Penmanship

There is a art to penmanship. It can produce beautiful looking papers such as invitations, as well as documents. A great example is the calligraphy penmanship for the Declaration of Independence. You can train yourself to have such penmanship. With some great tools you can be on your way.

There are traditional tools for writing, which are still used today. Quills, and bamboo pens are often used. Having a good point makes them fine instruments for being dipped into ink, and for writing.

Nibs, come in many widths and are flexible, for different lines of writing styles and for varying thicknesses. These also use ink, and are held in pen holders. A small reservoir can also be attached to them.

Then as most of us know, the pen is the most classic form of writing tool. And the most commonly used. Pens provide many different writings, and can range from many sizes from fine to broad. Pens can create large fonts as well as patterns that are decorative.

Next is the calligraphy brush, which comes in a array of sizes and shapes. That is suitable for the different writing styles one is trying to obtain. The outer hair can also vary in length. This type of brush pen also comes in a variety of animal hairs. The goat and wolf hairs are what is most common.

Your ink most of the time comes in liquid form. And the most common way to contain it is in a ink well. Most of the wells will be made from stone or glass. But the ink can also be obtained in the form of a dried stick. To use a stick it is converted by grinding with a stone, and a bit of water, till liquid forms.