Calligraphy For Dummies is the basic
text for my calligraphy course.
Calligraphy for Creative Kids (and adults too!) is
excellent for additional practice.
Calligraphy
For Dummies
by Jim Bennett
My best-selling how-to book for beginners as well as
intermediate calligraphers.
Teaches six basic alphabets step-by-step with numerous
variations together with an extensive list of projects.
The most complete calligraphy instruction book available
anywhere today.
Calligraphy
for Creative Kids (and adults t...
by Jim Bennett
A book for young people. My best-seller. Rated high among all
of Amazon's books on calligraphy!
Pens
Each of my students should purchase a fountain
pen set. The first one listed is the one I recommend most
highly. If you also want to learn how to use a dip pen, then
get the dip pen set that is listed last. There is also a
left-handed pen set shown below.
Manuscript Deluxe
Calligraphy Set
This is the pen set that I recommend.
Manuscript
3 Nib Beginners Calligraphy Set ...
Left-handed set.
Staedtler
Calligraphy Pen Set, 33 Pieces
An alternate choice.
Speedball
Oblique Pen Set
Special pen for doing the copperplate style of
calligraphy.
Manuscript
Calligraphy Round Hand Box Set
The dip pen set I recommend.
Ink
for fountain and dip pens.
Pelikan
4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens
Ink for fountain pens
Pelikan Drawing
Ink, #518 Black Fount India for Dip Pens
Ink for dip pens.
Best buy for excellent student quality paper.
I recommend the Strathmore pad for my classes.
Strathmore
STR-405-11 50 Sheets