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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Don't forget your mail person!
« on: December 30, 2014, 03:23:23 AM »
I wish that was the case also in Italy, but it's not.
My Christmas cards stopped being dropped in my mailbox Dec 22nd... I only got 3 out of the winter exchange and hope for the rest to arrive soon...  :-\ :'(
By the way, I have a postwoman  ;D  delivering my mail! I have to talk to her one day  ;)

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Show & Tell / Re: Wanted to share my first completed commission piece
« on: October 26, 2014, 03:17:17 AM »
Congrats Nickki!!!! it looks soooo perfect!!
Well done! you deserved that glass  8)

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Spencerian Script / Re: Spencerian Capital Variations Exemplars
« on: October 26, 2014, 03:13:45 AM »
That is wonderful, thanks for sharing this Amy!
I didn't take Harvest's online Spence class, but I have fun trying the OP variations in more shaded Engrosser style ;) a kind of mess!


Totally agree with Debbie and Elsa, I get frustrated by the hard navigation on the Iampeth site... if you consider that I don't speak English as a native language, that can get even more frustrating!  :'(

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Introductions / Re: Wow - how many people here
« on: October 12, 2014, 02:47:37 AM »
 8)  finally landed !  ::) :P
:) welcome to the FF Darek!!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: Introversion: a new twist
« on: October 12, 2014, 02:43:09 AM »
Wonderful article Star, thanks for sharing.
I took the test and I'm a thinking introvert as well... did they have only 2 results?
LoL @Andy: being English should definitely go amongst the test results!!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: I am absolutely crazy and out of my mind.
« on: October 12, 2014, 02:31:41 AM »
I've been following your workshop through IG <3
Bravo Ernie!!!! You did a great job!
So glad to hear you liked teaching :)

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: please indulge me...this is a squeal moment for me :)
« on: September 23, 2014, 12:01:41 AM »
Patricia, congratulations!
I'm just tooooo late for this thread, but wanted to say that Natascha's and your experience, that you kindly shared here, are of great help.
I was also thinking about trying a similar thing. Will see.
:) thanks again for sharing.
And don't forget the pics of your booth!

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Introductions / Re: Hello!
« on: September 20, 2014, 01:13:21 PM »
Hello Anastasia :) and welcome!
There are a few British calligraphers here in the Forum, they'll show up soon ;)
Have fun here and enjoy all the beautiful people and resources of the Forum!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Writing really small
« on: September 20, 2014, 09:44:35 AM »
Agree with Stefanie. Stiff nibs are better for small x-height.
By the way, who says that we have to write everything with a nib?!
;)

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Trading post
« on: September 20, 2014, 09:41:09 AM »
I stumbled across these strange German nibs on Ebay. I personally never saw them, but they're really fun to use.
The strokes are parallel, one is thinner and the other one is thicker.
I find the final effect very interesting.
I have 10 to trade.
I'm looking for boad pen nibs (small).



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Introductions / Re: Young Beginner from the UK!
« on: September 19, 2014, 12:14:59 PM »
Hello Cally and welcome!
Since you're based in the UK you might be interested in knowing that we have a thread in the Forum to organize a FF meeting in Europe.
Place and time not yet decided. Just jump in the thread and take active part. We do need young calligraphy passionates!!
Meanwhile have fun here around :)

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Workshops & Conference News / Re: IAMPETH 2015 & 2016 Announced
« on: September 16, 2014, 12:12:56 AM »
Did anyone see the promo-video for the 2015 Convention?



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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: Italic Handwriting
« on: September 15, 2014, 11:39:37 PM »
This is amazing. You really own a document dating back to the 17th century?! That is 6 generations behind you!
How do you keep it safe from humidity and bacteria and everything? Paper must be very delicate to handle!


(I saw something from my great grandfather, only 3 generations behind, and I saw it when I was nearly more than a child. I don't know where that document is; must ask my mother.)


Thank you for sharing this.
The capital S {which seems flourished if I can see well} is beautiful!
It's difficult indeed. I would have read Sinbleborough in the name, instead of Singlebourgh.
And the way the "h" was written after the t is very interesting to me (different from other h shapes which are written how we know it).
Do you know where did that shape come from?


Thank you for sharing :)

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Scanners,Printers & Colored Paper
« on: September 15, 2014, 04:46:36 PM »
Hello Lauren, I personally have  Canon scanner/printer (max scanning at 600dpi) and have Staples 80g colored paper which only works with sandarac powder. But it's very beautiful for calligraphy printing :)
There are so many brands and models.
Do you have a specific work in mind for which you're asking?
Maybe more details will help others in giving you better advice ;)

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Schmincke HKS-Gouache
« on: September 15, 2014, 04:42:09 PM »
OMG Grace, that is stunning! Your hubby is stunning!
You're lucky... my husband would even not remember the name of one nib!
:D
Can't wait to see your first calligraphy with those tubes!!

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