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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: To Remove the Nib, or Not to Remove the Nib. That is the Question.

« on: Today at 02:03:06 PM »

I never take mine out either until it is worn out. Sometimes it’s a bit rusty, sometimes not. I try to just flame the writing part when I prepare the nib so as not to remove the coating from the whole nib. And I am careful to not dip the whole nib and flange in water when I clean it. This helps keep it from getting too bad. 

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Shimmer Inks

« on: Today at 01:45:00 PM »

@K-2  You are amazing! Such a great writer. I no longer try to pour ink into dinky dips and instead use a dropper. That way I never have to let go of the open ink bottle. 

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Everyday Handwriting | Penmanship / Re: Cursive in the newspaper

« on: May 20, 2024, 11:03:58 AM »

LOVE it!!!

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2024 Exchanges / Re: Perpetual Exchange 2024 - Info & Sign Up

« on: May 19, 2024, 09:12:02 PM »

The Perpetual Exchange Lists have been sent. We have 12 members on the list! Woohoo!

Summer Nights is our first exchange.
Opt out by: May 29, 2024
PostMark Date: June 20, 2024

So happy for our new exchanges!

P.S. If you think you signed up but did not receive a list (and checked your spam folder), please DM or email me right away.

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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: Flowers

« on: May 19, 2024, 08:30:51 PM »

Fabulous! Love seeing these again!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: KOUS Shimmering Walnut Inks

« on: May 19, 2024, 08:30:19 PM »

Wow - excellent reviews! Thank you @K-2 for such an in depth review. And everyone else for great additions. I typically stick to walnut and don’t stray too far into colors or sparkle. I splurged on two bottles of Ferris Wheel Press and oh my - they are delicious! Not just beautiful color but the way they write - so smooth! And the bottles are so luxurious with their rubber stoppers. They asked me to be an ambassador on Instagram awhile back and I ran out of time.   

I always decant my ink into dinky dips so it’s never been a deal breaker for me.

Having the prices broken down like that is so helpful, too! And your lovely examples. A million thank yous!

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Kind Critique / Re: Nay worries - I can take it.

« on: May 18, 2024, 11:16:59 AM »

Oh Mark - this is such wonderful news! I am so happy for you! And I can feel your happiness radiating through. Please take it slow and don't overdo it. Wishing you many happy hours enjoying your Fish Room and all you hold dear. 

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Copperplate, Engrosser's Script, Roundhand Calligraphy / Re: G and G

« on: May 16, 2024, 11:56:17 AM »

LOVE this! My parents were George and Gail.  And my mom goes by GG to the grandkids. Love seeing these two different G’s together. 

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Hand Lettering / Re: Hand Lettering Anyone?

« on: May 11, 2024, 12:40:17 AM »

Yes! Love that!

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Hand Lettering / Re: Hand Lettering Anyone?

« on: May 10, 2024, 06:42:42 PM »

PS This is my only lame attempt at lettering back in 2020. 

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Hand Lettering / Hand Lettering Anyone?

« on: May 10, 2024, 06:37:17 PM »

I recently had a lovely email from someone asking if we talked about Hand Lettering here on Flourish. I was surprised to look at our boards and see it was a topic that has been overlooked all these years! Hand lettering is different from calligraphy and has really become more popular the past decade or so. I hope we have some hand lettering artists who will pop in and share some work and ideas or anything! 

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Show & Tell / Re: Advertising leaflet

« on: May 08, 2024, 04:01:04 PM »

That’s fabulous!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Blooming Landscaping

« on: May 06, 2024, 12:21:31 PM »

Thanks Bianca! This is the first time we have had lots of flowering things in our landscaping. I love it! There are some that do well in shade. I think hydrangeas like a combo. 

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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: A msatter of personal taste

« on: May 06, 2024, 12:20:00 PM »

Beautiful calligraphy! I tried alligator once. It was gross. It looked like chicken but was chewy and rubbery with not much flavor. 

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Blooming Landscaping

« on: May 03, 2024, 07:21:46 PM »

Thanks so much @Ken Fraser ! @K-2— I remember those days. But it’s always so amazing how quickly the green sprouts out!