How to Write Copperplate Script The Right Way | Calligraphy Masters x Paul Antonio

[@PAScribe]

Thanks for the post Milen. The music really does add so much to it. I also just realised it is the variable width and weight video. So important to set the intention of which style of the script you are aiming for.

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Thank you for this video. Since you asked, I love the nib sounds. I like the background music on all your videos, but since I love the nib sounds I would also enjoy some videos that had sections with no music and only nib sounds.

[@CalligraphyMasters]

There are such videos already! Turn notifications on, so you dont miss other like them

[@GustavoAlves-iq5pc]

Paul Antonio also explain the cheap way to start. At first I struggled with the nib coating and ink consistency, the ink just flushed on the paper feathering and railhoading while pressing down. He said in a video to spit the nib and mix the ink with some gum arabic to write on cheap printer paper. Keep inspiring us guys.

[@PAScribe]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@abdullahtanzeem5677]

I was always having a problem with flourishing. But now after watching Paul Antonio's videos, I have no problem. Thanks Calligraphy Masters for introducing me to this brilliant teacher

[@PAScribe]

Glad the work has helped.

[@abdullahtanzeem5677]

Today I was trying to understand the whole arm movement from your video. What would you suggest me about position. Should I stick my chest to the bench or should I sit at a distance from bench?

[@PAScribe]

ABDULLAH Tanzeem I would suggest you purchase the 5 basic Prerequistes - they cover all the basics you need including Muscular and Whole Arm Movement

[@Yugglehunk]

Oddly enough, though I was taught Copperplate with an oblique holder, I find I do most of my writing with a fountain pen using a Zebra G nib. Once I got used to that, I dumped the oblique altogether. For some reason, I don't have nearly as much trouble with the nib tip digging into the paper using a straight holder as I did with an oblique!

[@PAScribe]

The lower nib in an oblique has a greater tendency to catch in the page.

[@SylviaHelliwell]

I actually prefer to write Copperplate with and oblique pen. It’s much easier for me personally :)

[@lemonwoodcourt]

I like the second lower case “g”. I have never seen that variety in Copperplate!

[@danagalloway1217]

I like the music you used behind the video. Very relaxing!

[@janeo14]

Thanks for this!! May I know what’s the difference between the 1st row and the second ?

[@PAScribe]

Lightness of script

[@victormunoz3344]

Thanks for share your talent with us, greetings from Tijuana, México

[@jc.miano9706]

Beautiful work! May I also know the title of the music used in the video?

[@vanessaboman8143]

Lovely, Informative, beautiful, inspiring, very interesting, so Thank you!

[@TT-fn1xb]

Given that calligraphers like Suzanne Cunningham and others also use an oblique pen holder, would you say there's only one way to produce this script? Paul's work is beautiful as is Telmo Nunes' (another straight holder user) but so is the work of other calligraphers, Suzanne, Nikolietta, Ken Fraser, tri.shiba, Flavio Sarti... The list goes on.

[@etm567]

What kind of paper are you using?

[@jennifermalanchuk5705]

You have people on this page doing Copperplate with oblique holders. I've watched the videos How can you say it's wrong?

[@PAScribe]

Historically the script was written with a straight holder. The letters are designed that way. An oblique holder cannot produce some of the shapes necessary to make the letters. It also instigates a shift in the deposition of the shades.

[@Zuka2100]

why doesn't someone like a video like that !? 🤔 Very beautiful! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@staygoldponyboy5945]

Why? because they’ve been teaching us newbies that using the oblique is the correct way.

[@mazdakmehraz7527]

Thank you 💖

[@redone729]

Just say which pen is this already

[@alexb5965]

where can I find the second half of the majuscule alphabet???

[@abdullahtanzeem5677]

Are bird flourishes spencirian or copper plate?

[@CalligraphyMasters]

There are neither...there are not part of scripts

[@abdullahtanzeem5677]

Flourishing is entirely different. Didn't know that. Thanks for answering my question

[@PAScribe]

There are different types of flourishes used to produce copperplate birds vs off hand flourishing birds

[@khanashfaq14]

Thank you for upload this one Question which Fountain pen you used in this video ❓

[@PAScribe]

This is a dip nib not a fountain pen

[@jrn00498]

Hey, First off, I like the video. However, I hate some of the things that I read in the video, specifically about asking questions. Telling a beginner not to ask what kind of pen, or paper, is being used "because it's not important for a beginner" is rather dismissive. I would think one of the things a beginner absolutely needs to know is what type of nib, what the weight of the paper is, and what kind of ink is used. Granted, it doesn't need to be asked often, and a sticky telling people what is being used may reduce the amount of times you receive this question; but it is still important to know what type of nibs to use for which script. Maybe I'm wrong. Other than that, Great video.

