Calligraphy is a perennially popular subject that is constantly gaining new followers. This book makes a good starting point for anyone seeking to master the art of edged-pen calligraphy as it takes readers, step-by-step, through all aspects of calligraphy and a range of practical projects. The book examines the various letterforms, for example Roman capitals and formal italics, and how to execute them. It then shows readers how to integrate their use effectively into a piece of work, so that the results look attractive and appealing. In addition, there is full coverage of the surfaces, pens, inks and paints you can use, including the use of colour in calligraphy.