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I have some nice guidelines for all 4 stock sizes of the Pilot Parallel pens. I don't remember where I got these. I recently searched the net to find the source and couldn't find it. So, I thought I would share these with all of you fellow italic enthusiasts.

 

Enjoy.

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Maurizio, my thanks to you for these.

 

I purchased a set of the pilot pens recently and have not had a chance to use them. When I do get around to using them, these will be handy.

 

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Thanks. I find the Parallel pens are quite handy for regular practice rather than getting out the dip nibs, ink bottle, rag wipe etc.

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

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You're welcome.

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

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I have some nice guidelines for all 4 stock sizes of the Pilot Parallel pens. I don't remember where I got these. I recently searched the net to find the source and couldn't find it. So, I thought I would share these with all of you fellow italic enthusiasts.

 

Enjoy.

 

you're beyond AWESOME!! Thanks a ton:)

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glad you found them useful

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

 Favorite shop:https://www.fountainpenhospital.com

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Isn't the 'net great? We share stuff and meet people here from around the world.

 

You should try the 6mm one too. It's a lot of fun and lays down some big fat ink.

 

Enjoy

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

 Favorite shop:https://www.fountainpenhospital.com

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I'm planning to practice math calligraphy with the 6mm one, not sure how this works out, any advice? Right now I'm using a Pilot 74 with a C nib, very small comparing to the 6mm Pparallel but it either goes bold or goes home right?

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I'm by no means an expert but just a student of calligraphy. I downloaded these nice guidelines from somewhere on the net more than 5 years ago. Out of curiosity for the original source of them, last year I looked and couldn't find it. That's why I decided that I should share them with my fellow fountain pen and calligraphy enthusiasts.

 

I can't give any advice re math calligraphy other than finding and using a good guide.

 

2 books I can wholeheartedly recommend for italic calligraphy are:

 

Calligraphy in 10 Easy Lessons by Eleanor Winters & Laurie Lico (about $10.00 and well worth that price)

 

Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters (about $25. - $30.)

 

If you want to start with only one, I'd recommend the Eleanor Winters book. It is simple and direct.

Sheila Waters' book is also excellent and is more detailed and in-depth.

 

Enjoy

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

 Favorite shop:https://www.fountainpenhospital.com

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You're welcome.

 

Enjoy.

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

 Favorite shop:https://www.fountainpenhospital.com

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Glad you found them useful.

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
Kind words do not cost much, yet they accomplish much - Pascal

You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

 Favorite shop:https://www.fountainpenhospital.com

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Thank you!

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You're welcome - enjoy.

The prizes of life are never to be had without trouble - Horace
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You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

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Happy to do it - enjoy them all.

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You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis

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