My walnut ink dried up in the inkwell
So I left my inkwell open for a weekend and this is what happens. It was almost full of walnut ink and when I came home…
Terracotta Sepia Ink
I wasn’t even sure why I bought this ink, but it was in my order. It is the Terracotta Sepia Ink, and while the shading is…
Modern gold design
A swirly gold envelope design for a bride.
FB Courtney bird flourish
I’m not sure if I had posted this before, but here is one of my most precious specimens, an original FB Courtney bird flourish. Francis B.…
Simple letters for penpals
My favorite part of weekends is writing letters.
Rose envelopes
Valentines for a calligraphy exchange, these are going to friends who are also married men. I told them to warn their spouses in advance, they assured…
EA Lupfer’s River of Dreams
E.A. Lupfer is one of my favorite penman. He lived from 1890 to 1967 and became the last principal of the Zanerian College. His writing and…
Interview with Brian Smith of Unique Obliques
Here is Openinkstand’s very first interview, with Brian Smith of Unique Obliques. I have known Brian for some time now, and have followed his penmaking career…
A weekend writing letters
A lovely weekend writing letters. How’s your Incowrimo month going?
Wiggity wiggity wack
A little bit of MC Hammer today.
Gold fairytale envelopes
Golden envelopes for a bride who wants to make a statement.
Mixing gouache
Hey Schin! I absolutely love everything you do! I’ve been wondering – What is your process for mixing custom inks for envelope addressing? Do you mix…
Fairytale invitations
A lovely invitation suite for Jessica. It took a while to plan and print, but when it comes back all finished it all seems worth it.
My calligraphy recliner
Where did you find your great calligraphy recliner? I don’t see it on the internet. Isn’t it super cute? I got it from RC Wiley’s. It…