I randomly found your video. It’s April 6th, 2019, well it’s the day my grandma died many years ago. Her name was Christine. It’s no doubt my grandma is looking over me with this. Blessings to you ❤️

This is a fantastic video. You answered ALL my questions. No other video I have watched mention pressure put on the pen. That's important. Thank you for answering that question. You are really inspiring.

Thank you so much for having the kindness and thoughtfulness to post this video for those of us who are just beginning our calligraphy journeys. 💖💖💖. You reminded me that everyone has useful knowledge to offer, no matter how long they have been learning a new skill. I don’t think I would feel confident enough to show the world my work or my practice sheets unless I felt I was at least somewhat advanced at calligraphy, but I applaud your openness and vulnerability in doing so! It really inspired me to see the progress that you’ve made and the visible improvements you’ve been able to achieve, no doubt through your consistent dedication! This video proves that you are by far more qualified than the most expert calligrapher to address the topics that are most relevant to beginner calligraphers. You just recently experienced what it’s like to be a beginner, so you still have the subjects and issues that you had to overcome fresh in your mind. I’ve watched/skimmed through probably 50-75 different beginner tutorials and yours taught me the most by far, particularly your discussion of the nibs you started out with, why they were insufficient, which handles and nibs you got that better met your needs, and specific reasons why those nibs/handles were better for you. I also thought it was so helpful to see the differences in performance between the various nibs.

Bravo Christine! Your dedication is paying off. I concur with others....I hope you share your progress with us. Thanks!

Finally! Someone explains how to put the nib in the little holder. I've been putting it in on the opposite side of the opening. Thx

My goodness Christine, even your practise writing is beautiful. You're a natural calligrapher.

Wow! You're doing very well! Thanks for showing us your start... Please make more videos about this as you progress!!!

What a great video for beginners. Thanks for explaining the tips of the pens and helpful hints. I watched so many videos on this subject but for a beginner I think yours is the best. Thanks again I look forward to watching more of your videos.

Great job, and really fun to watch! I taught myself calligraphy years ago but didn't keep up with it. I stumbled on this video tonight and love that you shared what you're learning and how it's going. Thanks so much for sharing! 💕

Excellent video with starting tips. Just what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I don't understand why some thumb the video down... I guess they read "starting tips" and expect a "master class."

I can keep watching you speak and the video forever... its mesmerizing as a calligraphy learner.

Thank you so much! I really want to learn and for the pass two days I’ve been looking for some guidance. I’m going to my craft store tomorrow. I finally feel confident in what to get. I was feeling overwhelmed by all this calligraphers with top 10 pens and other tools...Thank you so much for the video again 💕

Wow, I can't believe how well you are doing after just a couple of weeks Christine! Really enjoyed watching this and it is something I am considering taking. TFS

I love the Nibs and the wood background it so great looking and your calligraphy is great I really hope to be this good

The Speedball kit, while very basic, is great for beginners who take a few minutes to learn proper use. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the hard work that goes into posting your videos.

Practical video. You shared your practice sheets and problems we can face while writing and the actual display of words. This is what actually helped me. Thanks!

Your handwriting is nice! TFS! Please show more! The bounce as you call it always gets me, it's hard to master!

I have learned through videos, that holding your pin correctly is very important, you have less stress on your fingers if the handle of your pen does not rest in the space between your thumb and index finger, rather the pen handle should but resting against the back knuckle of your index finger, which enables you to have less pressure on your finger gripping the pen and also allows a more fluid movement. I am glad to find your video, showing someone just starting out.

Few things are as satisfying as learning a new skill! Good job!

Wow! Thank you so much for your very informative and easy to understand video on how to learn calligraphy. It's nice to see how not every time it's perfect, but with practice it gets better as the writer becomes more experienced with the pen and ink. I love the pens you are using as well. I have just got back to using fountain pens when I write letters. I am also very interested to learn Calligraphy. I really love your descriptions and instructions on accessories and ink. 💖✍🏼️

Fountain pen geek here. This was a great intro to caligraphy. Keep up the great work.

Thank you so much for this. I received a beautiful calligraphy set for Christmas and didn't really know what I was doing ( I put the ink into the pen holder... didn't notice the hole in the bottom!) Decided to stop and do some research and I found yours was the best for beginners, even going over how to put the nib into the holder (I was doing it wrong - again!). Anyway, many thanks.

I have a girl friend- notice the gap, she's just a friend ;) - that is into art and loves to paint, and I thought that maybe she would love to try something knew! I started getting into calligraphy on the internet, such as this video. Because of watching this, I am more persuaded to get her a solid set, thanks to you! This is amazing!!! Thank you!!! Keep up the great work! :D

Looks fantastic! I am relearning myself. Super fun and relaxing.

Thanks so much for making this video...You are doing awesome. Im very impressed. I am going to look right now online to download some test sheets...Thanks so much :)

It's great to see someone who is not already an expert making a video, your tips are most welcome for a complete novice like myself. True experts sometime make thing look so easy that it can be disheartening when my results don't match up to theirs. Your video shows that it only takes practice, practice, practice to become competent. like you I just want to improve my handwriting style and to personalise cards and gifts for friends and family, not become a world class calligrapher. Thank you for the inspiration :).

Fascinating!!!!! You can tell you've put in a lot of practice! Really enjoyed watching!

she's doing great for the first few weeks and the tips are great to help people avoid some of the beginning trials

wow you make it look so easy christine I hope to be as good as you one day thanks for the great video

Thank you so much for this video.Im using fountain speedball pens, they are a lot of fun: Didn’t want to invest fully until I decided if it was a hobby I would absolutely love ❤️, BUT, I believe it is true that the more invested you are the better equipment you have, and it does seem to come a little easier to me. You’re work is beautiful. Can’t wait for Christmas 🎄. Hoping for a new set of nibs and pen w/ ink.🙈

Great video! I'm learning how to use dip pens, too. Practice makes perfect. FYI, the blue Brause nib is called a Blue Pumpkin, not Blue Elephant.

