CaliDraw is online generator of printable calligraphy practice worksheets for learning calligraphy. When you hover over the option you want, you will see a detailed description or instructions. You can use the generated and printed sheets as a template to practice in our italic calligraphy tutorial. If you have any problems or concerns, a contact […]

In the 18th century, ink production, known then as “inkaust,” was a widely practiced skill, especially among those involved in writing and documentation. The old book “Sztuka Pisania w Trzech Rozdziałach” (“The Art of Writing in Three Chapters”) by Dominik Gabriel Szybiński from 1781 provides detailed recipes and processes for making ink. This blog post will explore […]

After a bit of theoretical knowledge and a few simple exercises, it’s time to tackle the first typeface. It is the Italic script. The name of the script can rightly be associated with Italy, as it was there in the mid-16th century that this typeface flourished the most, later spreading to the rest of Europe. […]

One of the most important features of a well-calligraphed handwriting is its good proportions. Over time, proportions will be chosen intuitively, but beginners may find this very difficult. The proportions in calligraphy are usually chosen on the basis of the width of the nib with which we are going to write (nib), or more precisely, […]

Paper – for initial practice, office printer paper will suffice. You may also find special line sheets available for download on the website or sheets created using our calidraw app useful. As your skills develop, you would need to stock up on better quality paper. When choosing paper, attention should be paid to its hygroscopicity. […]

In this calligraphy tutorial, we will try to present information that is helpful for those who want to start learning calligraphy. The tutorial is based on books, materials from the Internet but mainly on our own experience of getting started in calligraphy. By mastering the material from all the lessons, you will be able to […]