I have some unused tealight holders, thanks for that great idea, Kirsten. I notice so many fountain pen reviewers holding their pens angled....and I always think, do they not notice their ink flow is suffering?
I just watched your video, Im not using the straight pen, but have had sooooo much trouble getting the ink to flow in the manuscript pen set. I really listened to what you said, and tried dipping it in a little water, and checking the little metal pices on the end of the pen. and WA-LA! it worked. I was beginning to think the little ink catridges were empty, but something worked, thenk you.
Hmm.. Thanks for this Kirsten, I actually have a similar issue and its also the Manuscript pen set. I tried dipping the nib with water but can't seem to have the ink flowing still :/ what could be the issue here? I am very new to this.. so honestly, I haven't a clue if my angle is even right. Would be great to hear back from you, thanks!
Love this video. I am using hunt 101, and I thought about LEONARD EF principal. Which do you prefer for production work? BO *****. What is BEST INK,PAPER?
Thank you. Hunt nibs are good, I like to work fairly large so the Leo 30 works for me as the Hunt 101 is more delicate. Rhodia pads are the best for practice paper, I love Fabriano 5 paper for 'best' and inks, my own brand of course! I have a selection of colours that are waterbased with a touch of acrylic, that allows them to flow well but dry water-proof. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com/nibs-inks-pens
Hello, I have an issue with my nib sometimes just dumping all the ink after I’ve dipped it in almost one go on the paper. What am I doing wrong please?
Usually it's caused by too much ink on your nib.Just slightly run the underside of the nib over the mouth of your ink bottle(or the side of your container to get rid of excess ink)
Any waterbased ink. This is our own ink that we do sell on our site. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com or windsor and newton inks, Daler Rowney FW inks will all work too. Have fun x
I’m completely new to calligraphy and I find that this video is very helpful thank you so much 😊
Thank you for commenting, it is lovely to hear that you find it of help xx
oooo, this was GREAT technique/foundation/science of usage :)
I have some unused tealight holders, thanks for that great idea, Kirsten. I notice so many fountain pen reviewers holding their pens angled....and I always think, do they not notice their ink flow is suffering?
I just watched your video, Im not using the straight pen, but have had sooooo much trouble getting the ink to flow in the manuscript pen set. I really listened to what you said, and tried dipping it in a little water, and checking the little metal pices on the end of the pen. and WA-LA! it worked. I was beginning to think the little ink catridges were empty, but something worked, thenk you.
That's brilliant, I am sooooo pleased I could help. Thanks Janet
Hmm.. Thanks for this Kirsten, I actually have a similar issue and its also the Manuscript pen set. I tried dipping the nib with water but can't seem to have the ink flowing still :/ what could be the issue here? I am very new to this.. so honestly, I haven't a clue if my angle is even right.
Would be great to hear back from you, thanks!
Fabulous tutorial!! Your narration was very percise and helpful. What color inks are you using? For the colors are gorgeous.
thanks so much...they are inks that we've had made that are available on our website, or you could use daler rowney acrylic inks. Kirsten xx
Thanks so much. I use Daler Rowney Acrylic inks and I've also developed my own pigment inks too. My inks you can buy on my site.
Wait ahaa I thought I was damaging it if the pen thing splits. (don't know how you spell that T word. Tynes? Tines?) THANK YOU SO MUCH for this!
Oh no!! The tines have to split, the more they do the thicker the line you make xx
@@Themoderncalligraphyco Aye I have a different type of pen. I wrote in blackletter so... :) Thank you.
Your calligraphy is beautiful 😍
fantastic video! thank you so much!
Thank you x
Love this video. I am using hunt 101, and I thought about LEONARD EF principal. Which do you prefer for production work? BO *****. What is BEST INK,PAPER?
Thank you. Hunt nibs are good, I like to work fairly large so the Leo 30 works for me as the Hunt 101 is more delicate. Rhodia pads are the best for practice paper, I love Fabriano 5 paper for 'best' and inks, my own brand of course! I have a selection of colours that are waterbased with a touch of acrylic, that allows them to flow well but dry water-proof. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com/nibs-inks-pens
Great video - 'nib kissing the page' really makes me laugh xx
Eden King I hope you can still do your calligraphy whilst giggling!
Thanks! Very informative
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really help me to undetstand. Thank you
Oh good, that's so good to hear.
Will the ink dry out in the glass
Love the ink bowls, where did you get them from?
Susan they are tea light holders from ikea! Perfect for holding ink 😉
They're from Ikea, they are tea light holders.
Which nib are you using?
Hi, it is a Principle EF nib which gives very fine harilines.
Hello, I have an issue with my nib sometimes just dumping all the ink after I’ve dipped it in almost one go on the paper. What am I doing wrong please?
Usually it's caused by too much ink on your nib.Just slightly run the underside of the nib over the mouth of your ink bottle(or the side of your container to get rid of excess ink)
What nib u used in this video
Thanks a lot
Most welcome
Very helpful.
Thank you.
So pleased these were helpful.. thanks so much...Kirsten x
Oh fab, very pleased to have helped.
What is the name of the paint used
Tamer Tamer it’s an ink here. Bryan clegg is the brand x
thank you
Useful tips...
Oh good, glad you find it helpful.
It's really good
thanks so much...Kirsten x
Thank you!
What type of ink can be used ??
Any waterbased ink. This is our own ink that we do sell on our site. www.themoderncalligraphyco.com or windsor and newton inks, Daler Rowney FW inks will all work too. Have fun x
What is that Nib. ???
It is a Leonardt 30 x
You are adorable.
I guess it is happening with gouache
Yes you can use paints, but ink is easier as you can dip!
Pan send me
TOCA
Better labeled “pointed pen basics”
Thanks a lot
Happy to help