We could talk about brush pens, steel tips and inkwells all day (and sometimes we do!) but there’s still something special about simple pencil calligraphy. It might not be shiny and colorful, but it has a valid place in the calligraphy world, as much as its more traditional counterparts.

Let’s talk about when to reach for a pencil over a pen, what you need to practice and go over all of your other FAQs around pencil calligraphy for beginners.