It’s really amazing 🤩 I also such a type of things thnks ❤️

Thank you so much! Very kind of you to reply – I am now curious if anyone else uses this tool? Warmly and happy creating! Helene

Hi Helene,

Thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate it :).

I hadn’t thought of this helpful tool. Did some searching and I would think that something like this: https://amzn.to/3ShURoV would work. It is fully adjustable and stays in position, with a 10x magnification and multiple light settings. Please note that the magnification may differ depending on your prescription, but this should work rather well.

Please let me know if you have any other questions,
Richard

Really love your lists – so useful! I am wondering if you have any comment or suggestion in using a magnifying lamp for calligraphy. I find that I get eye strain quickly despite haven’t an up to date prescription. I want to make the investment but don’t know what to go for??

Does anyone else use?

Thank you, Helene

Hi Bree,

First of all thank you for your support. Blackletter calligraphy is the best, you’ll love it. It is unfortunately one of the more “bleedy” of the calligraphy scripts. So much ink just soaks up into the paper making it look fuzzy, which can be a problem. But it is really up to you, when first learning, you may not care about the crispest edges on your letters. I know I didn’t. I just wanted to learn the letters. So printer paper may be just what you need at first. When you further develop your skills and want to frame a project or a composition, spring for the nicer paper. If I were you I would try going to a local library/school library and printing it there. It still will cost, but I’d imagine less than staples/office depot.

TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION THOUGH: The main difference between the papers is that the Southworth linen has a slight texture to it and with the pilot parallel, it can be a bit more bleedy than the HP. I have a post about comparing 4 papers (including those two) and you can see for yourself if the edges of the letters are acceptable: https://calligrascape.com/best-calligraphy-paper/

Thanks for reaching out. I hope this answers your questions,
Richard

No problem Mojdeh! Glad it could help you.