Calligraphy Tools and Resources

Since I've been sharing more of my calligraphy work on my instagram, I've had several people ask me about supplies and how to do calligraphy, and while this is a practice best learned in real life and with lots of practice, I figured putting all my favorite resources in one place might be helpful for those getting started. 

I get my favorite pens from Charvin Arts in Paris - I'm not there often but when I am I stock up on like 10 of these pens, they're 5 Euro and they are on the counter at check out, they're not listed online and I haven't found any like them anywhere else, they do bend or break after many uses hence why I get a stash.

This one looks like a nice similar straight nib, which is what I prefer.

This pen looks like it has a good comfortable grip that might be nice to hold when learning how to write in calligraphy.

And this pack of assorted nibs looks like a good place for a beginner to start.

I haven't tried this fountain pen but I'm into the idea.  I had one leak in a bag in middle school and I guess I'm traumatized from that, but having one really nice pre-loaded pen would be convenient. I prefer to dip and write as it's more calming, soothing and mediative to slow down when I'm writing in this style.

This book, Nib + Ink, looks like a good resource for modern calligraphy. although I simply use my own personal handwriting to calligraphy in.

For ink I prefer;
Winsor & Newton Drawing Ink Bottle Gold
or Dr. Ph Martin's gold
Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink
and this one is my favorite color changing ink; J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Ink - 1670 Anniversary 

Just note that any iridescent or gold with shimmer or particles will need to be closed sealed and shaken regularly during the drawing process, which will require more patience but be totally worth the shimmer effect.