Who Are You?
Glenis Sheather
What Position/s do you hold at
Calligraphy Southscribes?
Membership
Secretary
How long have you been involved with
Calligraphy?
11 Years
Why Calligraphy?
I have always
been interested in writing. At the risk
of sounding positively ancient, the reason for that probably stems from
learning to do “running writing” with dip pen, ink and slope card at primary school
and then using dip pen and ink again for Pitman’s Shorthand when I did a
Secretarial Course at Business College.
Favourite Hand and Why?
Copperplate. Not only do I love its elegance, but once I
get into a rhythm I find the “pressure-on-pressure-off” technique very
relaxing.
Favourite Piece of Calligraphy Gear and
Why?
My roll-up pen
holders. I like being able to place my
pens in size order in their individual compartments. Not only does it keep them safe, but it makes
picking out the correct pen easier.
Most successful Calligraphy tip?
Calligraphy is
not handwriting, rather you are drawing the letters, so take your time.
You would like to see Calligraphy
Southscribes where in one year’s time?
I would like to
see Calligraphy Southscribes have more members involved in our activities.
Who Are You?
Kay Pittman
What Position/s do you hold at
Calligraphy Southscribes?
Publicity Officer
How long have you been involved with
Calligraphy?
More years than I care to remember.
Why Calligraphy?
Always been interested in beautiful writing
Favourite Hand and Why?
Uncial because you only need two guidelines
Favourite Piece of Calligraphy Gear and
Why?
Sheaffer cartridge pen, I always seem to go back to them, as it dries so quickly and rubbing out guidelines can be done so much quicker.
Most successful Calligraphy tip?
Use a candle on envelopes after writing, for waterproofing, to test try and hold under water. It works! But only if the ink is dry.
You would like to see Calligraphy
Southscribes where in one year’s time?
Still going
