Calligraphy-DIP Questions

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SuperDave

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I am wanting to make a number of Calligraphy Pens and have the holders. Most of the customers already have the tips they prefer.

My questions for those that have made these pens/holders are:

1. Not having ready access to a comparative holder, what is the general consensus regarding a comfortable length for a Calligraphy pen?

2. What is the minimum workable diameter for a blank? (I have some King Wood, Cocobolo, Laos Boxwood and French Boxwood that would look great... but some of them are a bit on the narrow side at 9/16"...

Dave
 
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Before I turned my first dip pen, I bought a cheap plastic one from a local craft store (any place that sells the nibs and other calligraphy supplies should sell the pens). As I recall, it cost less than a dollar. It was a useful template and served me well as a starting point. If you can drill a concentric hole in your blank, 9/16" stock should suffice.

Good luck and have fun,
Eric
 
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