calligraphy supplies in Singapore

[reneewrites]

hey guys,

anyone from Singapore can help me out? i'm looking for tools/materials/books for beginners.

can someone recommend me:

• a starter kit set (nib + nib holder)
• papers suitable for calligraphy
• black ink

there's also a specific calligraphy book that i'm looking for which is called - "Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe" OR if you have any other similar books to recommend, do share!

thanks in advance!!

[Michellie]

Hi Renee,

From overjoyed.com.sg you can get some nibs, sumi inks and rhodia dot pads. They have a big range of starter kit, just need to choose which type of calligraphy you after: http://www.overjoyed.com.sg/catalogsearch/result/?q=nib+holder

You can also get some from

• Straits Art Co Pte Ltd
  Address: 420 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188727
  Phone:+65 6338 1710
• Artfriend
  
• The Calligraphy market https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCalligraphyMarket?ref=l2-shopheader-name
  
  • Daiso for Sumi ink (black and vermillion)
    
  
  Happy shopping 
  
  Mich

[SueL]

Hi Renee,

It looks like you're interested in modern calligraphy in the style of Molly Suber Thorpe. You can use a straight holder and a Nikko G or Zebra G nib for that. Both of these can be purchased from Art Friend, Overjoyed or Straits Art. These are sufficient to start off with. If you're keen on getting more nibs, then Overjoyed and Straits Art will have more for you to choose from.

For black ink, go for sumi ink or if a greyish tone is alright with you, try Higgins Eternal. Personally I much prefer walnut ink.

Paper-wise, I like Rhodia. A cheaper alternative would be Double AA A4 paper or PaperOne A4 paper (the one in a maroon pack).

I saw Molly's book on sale at Overjoyed. Kino prob carries it as well.

[reneewrites]

hi Michellie & SueL,

thank you both so much for all the tips & recommendations! really appreciate it

i'll go & check them out probably this weekend! who knows, mayb we'll bump into each other but don't even know it

thanks again!!