How to Make a Blackletter Calligraphy Pen (DIY)

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I was getting requests for alternatives to the Pilot Parallel as Amazon does not ship everywhere, and this is the solution. This will allow you to make your own #blackletter broad edge pen from scratch. They are pretty durable if you make them carefully, and can last a while.
Things you'll need:
1. Cola can
2. Metal cutter (scissor will work but will dull them)
3. Needle or pin
4. Wood or some form of handle
5. Adhesive (tape)
6. Wood cutter/slot maker
7. Ruler/marker
8. Sandpaper
9. INK to write with
If you can think of a way to improve my #tutorials, I am always open to constructive criticism. Leave a Comment.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 Intro
00:57 What You'll Need
1:50 What You Need to Do
07:01 Homemade Pen Demonstration
07:41 Wrap-up

[@jesusfranco4571]

Your videos and you relax me, and that can be hard for me to do at times, so thanks for the uploads

[@Calligrascape]

Np Jesus, I'm glad it helps you :)

[@r.mercado9737]

Not bad. I was wondering if a thinner saw may have been better. I understand it’s a makeshift. You have actually provided some wonderful ideas. Cheers!

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Its a SCHOOL sign post in dusty rural Africa -----thankyou !

[@user-qx7vf3jd1x]

This is a very good idea!Thank`s a lot

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

ok got it --brilliant idea ---let me get cracking with that 2 inch high lettered SHOOL SIGN thankyou for the great idea --! appreciate !

[@drawbreath2218]

Excellent! I'll try safer ways of sawing the dowel and make some cool pens with my students!! Great technique.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

How about thinned out black enamel paint --on primed metal surface --for ROAD SIGNS ?

[@Neelam-Jain]

Tysm..nyc idea

[@Calligrascape]

No problem :)

[@NVCalligraphy]

Nice

[@meme-ps4cl]

Cool

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

OK --so the NIB is the coke can sliver pierced with needle and folded ? I thought it was a brush bristle !--and ink ? NOT== THINNED BLACK paint ?

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

YOU MISSED THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THAT TOOL --THE ACTUAL BLADE THAT APPLIES THE PAINT AT THAT GOTHIC ANGLE ?

[@DS_P100]

😃😃😃😃😃

[@rebeccakhan9927]

5:05, Did You GOT Cut Io The Index FINGER???

[@Calligrascape]

Yep, that's why I tell you to be careful! This dummy knows it's dangerous now haha this video was a couple weeks after the cut

[@eranimatins1673]

R/ihadastroke

[@notesbyandrew]

Thanks broh

[@Calligrascape]

Np brah

[@Ri0tVersoinsano]

Name of the font, please?

[@Calligrascape]

This would be my variant of Fraktur calligraphy.