Tools & Techniques of Calligraphy - Quills Part 1
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I find that it's better to pull the barbs out. It is easier, leaves a smoother finish, and I don't have to worry about cutting. Is it just preference that you shave them, or is there a practical reason?
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Didn't average people, not scribes, write with quills? What script did the use in Europe?
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@vetwannabe8ball The small blade is called a "pen knife" for that very reason.
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will a normal Swiss army pocket knife work if it is sharp.
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How do you cure a feather for cutting?
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Certainly. I expect that you'd probably want to make a pretty steep angle on the nib, so instead of cutting the "chisel" straight across, you might cut a slant to the left (maybe 20 degrees) which will tend to make the vertical stroke thinner than the horzontal. I'm sure there are plenty of examples of arabic calligraphy on YouTube. Take a look at how their pens are shaped (if it's possible to see!)
Thanks for the note!
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pfraterdeus 2 years ago
Having trouble with the bamboo pen.
I have the perfect nib, but it seems like the "woody" inner part soaks up the ink. '
Having trouble with ink flow, any tips?
lampp 2 years ago
I'd suggest just letting the bamboo soak in water a while before you use it. The fibers will become saturated, and this will also allow the ink to flow nicely out of the pen!
Thanks for watching!
pfraterdeus 2 years ago
I have a couple of questions about the knife: is it sharp on both edges or is it dull in one?Because you used your finger as to guide and aply more strength to the cut. and why is the curve so important? I didnt get that
09j03r94 2 years ago
The knife is only sharp on the 'bottom" the top is quite flat.
The curve is important to be able to get the right shape in the 'shoulders' of the pen. A straight beveled knife always tries to cut in a straight line, while this knife will allow you to shape the curve! Good luck!
pfraterdeus 2 years ago