About the Oblique Calligraphy Pen
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video, we'll explore several topics related to the oblique calligraphy pen:
Why are oblique calligraphy pens useful?
Why should you used a brass-flanged oblique calligraphy pen?
Can one oblique calligraphy pen accommodate multiple different kinds of nibs?
How can you adjust an oblique calligraphy pen?
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I am deeply moved by your message. Knowing that my work played a role in reigniting your passion for calligraphy and provided you with a sense of purpose and hope during such a challenging time is incredibly humbling. I'm overjoyed to hear that you are now in a safer, happier place and are pursuing your dreams.
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I have the pink one and love using it. And yes, it's everything you say it is but always have to remember to have a wide-mouth jar to pour the ink in since an oblique is wider.
That is great! I agree with your tip! Otherwise it is super easy to spill. Thanks for sharing!
Very helpful - Thank you. You make those upper case letters look so easy.
Lots of practice! But always fun practice. :)
Thank you for sharing this! I'm new to caligraphy and dip pens, and had no idea why one might use an oblique vs. straight pen. This cleared it up for me.
Ah, sooo glad to hear that!
I loved this video, I really learned how to use an oblique pen and ordered one of Lindsey's!!
How great! I am so glad that you are enjoying!
Thank you!! You’ve completely blown my mind :)
You're so welcome!
Very clear, helpful instructions about oblique pens.Thank you!!
I'm so glad it's helpful! Thanks for watching. :)
Thank you for this fine video.
It is my pleasure! I am so glad that you enjoyed!
All the things I didn't know when I bought mine, thank you.
Now when I do actual calligraphy instead of drawing, I'll need to change thinking/positioning, because all the things you said makes total sense in that context.
I already had the regular plastic type of holder but was curious about oblique, so I bought the the plastic oblique,
but it was for drawing, so I never experienced the shortfalls you mentioned for the forward positioning letter angle,
I didn't know any better, so I was actually using the oblique rotated 180 degrees so that it points to the left instead of right which works well for drawing,
because I'm drawing lines going away instead of towards me at about 45degrees.
With the regular tip holder it was always an awkward angle with my hand or pen position in my hand like you mentioned, which was why I tried the oblique.
The alignment with the (plumb-line?) was always offset, but always wondered why it was, and just got used to doing it that way.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊 It’s great to hear that the video helped clarify things for you. The transition from drawing to calligraphy can be quite an adjustment, especially when it comes to understanding the tools and techniques.
Using the oblique holder rotated 180 degrees for drawing is a clever workaround! It’s amazing how different our approach can be when switching between drawing and calligraphy. The alignment and positioning really do make a big difference when it comes to letterforms and achieving the desired angle.
I completely understand the struggle with the regular holder and the awkward angles-it’s something many of us have experienced. The oblique holder is a game-changer for calligraphy, and I’m glad you’re discovering its benefits.
If you have any more questions or need further tips, feel free to reach out. Happy calligraphing! ✍️✨
Oh! I did not understand the different sizes of flange vs sizes of the straight nib holder. Watching you show that makes all of the difference. Thank you for the visual!
I'm so glad this helped!
I just ordered my oblique pen today , and now I’m watching your video trying to understand all the techniques or about them . I hope I can learn to write with them 😊.
You'll do great; it's a little strange to get used to at first -- but after a while, you'll wonder why you ever wrote with anything else. :) ENJOY!
@@LindseyBugbeeTPK thank you . I try to watch one of your videos everyday. Very informative
really helpful and clear - love it
I am glad that you like it! Thank you!
Great tips!!! Thank you!!!
You are welcome, Lori! Thank you for watching, I hope these tips are valuable for you!
Great information as always!!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, Francine!
Hello Madam
Namaste from India 🙏
Simply you explained!
I already subscribed.
Thank you Madam
I'm so glad you enjoyed it; thank you!
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This is really frustrating bcuz everyone goes on and on about how to use these oblique nib holders, but absolutely nothing about the ink wells. I bought a nikko G oblique from you, but none of my traditional ink pots work, so I just use brush pens or paint brush, but not the calligraphy pen anymore. You don’t even show the ink pot you’re using
At several points in the video you can see that she's using a small wide-mouthed jar for ink.
Thanks, @BeOurBee. Yep! I use this jar for ink: thepostmansknock.com/catalog/glass-ink-jar-with-gold-lid/
@@BeOurBee ohh, yeah, how extremely helpful…NOT!! I’m supposed to be searching for some unknown named pot that makes a brief appearance, gee why didn’t I think of that? Needless to say, I get my calligraphy supplies elsewhere, where all supplies needed are listed upfront.
