
For my recommendation on brush pens checkout my video/article -
Video - • 10 Best Brush Pens For...
Article - www.lettering-daily.com/best-...
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED -
1. Rolling Ruler - geni.us/bfXMSMS
2. HB Pencil - geni.us/qXHd
3. Kneaded Eraser - geni.us/wiKnX
VIDEO/ARTICLE ON GUIDELINES -
Video - • How To Make & Use Call...
Article - www.lettering-daily.com/calli...
Check out my favorite courses for lettering and calligraphy on Domestika - domestika.sjv.io/21aGWD
Snatch a 10% discount with the code - LETTERINGDAILY-10
If you need help with picking a pen as I said in the video, feel free to shoot me an email.
If you have any questions about this video, please feel free to drop a comment below if something is not clear. I am happy to help, and I always reply to every comment. The same goes for ideas & suggestions for future videos/tutorials you would like to see on this channel.
Affiliate Disclaimer - Some of the links mentioned above are affiliate links. This means that If you purchase something from these links, I might receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. That way, you would also support this channel and the creation of future helpful videos.
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🔥 Logo animation by the talented @iamrossmason - / iamrossmason

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@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

What is your favorite calligraphy pen? Do you like more broad-edged pens or pointed ones? Is it maybe brush pens? Let me know by dropping a comment below 😎👇👇

@umemakashish6227 Жыл бұрын

brush pens

@australiaAdnaan2011 10 ай бұрын

Brush pens

@ninasartstudio176 2 жыл бұрын

As a self taught calligrapher, I can only agree with you especially about the first point: choose the calligraphy typ you want to learn first then the pen! I bought a pointed pen first but actually I would love to learn gothic 😅😂🤣

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that :D I see so many guides out there that just randomly list a bunch of different pens. Im surprised that very few of them actually mention this basic concept.

@jamesclark2094 Ай бұрын

😂 lol me too

@cc3 Ай бұрын

my personal recommendation to anyone practicing is to buy a canson marker pad, print out the guidelines onto a piece of any paper, and use those instead of drawing them in pencil (slide the guidelines behind the top piece of paper). The canson paper is slightly translucent so it saves a tonne of time and lets you bomb them out line after line. You can also use it on card if you have a lightbox but I've never personally had much success finding suitable card.

@abigailrobinson 2 жыл бұрын

This is the ultimate beginners guide to calligraphy! SO much wisdom shared in this video. Also, that nib holder that can be oblique or straight may be going on my Christmas list!

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for the kind words! Im glad you liked the video :) Yes the Moblique holder is really cool! It's not just the 2 in 1 feature but also the shape of it and how it fits in your hand while you write, I really like that as well. It was a very good investment for me :)

@mtm101designs9 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for some really great advice for beginners, such as myself.

@marisafaith 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good and well done! I don't practice formal calligraphy, myself (yet.) I do brush lettering with brush pens/markers and am starting to experiment with watercolor brush lettering. But I find your voice very soothing, your videos a pleasure to watch and a source for education in the future! Thank you! 😊

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the super kind comment :D Means a lot! Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to cover in future videos :)

@tapeshi56 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm just looking into starting and this helped a ton.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Super happy to hear that :)

@zzxjoanw 3 ай бұрын

Great video, very well organized! Are there converters available for the Pilot Parallel pen?

@johnraymundaguila 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this detailed guide ❤️

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Im glad it was helpful :)

@stefix_R 29 күн бұрын

very interesting !!! Thanks

@snoozeone 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good overview! Hard to find your way around in this jungle of tools haha.

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! Well said, it's a true jungle 😂 I wasted a bunch of time and money before i got to the good stuff. I hope this video will help others to avoid the same mistake.

@shazphantomchic1398 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, great video and comprehensive review. I really appreciate your straight forward advice. It’s pleasing to know basic tools do not need to be top shelf to learn. Subbed and looking forward to more videos, in the meantime I shall be binge watching your videos to catch up. My favourite by far is the Parallel pens, I learned italic calligraphy at school too many years ago and recently decided to get back to the art of writing. I would like to see a review and/or tutorial on glass dip pens, I have been looking for an affordable blunt/straight/italic, with no luck so far, do you have a recommendation?

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment! Unfortunately i haven't seen a broad edged glass dip pen yet. Althought it sounds like a cool idea :D They are mostly pointed giving you a single width line.

@EmberKnight-x3c Күн бұрын

Danke für dieses Video

@calligraphybydrishti 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@kimmie_2004 Жыл бұрын

Sooo helpful. Subscribed!

