The Calligraphy Podcast

We use the famous words of Brian Walker, shared by Heather Held, to format today's episode. We talk about resources to study from, tools to practice with, and asked our listeners to reflect on their own experiences and offer up advice to new broad edge calligraphers.

Below are the resources we mentioned:

Books:

• Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters
• The Speedball Textbook
• Pen Lettering by Ann Camp
• Writing & Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston
• Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters
• Calligraphy Studio by Christopher Calderhead
• The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques by David Harris (also has a nice bit about the history of each script with a generous number of colour pictures)
• Calligraphy Made Easy: a Complete Beginners Guide by Gaynor Goffe

Websites:

• Calligraphy-skills.com
• Jakerainis.com – blackletter
• trishiba.com – various manuals

Tools:

• Pilot parallel pen
• Speedball nibs
• Automatic pens
• Mitchell nibs:
• Carpenter pencils
• Brause nibs
• Papers: Cotton Comp, Bond Layout, Gilbert Bond

In part one of our broad edge series, we talk about the basics of broad edge calligraphy–tools, how to get an x height, how it relates to and differs from pointed pen, and more.

What do government certificates, tied ribbon, Punjab and Hebrew calligraphy, and the public domain have in common?

All of these topics are covered in a single episode.

This week, we posted an "Ask Us Anything" question on Instagram and you truly did ask us everything! We answer a bunch of questions. We hope this episode makes you feel like you are sitting next to us, catching up over tea and talking about everything under the calligraphy sun.

This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com for 5% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards shipping fee. One coupon code per order. Some exclusions apply see paperinkarts.com for full details on promotions.

In this episode of The Calligraphy Podcast, we had the honor of chatting with Heather Held, known for her stunning offhand flourishing and florals and her knowledge of the Italian Hand.

Learn about the history of Italian Hand and hear Heather's journey of falling in love with calligraphy.

Connect with Heather...

Instagram: @heathervictoria1

Blog: http://inkflourishes.blogspot.com/

Website: http://inkflourishes.blogspot.com/

Studio tour: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCWRGzgDBeJ/

Sometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we are worthy of pursuing this art, working professionally and contributing to the calligraphy community. It may sound silly, but there are many ways we as artists doubt ourselves and on this episode we talk through some of these pain points so we can face them head on. Feel free to come back to this episode when you just need someone to cheer you on!

Christen recently gave an online presentation/demo about the podcast envelope exchange. You can watch it here!

Want to check out the pens Christen has in her Paper and Ink Arts cart? Find the Lamy fountain pen here and the flexible Le Pen here.

This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com for 10% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards shipping fee. One coupon code per order. Some exclusions apply see paperinkarts.com for full details on promotions.

We asked YOU, our amazing listeners, about the small businesses who create your favorite inks, pens, papers and other supplies. We got an incredible response, and while we couldn't share every single maker on this episode, we created a spreadsheet with all of their info.

View the spreadsheet at tinyurl.com/TCPartisans.

Today, we welcome IAMPETH Master Penman Jake Weidmann on the show. Join us as Jake shares about his calligraphy journey, his favorite condiments and advice for calligraphers of all levels.

You can follow Jake @jakeweidmann.

Visit his website: jakeweidmann.com

Visit Everyday Heirloom at https://everydayheirloomco.com/

Visit Jake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jmweidmann

Watch Jake's TED Talks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofj18vLdHug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85bqT904VWA

This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com for 10% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards shipping fee. One coupon code per order. Some exclusions apply see paperinkarts.com for full details on promotions.

This episode is sponsored by IAMPETH, the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting. Learn more at IAMPETH.com.

Stay tuned for a special episode with artist and master penman Jake Weidmann. The full interview will be available July 6.

Music credit:Meekness by Kai Engel, used under Creative Common license CC BY 4.0 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Sustains/Kai_Engel_-_Sustains_-_02_Meekness

Ink stirrers, triangles, footballs, oh my! Pens and inks aside, tune into today's episode to hear about the tools that help you do your best work.

Laser liner video

Laser liner blog

Laser liner

Ames Lettering Guide blog

Ames Lettering Guide

Water dish

Eraser guard

Light box

T-square

Envelope drying rack

Ink Stirrer

David Grimes Leather Blotter

Phantom Line Guide

This episode is sponsored by Paper and Ink Arts. Use code TCP2020 at paperinkarts.com for 10% off your online order. Discount does not apply towards shipping fee. One coupon code per order. Some exclusions apply see paperinkarts.com for full details on promotions.

Today we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Joe Vitolo, one of the most well known and humble calligraphy teachers and educators in our community.

Dr. Joe shared about his experience in the calligraphy world and even gave us the historical answer to the great debate...is it Copperplate, Engrossers Script or English Roundhand?

Grab your notebook because you'll be jotting notes down all episode long.

Check back for detailed show notes featuring images from Dr. Joe.