"Brownie & Furf" -- winners of my #namelottery over at @calligraphyhowto I am in LOVE with that B! Notice the rocking motion I use with this ruling pen--that's what gives thicks and thins. On a thin upstroke, I literally twist the pen, by pushing my thumb toward my pinkie (try it, to understand what I'm talking about). This movement makes writing with a ruling pen fairly natural, though depending on what kind of ruling pen you have, your results may vary. Experiment and play--that's always the best prescription. 😊 Ink: J. Herbin Encre Violette Pensée ************** Note: for the next name lottery, the entry rules have changed. Instead of writing the winner's name, I will write the winner's FRIEND's name. ************** In other words, you are entering for someone else, so who do you want to gift with their name in calligraphy? Here's how to enter (be sure to follow BOTH steps): 1. Follow @calligraphyhowto on Instagram. 2. Leave a comment on my most recent name post at @calligraphyhowto on Instagram—INCLUDING the name you want calligraphed (not your own), AND tag one or more Instagram friends. And don't forget to grab your FREE Brush Lettering Guides at http://calligraphyhowto.com! 😊 #calligraphyvideo #calligraphy #rulingpen #letteringleague #moderncalligraphy #calligrapher #calligraphersoninstagram #calligraphersofinstagram #instacalligraphy #brushtype #letteringco #handlettering #brushscript #handlettered #handletteredabcs #modernlettering @calligraphymasters @calligraphyvideos @calligraphyvideo @goldspotpens @art_advantage @greattype @inkfeature
