Choosing the Right Calligraphy Pen Set

Choosing a calligraphy pen set may seem easy andsuit the user's choice. They are of different shapes
simple but one should bear in mind that this is theand sizes with thin nibs or fat nibs for the choice of
main equipment which brings out the beauty in thelettering. Their colors are vibrant and the entire
writing. Hence the calligraphy set will make a lot ofcalligraphy pen set should feel comfortable in the
difference and it depends on the individual's choice. Ifhand of the user for the finest results.
you have the right calligraphy set you can make yourA calligraphy pen set is sometimes fitted with cork or
hobby a fruitful business as well. For instance if yourubber holders that give a perfect grip on the fingers.
are practicing Western calligraphy, you should chooseSome pen sets are light while others are heavy, but
the set that is best suited for this.it is advisable to opt for lighter pen sets for free
The calligraphy set meant for the Western calligraphymovement of the nib to begin with. Some users
art will have nibs, ink and a pen holder. You shouldprefer heavy pens so they don't press too hard while
concentrate on choosing the most comfortable penwriting on the paper and they hold more firm on the
holder to enable you to bring out your skill to apaper. There are a few calligraphers who shop for
better level with each practice. The choice of ink andunusual calligraphy pen sets wherever they travel to
nibs depends on the pen holder which is meant totake home as souvenirs.
give comfort throughout the entire learning process.It should be noted that certain manufacturers make
Though a calligraphy pen resembles a normal fountainnibs that would fit only the pen manufactured by
pen, its structure differs with the variation in nibs andthem. This would not allow nibs of other pens to fit
ink. The nibs are removable and can be replacedyour generic calligraphy pen.
without discarding the entire pen. Each nib has itsThough this may seem a good business for the
own ink reservoir with the exception of somemanufacturers, for a calligrapher whose hobby is
calligraphy pen sets that have the reservoir attachedcollecting pen holders it is not an ideal situation. It is
to the pen itself. However, most calligraphers prefernot always the most expensive pen holder that
to have the reservoir attached to the nib.makes good lettering. It is extremely important to
Pen holders form the most crucial part of the pen asrealize that the utility and comfort are more
this must be comfortable and feel 'right' in theimportant than attractiveness when choosing a
holder's hands. They are made from differentcalligraphy pen set.
materials like wood, glass, ivory, bone or plastic to