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Product Description
Calligraphy Maxi Kit
Always a favorite! For the maximum calligraphy experience. Three pens, each with a different nib grade, and a generous assortment of ink colors allow for multiple colors on the same project without cleaning the pen. Makes a great gift too! Step-by-step instruction booklet included. Become a calligrapher in 4 easy steps!
Contents:
3 Viewpoint? Calligraphy Pen Colors: Blue, Red and Green
3 Nib grades (fine, medium, broad)
14 Assorted Skrip? ink cartridges
Step-by-step instructions |
Good product.
Comes just as advertised. 3 pens with multiple colored ink cartridges which you build yourself. I have no previous experience with calligraphy so I can’t say whether or not this is a great product in that regards. The included book has a few fonts illustrating pen-stroke for the entire alphabet. Good to get things started. As with all things, practice makes perfect. Don’t expect to learn the art without applying some time and practice….more info
product is fine…shipping packaging was horrendous
I already own this set and was planning this set as a gift. The package arrived in a timely fashion, but the box was crushed because it had been packaged in an envelope rather than an adequately sturdy alternative. Needless to say, it was a disappointment….more info
You get a lot for your money
I purchased this to address wedding invitations. I was very impressed with the selection of ink colors. However, I have no idea where to get replacement cartridges for the unusual hues…have only been able to find the basic black or blue at Staples. It is very handy having 3 pen holders…that way, I was able to have help addressing envelopes. The quality of this pen set is not as good as my old reliable set (same brand), but it still works as well. The tips are of good grade. I highly recommend this set if you wish to write using calligraphy. The set comes with very easy instructions and a handy guide book with various writing styles….more info
Good Set for New as Well as Experienced Calligraphers
While I am not a beginner at calligraphy, I bought the large set with three pens, three nibs, and cartridges in assorted colors simply because it was such a good value. On the plus side, these are standard Sheaffer fountain pens that take standard “classic” Sheaffer fountain pen cartridges and other standard Sheaffer nibs. The jewel-toned plastic pen barrels are lightweight, attractive, and easy to hold. Two quality control issues: the fine-point nib in my set has very poor ink flow, although the other two work beautifully.(Poor ink flow can be discouraging, especially to the beginner.)Oddly, in this set the color of the cartridge did not necessarily coincide with the color of the ink inside–for example, both the purple and the dark blue cartridges contained black ink. On the whole, the large set is an excellent value and a great way to get started in calligraphy….more info
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3 Comments until now
Smooth flowing – Easy to hold- Excellent Price
I am totally satisfied with my Sheaffer For The Beginner Calligraphy Kit including 3 pens, 3 nibs, and 14 ink cartridges.
Each pen is ergonomically designed with cushioning grips for the fingers to rest upon; with this feature the hand tends to relax, allowing for fluidity of movement and more graceful lines.
The nibs are made of quality metal and perform flawlessly so the ink flows evenly and every time. I’ve used all sorts of technical, fountain, and art pens in my work–these pens will stand up to any of them for the task they’re designed for.
The inks in my kit were nothing to complain about. The colors are clean, crisp, and dry richer than when first applied; the “light” yellow at night turned a very substantial and beautiful deep yellow by morning. I’d call them jewel-toned.
The booklet supplies the basic information you need to get started and nothing more. The ‘hands’ include The Sheaffer Script, The Chancery Hand, The Gothic Hand, The Unical Hand, and the Roman Serif Alphabet, in their complete upper and lower cases, along with their respective numerals 0 to 9, all large enough to trace or copy without a problem.
I Like the Equipment, But Wish for Better Instructions
I’m an absolute beginner, so I bought this kit because I thought it looked like a good value. I still think it was–I like the wide variety of colors of ink cartridges, and the three different nib sizes provides some variety, too.
My big complaint is with the instruction book. The font for the instructions is so tiny–I would guess it’s smaller than 8–that it’s very difficult to read. The text is offered in multiple languages, so I guess they were looking to conserve space. While the sample alphabets are large enough to read and copy, there are only 4 or 5 styles, and a couple of sample phrases, such as “Thank You,” or “You’re Invited,” to practice. Several of the alphabets are Gothic looking, and I wanted something lighter for invitations, place cards, scrapbooking, etc.–so I will probably have to shell out for a separate book with more options.
If you have any experience with calligraphy at all, the instruction book won’t be an issue for you–you probably won’t have to look at it. However, if you are a beginner, the equipment in this set is more than enough to get you started, but you might want some other instructional resources.
Classic Set, still basic but nice
This set came with a nice lettering size guide with lines and center lines printed on heavy card stock. That was a nice additional to this kit from previous versions. This set is not meant for master calligraphers, but intended for hobbyists. MIne came with two pen barrels, three nibs, and several ink barrels.
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