Beginners Copperplate FAQs | Nibs (Part 2)

This is the third video of a new series called Copperplate FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) where I am answering questions many of my students have previously enquired about. This short video is focused on a few different types of nibs.
LEARN COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY
This video is part of my Level 1 Course called “Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy” which you can enrol for here: www.mariamontes.online/courses/intro-to-copperplate-calligraphy
RECOMMENDED NIBS FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS:
- Nikko G (medium flexibility)
- Zebra G (medium flexibility)
- Tachikawa G (medium flexibility)
RECOMMENDED NIBS FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STUDENTS:
- Hunt Imperial 101 (most flexible)
- Leonardt Principal EF
- Gillott 404
- Gillott 303
- Hunt 22B
STIFFER NIBS:
- William Mitchell Elbow Nib
- Cervantinas 1943 Regia
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BEGINNER STUDENTS
If you are a total beginner, I recommend starting by watching my series called 'Intro to Copperplate Calligraphy' on my playlist.
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ABOUT ME
I am an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.
My creative practice is set by the principals of never stop learning, sharing knowledge and create emotion through my work.
In 2011 I studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona, and in 2012 a Typeface Design Condensed Program at Cooper Union in New York City.
Nowadays, I split my time between Melbourne and Barcelona working in partnership with brand design agencies, helping them craft and develop their identity systems with emotionally charged visual elements including display type, logo design, monograms, wordmarks, lettering, illustration, patterning, packaging and digital assets.
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[@iamariamontes]

This is my last short video for 2022! I hope you find these short videos helpful. Wishing you a resting holiday season, and I'll see you again in 2023.

[@irvintepper5]

Thank you for your videos, I learn a lot from them.

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Thanks Irvin!

[@LuvsSno]

Again, learning so much from your videos! Thank you.. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Thanks Carla!

[@iamariamontes]

If you have any more questions, let me know as they may help me to craft new short videos for this series 🤟

[@LacerdaJPF]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@enhakaart]

useful knowledge👍

[@NarayanKumar-me2zf]

Hi Mam, i was looking for that kind of video. 🤞 I got it. Mam I dip my Nib for 1hr 10 minutes in Potato. I want to know what will happen to my nib..will it work properly ?