As Christmas is fast approaching (it’s likely too late for this guide, but I don’t care – I want to put this together anyway), I thought I would post the ultimate gift guide for calligraphers, beginners and calligraphy enthusiasts. I’m always scouring the web for interesting things, I may as well share with you my favorite items along with a few that are on my wishlist as well!

For the beginning calligrapher:

• My calligraphy class! :) I’m not above tooting my own horn, but we give a rad gift kit that has all the basics they’d get 1-on-1 coaching to learn calligraphy the right way.
• leak-proof containers – or any type of container for nibs, ink etc.
• nib cleaners – for cleaning your nibs without all the lint getting stuck between the tines
• brush markers – great for practice on the go
• white chalk pencil – marking out grid lines on darker papers
• see-through ruler with metal edge – for drawing guides and for use with an X-acto
• glitter glue – adding a special touch

For the intermediate/advanced calligrapher:

• a fountain pen – Noodler’s ahab/creaper are great flex pens at an affordable price. Be sure to use with fountain pen ink!
• Desiderata fountain pen – hand-turned fountain pen that can be used with a steel flex nib like the Nikko G (see Schin’s review here)
• A custom turned pen – I have a growing collection of them. Nothing quite like writing pretty letters with a gorgeous pen. Here are my favorite makers: Salvador Mendez | Yoke Pen Company | Unique Obliques | Erika Paulsen
• finetec metallics palette – add a touch of gold to everything
• gouache paints – write in a rainbow of colors
• Fancy paper – Clairefontaine triomphe and Rhodia are favorites of mine

BOOKS!!

Grow your library with these must-haves:

• An Elegant Hand
• Scripts
• Modern Calligraphy
• Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy
• Ornate Pictoral Calligraphy

Art!

Everyone loves pretty letters. Grow your art collection from one of these fabulous artists:

• Skyler Chubak
• Schin Loong
• Jake Weidmann
• Holly Everett
• Lindsay Letters
• Becca Clason
• Pen and Palates

Check out my pin board for more calligraphy-related giftable items.

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