{"title":"Calligraphy Pens \u0026 Inks For Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust the very basics - the things you need to get the best start in calligraphy. We love the Pilot Parallel Pen - it uses thin parallel plates in place of the usual style of nib, which can feed ink as fast as you need it, making thick, sharp and even lines with ease. To learn how to use the Parallel Pen, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/I2qVGM2myvE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatch our video\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if the things here don't suit what you want to do, don't worry, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cultpens.live\/collections\/calligraphy\"\u003ewe have a \u003cem\u003elot\u003c\/em\u003e more calligraphy stuff to choose from\u003c\/a\u003e! 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Manuscript's new calligraphy manual aims to guide you through all of the fundamentals of calligraphy, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on all the tools you need to practise the craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to angle your pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to join letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon errors and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines to trace and practise each script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun and creative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe booklet features convenient throw-out sheets to enable you to follow the tutorial from start to end all on the same page, so that your concentration is not broken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuscript","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642602717427,"sku":"MA40887","price":5.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/MA40887_Manuscript-Calligraphy-Manual-Black-Cover_P1.jpg?v=1663347993"},{"product_id":"pilot-icp3-s12-parallel-pen-ink-cartridges-assorted-pack","title":"Pilot ICP3 S12 Parallel Pen Ink Cartridges Assorted Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003ePack of 12 assorted coloured cartridges for Pilot Parallel Pen calligraphy pen.  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