@@cmeblu75 I'm sure you'll be missed.
@@BeOurBee 🤭
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best paper and ink for this oblique pen🙏🙏🙏
It depends on what you are working on! See: thepostmansknock.com/a-guide-to-the-best-papers-for-calligraphy-and-art/
This video is awesome and so helpful! I am struggling to use the ef66. I cannot get the ink to stay in. The reservoir looks full, but the ink doesn’t make a mark on the paper. Is my ink too thin?
My instinct would say that the ink is too thick, actually! But, that's without knowing what kind of ink you're using, so it's a stab in the dark. :) Take a look at this article -- it might help: thepostmansknock.com/calligraphy-nib-spotlight-brause-ef66/.
Have you had any experience with the beautiful pens from Tom's Studio. I just got a Bloom oblique stunning
I haven't! But I've seen them online, and I have to agree that they are *GORGEOUS*!
I just received my dip pen set, and I am terrible at it right now. My main problem is the oblique pen doesn't fit the opening of the ink bottle that came with the set. The pointed pen barely fits. Any tips as to where I can get some ink and what kind to get.
You could use whatever -- even perhaps a small Bonne Maman jam jar. :) (Eat the jam first, obviously!) Baby food jars are also good. I have jars on the site, too, here: thepostmansknock.com/catalog/glass-ink-jar-with-gold-lid/
Thanks for the information, it’s very useful! What is the “jewellery tool” you used actually called?
Great question! They're called mandrel pliers. I have the Small Round (for fitting small nibs like the Brause EF66) and Medium Round (for fitting most other nibs; most notably the Nikko G) ones: wubbers.com/wubbers-round-mandrel-pliers/
I started practicing with an oblique pen just a few weeks ago...and I love it so much. I've been listening to a lot of helpful videos and I just discovered yours this morning. Thank you for all your tips and tricks that will be very useful on my journey. You have a new subscriber!!! Watching from Canada.
Question: I just bought some Winsor & Newton gouache (cheaper grade) to make my own ink. I haven't used it yet. Would it be better to get the more expensive tubes?
Hi and welcome to the channel! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying your journey with the oblique pen! It's great to have you as a new subscriber, and a warm hello to you in Canada!
Regarding your question about Winsor & Newton gouache: starting with a cheaper grade is a good idea, especially as you're still exploring and learning. Gouache can be a fantastic medium for calligraphy ink, as it allows you to achieve a rich, opaque color. The less expensive tubes can work quite well for practice and developing your skills. *BUT*, if they're not giving you the results you want, you can always try a more expensive gouache (see: thepostmansknock.com/how-to-use-gouache-to-write-calligraphy/)
For now, enjoy experimenting with the gouache you have. It's all about practice and finding what works best for you.
Happy calligraphy journey!
Best,
Lindsey
@@LindseyBugbeeTPK Thank you so much Lindsey for taking time to answer. Finally, for the gouache, I think I've made my decision to exchange the set I bought for the artist grade. I've had the experience with oil paint with student and artist grade. The results are not the same. It's a lot more expensive but I think I won't regret it.
The link you send me didn't work quite right but I intend to watch all of you videos. You are so interesting. Now that Christmas is just around the corner and having so many things to do, I will have more time after the holidays. Although I try to practice a page every day.
We have snow here in New-Brunswick, Canada. About 6 or 7 inches. It's all white. I just love this time of year.
Have a Merry Christmas...God bless!
What kind of ink we can use with oblique pen
Hi! Pretty much anything. You can even use it to write with coffee! thepostmansknock.com/how-to-use-coffee-to-write-calligraphy/ -- If it's a liquid and it stains, chances are it will work as an ink.
Which ink to use with nikko g nib ? I'm facing ink bleeding issue
Hi! The likely culprit is the ink/paper combination. See this article for causes and workarounds!: thepostmansknock.com/calligraphy-ink-is-bleeding/
Why does your ink seem to darken as it drys?
A lot of more natural inks -- like iron gall and walnut -- darken as they dry. Iron gall ink, in particular, will darken over the span of several days. I think it's so cool!! :)
Link to buy
Sure! You can find oblique pens on the TPK website here: thepostmansknock.com/product-category/supplies/oblique-pens/
Holly echo woman.
Hi there! Apologies if the audio isn't up to par. Thanks for watching!