Straight vs. Oblique Pen

[@mocknugget]

Scripts: Oblique Holder Flourishing: Straight/Oblique Gothic script: Straight Holder

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Good video. Personally I was taught to ALWAYS tilt my paper (one of the first things I learned on the subject as a child lol) so it always surprises me when people write in what looks like such an uncomfortable manner

[@nileshdas8488]

Hi. I am from India. Thank you so much. The video was very helpful. Keep uploading. I am sure that your channel is going to be big soon. All the best wishes.

[@LHCalligraphy1]

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[@stephanievidal3232]

S*** I'm left-handed

[@rajat.2]

This was very useful. Thank you

[@bandulas.tilakasena5785]

Thank you for the tip. I was holding it in an angle all this time, screeching the paper all the time!

[@kristinjones7029]

Thank you! Very helpful and straight to the point.

[@jmwilson6792]

What about straight pens with elbow nibs? Do they provide the same results as oblique pens?

[@christianpetersen1782]

Thank you for explaining to a newcomer 👏

[@jimscanoe]

Thank you so very much-I've got all the equipment for Copperplate calligraphy and am having trouble getting the thick/thin line variation; hopefully this will help.

[@IpWnMuSh]

I started with the oblique holder and find it very strange using the straight holder. Thanks for the video!

[@slyrik1145]

TURN THE EFFING PAPER!

[@pammcmillin5794]

What oblique brand of pen do you recommend for beginners?

[@mehwishkhurshid9757]

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[@slyrik1145]

so basically an oblique pen is for those dumbasses who do not know how to turn the paper!

[@nsx1075]

So helpful thnx!. The Michael's scenario is also the one i went through lol self taught and by some miracle I've been able to write 😆

[@lordawesometony2764]

@NSX 10 lmfao same

[@SuperManning11]

Same here! That’s very funny

[@schwarzerritter5724]

Of course, holding the paper sideaways! Why didn't I think of that?

[@blackfox6233]

Very helpful, thank you! I'll get an oblique pen holder now ;)

[@Isnanageng]

Orang Indo mana ni..kok nggk ada

[@farah.mahreen]

Oh thank you so much for this video! I had been searching so much on how to hold and use dip pens and never found a satisfactory video until I came across yours. I have a straight nib holder atm and this helps so much! I also have an elbow nib but I like the straight nib much better. It's been days I've been trying to to figure out and I finally got it. Really appreciate this video. 💕😇

[@AbbyC543]

I sure wish I had seen this about 8 straight pens ago!

[@sebrinagilbert2892]

Thank you I learned so much.

[@hashimshajahan8452]

Sister you are an excellent calligraphy artist I really appreciate you

[@josephlow1102]

Thanks for this demo - much appreciated

[@mauraserena4521]

if you want to learn different types of calligraphy it is better to start straight. if it only interests copperplate not buy the straight use immediately and only oblique

[@alyssalaw7575]

Hello! For modern pointed-pen script styles as well as traditional scripts (copperplate and spencerian), it is best to learn with (and stick to) an oblique pen holder. We don't recommend "starting" on a straight pen. Oblique pen holders help you more naturally achieve the angles necessary.

[@mehwishkhurshid9757]

I am unable to buy promice

[@yantilynn5493]

Thank you for this info

[@waruneechaivoraporn8893]

Thank you.

[@MrsRitz89]

Thank you!!

[@mysticjp7684]

So basically if I have a fountain pen I just write if I had it like a straight pen holder

[@FirstSword-o6f]

Aah perfect 🙂🙏!

[@TwoRavensMinis]

Enjoyable and informative . You seem like a very good teacher. Thank you for the video, I subscribed.

[@lordawesometony2764]

Badass info, thanks!

[@SuperManning11]

This was fantastic info, thank you very much for explaining this!

[@Qim2609]

😲😲😲 suddenly my writing get better (No sarcasm intended)

[@MMGARC]

I'm not pointed this to you personally.....but what about left-handed calligraphers? Why are we left out of the equation all the time? I'm even having difficulty finding a left-handed Oblique holder on Amazon. People would be shocked at how many left-handed artists, calligraphers, graphic artists, etc. there are in the world. And there's almost no tutorials for us lefty's either. Please....can you help me on this and/or give me recommendations on what to do? Thank you very much.

