Beginners Guide To Doing Calligraphy with a Pencil

Ready to learn how to do calligraphy with a pencil, even if you're a beginner? In this calligraphy for beginners tutorial, I'm going to show you how to get started with pencil calligraphy. This calligraphy tutorial is going to show you how to easily get started with modern calligraphy with just a simple pencil!
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About The Happy Ever Crafter:
Welcome to my channel! I'm Becca! I do & teach modern calligraphy! On this channel, you'll find all my most requested modern calligraphy tutorials, tips & tricks!

[teenfun]

Hit a like, if u watched this video and thought to try it at home during lockdown ..

[mohammadshabaz]

That light and dark trick is really awesome.

[tanjam.-k.]

I never ever thought that handlettering / calligraphy is possible with "only" a pencil! I'll try this! Thank you for sharing 😊

[ayushbaghmar]

I have a shitty hand writing and honestly never thought of improving. But I just love to learn. And you're great at teaching, so yeah.... thank you:)

[pranjalshah]

Woah. Didn’t know this could be done with a pencil 🤯

[Lostsomewhere]

The main thing to remember is that we have to hold pencil light while going upward and heavy while downward. Thank you

[vienamine]

I’m reading the comments here, being like “what?!” Honestly, you don’t need a calligraphy pen to do calligraphy. In my opinion, pencil is easier to use. But it depends on the type of pencil that you like to use. In the video, she shows a standard pencil, which is fine if you like that type and of pencil. But for those who prefer a mechanical pencil, it’s better use that.

[elizabethlewis]

This was just an absolute pleasure to watch. I'm getting into handlettering in general and calligraphy is such a beautiful way to write. I am DEFINTELY going to watch your Beginner Calligraphy 101 video next! Thank you so much for sharing!

[geraldinehomenchuk]

FABULOUS Becca! Going in search of my drawing pencil later today! You are SUCH a natural-born teacher; I am so in awe and appreciative! Again, a million thanks!!

[gpamanuel]

love the encouragement, "basic calligraphy strokes does improve handwriting and calligraphy a million percent". Thanks for the awesome vids! Blessings!

[pampamahapatra]

She is litterally a tutor I have been searching to improve!! I love her way of explaining !!❤️❤️

[sharonrussell]

I want you to know that I've been playing at calligraphy for many many years. I've even addressed wedding invites. But this video and the following one has finally pulled everything together for me. I tried the pencil one and could NOT believe the results. I was stunned. Then I used the pens from the next video and thought why haven't I picked this up before. Thank you so very much for this help. I'm overwhelmed with the technique I am now using. This is a "believe it or not." Kudos to you.

[Madhura]

Now I know the difference between cursive and calligraphy. I would be able to improve my handwriting. Thanks for the tips. Good Job!

[katiekat]

That is way above my talent. I watched this because i have bad handwriting and this happen to be in my recommended list. It amazed me that people can do this. I’ve Never been more impressed by the word Monday. I would never be able to get my lines to connect and come together like that. This is like watching somebody paint.

[erick-gdwo]

I want to thank you sincerely for this tip. Never occurred in my learning ef calligraphy to attempt it with pencil. I use 0.9mm mechanical pencil in 2B lead.

[jekalambert]

You nailed it in just over 7 minutes! I've watched lots of calligraphy videos and none of them were as clear as this one. Thank you SO much!

[Danilaschannel]

finally got something to do in boring classes, i guess :DD

[mysteryandmeaning]

This guy created his own life from his experiences. He makes a book even interesting. He inspires me on another level. An honor to have met him in here

[terrimaerz]

Omg!! I don’t know how you do this!! So talented and such a steady hand!

[kritisoni]

WOHA!!! 1st time ever seen anyone write so patiently.. Your writing technique is just elegant & gorgeous!!💝