Another from the UK, Hello :)

[Ghostdog]

Hello all.

My names Chris – Always loved writing, never had the time. I used to fix planes, now I’m a full time Dad and carer for my mum… which is not as bad as it sound!  I have time for many things I did not before. Erica!  Thanks for putting the time into this forum. It’s a fantastic resource and well kept!

I’m still on the beginning of the curve. I’m doing foundation round hand with broad nibs and dabbling a little with different nibs. I have no commercial aspiration. I just enjoy the art of writing and look forward to learning different styles. I am using Leonardt Broad nibs with some success, with the reservoir in the right place I was pleasantly surprised just how many letters I can manage before the pen needs a dip 😊

Hope I will have something to offer as I learn – There is a technical side to writing that is very much “engineering” – just need to find my artistic streak – if I have one. 😊

[Erica McPhee]

Hello Chris!
How wonderful! An opportunity to care for you children, your Mum, and do something you enjoy. Sounds like a dream to me! Foundational hands are such a great way to get started and a nice building block for future styles.

I believe calligraphy is a beautiful combination of that left brain, analytical thinking mixed with an artistic eye. You have one! The more you explore and create, the stronger it becomes.

Welcome to Flourish!

[Ghostdog]

Thanks for the welcome and the encouragment!