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! :)

@madelinegrudens Жыл бұрын

I just started today and found a tombow brush pen in my stash that really did the trick! Thanks for this very useful tutorial 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) Glad you like it.

@TheJmh19 Жыл бұрын

this was a great video for a beginner such as myself. I am drawn to the copperplate script. I think starting with a pencil or Fudenosuke would be sufficient just to begin practicing. thank you!

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

It most definitely will yes :)

@CalligraphyMasters 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro!! #KeepWriting #CalligraphyMasters

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks amigo! #keepwriting erry day! 😎✍✍

@brandonpropterhoc Жыл бұрын

I honestly like all 3 styles of pens. I have a calligraphy set and I have to hit the nib with some water first in order to have it "activate" which is okay but it doesn't allow for the words and lets to look like im working on my calligraphy skills. I am glad I found this video. very helpful. I am changing up my thought process and would like to start with Roman Capitals. Ill be looking for broad edge pens so I can practice big strokes to get used to the motion(s) of calligraphy. Now I know I should probably go with the broad edge alternatives first, but my mind is really wanting to get the broad edge dip pens.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this :) I really appreciate it :)

@aroz549 2 жыл бұрын

Parallel pen and have picked up Fraktur (Left hand too). My fav. Enjoy this video also. Moving onto brush pens now. Whoop Whoop

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Whoop Whoop! :D Great style selections. Love both of them :) Thank you for the kind words.

@Lic.en.derecho 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Wonderful video...i wanto start learning...which style does not require a specific kind of paper? (I am clueless about the styles and everything LOL) I am out of the US and might be hard to get... thank you for your help ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mengiequirante2460 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on calligraphy videos specially for e beginners.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words :)

@user-qh5uw4cq9b 26 күн бұрын

tell me which paper is best for broad edge calligraphy for beginners and advanced please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@annatfarges 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree about the Parallel pens! Have been using them for years!

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

It's truly an awesome tool! They recently released the new sizes i still haven't tried them :D Have you ever tried modifying your PP?

@annatfarges 2 жыл бұрын

@@letteringdaily Hey! I am an old lady, what is PP? Profile picture?

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

@@annatfarges Sorry about that. PP stands for - Parallel Pen :)

@annatfarges 2 жыл бұрын

@@letteringdaily 😄 No I haven't, I am interested, do you have a video on that?

@KushSmokeGunSmoke1901 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing and well rounded video. Any chance I get have the book you showcased for the pointed nib category?

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

It's the Speedbal Textbook - 25th edition :) Thank you so much.

@asingh1174 Жыл бұрын

First day of learning calligraphy, thank you so much❤

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Welcome! :)

@Unaffected_Unknow 8 ай бұрын

The most vital information in this video comes in at 11:45. Everything preceding that timestamp is a long-winded version of the info gained at 11:45. Make no mistake, I'll be using what I've learned from this content to buy pens, but the summary at the end eclipses the rest of the video.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Well i need to give some context so people can understand why things are the way they are :D

@user-vx3ut1fg7n Жыл бұрын

I'm honestly NOT an expert calligrapher but if I were to recommend a good writing instrument for beginners, it would have to be a Pilot Parallel calligraphy pen-the one with two flat metal plates connected parallel to each other (rather than having a metal nib with slit and a breather hole), hence the name. This instrument is great for practicing a variety of calligraphy forms such as Arabic, Hebrew, Gothic, black letters, Nastalīq Persian or Pashtu script, and so much more, in addition to regular cursive script with flourishes and embellishments.😊✒️🖊️🖋️

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

The PPP Is awesome! I love it :)

@nikkibloom1100 Жыл бұрын

I want to learn calligraphy so I can do different handwriting fonts - while I'm a little bit interested in the fancier, formal fonts, different "handwritings" is what I'm most excited to learn. What pen would you recommend for this style? I was going to get the Lamy Safari, but after watching your video I'm no longer sure if it's the best choice.

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

I checked the Lamy Safari and it seems to be a monoline pen. Same width regardless of the pressure or angle. If you want to work on your handwriting that could work. To learn formal scripts such as the Copperplate you would need a different tool. Maybe you can shoot me an email with a few images of styles you're interested in learning and i could give you my thoughts.

@a.b.gaming667 Жыл бұрын

I like Fiber point

@56janjan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos...only just found you...I am really interested in Hand lettering.

