We bring you our second international guest on the show–Hoang Dao of Vietnam. Hoang, a calligrapher, pen maker and artist, is a true inspiration to the calligraphy community. On today's episode, we talk about how Hoang got started in calligraphy, how he approaches his practice and how he made the most of what he had when he started his calligraphy journey. Spoiler–Christen goes bananas when she hears Hoang’s tip for prepping handmade paper!

You can find out more about Hoang at huyhoangdao.com. 

Today we hear the inspiring story behind Kalo Make Art right from the source. From approaching new scripts to starting a business, we talk about it all from today's special guest Kalo Chu from Hong Kong.

You can follow Kalo at @kalomakeart or @shop.kalomake art. You can visit her website at kalomakeart.com

Ajab and Christen get real about how often they practice (and how long their warm ups take!) We all know it is important for amateurs and professionals alike to practice calligraphy, but sometimes we need a little direction in how to set up an efficient practice session. Listen for tips and tricks for stepping up your practice game.

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Download the Basic Guide to Calligraphy Warmups here.

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We welcome Dave of Perfect Biscuits and Posted Letter to talk with us about the cases for keeping cursive I school.

As a tribute to calligraphy, Posted Letter is offering our listeners 20% off their order of the most recent letter. Visit postedletter.com/tcp and use promo code TCP20. 

It all started with an Instagram survey. We polled our audience on Instagram and learned that like us, many of you keep your old nibs even when they are unusable. After the survey, we knew we needed to talk about the quirks we have as calligraphers.

In the episode, we mention the velocity of a pen. Learn more here.

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Experimenting with new inks is a great way to branch out in your calligraphy journey. Whether you're a sumi lover like Christen, or a walnut ink fan like Ajab, you'll be sure to find the best ink that suits you.

And if you're drinking wine or coffee while you write, your beverage can double as your ink pot!

Show Notes: tinyurl.com/dipping-in-ink

03:10 - Sumi ink

08:25 - Walnut ink

13:05 - Higgins Eternal Ink

15:45 - McCaffery's Ink

18:00 - Historic Iron Gall Ink

19:00 - Noodler's Fountain Pen Ink

20:20 - Ziller's Acrylic Inks

19:22 - Pelikan 4001 inks

21:45 - Gouache (Winsor & Newton)

24:50 - Payne's Gray Watercolor

25:30 - Ecoline Watercolor Inks

28:30 - Writing with Beverages

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InkSlinger Pen Holders are known for their clean, minimal design and excellent functionality.

In this episode, we get to the nitty-gritty of making calligraphy pen holders. Dan of InkSlinger Pens shares his heritage as a woodworker, what inspired him to adapt pen-making as a full-time career, and more!

05:40 - What is a pen holder

06:20 - Pen holder materials 

09:25 - The pen-making process

12:08 - The wood that makes Dan's studio smell heavenly

12:40 - What makes a good pen holder

15:32 - Why size matters

17:07 - What to consider what buying a new pen holder

20:45 - Taking care of your pen holder

28:33 - Where to grab InkSlinger pens 

30:53 - Dan's Booger Collection

Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht988g

What's up podcast? Study and reading are important parts of learning calligraphy. In this episode, #calligranerds Christen and Ajab share their favorite calligraphy books. You'll also hear comments from our listeners who have great resources for you to study from.

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Calligraphy conference and workshop season is upon us, which means traveling with pens and ink in tow. In addition to Christen Ajab sharing advice, our listeners call in with their best tips for traveling with calligraphy supplies.

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From metallic powders, to brush pens, to real 24 karat gold, you can add shimmer to your work at all levels of calligraphy experience. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite metallic products and offer tips on how to use them.

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