My Current First-Choice Ink: Best Bottle
When I was ramping up to do Lapsed Vigilance, one of the subjects for a fair amount of testing centered around what ink to use. During that time I found an ink that I not [...]
Muse Music
Creatives are often asked the same sorts of questions. Some are ephemeral, some are practical, some are environmental, and so forth. For me, perhaps one of the dodgiest is one of the most common: what [...]
Apica Premium CD B5 Notebook
I'm very picky when it comes to notebooks. Once I renewed my acquaintance with fountain pens (and their liquid ink), I became pickier still. I want what I want. To date, no notebook has met [...]
CJCS Video: Marker Paper for Calligraphy Practice
One of the consequences of practicing calligraphy is that you need to find paper on which to practice calligraphy. Like most, I utilize things like copy paper, premium laser/inkjet papers, and so forth. Sometimes, though, [...]
CJCS Video: Wrapping a Nib Holder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SW0wM1LlYk Whether you are a calligrapher or just someone who wants a better grip on their tools, wrapping the grip of your nib holder or other tool may give you the comfort and control you're [...]
How Big is the Declaration of Independence?
The foundation of my current art project is the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Since art requires some effort, instead of simply getting a print, I wrote it all out myself -- in the same hand [...]
