IAMPETH 2025 - Intro to Engrosser’s Script - Kalo Chu

ALL SKILL LEVELS | POINTED PEN

This is an introductory class to Engrosser’s Script - a formal style of Copperplate that emerged in the 19th century in the United States. This elegant script is characterized by its breakdown of each letter into multiple strokes, making it a perfect way to enhance your overall letterform, spacing, and writing rhythm.

This course is tailored for complete beginners as well as more experienced calligraphers looking to refine their dip pen skills. We will have fun exploring the history of Engrosser’s Script, the fundamental principles for both minuscules and majuscules, and I will share valuable tips and tricks for achieving the striking contrast between thick swells and delicate hairlines. This class will provide you with knowledge and techniques to master Engrosser’s Script.

CLASS SUPPLIES

• Oblique penholder
• Nib: stiffer nib for beginners (e.g. Nikko G or Zebra Titanium G); flexible nib for experienced calligraphers (e.g. Leonardt Principal EF or Gillott 303),
• Ink: dark for legibility and creates a fine hairline such as Walnut ink, Higgins Eternal Black, or Fox and Quills ink
• 9x12 inches semi-transparent paper (e.g. Strathmore Layout Bond 16lb or Bienfang Graphics 360 Marker Paper by Speedball),
• Paper clips to hold guide sheets
• Water, container and paper towels for cleaning your nibs
• 3 different multi-color ballpoint gel pens for taking notes (e.g. Zebra SARASA Clip 0.5 mm in red, blue, and orange)
• Mechanical pencil
• Eraser