Once you’ve practiced a bit, you can use paintbrush lettering to create any calligraphy style, like the Janet Style gift tag below. Just make sure you work on a hardy paper; otherwise, the paper will warp because of the moisture in the paint.

Can I use paint brush for calligraphy?

Once you’ve practiced a bit, you can use paintbrush lettering to create any calligraphy style, like the Janet Style gift tag below. Just make sure you work on a hardy paper; otherwise, the paper will warp because of the moisture in the paint.

What kind of ink do you use for calligraphy?

There are three types of inks suitable for calligraphy: fountain pen ink (only for calligraphy fountain pens – not dip pens) drawing/calligraphy ink (for dip pens) Chinese/Japanese stick ink (for dip pens)