This is the third video of a new series called Copperplate FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) where I am answering questions many of my students have previously enquired about. This short video is focused on a few different types of nibs.

RECOMMENDED NIBS FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS:

— Nikko G (medium flexibility)
— Zebra G (medium flexibility)
— Tachikawa G (medium flexibility)

RECOMMENDED NIBS FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STUDENTS:

— Hunt Imperial 101 (most flexible)
— Leonardt Principal EF
— Gillott 404
— Gillott 303
— Hunt 22B

STIFFER NIBS:

— William Mitchell Elbow Nib
— Cervantinas 1943 Regia

COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY MATERIALS

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BEGINNER STUDENTS

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ABOUT ME

I am an independent lettering designer and illustrator specialised in branding assets and calligraphy education.

My creative practice is set by the principals of never stop learning, sharing knowledge and create emotion through my work.

In 2011 I studied a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography in Barcelona, and in 2012 a Typeface Design Condensed Program at Cooper Union in New York City.

Nowadays, I split my time between Melbourne and Barcelona working in partnership with brand design agencies, helping them craft and develop their identity systems with emotionally charged visual elements including display type, logo design, monograms, wordmarks, lettering, illustration, patterning, packaging and digital assets.

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