QUIZ

BRUSH PEN or POINTED PEN:
Which calligraphy style is for you?

Discover now

INSTRUCTIONS:

Grab a pen and paper (any pen will do!) and jot down your answers.

You finally have some free time. How do you want to spend it?

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A) Jumping straight into creating something. I want to be writing within 30 seconds.

B) Making a cup of tea, setting up my desk, and enjoying a quiet moment of preparation before I start.

What is your current workspace situation?

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A) Workspace? I’m usually on the sofa, at the kitchen island, or maybe even on a train.

B) I have a dedicated desk or a flat table where I can leave things out (or at least set them up safely).

Pick a fashion vibe for your writing style:

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A) Energetic, bouncy, and modern. Think: bold colours and expressive shapes.

B) Elegant, timeless, and delicate. Think: Bridgerton letters and fine, hair-thin lines.

How do you handle "mess"?

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A) I prefer to keep things clean. If I can avoid ink stains on my fingers, that’s a win.

B) I don't mind getting a little inky fingers if it means I feel like an artist.

Which of these sounds more tempting to you right now?

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A) The freedom to write big, bold letters on a poster, a wall, or a piece of fabric.

B) The satisfying scratch of a nib on paper and watching the ink glisten before it dries.

A) I like quick results. If the ink takes forever to dry, I might accidentally smudge it.

B) I love the "slow living" aesthetic. I’m happy to wait for the magic to happen.

Be honest: How is your patience level?


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The Results.

Now add up your answers and reveal the results below…

  • If you answered mostly A’s: You are Team Brush Pen!
    You value freedom, flexibility, and fun. You need a tool that can keep up with your fast-paced ideas and fit into the small pockets of time in your day.

  • If you answered mostly B’s: You are Team Pointed Pen!
    You are looking for an escape. For you, calligraphy is about the ritual as much as the result. You love the elegance of the traditional dip pen and the mindfulness required to use it.

    • Your Starter Kit: A straight or oblique holder, a Zebra G / Nikko G nib, and a jar of Sumi ink.

    • Your Mantra: "Slow down and enjoy the creative process".

    • Next steps: check out my Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop.

  • If you got a mix of both: Congratulations, you are a Calligraphy Chameleon!
    Like me, you'll probably end up loving both tools for different moods. Start with the one that fits your current schedule best, knowing you can always learn the other later!

    Next steps: try my Beginner dip pen workshop or the Brush pen workshop. Can’t make the dates? Practice at home with the brush pen calligraphy workbook.