| Choosing a calligraphy pen set may seem easy and | | | | suit the user's choice. They are of different shapes |
| simple but one should bear in mind that this is the | | | | and sizes with thin nibs or fat nibs for the choice of |
| main equipment which brings out the beauty in the | | | | lettering. Their colors are vibrant and the entire |
| writing. Hence the calligraphy set will make a lot of | | | | calligraphy pen set should feel comfortable in the |
| difference and it depends on the individual's choice. If | | | | hand of the user for the finest results. |
| you have the right calligraphy set you can make your | | | | A calligraphy pen set is sometimes fitted with cork or |
| hobby a fruitful business as well. For instance if you | | | | rubber holders that give a perfect grip on the fingers. |
| are practicing Western calligraphy, you should choose | | | | Some 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 calligraphy | | | | movement of the nib to begin with. Some users |
| art will have nibs, ink and a pen holder. You should | | | | prefer heavy pens so they don't press too hard while |
| concentrate on choosing the most comfortable pen | | | | writing on the paper and they hold more firm on the |
| holder to enable you to bring out your skill to a | | | | paper. There are a few calligraphers who shop for |
| better level with each practice. The choice of ink and | | | | unusual calligraphy pen sets wherever they travel to |
| nibs depends on the pen holder which is meant to | | | | take 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 fountain | | | | nibs that would fit only the pen manufactured by |
| pen, its structure differs with the variation in nibs and | | | | them. This would not allow nibs of other pens to fit |
| ink. The nibs are removable and can be replaced | | | | your generic calligraphy pen. |
| without discarding the entire pen. Each nib has its | | | | Though this may seem a good business for the |
| own ink reservoir with the exception of some | | | | manufacturers, for a calligrapher whose hobby is |
| calligraphy pen sets that have the reservoir attached | | | | collecting pen holders it is not an ideal situation. It is |
| to the pen itself. However, most calligraphers prefer | | | | not 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 as | | | | realize that the utility and comfort are more |
| this must be comfortable and feel 'right' in the | | | | important than attractiveness when choosing a |
| holder's hands. They are made from different | | | | calligraphy pen set. |
| materials like wood, glass, ivory, bone or plastic to | | | | |