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of trusted tools & resources for established & aspiring lettering artists & calligraphers.

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Calligrafile

Calligrafile is a curated calligraphy directory featuring tools and resources for both established and aspiring calligraphers and lettering artists. Its resource archive provides links to lettering supplies, books, shops, online tutorials, design books and more, as well as to calligraphy guilds, associations and conferences.

Founded by calligrapher and author Molly Suber Thorpe, Calligrafile’s content is compiled and maintained by a global network of talented professional lettering artists and teachers, sharing trusted tools and resources with the lettering community. In addition to offering products and resources for learning and business, the site also includes a blog written by site contributors, including interviews, tutorials and essays, and spotlighting products and giveaways.

 

A grid of four images, featuring text, photographs and an infographic. Top left: A woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses, sits at a desk writing with a calligraphy pen, two mugs filled with writing instruments beside her clipboard. Top right: A calligraphy practice book open to a page, with a magnifying glass on top of it; below it are a pencil, a pen an ink well. Bottom left: Infographic featuring 9 illustrations of various calligraphy tools: writing instruments, paper, instruction books, digital devices. Bottom right: Calligrafile is a calligraphy directory full of practical resources and tools for established and aspiring calligraphers and lettering artists.

(Photo credits: Calligrafile. Top left: Molly Suber Thorpe.)

 

What we like about this resource

Calligrafile is comprehensive, one-stop spot for all things calligraphy and lettering arts – and super user-friendly. We want people to feel comfortable about engaging their curiosity and creativity and trying new things – and Calligrafile shares that goal. You don’t have to be a calligraphy expert to enjoy exploring their resources and learning from them – from beginner to seasoned pro, they have something for everyone. No matter if you are looking for practice sheets or seeking to draw some inspiration from medieval manuscripts – Calligrafile is a great resource for anyone who wants to get started with this beautiful art form and play with lettering. (Written by C.M.)

 

Ideas for where you can go from here:
  • Visit Calligrafile and explore the world of calligraphy.
  • Want to give it a try? Check out their practice sheet page for free downloadable guides and practice sheets.
  • Read this blog post by Gina Jonas on calligraphy as art and meditation.
  • Want to make a start, and prefer in-person learning? See if there are any calligraphy classes and supply shops in your area.

 

We love calligraphy supplies because they inspire you to explore the art of pen on paper. Exploring the art of pen on paper allows you to appreciate the artistry of the written word. Appreciating the artistry of the written word is part of the flourishing offline life Young W helps you discover: by exploring PAPER and the other 8 pillars of Arts & Letters, including those you may be hesitant to try.

 

 

 

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