Hand Lettering & Calligraphy
History of Arabic Calligraphy
Calligraphy Brushes and Pens
Brush Pen
A brush pen is a marker with a flexible tip. The tip can be short or long, and can vary in flexibility. As long as the tip is flexible enough to produce both thin and thick strokes, it’s suitable for brush pen calligraphy. The ability to create thick and thin lines lies in the flexibility of the brush pen tip.
Khamish Pen
The Khamish pen also known as a reed pen is used by Arab, Turkish, and Iranian calligraphers. The reed of the pen is grown along rivers. Although this pen has been used for over 500 years, preparing the pen is a lengthy process.
Dip Pen
A Dip Pen consists of a pen-like handle into which various nibs can be slotted to draw or write with. The nib is simply dipped into ink and transferred to the surface and has no internal reservoir or the facility to take cartridges.
Handam Pen
The Handam pen consists of the same strength that the Java pen has. The pen is good to use for all kinds of scripts.
Java Pen
The Java pen is known for the tool’s hardness and ability to create sharp edges. The pen is good to use for small scripts.
Celi Pen
The Celi pen is used for large writing in Arabic calligraphy. These pens are made from hardwood and cut and drilled.