Brush Pen Calligraphy

by Hamane Higashi

Brush pens are perfect for creating stylized lettering! Hand lettering adds a personal touch to everything you make, and now you do not need to have specialized calligraphy pens to make your writing stand out. Brush pens are widely available and make it easy for anyone to create beautiful lettering, from traditional calligraphy styles to modern cursive fonts and beyond. With the step-by-step instructions in this book, you'll learn how to use these pens to make professional-looking letters and numbers. Each letter and number for six styles of modern calligraphy is taught stroke by stroke. Once you have mastered the basics, try suggestions for personalizing your fonts and designs, and try more advanced techniques combining lettering and illustrations. When you are ready, turn to the many project ideas for cards, invitations, signs, and more for inspiration galore!

96 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Star Gater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Rowman & Littlefield, Stackpole Books for accepting my request to read and review Brush Pen Calligraphy by Hamane Higashi.

Published: 05/05/2023

This is a homerun for me. I enjoyed the tidbits of history. I was limited only because I didn't have a pen. There are three sections, you decide your skill set. I would have to start at step one, never having done Calligraphy. That also limits my ability to review the third level (nonbeginners).

I used my index finger and my stylus to emulate the movements necessary. I feel like there is good instruction.

Personally,I see myself purchasing this book, the physical copy. As far as gifting, you need to know the person has an interest.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book for anyone wanting to learn lettering and calligraphy. This book walks you through the basic steps but then also gives you lessons how to take those steps to the next level. There is room in the book to work on the exercises or you could just copy and have extras to practice. Well done book and would be wonderful gift for yourself or someone wanting to learn the craft of lettering.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great resource! I’ve been dying to take a Brush Calligraphy class but the timing just hasn’t worked. This was a perfect solution until I can be in-person.
Th book walks you through everything from selecting a pen to using your newfound skills in practical and decorative projects. I loved the part about adding decoration and instructions for gradient colors.
My only complain is that I am left-handed and this didn’t address that at all. It seems like a minor detail, but remember that the position of the brush is the opposite . And one issue that lefties have with ink of any kind is that it smears. So, while I’m excited to put my newfound skills to the test, I’m fearful of the results being disappointing.
Because this is an e-ARC, I didn’t have the advantage of the practice pages, which would have been great.
Overall, I’d purchase this book and probably consider it as a gift for crafty friends because the illustrations are lovely and the array of applications is endless.
Thank you to NetGalley and Stackpole Books for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I like to add handwriting to book page covered canvases I was hoping to get this book to review and put what I learn into practice. BRUSH PEN CALLIGRAPHY by Hamane Higashi.

This book takes you through every step you need in order to start doing calligraphy yourself. It shows you how to properly make the letters and numbers, in several font options, and includes a lot of pages for you to practice on. There’s also tips on how to hold the brush pen and how to sit to give you the best outcome. It gives layout tips so your work will come out beautifully. 5 stars!!

At first it seemed this book was just teaching basic cursive but then I remembered that a lot of people never were taught that skill so it is a good thing to start with. It’s more informative that that though and gives great advice for anyone wanting to further their calligraphy skills.

Thanks to NetGalley, Rowman & Littlefield, and Stackpole Books for allowing me to review this wonderful book.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've tried a few calligraphy books because I do some crafting and want to improve my lettering. This is one of the best ones I've read. The objective of this book is to give step by step instructions for using brush pens to create and customize your own craft projects.

The book starts off with the basics, giving tips on the best posture to have while writing and how best to hold the pen. Next, it discusses assorted styles of calligraphy and then has guide sheets to help you practice each lettering style. Then, it gives examples and ideas for different DIY calligraphy projects such as signs, wedding invitations, and even a ribbon for a bouquet of flowers.

It was a thorough, and thoroughly enjoyable, "how to" for modern calligraphy. Thank you to NetGalley and Stackpole Books for the advance review copy of the book. I enjoyed reading it.

[Amanda Bruner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome resource for those starting or interested in brush pen calligraphy. Basic to advanced tips are helpful for all stages of learning.

The instructions are easy to follow and photos clearly show the references.

This would be an excellent gift idea for those with the interest in calligraphy or for personal reference.

I would have enjoyed a few different font ideas and practical uses; however, this can easily be researched after learning the basics the book provides.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Stackpole Books for the opportunity to read and review Brush Pen Calligraphy by Hamane Hiashi.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable set of basics for brush calligraphy.

This book includes step-by-step instructions on how to write letters and numbers using brush pens. You also get to see multiple exemplars of different styles of modern calligraphy and ways to personalize your work.

Overall, this is a good book for learning the basics and really getting to see the steps necessary to form all the letters and have them actually look good and consistent.

Thank you to NetGalley and Stakepole Books for providing an advanced copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hamane Higashi's book is a very good introduction to brush pen calligraphy with great photos and detailed instructions.

As someone interested in learning brush pen calligraphy, I appreciate the step-by-step processes outlined in the book as well as the inclusion of future projects once the basics have been mastered. Higashi has written an excellent resource book for those interested in venturing into the world of brush calligraphy.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Rowan and Littlefield for this ARC of #BrushPenCalligraphy.

[Witch-at-Heart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brush Pen Calligraphy s an easy excellent tool for both learning and practicing the techniques you need to produce beautiful cards gifts and notes. I have always loved the art. My Aunt us absolutely pro at calligraphy and I’m in awe of the beautiful things she can create. I personally have atrocious penmanship so I gave some skills to master lol. But this book gives me hope that I can learn. I definitely highly recommend reading this book if your interested in this beautiful art form.

[Allie R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great workbook for learning brush pen calligraphy! I will definitely be purchasing the print version when it is released. I do not have naturally pretty handwriting, but I’m thinking this will help so much, as it really takes you back to the basics of writing. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, I think this would be great for anyone who enjoys calligraphy writing. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very thorough book on calligraphy. I've always wanted to learn, and this is a great resource. Detailed instructions on how to hold the pen, recommended papers and incompatible papers, tools and letterings, and project how-tos. Lots of great information to learn calligraphy.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.

[Susan-Justavoraciousreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A practical and easy to follow guide to learning calligraphy. The illustrations are easy to follow.
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[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Brush Pen Calligraphy by Hamane Higashi is a great lettering book. I like the showing a different lettering styles and well as some practice pages. This is an excellent book for beginners and immediate lettering. It is a lot of information, however, it is needed for this book. I also like the idea of how he shows you how to style your lettering in a quote, poster, etc.

*I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.*