Calligraphy Kit
A complete kit for beginners
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Learn the art of calligraphy with this gift-worthy kit containing all the materials and instructions you need to get started.
Calligraphy: A Complete Kit for Beginners is the perfect starting point for your hand lettering journey. The included book first covers the basics--such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes--before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets, including Sans Serif, Roman, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, Black Letter, and Batarde. Numerals are covered, as well. Every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided.
The hardcover case includes:
- 32-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction
- 1 cartridge calligraphy pen
- 3 pen nibs
- 12 ink cartridges
- 1 felt-tip calligraphy pen
- Calligraphy paper
- A guideline sheet
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 14 and older and is not intended for use by children.
About this Author
The late Arthur Newhall had a unique and varied background in the lettering and graphic design fields. His work included type designing, theater lobby displays, movie titles, sign painting, advertising art, lettering for reproduction, and art for screen printing. He also worked as art director for an advertising agency. All of these disciplines added to the refinement of his calligraphy skills. A stickler for precision and style, Newhall was always prepared to help and guide both the novice and professional. He was one of the innovators of one of the most spectacular letter styles ever created--the Cartoon Casual--as well as a Modern Script of the 40s and 50s.
The late Eugene Metcalf's natural talent in various art fields established him as a top calligrapher and designer. With a specialty in lettering design, Metcalf created logos for a variety of commercial applications. Of his more than 30 years in the commercial art industry, almost half of them were spent as art director and top designer for major outdoor advertising companies in the Los Angeles area.
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