Very nice tutorial! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

i just started.It's just like i imagined , reaally damn cool!

Thank you for the video! That is really helpful!

Thank you, I have speedball, but now I'm using the ink pins. Then I plan to use the dip. I have so many kinds of letters. Right now I'm learning chancy style.

Hello thank you for the video! Can I ask what kind of cloth are you using to clean your nib?

Excellent. Thank you Christine!

wow nice job u don't mess around great job you should be a calligraphy master in a month or two!

Thid video was so helpful! I just bought a set of dip pens from my allowance ! Also,what type of ink should i use?

Thanks Christine! I am playing with calligraphy too. This was encouraging to watch.

Very humble, gracious presentation. Lovely of you, thanx

I would say that those of you who are already comfortable with brush lettering (like me) dip pen calligraphy should be very easy since they are very similar. I would recommend a more flexible nip since you aren't a complete beginner.

you made it look so easy, you're an awesome teacher, thanks! im excited to practice.

Good for you...excellent 👏👏👏...as I get older I find I haven't got the patience I used to have...keep up the good " words "....🤭🤭🤭👍👋

Hi! May I know where'd you printed out the worksheets from the Postman's Knock? I tried printing it on ordinary plain bond paper, it doesn't look nice.. thanks

👍! thanks for sharing this valuable video !

Thank you for your video! I learned a lot.

I want to have a grandma like you

Amazing tips! Thank you :)

This was so helpful thank you 😭🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

I love this! I'm just struggling with not ripping the paper when I do the upward strokes.. any tips??? X

Watching you create lovely letters suddenly seems so exhilarating because the alternative is studying for finals. Thank you for distracting me for a bit. :)

I am 10 and Christmas was yesterday and I got calligraphy so thanks

Hey! Can anyone tell me where to find these calligraphy pens and nibs as showed in the starting of the video, in India?

I just got a pen and didn't know how to use it this helped me so much

wow cool you are so talented 👍👍👍🛎🛎🛎🙏🙏🙏🙏

Excellent tips....... Thanku mam....

its nice m too practicing n it helps me alot. thanks...lv u..

Lovely, I go search my nibs and calligraphy stuff... they are in my hobby storage... so sad because it is so much fun! Thank you for inspiring me to go do this hobby! Enjoy writing! Ps, respect for all those practice... 2 to 3 hours a day is a lot! But you can see the results... I never tried my oblique pen.. I want to do it directly now but I am already I'm bed.

Hello there :) Could you tell me from where i could get that pen? From what company, and what country. Im sorry if you have answerd this before. Thank you and best wishes :)

I'm getting a feather dip pen with a wax seal kit!

This was very helpful!!

I also have that blue elephant nib for about a year now, but i am really having a hard time controlling the ink flow. I've tried mixing gum arabic to the ink hoping it would help, and i've tried different types of papers too. It's frustrating :(

what are the websites that you got your online guides from? Fantastic work, BTW; thanks so much for the video!!!

Very helpful advice thank you!

wow that is wonderful!

Awesome and great video 👍

can someone ping me the link for downloading those practise sheets

Great video! Thank you!

Excellent even I am also going to calligraphy

Hello! I was wondering if you know about any calligraphy pens that i don't have to keep dipping into ink? maybe something like a pen with ink in a tube, but with that metal tip? Also are calligraphy pens meant to be only written slowly? I can't imagine how long writing a letter back in the day must have taken them.

Great tips, Thanks.

Can my ink be too liquid? I was given a bottle of ink but it sat on a shelf for some years....

Hi - I have a Lamy Joy Calligraphy pen and am struggling to work out how to use it to get different thickness of strokes? Do you have any suggestions of how to use it properly for calligraphy strokes? Thanks so much!

Can you share what website i can print those calligraphy’s! Thanks 🙏

Very informative, 👍🏼👍🏼

I am new to calligraphy and the calligraphy pens. I see some videos where they use the pen the other way. With the metal side down. Still confused.

did you damage the paper at first try?

muy buen tutorial de caligrafía, saludos desde Milpa Alta

You did great ScrapTimeVideos..My problem is I will have to learn the (cursive) of letters ok....I will be referring back a lot to the online resources till I get it right. I thank you very much for your info..God Bless

What about left handed , there is a difference?

Ok I know now 2 hours plus o f daily practice. Thanks 🤩

Thank you so much.😍

many thanks for sharing what you have learned. Very useful. Not a great fan of 'the bounce' though!

Thank you christine

How do you hold your calligraphy pens? In order to maintain thr nib firm and not too flexible?

Thank you so much medam

From where will I get that pen?????

I m from India ,and I also want to do this but the thing is that I am a leftie so please help me

beautiful writing I saw ever

Im glad they made markers and brushes its easier and looks better to me

Very helpful thank you

That was awesome

You could use a pen reservoir to put the ink in, so you don’t have to keep dipping

YOU ARE SOOOO SWEET....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SHARING !!!! KEEP IT UP AND WRITE A PLAY OR A STORY WITH CALIG....WONT IT BE FUN ?????

Very good for learning!

I learned how to write with a nib pen♥️ Poland 70's 🤦

Also I found with calligraphy pens you get that scratching sound

From where you downloaded the katilin style calligraphy

Good job!