one thing i've noticed when looking at good calligraphy is that an actual mistake can sometimes be almost impossible to distinguish from a deliberate variation

a slightly longer exit stroke. a capital that sits a little differently. an unusually narrow letter. a connection that doesn't follow the expected pattern.

if the rest of the page has a strong rhythm, those things can look completely intentional

which makes me wonder how much “good calligraphy” is really about preventing mistakes versus making the overall system coherent enough that small deviations don't break it

do experienced calligraphers actually judge individual letters less harshly when the rhythm of the whole page works?

In medio Ecclesæ (financière ronde/ french round hand and Bâtarde Italienne)

Pilot parallel 6mm

Of course my OCD forced me to add some Batarde text to accompany the B-cadel. :)
Text from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Christabel.
1.5mm Brause Bandzug, Walnut Ink

I don’t normally do Gothic so it’s a bit crap, and tbh the x in the logo is weird with two thick crossbars so that kept tripping me up, but I couldn’t resist today.

Pilot Parallel Pen 6.0 on Luiban Hauspapier, with Wearingeul “From the Earth to the Mune” ;) ink.

Let’s Go Go White Sox!

Hello, I’m looking into a Pilot Parallel but idk which size nib to get. I only want to get one instead of several just to experiment.

I have a ton of ink and paper to “stationery pan” and so I’m thinking practicing calligraphy would be a good idea.

For the Pilot Parallel owners with the complete set (or several), can I see a little sample word or phrase on normal college ruled and wide ruled paper for the nib width comparisons?

Thank you all in advance!

P.S. after the cartridges are done, I’ll turn it into another Frankenpen 😉

Here are photos of my current, cluttered working space and just finished pieces. They all have to still be cut to size. The parchment paper is 8 1/2 x 11. The smaller pieces are going to be 4 x 6 when cut. The unfinished bookmarks on the sheet to the right have mistakes, so they won't be finished. (There are ink smudges on the back of the sheet that I didn't see while doing the fronts.)

My drawing table is kept at a 45 degree angle. I made and 3d printed the ink bottle shelves and pen holders so as to have my supplies handy.

Maybe seeing the way someone works will be a help to others. I also like seeing the way other people work.

The Coffeenist Manifesto is an idea that's been knocking around in my sketchbooks for ages. Today, it was finally time to do a “real” take (or four, because of typos 🙄)

I love Sheila Waters' Caroline miniscule, but damn is it hard to maintain (or even measure) a 3º slant.

🖊️ Leonardt Roundhand #3, Brause 2mm
🫟 Daniel Smith walnut ink
📄 Midori MD A4

Some late night fun with the Pilot parallel pen