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Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe: Book Review – The Postman's Knock

My final verdict on Molly Suber Thorpe's "Modern Calligraphy": I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you've got to buy this book.

How to Practice Calligraphy – The Postman's Knock

This blog post provides you with some practical tips to help you practice calligraphy. The top tip? Make your practice a supremely enjoyable experience!

Blunders make us much better at any skill … once you do something the wrong way, it’s easier to do it the right way the second time around. Still, it’s more convenient to learn from others’ mistakes before you make your own! That’s why I’ve compiled this list of the six things that seem to trip calligraphy beginners up the most!

6 Calligraphy Beginner Mistakes – The Postman's Knock

This post will help you to avoid several calligraphy beginner pitfalls from using the wrong nib to treating the calligraphy pen like a regular pen!

Learn Modern Calligraphy with TPK's Online Course

With over 3,000 learners and 30+ 5 star reviews, TPK's Beginner's Modern Calligraphy Online Course is the best calligraphy course you'll find on the internet! Anyone can learn how to write beautiful calligraphy -- why not start today? #calligraphy #learncalligraphy #calligraphyworkshop #calligraphycourse #calligraphyforbeginners #moderncalligraphy

Cheating Calligraphy Tutorial | The Postman's Knock :: Fantastic tutorial for beginners who aren't quite ready to use a dip pen.

Faux Calligraphy Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

Faux calligraphy -- calligraphy created with any standard writing instrument -- offers a fantastic introduction to dip pen calligraphy!

Eight Modern Calligraphy Myths

Some people think that if you have bad handwriting, you can't create calligraphy. Others believe that lefties can't create calligraphy ... in this post, you'll learn eight calligraphy myths and why they're simply not true! #calligraphy #learncalligraphy #moderncalligraphy

The Ultimate Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit | The Postman's Knock

The Ultimate DIY Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit – The Postman's Knock

Skip the pre-made calligraphy pen kits, and assemble your own -- much, much better --DIY modern calligraphy starter kit. You'll be glad that you did!

Modern Calligraphy: 5 Tips to Improve Your Writing Slant – The Postman's Knock

If you've been having trouble maintaining a consistent writing slant in your calligraphy, implementing at least one of these five tips will help!

Writing with White Calligraphy Ink | The Postman's Knock

Writing with White Calligraphy Ink: A Definitive Guide – The Postman's Knock

White calligraphy ink can be a daunting supply to tackle, but its gorgeous results are worth any hassle! Learn more about writing in white.

Creating White Calligraphy – The Postman's Knock

Creating white calligraphy is easy if you have the tools and knowledge, plus a couple of tips! This tutorial shares all you need to know to get started.

Writing with White Calligraphy Ink: A Definitive Guide – The Postman's Knock

White calligraphy ink can be a daunting supply to tackle, but its gorgeous results are worth any hassle! Learn more about writing in white.

5 Unique Ways to Address an Envelope

Learn 5 unique ways to address an envelope. This tutorial is inspirational whatever your skill level! Break out a pen and pretty up a mailbox today!

Addressing Envelopes for an Event – The Postman's Knock

Learn some tips and tricks that will assist you in addressing envelopes for an event, including centering/spacing calligraphy and which envelopes to buy.

Amazing Envelopes for a Latté {Janet Style} | The Postman's Knock :: 26 page eBook + printable set that will help you to create beautiful envelope art.

Marvelous Mail eBook – The Postman's Knock

Since starting TPK in 2012, I have calligraphed 1000+ envelopes. Some of those envelopes have been for events like weddings, while others were purely made for pleasure! In this Marvelous Mail eBook, I'll share all my secrets for creating envelope calligraphy that stands out. In the eBook, you'll find: Instructions over how to create your own envelope guidelines templates - and you'll receive access to all four of the printable templates that I use! A tutorial for creating perfectly…

Brush Pen Tutorial – The Postman's Knock

If you want to learn more about using brush pens, this brush pen tutorial will shed some light {and inspiration} on the subject! Enjoy!

A Guide to Calligraphy Inks – The Postman's Knock

If you're confused about which calligraphy inks to use, this is a great place to start! Some of my favorites may well become some of your favorites.