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The Complete Calligraphy Set: Techniques, Tools, and Projects for Mastering Calligraphy

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I think it's a great book - lots of great projects - lots of variety - something for everyone.

I especially enjoyed the close-up pictures of the flourishes in Ms. Bowen's calligraphy - there were plenty of pictures of her calligraphy styles - great inspiration to try some myself someday!

I also loved the fact that the book had a good quality pen with nibs included that could have a reservoir attached - this has been hard to find in my area so it was great to be able to try them out - they seemed to be of a very good quality also which was an important selling point for me.

Ms. Bowen did an excellent job of visually showing how to lay out work for a finished piece - I have half a dozen books but it's the best I've seen - plenty of books explain how to make the strokes for the various font styles but very few have interesting projects in them or visually show how to plan and lay out a project.

This book has projects anyone can enjoy and there are plenty of pictures of the projects to inspire calligraphers for projects of their own.

I purchased this book as a complete beginner to calligraphy.

The instruction book includes good instructions for forming the letters. The projects in the project book seems interesting. Unfortunately, there are no instructions for using the tools.

I've never used a calligraphy pen before and I could not figure out how to load the ink and get it to write. I tried dipping it in the ink and that didn't work either. I will probably end up going to an art store and buying a different kind of pen.

I purchased this set because I was hoping to get everything I needed to start. If I were to do it over again, I'd buy a different book and purchase pens and ink at a store where they can show me how to use it.

I am not a total novice to calligraphy, but it has been many years since I practiced this art. The book contains all of the essential information a beginner needs to know, and some of the basic tools: pen holders, nibs, a brush, pencil and various colored inks. There is a spiral bound Technique Book, and a spiral bound Project Book. I may have missed this in the directions, but most calligraphers I've met find a tiny cosmetics jar with a tight fitting lid. After this has been washed very well cut out a piece of soft foam and place it in the jar, add the ink you'll be using and dip your pen in this jar for getting just the right amount of ink on y,ou pen. You practically eliminate the possibility of getting ink over your project or table. HTH!

This book contains everything you need to start learning calligraphy. The explanations are clear, the set truly complete (at least, for a beginner), and the project's book quite attractive. The testbook is clear and contains a lot of useful material for technique (i.e., types of ink, brushes, etc.) as well as models for uncial, italic, gothic, and other script styles.

This Calligraphy set is truly a complete beginner set. The instructions are clear, the equipment is of high quality, and the projects offer a lot of other things you can do with your equipment.

This is a great all-inclusive product. I gave it to my daughter-in-law for Christmas and she was really thrilled. The set came with everything she needed to learn techniques and actually use to create her own beautiful work. The packaging was well-organized and kept all parts easy to see and use as well as great for storage of all its parts. I am delighted with the price, too, especially with so much included in the set. Great buy and successful gift!

i have recently found out about Manuscript Products for calligraphy. They are far more superior then anything you can find in the States. they are made in england and the nibs are of the highest quality while being priced very economically. I was very happy to see they were the manufacture behind readers digest, so i knew before even looking at the book i had a superior product.

And it is superior, anyone who likes calligraphy will love this. it is NOT a truly basic, but anyone who is not familiar will have no problems working on the kit. It is a whole calligraphy set. not just making Prettily letters with a flat nib.

Has everything you need to get started. The person who inspired me to get this was highly credentialed in calligraphic art and she was satisfied and approving when I explained to her the contents. The guides are visually explicit and make you want to get started right away. Highly recommended by me.

A great deal for the price. The nibs are of good quality, nice starter selection and the material included is some of the best that I have bought. I bought several fountain pens, dip pens and different inks to keep me busy during the long winter and this is probably the best purchase I made. Out of 4 different calligraphy sets that I have purchased in the past, this one is by far the best deal for the price. Enough material to keep me busy for a very long time.

This book and calligraphy tool set was a great start to my new interest in the art of calligraphy. I wish there were more font examples, but the book was a great value!