Calligraphy
Iron gall ink - Wikipedia
Depending on the writing surface being used, iron gall ink can have unsightly "ghost writing" on the obverse face of the writing surface (most commonly parchment or paper). Ultimately it may eat holes through the surface it was on. This is accelerated by high temperature and humidity. However, some …
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Read article →An Introduction to a Medieval European Scribe's Instruments - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio
One of the most commonly used inks (but not the first) was the iron-gall ink. By crushing oak galls and adding ferrous sulphate and gum arabica, this long-lasting ink would be formulated and later placed into an inkwell to hold and store.
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Read article →Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo): Art of the Brush – Millennium Gallery JP
Brown hairs are slightly stiffer and more resilient, making them easier to handle. They are particularly well-suited for Kaisho, a style that involves lifting the brush after each stroke.
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Read article →The Art and History of Islamic Calligraphy – Sedekahsg
Thuluth script is known for its large, elaborate letters and was frequently utilized in architectural decoration and important manuscripts. ... Diwani script was developed during the Ottoman Empire and is recognized for its intricate and cursive ...
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Read article →History of Calligraphy: Ancient Scripts to Modern Art
That argument is now the standard ... any broad-edged tool. The Romans wrote on stone, wax, papyrus, and (later) parchment, with bronze styli, reed pens (calamus), and quills cut from large bird feathers....
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