A Prize Worth Writing For ~ Penmanship Contest

[pb2]

  On 6/19/2011 at 3:37 AM, fuchsiaprincess said:

Just saw this thread. What a fantastic idea, Pendleton I'm in, but I fear the competition is going to be strong :bunny01:

 

Regards,

Soki

If you are in it will be strong Soki. But hey, let all be fearless and just have fun with it.

 

Thanks for jumpin' in.

 

 

[USMCMom]

  On 6/19/2011 at 4:08 AM, dcpritch said:

I'm in, but I have no chance against the likes of Mauricio and some others here. Is there a sub-amateur category?

 

Oh, yes ... Mauricio's writing is beautiful!!

[curiouslizard]

OK, I'll give it a go!

[beak]

OK, no chance of winning; I'm no calligrapher, but someone's got to be the first, so maybe I'll get half a mark for that!

 

 

Can I have another go later - if I practise a bit more?

PS Lamy Joy, Herbin 1670 and Aurora black inks.

Edited June 19, 2011 by beak

[Yuki Onitsura]

Here's my attempt. I apologise in advance for the less than stellar photography. Evidently, those energy efficient lightbulbs aren't much good for photography.

 

http://web17.twitpic.com/img/325437616-228cd67e2eb961423a5177b8ef1ac786.4dfdcfa8-scaled.jpg

 

Written using a Waterman Carene stub loaded with Visconti blue (naturally).

 

Yuki

[Yuki Onitsura]

  On 6/19/2011 at 8:53 AM, beak said:

OK, no chance of winning; I'm no calligrapher, but someone's got to be the first, so maybe I'll get half a mark for that!

 

 

Can I have another go later - if I practise a bit more?

PS Lamy Joy, Herbin 1670 and Aurora black inks.

 

Love it! It looks so nice and free-flowing =)

 

Yuki

[fuchsiaprincess]

Here's my entry :

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/fuchsiaprincess/Psalm45.jpg

[fuchsiaprincess]

  On 6/19/2011 at 8:53 AM, beak said:

OK, no chance of winning; I'm no calligrapher, but someone's got to be the first, so maybe I'll get half a mark for that!

 

 

Can I have another go later - if I practise a bit more?

PS Lamy Joy, Herbin 1670 and Aurora black inks.

 

No practise require, Beak. I love it ! What paper did you use?

 

Regards,

Soki

[Ghost Plane]

I have neither the equipment to give great results, nor the hand worthy of it. But here's my scrawl on the first clear page of my journal using the Spirit of Life IB nib and PR Spearmint ink.

[Okami]

I'm in:

 

 

 

Nakaya Piccolo BB Stub PR Arabian Rose

Edited June 19, 2011 by Okami

[nightwing]

A noob question regarding the 2nd and 3rd prize. :embarrassed_smile: When you say it will be a custom stub on one of the winner's nibs, what type of nib is required? I've read that you can't really do much with a fine nib, so does it have to be at least a medium? Also, can the nib be steel, if not gold? Thanks!

[The penner]

Loving the entries so far! Droolworthy. I've started with mine. Soon as I get my exams out of the way (perhaps sooner) I'll be posting it on here. Pretty chuffed about my design element, but still debating the layout and hand.

 

+1 for judged contest. I tend to like those better.

Edited June 19, 2011 by The penner

[pb2]

WoW! NIce Have as many "go" s as you like. The rules did not merntion any limit on entries and I'm sure we all (speaking for FPN) would love to see more of your work!

  On 6/19/2011 at 8:53 AM, beak said:

OK, no chance of winning; I'm no calligrapher, but someone's got to be the first, so maybe I'll get half a mark for that!

 

 

Can I have another go later - if I practise a bit more?

PS Lamy Joy, Herbin 1670 and Aurora black inks.

[pb2]

  On 6/19/2011 at 4:50 PM, nightwing said:

A noob question regarding the 2nd and 3rd prize. :embarrassed_smile: When you say it will be a custom stub on one of the winner's nibs, what type of nib is required? I've read that you can't really do much with a fine nib, so does it have to be at least a medium? Also, can the nib be steel, if not gold? Thanks!

 

Actually, fine nibs take on a very lovely elegant quality with a Pendleton Point. The line variation is not as extreme, but a sweet line takes place. I do a lot of "F" nibs. I did a an extreme XXF last night. I call it a Pendleton Point Stiletto. So don't hold back.

[nightwing]

  On 6/19/2011 at 7:01 PM, pb2 said:

Actually, fine nibs take on a very lovely elegant quality with a Pendleton Point. The line variation is not as extreme, but a sweet line takes place. I do a lot of "F" nibs. I did a an extreme XXF last night. I call it a Pendleton Point Stiletto. So don't hold back.

 

Thanks!

 

My calligraphy skills are a bit weak, but that won't stop me from trying! Looking forward to seeing everyone else's submissions.

[Ghost Plane]

C'mon! After seeing mine, surely you know there is nowhere to go but UP! :roflmho:

[79spitfire]

I'll have a go, but I think I'll be in running for the "Biggest Fail" prize...

[nightwing]

  On 6/19/2011 at 7:54 PM, Ghost Plane said:

C'mon! After seeing mine, surely you know there is nowhere to go but UP! :roflmho:

 

Haha, thanks for the encouragement! I'll post mine in a couple of days at the earliest!

[pb2]

  On 6/19/2011 at 12:28 PM, fuchsiaprincess said:

Here's my entry :

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y331/fuchsiaprincess/Psalm45.jpg

 

Scrumptious Soki! Care to share PIP ( pen, ink, paper)?

[aquariusamethyst]

My first entry...

 

Pilot Varsity with italicized nib and Diamine Steel Blue. Paper is Clairefontaine dotted.

 

(I'm not much good at uploading images, so I'm sorry if the image is too big.)