[@littlestbroccoli]

Most people want that info as though it's going to help them be better at art or calligraphy, when the truth is you could practice the shapes with a pencil and be doing more for yourself than the time you'd spend trying to get all the right nibs, etc. I think what they mean is that the practice is way more important than the tools. Any good art teacher will tell you this and frankly I agree with the poster. So many videos with comments asking about the tools when it's already answered or is in the description. People don't bother to read. It must be so annoying as a creator to read all those.

[@KeanuReevolution]

No, it's true. As a beginner, you should focus on technique and practice. Learn how the letters are written. And focusing on materials is gonna prevent you from that. Don't get held up with materials. You can do calligraphy with pencils, random scraps of paper, or a cheap pen/nib. Plus preferences can be important. Even if something is great quality, you may not enjoy using it. Once you build technique, then you can learn the different materials to hone in your calligraphy to your preferences. It's more dismissive to assume these experts aren't interested in teaching beginners than to realize they are saying something for a reason that you can educate yourself on

[@leandrmiklashevich297]

Pages where to buy the manual don't work (((

[@josegonzalez-kv1fp]

You should make a T rule with the 55 degree angle on it so i can buy one to help me keep the correct angle in my lettering...You are the best I have seen my friend much respect

[@PAScribe]

I have one coming out next year.

[@yadbigger]

Where can i find the guide sheet placed beneath the tracing paper. I want to get it printed and use it

[@PAScribe]

It is on the PASCRIBE Teachable account

[@Sumoni__Puri]

I have fallen in love with calligraphy...

[@agnianushri4573]

Sir please help video on how to write calligraphy in single line book

[@martinlopezpgara5treestart263]

what pattern does he need for the back around

[@PAScribe]

It is one of my grids you can get via the PAScribe.us website

[@staygoldponyboy5945]

Wow, it’s art.

[@shauney10]

Please let me know what site can we get the 25% discount?

[@CalligraphyMasters]

It's the link above the code ;) The first section on the site with the videos

[@pedrotomas8207]

What type of pen is that? I am a total noob, im having a hard time time making writting look like that. Im Just using a fountain pen for now,I wonder if me being left-handed makes it harder.

[@Meera_Om]

The nib has to be flexible, so when pressure is applied it splits on the top and more ink flows on the paper, that helps to make the strokes thicker. The thick and thin strokes is what makes this lettering so beautiful.

[@PAScribe]

This is a Hunt22b nib. Being a leftie is all about getting the hold correct. Once you sort that out they writing will fall into place. You can also start with a pencil.

[@anitarawatnegi5129]

Mesmerising beautiful

[@Maria.R]

Thank you Calligraphy Masters, thank you my favorite Paul 💚💙💚

[@PAScribe]

Thanks Maria

[@pavelsavelev9121]

Очень красивая строчная буква "g"! Спасибо большое!

[@traciepowell6315]

Lovely!!!!!

[@occheermommy]

Paul I can’t find a way to contact you so hope this finds you well. I was possibly interested in purchasing the book but have a couple questions. There were a couple free downloads in addition to the book. I am assuming these are excerpts from the book not the whole book? Also does it change the denomination for American Dollars vs British pounds? I don’t have an issue purchasing the book just don’t want to if what I already downloaded is a complete copy

[@CalligraphyMasters]

You can contact Paul on his Instagram @pascribe or on Facebook : Paul Antonio Scribe

[@Estiven_Eikim]

Beautiful, spectacular, hypnotic, didactically addictive. Those rhythms, that flow, is a stimulating delicacy, etc. All this multiplied by 2 upper and lower case alphabets !!!!!💎💎💎💎💛🔝🔝🔝🖋️💎💎💎💎

[@PAScribe]

You must be able to produce a minimum of 5 weights of alphabets with the same nib. I might have to do a longer video to show this.

[@НиколайДулаев]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Raf.calligraphy72]

Wow

[@Jesse-FenixRizin]

Just to be a thorn in your side….what kind of pen are you using? Oh and the ink, is that Sumi ink or water coloring ink? There I feel much better. The audacity this channel has by captioning unprofessional personal annoyances and still ask the viewers to help support this channel. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Someone seriously needs to take a course on customer service or seek therapy! Now…if you don’t like my comment…..who the hell cares!

[@ricknico2577]

I have an allergy against "this is the only right way to do it" gives me rashes...

[@CalligraphyMasters]

In that case do what you want or feel ✌️

[@ricknico2577]

Appreciated 👍

[@theresaagroomes6846]

How beautiful

[@SylviaHelliwell]

Relaxing to watch and listen to the nib scratching on paper. Messy dots above i and j. Not how they should be done it Copperplate.

[@PAScribe]

You are wrong there. These are jots. This is WRITING if you have to draw a circle and fill it. You are not writing you are drawing. That breaks the rhythm of the writing. It is all about movement in real time.

[@CAATMANsART]

Zanarian script is closest to "copperplate"!

[@kevinnguyen552]

CRAP I MISSED THE VIDEO

[@angelus_solus]

Great. Well, at least the oblique holder was only a waste of $2.70 something.