Ready to fall in love with lettering? Our calligraphy pen set is a compact fountain pen and ink set ideal for calming creativity.
If you’ve ever wondered how to use a calligraphy pen, this set is a great place to start! Play with strokes, swirls, and bold-to-fine line changes, or bring your words to life with a bright mix of colours. It’s a relaxing way to slow down and enjoy writing with a fountain pen, whether you’re trying for the first time or want to create your own handmade cards, invitations, journals and more.
Inside you’ll get 2 marbled pens, 4 luxe genuine gold-plated nibs for trying different line sizes, and 6 water-based ink cartridges to add some colour to your work. Plus, learn the basics from the included intro sheet and practice page to get you going. When you’re done, pop your new tools back into the sturdy tin box for safe keeping and travel.
Get stuck into something creative and enjoy some quiet time while you do it!
- Calligraphy pens in metal tin with embossed lid
- Set includes:
– 2 x grey/black and green marbled calligraphy pens with gold plated pocket clip
– 4 x genuine gold plated nibs (extra fine, fine, medium and broad)
– 6 x ink cartridges – 3 x black, 1 x green, 1 x orange, 1 x pink
– 1 x ink pump for use with bottled ink (bottle ink not included) - Introduction sheet with practice page
- Water-based ink
- Ideal for journaling, handmade cards, invitations, gift tags, and more
Handy hints
Inserting the ink cartridge:
- To insert your ink cartridge, gently unscrew the black nib of the calligraphy pen and put the cartridge (smaller opening end first) into the opening.
- Hold the inserted ink cartridge against a strong surface, such as a tabletop, and press down firmly on the pen to force the cartridge to click into place. You will hear a click when the back of the pen nib pierces the cartridge.
- Screw the nib back onto the pen and place the pen upright for a minute or two prior to use. Then gently press it onto a scrap piece of paper to start the ink flow (it should only take a couple of strokes for the ink to start flowing). You’re now ready to write!
Using your pen:
- To keep the ink flowing smoothly, always hold your pen so that the nib is angled between 30 and 45 degrees to the paper (calligraphy pens are not designed to be used in the same way as stationery pens).
- Medium and broad nibs are a great choice for beginners because they give you more control.
Care:
- To keep your nibs in good condition, always clean and return them to the box after each session.
- Wash the nib under lukewarm water after extended use and dry carefully with a soft cloth. Do not allow ink to dry on the nib as this will stop it from flowing. Once clean and dry, replace the cap.
- Carry and store your pen upright (nib upright) to prevent leakage.
Techniques
- Outlining
- Dotting
- Highlighting
- Lettering
