Hi,
I like to try for the calligraphy writing... Now looking for an inexpensive calligraphy set. Can you guys/gals give me some ideas? Thanks..
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I have the Online set. I like it. It certainly was affordable.
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I have several calligraphy sets but I like the one from Lamy the best. Sheaffer has a couple of good ones also. Good quality and inexpensive. /Craig
Manuscript offers decent pens at affordable prices which are readily available at large art supply stores (e.g., Michael's) --- I bought my daughter a set a while back and they've worked out well for her.
William
William
The nicest sets I have experienced are Rotring ArtPens and Pelikan's Script series. I think the ArtPens might have been discontinued but there are still some new old stock items that can be found.
The last Sheaffer calligraphy pens I tried were awful. They were more like bad stub nibs than italic nibs, and the ink flow was too generous.
The last Sheaffer calligraphy pens I tried were awful. They were more like bad stub nibs than italic nibs, and the ink flow was too generous.
Parker has a calligraphy set with the Vector. Long time for breaking up the smoothness of the nib/feed, but once is done is a nice writer. I agree the Lamy is better, but even more expensive.
Cheers,
Cheers,
May I suggest getting a Parker 45, and buying a nib unit? They transfer very easily.
Member Lancekatigbak sells nibs for $10 I think, and could probably find you an italic. Also, they're nice and cursive so they can be used as stubs too.
Member Lancekatigbak sells nibs for $10 I think, and could probably find you an italic. Also, they're nice and cursive so they can be used as stubs too.
I have several sets too and I like Rotring Art pens the best. Pelikan 120's from the 70 were great. Osmroid made in England were a little better than OK, Sheaffer calligaphy sets are the cheapest and barely worth what you pay for them IMO.
Todd Nussbaum (isellpens) has a new Hero Italic Calligraphy set for 12.00. I have one and it's a pretty nice set for the money. Why not give it a try?
Yes, but the Joy calligraphy set is of good enough quality that you will probably be writing with it for twenty years or more.
QUOTE (diplomat @ Sep 26 2008, 01:55 PM) 
Parker has a calligraphy set with the Vector. Long time for breaking up the smoothness of the nib/feed, but once is done is a nice writer. I agree the Lamy is better, but even more expensive.
Cheers,
Cheers,
If you have a Lamy Safari already you could just buy an italic nib and swap it out.
I like the Sheaffer Viewpoint calligraphy sets.
Just a tip for those in the UK. The Sheaffer Calligraphy set will be on Christmas promotion at £11 instead of £14.50 plus VAT. You get three italic pens (fine, med, broad) twelve mixed coloured ink cartridges and a nice informative instruction leaflet. Sheaffer Italic pens work well and many of our customers swear by them.
www.mrpen.co.uk.
www.mrpen.co.uk.
Sheaffer was what I used when I first learned calligraphy years ago. Now I have switched to use Rotring. But I still like my Sheaffer set.
Dear calvin82,
I have Sheaffer's Calligraphy set from the 1970s and recently purchased the basic barrel, nib and cartridge set in fine point. I didn't need the instruction book, etc. The Sheaffer Calligraphy sets have put up with a lot of abuse by me. They are extremely tolerant of my errors. The only wish I have, as I do tend to write small due to space; is an extra-fine or extra-extra fine nib in Italics. Since they do not--I have my eyes on Richard Binder's nib for the Pilot Vanishing Point in Italic.
One thing I have found with Sheaffer's Calligraphy pen sets; is that they write the first time when you assemble it all together.
I do have Parker's Calligraphy pens and others--and I don't use them. I am thinking of sending them out to be sold to someone who wants them to spruce them up and sell or, as pen parts.
Other Calligraphy pen sets that are cartridge based or piston based; I find troublesome and picky on how they perform--you have to find their sweet spot and, could frustrate a beginner. I do enjoy dip pens for many reason, which also comes in Italic nibs.
But--I will remain loyal to the Sheaffer Calligraphy sets for those wishing to start into Calligraphy, as their nibs are smooth as glass, easy to assemble and write efficiently and don't waste ink from the cartridge.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully,
Maria
I have Sheaffer's Calligraphy set from the 1970s and recently purchased the basic barrel, nib and cartridge set in fine point. I didn't need the instruction book, etc. The Sheaffer Calligraphy sets have put up with a lot of abuse by me. They are extremely tolerant of my errors. The only wish I have, as I do tend to write small due to space; is an extra-fine or extra-extra fine nib in Italics. Since they do not--I have my eyes on Richard Binder's nib for the Pilot Vanishing Point in Italic.
