Nib + ink : the new art of modern calligraphy

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This book will help reignite your connection with writing, develop a modern calligraphy style you love, and, with practice, send out some damn fine stationery! Play with type, get creative with letter forms and fall in love with handwriting again. Taking you letter by letter through the modern calligraphy basics, Nib + Ink includes...The four essential pieces of equipment and how to use them; mark making drills and shapes; a modern calligraphy alphabet with a variation of styles to practise with guidance on joining letters, spacing and pacing. How to create flourishes, finishes and decoration? It includes simple projects from chalkboards and framed quotes to setting an envelope. It offers stationery ideas for weddings, parties and table settings; offers trouble shooting tips, FAQs, stockists and resources. It enables discover exciting, creative and interesting ways to personalise your stationery, add a flourish to your correspondence and develop your own unique style of modern calligraphy