Calligraphy Ink Set

My dad loves it, as it has so many options to work with

I got this as a gift for my friend that loves calligraphy. It seems like a very comprehensive kit. It has everything you might need as a beginner.

The presentation is just as nice as it looks in the product description. The styluses are lovely, especially the striped wooden one, and feel good in hand. The nibs are pretty to look at, easy to remove or install (though a rubber pen grip came in handy for removal), and lay down a consistent ink line. The pen holder is an added bonus—no more running for a paper towel at the last second. All in all I am very pleased with this set. Then why not a five-star? Because there are no instructions to speak of. There are brief directions on washing the nibs before use, but that's it. No diagrams on letter formation, or various fonts, or techniques for holding the pen at the correct angle. Because of that, this isn't a set for absolute beginners, unless they also buy an instruction book. It would be nice to have that mentioned in the description. I happened to buy a couple of books at the same time as the set, so I was good to go. Again, I am very happy with the set and will be using it a lot!

I know that any computer can provide you with an infinite number of calligraphy fonts and make it easy, but there is no substitute for the satisfaction of producing a beautiful item done in calligraphy by your own hand. This set is great for the beginner and has what you need to get started. It came to me very securely packaged, has a good variety of styles and sizes of nibs, 3 straight nib holders, 4 jars of an easy flowing ink (black, blue, red and green) and a pen holder well, all of which is provided at a very reasonable price. You open the box and the first thing on top is a card with instructions on how to remove the oil film that is put on the nibs by the manufacturer which is exactly what you need to do before you use the nibs. I was a little surprised that there was no literature or engraving on the nibs that identified which type and size they are nor was there any information about cleaning them in between uses, but there are plenty of websites that give detailed information on those items. After you get the basics down you will want to go on to more professionally manufactured supplies (which are, of course, much more expensive), but this is a great set for learning and having fun.

My daughter has award badges for using an app for different languages and Japanese is one of them that she likes to write out and draw because it helps with the memory process. The "Trustela Calligraphy Set For Beginners" is perfect for her and helps her study and learn so much better. Great product and would recommend.

I am just foraying into the fountain pen, calligraphy art. I am trying to learn the pen and wash technique with watercolor. I bought this as a beginner. I am happy with the set. I have a lot of fun trying out the different nibs. The nibs are easily changed. They are of good quality. Write on!!!

The pens that come with this set are nice. But the ink is terrible. Very thin doesn’t even go on paper. Now I have to find better quality ink to purchase.

I’ve dabbled with brush pens, which were great for getting the basics down. I tried the varieties of prefilled pens as well. These were my first attempt with dip calligraphy pens that have replaceable nibs and I was very pleased worth how well each one wrote. This has made me very excited to try each nib and to expand my calligraphy experience. I think it’s a really great option for a beginner looking for a variety of nibs to test and find a preference for.