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Pilot Parallel Pen Calligraphy Tutorial - Foundational Hand Exemplar

The Calligraphy Raven via YouTube

Overview

Learn the art of Edward Johnston's Foundational Hand calligraphy using a Pilot Parallel Pen in this comprehensive 12-minute tutorial. Discover why the Pilot Parallel Pen is ideal for broad-edge calligraphy, choose the right nib size, and explore suitable paper and ink options. Delve into the history of Foundational Hand before mastering proper pen holding techniques and essential strokes. Practice creating letters from A to Z while following expert guidance on guidelines and key letterforms. Gain valuable insights into refilling the pen, blending techniques, and more to enhance your calligraphy skills.

Syllabus

Why Pilot Parallel Pen?
Which nib size to use?
Paper and Ink
History of Foundational Hand
Guidelines
Holding the Pen
Key Letter and Other Basic Strokes
Letters from a to z

Taught by

The Calligraphy Raven

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