{"id":1088166,"date":"2019-07-25T13:21:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T19:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepostmansknock.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1088166"},"modified":"2025-12-17T18:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T01:56:15","slug":"the-tpk-modern-calligraphy-starter-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/thepostmansknock.com\/catalog\/the-tpk-modern-calligraphy-starter-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unpacking TPK&#039;s Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/546711786?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"736\" height=\"414\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit is the <em>very best<\/em> kit out there. After years of teaching students &#8212; both in person and online &#8212; I have a unique understanding of the tools and instructions that ensure your success! That&#8217;s why this kit includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nikko G nib<\/strong> &#8211; the most approachable calligraphy nib for most beginners<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brause EF66 nib<\/strong> &#8211; a wonderful little nib that will give you dramatic stroke contrast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nib tin<\/strong> &#8211; to safely store your nibs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pearly turquoise straight pen<\/strong> with universal insert that will fit most calligraphy nibs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wooden oblique pen<\/strong> with a flange that I hand-adjust to fit the Nikko G nib like a glove<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Art water&#8221; cup<\/strong> &#8211; to store the water that you use to clean nibs throughout writing sessions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tightly woven cleaning cloth<\/strong> to wipe off your nibs throughout and after your writing sessions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yasutomo sumi ink (2 oz.)<\/strong> &#8211; A velvety Japanese sumi ink that&#8217;s great for any skill level<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glass jar with screw-top gold lid (1 oz.)<\/strong> for long-term ink storage<\/li>\n<li><strong>49-page workbook (6&#8243; x 8.5&#8243;, 15.24 cm x 21.6 cm)<\/strong> full of information and guided practice (Workbook can be used to take <a href=\"https:\/\/thepostmansknock.com\/catalog\/beginners-modern-calligraphy-online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Beginner&#8217;s Modern Calligraphy Online Course<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calligraphy starter kit dimensions are 9.75&#8243; long x 7&#8243; wide x 2.25&#8243; tall (24.75 cm x 18 cm x 5.75 cm).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As featured in <em><b>Better Homes &amp; Gardens DIY Magazine\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The best pointed pen calligraphy starter kit available<\/strong> &#8211; the quality and thought that went into compiling these supplies echoes TPK&#8217;s commitment to your creative success<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features a 49-page workbook<\/strong> that you can use to take <a href=\"https:\/\/thepostmansknock.com\/catalog\/beginners-modern-calligraphy-online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Beginner\u2019s Modern Calligraphy Online Course<\/a> (or you can fill out the workbook without enrolling in the course)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gorgeous, inspiring presentation<\/strong> that includes special supplies like a specially-designed nib tin, art water cup, and cleaning cloth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Includes all the supplies needed<\/strong> to learn and create pointed pen calligraphy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free shipping<\/strong> for US-based customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1607951,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[593,490],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1088166","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-kits","7":"product_cat-supplies","8":"product_shipping_class-calligraphy-kits","9":"post","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable"},"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":20,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1103431,"url":"https:\/\/thepostmansknock.com\/catalog\/the-tpk-modern-calligraphy-starter-kit-left-handed-edition\/","url_meta":{"origin":1088166,"position":0},"title":"The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit &#8211; Left-Handed Edition","author":"Lindsey Bugbee","date":"September 26, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"The best calligraphy starter kit available - this kit has been years in the making and only includes top-quality, useful supplies Features a 25-page workbook plus access to a password-protected section of TPK created exclusively for kit owners Gorgeous and inspiring presentation that combines original calligraphy, vintage paper, and gold\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"This is, hands-down, the best calligraphy starter kit available. 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