How To Get Started With Pointed Pen Calligraphy- with Shinah of Crooked Calligraphy

[@DityaSangGita]

I'm really thankful to have you on KZbin Becca! You're bringing us all good and fun things about calligraphy, talented calligraphers and all related artists on your live shows. You give the rest of us on your channel a really new perspective on the world of fancy writing. Ever since the covid struck, your videos are everything I've watched and learned so much from. Many2 thanks once again Becca 🥰🙏

[@andreashoup868]

it is praise hands. I use it exclusively in the context of praising God 🙌 I've just gotten pointed pen supplies so this was a perfect bridge between my unopened supplies and Becca's course. Thanks Shineah!

[@CK-831]

I first learned Pointed Pen, about 50 years ago and have only played with brush tips, recently. The basic knowledge is priceless.

[@rlafleur85]

That style of calligraphy seems more approachable after watching this video. Once I improve my brush lettering style I may venture out a bit more. Thanks for sharing this information with us!

[@craftybamafan]

I love that you keep saying "I never thought I was crafty at all" and you proved yourself wrong! There is hope for me!!! Love the video

[@nsm5689]

I was one who watched a video to get started and quit because I didn’t really know what I was doing. I love the brush calligraphy- thank you Becca❤️. This video is just the push I need to try again. Thank you.

[@janwilson8311]

Thankful for beginners help. Ty Much. I've been trying on and off since Christmas. My pen kit was a Christmas gift from my daughter and I want to impress her and show her that she didnt waste her money.

[@belindagarza8580]

I AM SO EXCITED!... THIS WILL BE A NEW THERAPY FOR ME!... CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED!... SO AWESOME!... HAVE A BLESSES DAY!...

[@larrypasha5015]

I am so thankful for this pointed pen calligraphy introduction and both of you ladies. My quest into calligraphy started because of pointed pens and eventually I want to be able to be proficient using both brush and pointed pens. So thank you! 🙌👏😊

[@anemone3300]

I've been experimenting with pointed pens for a long time without much improvement and a lot of the info here was eye opening! Plus, the whole video is just super encouraging to really get into pointed pen calligraphy feeling fearless!! Extremely helpful for the Show Me Your Drills challenge as well. Many thanks to both Becca and Shinah☺

[@carrieaiken2858]

I am so excited about this video. "I took a calligraphy workshop. I was hooked. And I practiced obsessively everyday after." Thats me right now!

[@alisannsmookler139]

I began with pointed pen many many years ago and loved it! I am now moving to brush pen calligraphy which I find more difficult than pointed pen. Which is kind of crazy since I hear so many are intimidated by pointed pen. BOTH are amazing and can be learned with practice practice practice. Love the video. Thank you!

[@kathytrombetta3438]

I am a lefty trying to learn calligraphy and have watched a few “lettering” videos. I have not finished this video yet but already your video has given me great information that was not in any of the other videos on this subject. Thank you.

[@aaronb2181]

I'm just about sure that you will never reply but still, after two years, did you really calligraphy?

[@maryhill7999]

I’m a ‘doctor’ 36 yrs since graduation, still practicing. I came to watercolor via EmmaLeFebvre just before Christmas 2020. I’m certain this new window gave me life beyond COVID. Calligraphy is gift you and now Shinah are adding to this beautifully expanding expressive life. So, this is a reply to your wondering. Mary

[@maryhill7999]

This is re comment about what doctors and lawyers would think of Calligraphy. I, for one think it will add so very much to life.🙏

[@cswears4128]

You are both among the first few calligraphers I found when searching out quality instruction!

[@cswears4128]

Oh and...I think praise hands. lol

[@loualers679]

I have been struggling to get motivated with pointed pen....NOW I'm inspired to give it another shot and not give up! Thank you so much ladies - awesome video!

[@eleganciadoodles8270]

I just stumbled across your channel today and can I just say there is some amazing stuff here. I found some of it therapeutic and it gently "played" with my soul. This was viewing pleasure💯 Please keep up your great work because you're bringing wonderful joy to others💯👍🏼👌🏼

[@krystynlazar7391]

Not going to lie, I believed in Myth #1 & 2. I’m still intimidated, but a little more optimistic now. Can’t wait to get started!

[@reena-janeames9]

Ooooh! Just started doing calligraphy and I follow you both and love learning calligraphy from you guys. Amazing video and work.

[@nubiansoaps]

Thank you for the pointed pen instuctions. I have a fishing box full of these guys that have never been used because I was overwhelmed with how to get started. Soooooooooooo I found Becca and her brush pens instead. Now I'm more comfortable in opening that tool box and maybe getting the nibs dirty. We'll see.