One thing I have found with Sheaffer's Calligraphy pen sets; is that they write the first time when you assemble it all together.
I do have Parker's Calligraphy pens and others--and I don't use them. I am thinking of sending them out to be sold to someone who wants them to spruce them up and sell or, as pen parts.
Other Calligraphy pen sets that are cartridge based or piston based; I find troublesome and picky on how they perform--you have to find their sweet spot and, could frustrate a beginner. I do enjoy dip pens for many reason, which also comes in Italic nibs.
But--I will remain loyal to the Sheaffer Calligraphy sets for those wishing to start into Calligraphy, as their nibs are smooth as glass, easy to assemble and write efficiently and don't waste ink from the cartridge.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully,
Maria
QUOTE (pjford @ Sep 29 2008, 12:47 AM)
Just a tip for those in the UK. The Sheaffer Calligraphy set will be on Christmas promotion at £11 instead of £14.50 plus VAT. You get three italic pens (fine, med, broad) twelve mixed coloured ink cartridges and a nice informative instruction leaflet. Sheaffer Italic pens work well and many of our customers swear by them.
www.mrpen.co.uk.
www.mrpen.co.uk.
Great information.. Its really value for money. But so sad that im not living in UK..
QUOTE (Maria @ Sep 29 2008, 08:56 AM)
Dear calvin82,
I have Sheaffer's Calligraphy set from the 1970s and recently purchased the basic barrel, nib and cartridge set in fine point. I didn't need the instruction book, etc. The Sheaffer Calligraphy sets have put up with a lot of abuse by me. They are extremely tolerant of my errors. The only wish I have, as I do tend to write small due to space; is an extra-fine or extra-extra fine nib in Italics. Since they do not--I have my eyes on Richard Binder's nib for the Pilot Vanishing Point in Italic.
One thing I have found with Sheaffer's Calligraphy pen sets; is that they write the first time when you assemble it all together.
I do have Parker's Calligraphy pens and others--and I don't use them. I am thinking of sending them out to be sold to someone who wants them to spruce them up and sell or, as pen parts.
Other Calligraphy pen sets that are cartridge based or piston based; I find troublesome and picky on how they perform--you have to find their sweet spot and, could frustrate a beginner. I do enjoy dip pens for many reason, which also comes in Italic nibs.
But--I will remain loyal to the Sheaffer Calligraphy sets for those wishing to start into Calligraphy, as their nibs are smooth as glass, easy to assemble and write efficiently and don't waste ink from the cartridge.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully,
Maria
I have Sheaffer's Calligraphy set from the 1970s and recently purchased the basic barrel, nib and cartridge set in fine point. I didn't need the instruction book, etc. The Sheaffer Calligraphy sets have put up with a lot of abuse by me. They are extremely tolerant of my errors. The only wish I have, as I do tend to write small due to space; is an extra-fine or extra-extra fine nib in Italics. Since they do not--I have my eyes on Richard Binder's nib for the Pilot Vanishing Point in Italic.
One thing I have found with Sheaffer's Calligraphy pen sets; is that they write the first time when you assemble it all together.
I do have Parker's Calligraphy pens and others--and I don't use them. I am thinking of sending them out to be sold to someone who wants them to spruce them up and sell or, as pen parts.
Other Calligraphy pen sets that are cartridge based or piston based; I find troublesome and picky on how they perform--you have to find their sweet spot and, could frustrate a beginner. I do enjoy dip pens for many reason, which also comes in Italic nibs.
But--I will remain loyal to the Sheaffer Calligraphy sets for those wishing to start into Calligraphy, as their nibs are smooth as glass, easy to assemble and write efficiently and don't waste ink from the cartridge.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully,
Maria
Maria,
Thank you very much for your info. Im considering to get a Sheaffer calligraphy set also. Since I just wanted to start into calligraphy, I dont want to spend too much on it first. I think Sheaffer is tha perfect choice since its quite value for money.
Sheaffer calligraphy sets are great 
I have had one for years never a problem. Most their sets come with three nibs, tonns of colour and a great little booklet so that you can get going right away.
And its fairly cheap
.....Stani
I have had one for years never a problem. Most their sets come with three nibs, tonns of colour and a great little booklet so that you can get going right away.
And its fairly cheap
.....Stani
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