The Pen Company has put together a beginner's brush calligraphy guide, including how to get started and some handy tips to help with your brush lettering.

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Children simply love to create! Whether they’re drawing, painting, sculpting or writing; there’s no greater sense of achievement for a child than when they are creative and end up with a finished “product” that they can proudly show their parents. But what about calligraphy? Although calligraphy might not be the first port of call when…

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Did you know that the word ‘calligraphy’ literally means beautiful writing? When it comes down to it, that’s exactly what it is, with its eloquent swirls, dancing curves and fine lines, calligraphy really is an art of writing. But why use it today? Although of course, the chance to actually use the style will only…

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Today in 2013, we are often surrounded by technology; keypads, keyboards and other gadgets now end up doing our jobs for us, but our handwriting on a day-to-day basis is still imperative as a life skill. Not only is handwriting an expression of who we are and how creative we may be, but it is unique not…

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