[@anniemorgan3432]

29 November 2023. O.K. First up I am 71 years old and have grown up with beautiful handwriting in my life. I am currently doing Beyond The Drills with Becca (Happy Ever Crafter) using the Pentel brush pen and I am fascinated and envious of all the superfine work that is being produced by the other members. I am now just starting to give Pointed Pen a go and haveca go at this beautiful lettering style.

[@NDCo8811]

I struggle with Pointed Pen and appreciate all the newbie tips you explain Shinah. I do not use Raised Hands emoji but will consider it now... 🙌🏼 ✍🏼🙌🏼

[@cathyintally]

Shinah is a very good teacher. Starting slow and speaking in plain terms is so important! Thank you

[@peggyhardinge345]

Wonderfully clear. Will watch more. You covered many questions I had and I am inspired.

[@victoriaturner7332]

I love pointed pen. I tried calligraphy with the pointed pen and I absolutely loved it so.....I jumped in with both feet to learn it. Thank you for joining forces here to teach this.

[@adriennewykert8636]

Awesome ! Thank you. Love to see people take a calligraphy passion and make it a job 😊 my future goal !!!!

[@karissaharris7765]

Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to get info pointed pen calligraphy but haven’t had much luck on my own! Also I always assumed that 🙌🏼 meant woop woop (which probably gives away my age)

[@Visionnairess]

Hi, just got em-mailed the link and jumped straight on here! I have been admiring the skill of calligraphy and drawn to it from childhood, I bought a couple of gift pack calligraphy kits throughout the years but as you say; it's not enough to purchase it and then have no instruction because you're not sure if you're doing it right and you don't get the results that you think you would straight away DOH, of course not - but you don't understand the PRACTICE it takes initially. I am so grateful for this video and to you both for sharing your knowledge. I'm realistically ready now and I'm going to learn it with my Dad too.

[@smflaherty1082]

Thank you Becca for introducing Crooked Calligraphy and Shinah to us! I’ve been following Crooked Calligraphy on YT and IG now.

[@leonasutherland7978]

Hello Lady's, I enjoyed watch this video as it help to instill to slow down and not to get frustrated and give up. I tend to be a very impatient person there for getting frustrated and giving up to quickly. I think when I start to feel that way doing show me your drills, I will watch this video again. Thank you both great job:) As for the emogi I though it was a dance!!!

[@lesgaston-johnston3058]

Wow what a super video, i am heading over to the website now. A very informative and wonderfully fun way to learn pointed pen calligraphy. Thank you very much.

[@zerocoolgrrrl]

A very happy coincidence, as I've been thinking all day about manning up and trying a pointed pen with your drills challenge!! This video made up my mind, for sure...and a huge thank you to crooked calligraphy for the free getting started guide! (But very sad that I cannot find a wizard to train me lol)

[@Oberlinmom]

I felt so much better when you said your "bad" example was from the end of the class. I looked at your examples and thought they looked awfully good for beginner, much better than I know I could do. Thank you for the information and sharing your talent.

[@gjoshua20]

Very excited to try pointed pen! I’ve had the materials for a year but just needed a push to try it!

[@jennifermengis2728]

Such a great introduction! Sinah looks like an amazing teacher. I did the old timey calligraphy with my own handwriting, but it looks like brush pen and pointed pen calligraphy is all about muscle memory and learning the techniques!

[@KimberlyYlitalo]

Perfect Timing! I have been practicing pointed pen calligraphy and you've helped out with lots of my basic questions!

[@lauriepaolinetti9217]

Going back more years than I'd like to say... still have my old copperplate script nibs! ☺ Thank you for the tips & great video. Checking out your website & instagram now!!

[@Lothaenorixius]

I started calligraphy recently (with dip pens actually) to practice my cursive AND to learn how to write all the different scripts I used to ooo and awe at when I was younger. I am still working on the lower case copper plate but practice makes perfect (or at least passable for ok LOL)

[@dilysting4905]

Just started using pointed pen. I'm loving it so far!

[@nancywilliams5597]

I don't think I've ever heard the phrase 'high 10' before. It makes sense, high 5 + high 5 = high 10. But it's a new one on me! Thanks for the helpful video!

[@pambickford5984]

I'm so glad Calligraphy saved you from the corporate world!

[@susanringler9570]

Hello, hello! Have done formal Calligraphy class with pointed pen, but never brush style. Anxious to listen and learn!

