Calligraphy tips & tricks for addressing envelopes | The best way to handletter on envelopes!

I used to do calligraphy for the Smithsonian back in the 1980s, back when calligraphy was most commonly italic . I used black ink on white envelopes. I had a light box and I put a page of guidelines under the envelope, both taped in place, so that my spacing was correct and I did not have to erase any pencil lines. Another thing I had, which I do not if they make any more, was an ink pen that you could fill and had an italic nib. I used Higgins ink and filled the pen. It saved so much time because I was not dipping or checking to be sure I didn't get too much ink on the nib. The pen gave a steady stream of ink. I love your work and am practicing your techniques to bring myself up to date with modern calligraphy. Thanks for all you do!

Thank you for your kindness! Soothing to watch. The way you craft your handwriting feels pretty lovely!!! 🙂