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Category: Calligraphy

The calligrapher who wrote poorly – 8 tips for beginners to improve handwriting.

Posted on 2025.08.27.2025.10.01. By Podlovics Zsófia

When I take out one of my fountain pens, people often remark that if I have such a pen, I must write very beautifully. Unfortunately, however, a beautiful pen and a special nib alone are not necessarily enough to create elegant letters, as many of you have probably experienced.

Special fountain pen nibs: what are they for?

Posted on 2023.04.26.2023.04.27. By Varga Szabolcs

Introduction to the world of special fountain pen nibs: get to know the Architect, Music, and Fude nibs!

Calligraphy tools

Calligraphy as a source of joy

Posted on 2022.10.22.2023.01.24. By Vargáné Nagy Anna

I am grateful for calligraphy, for the movements of my hand, and for my mistakes. Beautiful handwriting has made me a better person.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy tasting

Posted on 2022.09.13.2022.10.14. By Gáspár Heni

Unconventional introduction to the art of calligraphy

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