Cadel Lettering

Cadel Lettering

The Inspiration for this letter came from Giambiattista Palatino’s alphabet made in 1540. My letter looks similar to his. As you can see from my examples, I fell in love with this letter. Cadel letters are made from patterns. A … Continued

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Glossy Black Ink Powder

Glossy Black Ink Powder

Ziller’s Classic Glossy Black Ink Powder was originally sold in the Penman’s Art Journal ads, as far back as the 1890’s. The ink was formulated specifically for steel dip pens to achieve a fine hairline and a thick glossy broad … Continued

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How to Restore Dried Up Calligraphy Ink

How to Restore Dried Up Calligraphy Ink

How many of you have faced the problem of dried ink? Karen Ter Haar, Melbourne, Australia wrote: “Guess what? Just add water to the jar and the ink will become liquid again. If you are in a hurry, crush the … Continued

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