[@juliewalker5841]

I have been wanting to do pointed pen calligraphy and even bought what I needed but never could get started with it. Thanks for the boost to get started!

[@mswebb3529]

I think calligraphy is my passion!! I absolutely love it. 😻

[@hillarywoo9390]

Thanks for this! I’ve also heard rubbing alcohol/nail polish remover or shoving the nib into a potato (enzymes?) are ways that you can prep a new nib!

[@jessicabright3962]

Awesome!! Thank you so much. I have put away my pointed pen after taking a workshop and getting so frustrated. I’m super excited now and ready to get it all out again!

[@laurajakeman9483]

It was really great to have things broken down into steps that are very workable and understandable. Thank you I'm not sure on the hands sorry.

[@sherrylehman4140]

My opinion praise hands...loved the video... Points that caught me... Drawn to it BUT!!! Nervous... So me!! I liked best the swish sounds and bullet point pop sounds... Weird I know.. Definitely going to take course with crooked calligraphy after I complete SMYD and all the miniscule, majiscule, numbers, flourishing and whatever else... Then I want to learn pointed pens... Thanks for the info... Going to print my PDFs as an incentive after my completion...

[@MrNancykempf]

Thank you Shinah,you are so much more thorough than other people I have watched on You Tube.I just learned so much from you.I will be signing up for your course and downloading your course. Thank you.

[@dorismurai1007]

I learned calligraphy using pointed pens. I never thought to use an oblique holder for everyday use - I thought it was for Copperplate. Will have to try it.

[@carolyns.4858]

Pointed pen is super awesome. I have taken a online course and have not looked back since. Practice. Practice. It only takes 20 mins a day.

[@kiyomikirkpatrick5866]

Very informative, and encouraging to those of us who are thinking of venturing into pointed pen calligraphy! Thank you, Shinah, for breaking it down and making it easy to understand, and thank you, Becca, for making this video available! I've already downloaded and printed the free PDF! :)

[@cyndimurphy2468]

I'm trying to use your course, Becca, with the pointed pen so I really appreciate this!!

[@miliano830]

Cool video. It was very insightful and very laid back. I think the emoji signifies high 10. Like "whoop whoop, raise the roof"

[@sarahbabusci1416]

I've been working so much on brush lettering, I feel like I'll never get to pointed pen, but it's beautiful! I love shinah's feed!

[@lonelylolliepop]

Even though I've been doing pointed pen for a couple years now, I still enjoy watching starter videos. Sometimes I learn new techniques or helpful tips.

[@cheryl4385]

I just received this in my mailbox. Still learning the differences in calligraphy styles and pens!

[@smok1458]

Thanks! I am just getting started in this so found this video super interesting and motivating!

[@edwinboatswain7426]

Timely. I'm doing "show me your drills" and like the look of the pointed pen so much that I just ordered some supplies to try it.

[@locksley73]

Thank you for this video. I got a pointed pen set for Christmas, but have been too intimidated to start.

[@linnuin]

my two favourites!! i've taken online classes with both of you!

[@juliasaario]

This is great video for beginners! (And people who have tried to learn alone might learn something new too)

[@paulrose7160]

At last recently bought calligraphy set and been given some and ended up really frustrated couldn't get the ink to flow thank you cleaning the nib and the right angle and right paper to spare me from scratchy snaggs brilliant

[@misssealey9707]

I've just ordered my first ever pointed pen calligraphy set so this video is really helpful. Can't wait to try them

[@nikr.3497]

Praise Hands 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 THIS came at the PERFECT TIME!!! Just started pointed pen in prep for wedding season projects for friends and family! Sooo much more encouraged. Thanks so much to both of you for this video 💕💕💕

[@janhoefler2187]

Keeping supply list to a minimum for beginners helps with intimidation. So much to learn when beginning to learn a new hand. Thanks!

[@lesleybeckett7904]

Really helpful. Ive googled and no Dream box in Uk. Was hoping to find something similar(second hand) but not even anything brand new. Some school/office furniture that is similar. But your unit looks just what I need. Hey ho. Im hoping to find time to take your free course. Thanks again.

[@mmink9321]

I just started using pointed pens and I love it! I'm obsessed. So excited to watch the video, thank you for having Crooked Calligraphy on! WHOO!

[@jancronk5324]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Wanted a refresher on preparing a new job for pointed calligraphy and proper way to load nib with ink! 😃😃

[@PAR4theCoUrSe1]

Thank you for encouraging those of us who are intimidated by pointed pen calligraphy. I love your work!

