| Choosing the right calligraphy pen set is the most | | | | designed to appeal in different ways to calligraphy |
| crucial part of getting the best results from the art | | | | artists. The most important point in choosing a pen |
| itself. Since this is the most vital tool it is important to | | | | set is to get the right level of comfort that is |
| make the right choice. Each individual that practices | | | | required for the hand while using the pen. |
| calligraphy should pay attention to this aspect when | | | | There are still a few calligraphy pens available that |
| choosing the right pen set for calligraphy. For | | | | have either rubber or cork grips that give the fingers |
| example, if you are planning to learn Western | | | | a comfortable feel, preventing them from slipping |
| calligraphy, the pen set that is most suited for this | | | | away while forming the letters. You can find heavy |
| style should be chosen. | | | | pen sets as well as light pen sets. These are |
| Pen sets meant for this type of style are fitted with | | | | designed to accommodate the tastes of different |
| a holder, nibs and ink reservoirs. The main point to | | | | calligraphers. There are some who prefer to have a |
| consider when choosing a set for Western calligraphy | | | | calligraphy set that is light weight so it will move |
| is the penholder. It should feel comfortable for the | | | | freely on the paper while there are other writers |
| user with a proper grip and easy style. The choice of | | | | who like to have heavier pens so they will not have |
| nibs and ink should be perfectly matched so it will | | | | to put too much pressure on the paper. Yet another |
| produce the best results at the end of the learning | | | | group of calligraphers prefer to have something that |
| process. | | | | is outstanding and unique to keep as a souvenir. |
| There is some difference between a normal fountain | | | | The basic calligraphy pen kit will not have any nib to |
| pen and a calligraphy pen set. Although they look | | | | fit it. It requires a special nib manufactured by the |
| alike, their functioning and purpose is different as well | | | | particular factory that manufactured the pen itself. |
| as their nibs and the structure of the ink reservoir. A | | | | This is done with the purpose of gaining more profits |
| calligraphy pen will have thin as well as thick nibs to | | | | for the manufacturers. However, if you are a |
| suit the style of lettering. The ink reservoir would be | | | | collector of pen holders this problem may not seem |
| fitted to a nib that can be removed and replaced | | | | too serious as you can collect enough pen holders to |
| according to the user's choice. | | | | add to your collection. |
| A variety of pen holders are available in the market | | | | Ultimately it is important to note that many pen |
| today for calligraphers to choose from. You can find | | | | holders that are expensive are not always |
| a calligraphy pen set made of wood, glass, ivory, | | | | comfortable and vice versa. Hence a calligrapher |
| plastic or even bone. Each has its own unique work | | | | whether a beginner or a professional, should choose |
| of art to attract its users. They also come in a | | | | the right calligraphy pen set that best suits their style |
| variety of sizes, shapes and colors that also are | | | | of writing and feels comfortable to use. |