Best Calligraphy Ideas 2.0

I have yet to learn how to use a real calligraphy pen (although it is on my list of skills to master someday) and have just stuck with my tried-and-true fake calligraphy technique.

Your choice of pen is mostly based personal preference, but I do think a good quality pen makes a difference in the quality of lettering.

Every time your pen stroke goes downward (as seen with the arrows above), you will draw a line right next to it and fill it in. This will give your letter the calligraphy look with some strokes being light and airy, and the downstrokes slightly thicker.

It takes a creative person to write modern calligraphy! fingers crossed, spark some inspiration and encourage you to try some new modern calligraphy techniques and ideas. If you’ve got any additional suggestions for adding a little somethin’ somethin’ to calligraphy, please contribute a comment! It’s always really cool to conceptualize new styles based on your imaginings and feedback.

In some ways, it’s more difficult to create modern calligraphy than traditional calligraphy. In traditional calligraphy, you have very specific exemplars and rules. In modern calligraphy, however, there are no concrete rules. The whole point is to create something new and innovative that pleases you as the calligrapher.