[@WalksTop]

Thank you for this! This community is awesome, and this video might actually convince me to try pointed pen!! 💕

[@lunarific25]

Can't wait to give it another shot, I find pointed pen calligraphy daunting

[@java_junkie]

Thank you so much for all the tips and help for pointed pen! Its what my whole goal of doing Becca's drills and going through the entire semester boils down to for me ... learning to write beautiful script with ink and pointed pen :) Best quote "you'll get it all over yourself, its Beautiful!! hahaha Love it!!

[@tamaraweston2276]

Thank you so much for this! I've just started trying pointed pen and it has been a bit of a struggle. Thank you, thank you!

[@fallingdream]

I had the opposite problem from Shinah, I wanted to learn blackletter/traditional and ended up buying pens for modern, so I figured I might as well use them and that's how I ended up doing SMYD by accident

[@janetmallett1687]

I arrived late because I got error message when trying to link in with the email attachment. But I stumbled around and then found it. Not your fault, totally mine, illiterate with live videos. Excited.

[@nithyakandalam6232]

Love your content! Always trying to help us! 💕💖🥰

[@lesleybeckett7904]

Both of you are great in your outlook and advice.

[@floryntinamajalang2773]

OMG, I just quit and started learning calligraphy and got hooked!

[@ivettepalacios9766]

Que lindo ver a Shinah en tu canal, muchísimas gracias, yo estoy intentando empezar a hacer caligrafía y siento que no llegaré a lograrlo, pero las palabras de Shinah (una de las primeras personas que sigo) y como ella lo logró y lo hermoso que escribe, es muy alentador, así que Nº ME RENDIRE!!!! 💪🏼✒️😁... Saludos desde Perú.

[@ursongmystory]

Just getting started with pointed pen so I love all the tips nice to see starting tools that are actually available! Thanks

[@aquino_jess_rod3739]

I truly appreciate the content in this video. Extremely helpful for me to know where to start and how to start correctly. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[@kimberlywelliver5653]

Thanks for the video! I did brush pen last semester because pointed pen intimidated me. But this semester I figured I’d give it a shot. P.S always thought 🙌🏻 Was high 10. Figured the little triangles at the top signified the sound your hands make when they hit together 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Could be completely wrong 🤣🤣

[@sandyngo]

I just recently found Crooked Calligraphy and super excited for this video! Thank you so much!

[@ericsmith4570]

Great video and touching on the basics help to lay the foundation of your lettering style. Happy Calligraphy to you all!

[@rosievaldez2965]

Yay!! Thanks for this tutorial. Yup I bought almost everything in your stack & had a hard time getting started.

[@zoranne_]

This was so helpful! I've been waiting for a video like this to surface on the internet! Thank you!

[@saajidahp1638]

I love Shinah and her calligraphy! I'm looking to get into pointed pen since it has always captured my attention!

[@kelliannea4909]

Another great guest! Adore you both, thanks!

[@Jowen2023]

Thanks for the easy and straightforward explanation. I tend to get carried away and buy all kind of stuff but apparently that is not needed here.

[@juliedossett4120]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. The instruction was very clear. I'm motivated to give pointed pen a try.

[@DaughterOfSappho]

💙💙💙 yes! Shinah is such an inspiration, thanks for having her on!

[@santos627]

Thank you for this video! I can't wait to start. I was just looking at what I need to get started.

[@erikabotch3535]

Thank you for this! My mom just got me a bunch of calligraphy tools. I look forward to using them!!

[@gerrylast3553]

My favorite style. Its difficult and requires a certain feel. My favorite thing about any caligraphy is the calming effects. I aspire to do it professionally one day. Many years from now when i get good lol.

[@darleneekin4262]

This was my first video on pointed pen , thank you

[@jstnkb]

Hi Becca, Thank you so much for teaching us using the different tools. On this particular one, I would like to also get some tips on using ball-point pen calligraphy. Thank you.

[@emilytsang6645]

Perfect timing! This video was exactly what I needed. Just starting out my calligraphy journey with a pointed pen and so much to learn! Thank you both for this! 🙌🏼 ...And this emoticon...I always thought it was 2 ppl high- fiving 🙄😅🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

[@cherieclark8956]

This was awesome. After the brush pens and how I am getting addicted to the drills I may be stalking pointed pen next !!!!

[@laurenhammonds3944]

Awesome! Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@hulashelly9281]

Great info, thanks for taking the fear out of giving the pointed pen a try. I interpret that emoji as praise hands...