Faux calligraphy -- calligraphy created with any standard writing instrument -- offers a fantastic introduction to dip pen calligraphy!
The designer + illustrator + calligrapher behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK). TPK is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it! If you are new to calligraph...
One thing to consider is muscle memory. If you feel you are always defaulting to your handwriting you can try to focus on writing slowly and deliberately. If that doesn't work just try out a thinker tip size pen. The thicker pen will force you to write larger letters, which will steer...