In general, I wouldn't recommend using the W&N drawing inks (use the calligraphy inks instead) as they don't have the pigment that you need. I go into more detail about them beneath the images, including where you can buy them online*, and my experience in general (if worth noting) with them on this type of paper. I've used the variety of calligraphy and drawing inks I've collected over the last six months. The review I linked to earlier highlights that the Higgins Eternal is a better option for calligraphy. I'll review how they sit on vellum (Rhodia) paper soon. You'll see that two inks in particular didn't sit so well on the laser paper (Higgins Sepia and W&N Nut Brown). My practice paper: HP Colour Laser Paper 100gsmĪrtcoe Frisk black pad 135gsm (not particular smooth). I'm still in the process of investigating paper variants, so for this exercise, I've used: Some will bleed, some will catch, and some will be so smooth you won't want to stop writing. It changes as I go):ĭifferent papers will take ink differently. ![]() In doing this exercise, I've narrowed down my favourites (for now. I'd love to hear your experiences and favourites. ![]() My approach here is by no means scientific, but I hope gives you an idea of the different kinds of inks that are available for you to try out yourself. ![]() You need to consider:Īs a newbie to calligraphy, I have a lot to learn, and I found a really comprehensive review about inks over at The Calligraphy Pen that's worth a read. Like everything with pointed pen calligraphy - particularly modern calligraphy - your ink choice comes down to a number of various factors.
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