[@alyssalaw7575]

Hi Maeve! Both our starter kit for at-home learning & in-person workshop come with the option to select "right or left handed" and the left-handed option includes an oblique pen holder made specifically for those who are left-handed. All of the oblique pen holders offered in our shop at lhcalligraphy.com/supplies come in a left-handed option as well (and the flange is removable on the non-wood options if you find that a straight pen works better for your personal angle of writing). We've taught hundreds of left-handed learners in our workshops over the past seven years. We have a blog post on tips for left-handed learners as well. Laura herself is right-handed, so our videos are by nature always right handed. Links to all of these things are in the video caption. Hope this helps! - Alyssa from the Laura Hooper Calligraphy team :)

[@sinlokemp]

Thank you

[@UnkownM99]

Why are you not following the angle?

[@LHCalligraphy1]

Because I am not writing in an italic script. If I was trying to write in an italic angle then I would follow along the diagonal line!

[@yatharthchaturvedi2874]

Thank you.

[@merryinserendipity7352]

Thank you for this comparison video 💖

[@robynjohnson5750]

Thank you - great video! May I please ask what the v-shaped, light and dark plastic thing is to the left of your paper in the opening shots before the video starts? I am clueless as to what it is used for. Thanks!

[@LHCalligraphy1]

Hello! That tool is called a Phantom Liner and is used to help you write straight without having to actually draw lines onto the paper.

[@wholeness5871]

Thank you very informative

[@Hart-Strings]

Best explanation I’ve seen yet

[@Weird-Girl]

Wait. How on earth would a person who’s left handed be able to use a straight pen holder better? Lmao I cannot for the life of me write with my hand positioned straight and directly below the paper. I always rotate my paper or my hand to the side. I feel like an oblique pen holder would be easier for left handed people. Or at least for me 😂 great video though :)

[@LHCalligraphy1]

Exactly! Every person holds their pen and angles their paper differently, which is why you have to figure out what works best for you! We carry oblique pen holders for lefties & other supplies at lhcalligraphy.com/supplies that you should check out! Also stay tuned for our new video tomorrow that goes over my top tips for lefties!

[@jacecodi213]

Excellent video, you told me exactly what I needed to know.

[@mysimsreality]

This video really helped me lot. Thank you for posting it.

[@alyssalaw7575]

So glad this was helpful!

[@radiantinaya647]

This was helpful. Thanks

[@markylabbao9483]

I use quill pens

[@wanderingcreativity]

It's beautiful !

[@ir5545]

Thank you, I'm a interested in calligraphy and really want to try it out and this helped me alot. Also could anyone recommend any good holders or nibs.

[@LHCalligraphy1]

I'm so happy this helped you! Our shop (lhcalligraphy.com/supplies) is filled with calligraphy supplies all curated to work well together including pen holders, nibs, ink & paper - be sure to check it out!

[@ir5545]

@@LHCalligraphy1 Thank you so much

[@drnikunjgaria]

Thanku!

[@joablevytam]

Who makes the wallpaper behind you if it even is wallpaper?

[@LHCalligraphy1]

We got it from Mintwood Home!

[@andyvan5692]

why don't you use a "fountain" pen for calligraphy ?, as this is what most people think of, and it is probably cheaper and more accessible than this specialised art tool.

[@LHCalligraphy1]

“Calligraphy” in its most basic definition means “beautiful writing” - so everyone thinks of different forms of art when they think of calligraphy. It refers to pointed-pen calligraphy (what I specialize in), broad edge calligraphy, watercolor lettering, fountain pen handwriting, chalk lettering, and even more. For me personally, I love the fine hairlines that pointed-pen allows (fountain pen handwriting doesn’t have this effect quite the same), and that is why I’ve fine tuned my skills in pointed-pen calligraphy over the past 20 years. Also I specialize in calligraphy for wedding invitations & envelopes and I’ve never once received a request for writing done in fountain pen for a wedding, so for me it wouldn’t work for my livelihood, either! Pointed-pen supplies are readily accessible! You can find everything I use at lhcalligraphy.com/supplies.

[@ashleylynn8088]

I'm using nibs to do line art and drawing, and your tips helped me SO MUCH. thank you. I draw very dramatic hair, and the oblique pen is perfect for it! ☺️

[@mehwishkhurshid9757]

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