Having picked up modern calligraphy some time in 2017, I am still constantly trying out new brushes and pens to see which works best. Finally had the chance to pop by Straits Art Co right before my class... and I am very pleased with my purchase there!
Straits Art Co (founded in 1947) is a small art and craft shop that's located at North Bridge Centre. Though small, you'd be surprised at the large amount of varieties they have for all the pens, gouche, acrylic paints, canvas...etc. Ms Clara Tay and her son Yu, are overseeing the business and they have also recently introduced Grabpay (very wise choice i would say!).
And so, I only had a photography of the oblique nib pen that I was looking for, hence I decided to look for Yu to see if they had it in stock. I was told the particular one shown in the photo was out of stock, but he had quickly recommended me another kind that might suit me.
It was interesting to look at all those pen holders...Well it almost felt like I am picking a magic wand like what Hermoine and the rest in Harry Potter did...and yup true enough like how the wand had picked Harry, one particular oblique holder caught my eye.
So next I was recommended a suitable nib that would be able to produce the kind of font I had shown in my photo...and a bottle of ecoline ink (oh yes they have soooooooooo many lovely colors!). I can definitely foresee myself visiting this shop more frequently in the weeks to come...Loved how friendly and knowledgeable the staff was!
So here it is, my very first calligraphy pen (well previously I had only used those brushes and flat tip pen). And I can't wait to start practising it!
Here are the links for more information about calligraphy nib pens and the facebook page of Straits Art Co.
- Sheila Jayme
