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Kind Critique / Re: Kind Critique please.

« on: February 24, 2014, 12:50:45 PM »

Thank you Erica, that is what i wanted.

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Kind Critique / Kind Critique please.

« on: February 23, 2014, 03:48:51 PM »

I know I need lots of work on my Caps. I have not started to practice them yet, sticking to lower case. Let me have it?

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Lightbox brand/Model suggests

« on: February 22, 2014, 09:12:08 PM »

Yes its about a five degree slant according to my iphone

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Lightbox brand/Model suggests

« on: February 22, 2014, 06:37:35 PM »

I purchased a Artograph  lighttracer from Hobby Lobby today. Has a slight angle. With 40% coupon seemed like a steal. Cant wait to try it out.   

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Brush Calligraphy / Re: First try with a brush...

« on: February 21, 2014, 02:45:43 PM »

Cool idea!

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Tools & Supplies / Re: ink pooling up on back of the nib

« on: February 20, 2014, 07:04:18 PM »

I have used this nip several weeks. Its been primed. I do have two differnet inks. Liquitex and Higgins.
I think it may happen more with Higgins because i use it more. I have not tried a new nib. I may try and add a few drops of water to my cup see if that helps. I did not know ink could go bad.

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Tools & Supplies / ink pooling up on back of the nib

« on: February 20, 2014, 05:12:22 PM »

Sorry if this has been address before. I searched and nothing come up. I use Tachikawa G nibs and sometimes after a dip there is an excess of ink on the backside of the nib. Almost like a lump if you looked at it sideways. When I put pen to paper it pools down more than it should. It does not always do this but when it does its like I cant get it to stop. What would cause this and how do I fix it?

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Brush Calligraphy / Re: Fun with Watercolor!

« on: February 20, 2014, 02:25:03 PM »

Beautiful

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Show & Tell / Re: White ink can be FUN!

« on: February 20, 2014, 01:54:22 PM »

Plus I live in the outskirts of Atlanta, so its a big staple here. Very recognizable. 

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Show & Tell / Re: Envelope.com envelopes - decidedly delicious!

« on: February 20, 2014, 12:50:16 PM »

Wonderful! That white really pops off that blue.

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Show & Tell / Re: White ink can be FUN!

« on: February 20, 2014, 05:46:35 AM »

Martín my favorite drink. Looks good my friend.

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General How To's & Projects / Re: Paul Antonio video - Oblique v. straight holder

« on: February 20, 2014, 12:28:47 AM »

I love Paul Antonio's work. In fact one of my favorites. He is very kind and will always give you advice
If you ask. As far as the oblique vs straight holder i guess there will always be a debate. I ask iampeth and was told "I should be using an oblique holder for all pointed pen, script,Spencerian, Ornamental, etc. You should use a straight holder for business penmanship and for flourishing". So that is what I have been doing.

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Show & Tell / Re: Calligraphy Cat Club

« on: February 20, 2014, 12:18:47 AM »

Ha this is great. Yes my fur-kid tries to drink my cleaning water when im not watching.

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Introductions / Re: Hello all

« on: February 19, 2014, 08:42:08 PM »

Yes i cant wait to dive into Pointed Pen Nirvana. 

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Show & Tell / Letter to my wife

« on: February 19, 2014, 08:28:06 PM »

My work so far. I know needs work.