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the kind words. If you have any wishes for hand lettering tutorials let me know :)

@karansher1000 Жыл бұрын

Very educational video! Can you share the name of the calligraphy book you used in this video? The one in black spiral binding

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

I think it's the Speedball Textbook 25th edition. Check out this article for more calligraphy book recommendations :) - www.lettering-daily.com/calligraphy-books/

@kmfnj Жыл бұрын

🙌 F A N T A S T I C video! You covered absolutely everything I wanted to know and even things I didn't realize would be important. As a total novice, I'm very happy to have come across your channel. Subscribed!

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, glad to hear that :)

@LGTVQHD Жыл бұрын

Bro, are you the voice actor of BASIM in Assassin's creed valhalla?

@MakeItInterestingNow Жыл бұрын

Best video on pens for beginners on KZfaq! Thank you.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@calligraphybybarin319 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ..it's great to see I have the same book but Xerox.. someone gave me..it doesn't have a cover page.

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the Calligrapher's Bible book? Well it sucks you dont have the cover but it doesn't really matter. The inside content is what matters :D

@lovetrenna Жыл бұрын

Hi! I am a super beginner do you recommend any daily practices to help get better? Thank you!!

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

Basic strokes, dividing the alphabet into letter groups. Repetition, repetition and even more repetition. Aside from that, push yourself to create finished artworks. I will create a separate video/article on this topic.

@Gripo0193 16 күн бұрын

❤

@rubytownsend7921 8 ай бұрын

pointed nib

@MsOka007 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I just bought your recommendation for brush pens. I am a beginners. I still did not buy the paper. I have the regular printing paper and wonder if I can use it at the beginning. My next question is where do I find the guidelines to learn calligraphy with these pens. Thanks.

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! You can use any paper you want. The thing about printing paper is that it will damage the tips faster than bleedproof paper. It will also soak up more ink making your pens consume faster. Those are the two main reason i suggest getting the right paper. As for the guidelines, I created a separate video about it. You can watch it here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9ORfbqpm866eI0.html

@keepprivate3038 Жыл бұрын

Great video thànks

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@mengiequirante2460 Жыл бұрын

I like broad pens and I’ll be learning italic calligraphy

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! :)

@genlee26 Жыл бұрын

What pens are suitable for which styles? Thanks for all your info.

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what i cover in the video. Which style are you interested in learning?

@genlee26 Жыл бұрын

@@letteringdaily In the 80's, I practiced the traditional styles with nib. I see a lot has changed since then! I was thinking of trying modern.

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

@@genlee26 Modern calligraphy can be practiced with any tool not just a brush pen. You could do a modern alternation of Fraktur calligraphy for example. It all depends on what it is that you want to do. Nonetheless, you cannot go wrong with a brush pen :)

@amj.composer 7 ай бұрын

Pilot parallel pens are awesome

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Well said :)

@paulawolf4759 2 жыл бұрын

What about left handed people? Any modifications necessary?

@letteringdaily 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i could provide more info. on this. However i do know some things :D For the most part it's all the same. There are a few broad-edged nibs made for lefties, and i think you can find them over at Manuscript Pen. Lefties usually work by shifting the page sideways or even upside-down. I've seen different combinations, so it might be a bit more challenging at first but definitely not impossible. Hope this helps!

@Nugi930 Жыл бұрын

I really like the calligraphy tutorial. I am a beginner creator, sir, I want to have a calligraphy pencil like yours. how to get it. thanks.

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

Which one exactly? I placed all the links in the description box below.

@Allyourbase1990 Жыл бұрын

I would like to learn this, but I’m not sure I’d be able to learn it lol

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

There is only one way to find out 😁

@sijiv.johnvazhavelil2290 11 күн бұрын

I want some pens

@sijiv.johnvazhavelil2290 10 күн бұрын

Flex nib

@Sanatanivibes4621 Жыл бұрын

What will became a cost of all types of pens

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

I have no clue :D

@ritusinglatinku8990 Жыл бұрын

Which ink is used and pens name

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Bro, it's all there :D

@SanjayKumar-vy7dj Жыл бұрын

I want to buy these pens.

@letteringdaily Жыл бұрын

By all means :)

@australiaAdnaan2011 5 ай бұрын

To Mr. Max- The calligraphy tools are all so costly that I can not buy. I need these type of tools by budget under BDT 2000. I loved them but can't buy.

@australiaAdnaan2011 5 ай бұрын

I loved most are broad edge pens & brush pens.

@letteringdaily 5 ай бұрын

Wish i could help, but im not sure where you can buy cheaper tools than this. You could always do calligraphy with a pencil. I have a video on that as well :)