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Handwriting

How to use Tombow brush pens for hand lettering

August 11, 2021September 25, 2020 by Natalya
Hand lettering with a green Tombow brush pen on white paper on a wooden desk

‘Lettering’ is an umbrella term, used when talking about anything that involves the formation of letters! However, there are a plethora of different types of … Read more

How to make your handwriting more beautiful

March 13, 2020 by Lucy Williams
a woman writing in a book while sat down in a blue chair

How often have you admired the penmanship of others and wondered why you drew the short straw when it comes to handwriting skills? Many people … Read more

What are the 12 characteristics of handwriting?

October 3, 2019 by Lucy Williams
handwriting with a pen

Writing by hand is something that most of us do without much thought, but the way we write can offer an insight into our personality. … Read more

Why handwriting is so important

January 18, 2018 by Lucy Williams
handwriting

With discussion in the news lately about whether schools should continue to teach cursive handwriting or not, you could be forgiven for seeing handwriting as … Read more

Extra Fine fountain pen nibs – Writing robot & handwriting comparison

August 11, 2021October 19, 2017 by Jake
Faber-Castell Extra Fine writing robot test

  Fine or Extra Fine? That is the question. We’re frequently asked about the various nib widths of our fountain pens and we fully understand … Read more

5 amazing famous signature facts

April 6, 2017 by Lucy Williams
A pen performing a signature

Usually the interaction is quite simple; a fan approaches a celebrity and requests their autograph, and the celebrity then signs a piece of paper or … Read more

5 Things to Consider When Creating Your Own Wedding Stationery

August 11, 2021July 20, 2015 by Lucy Williams
bride & groom

Many people who are passionate about pens tend to naturally be creative types, who are often keen to give a personal touch to everything that … Read more

5 Reasons Handwritten Letters Are Still Relevant & Wonderful Today

January 9, 2019June 5, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Vintage handwritten letters with ink bottle and framed black and white portrait on wooden table

For the majority of us nowadays, email is an integral part of our lives – in both a professional and personal manner. I personally use … Read more

Handwriting in History: Dick Turpin

January 9, 2019February 16, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Grave Of Dick Turpin

Richard (“Dick”) Turpin (1705-1739) was a notorious highwayman in Georgian times. However, his story is actually full of more crimes than he is well known … Read more

Robot Copies Handwriting Using a Fountain Pen!

January 10, 2019February 9, 2015 by Anna
Close-up of a Bond robot hand writing with a fountain pen on white paper

  Perhaps homework assignments will never be safe again… perhaps all ‘handwritten’ love letters will one day be curated by robots… perhaps we will all … Read more

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