Nib + Ink - Chiara Perano

Nib + Ink by Chiara Perano is a practical guide to modern calligraphy and hand lettering. This paperback edition is subtitled The New Art of Modern Calligraphy.

Key details

• Author: Chiara Perano
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Penguin/Random House
• Publication date: 9 May 2016
• ISBN: 9780753557280

Synopsis

Designed to help you reconnect with handwriting, Nib + Ink takes a clear, letter-by-letter approach to the essentials of modern calligraphy. It introduces four key pieces of equipment and explains how to use them, before moving into mark-making drills, shapes and a modern calligraphy alphabet with style variations to practise.

Alongside guidance on joining letters, spacing and pacing, the book covers flourishes, finishes and decorative details, plus straightforward projects such as chalkboards, framed quotes and addressing an envelope. You will also find stationery ideas for weddings, parties and table settings, supported by troubleshooting tips, FAQs, stockists and resources.

Further details

• Subtitle: The New Art of Modern Calligraphy
• Dimensions: 168 x 230 x 16 mm
• Illustrations: 200 black and white illustrations

Rackhams Reference : 88A8WTEX57