{"product_id":"studio-series-calligraphy-paper-pad","title":"Studio Series Calligraphy Paper Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning calligraphy well comes down to two things: putting in the repetitions, and having paper that won't fight you while you do it. This pad gives you both. It's built specifically for practicing \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopperplate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e scripts, with printed guidelines that keep your proportion and slant consistent while your hand is still finding its rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pad holds 50 sheets, split evenly between the two most commonly taught calligraphy hands: 25 pages ruled for Italic, and 25 ruled for Copperplate. The guidelines aren't just baseline rules either. They mark out the slant angle and letter proportions specific to each script, so you're training your hand against the actual structure of the letterforms rather than guessing at spacing and angle on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper itself is heavyweight, 140gsm stock with a smooth finish. That weight matters more than it might seem. Lighter paper tends to feather or bleed under a wet nib, which makes it hard to tell whether a shaky stroke is your technique or the paper working against you. This stock is dense enough to take dip pens, fountain pens, and calligraphy markers cleanly, so the practice sheet actually reflects your control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the ruling is designed around Italic and Copperplate, the pages work just as well for other lettering styles. Modern calligraphy, brush lettering, and general hand lettering practice all benefit from the same smooth surface and generous page size, even without following the specific guideline structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sheet measures 27.9 cm wide by 21.6 cm high, giving enough room to write full alphabets, practice words, or repeat drills without constantly flipping pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners learning Italic or Copperplate calligraphy from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists refining letterforms before committing to good stationery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush lettering and modern calligraphy practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a paper stock that won't bleed or feather under ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 practice sheets (25 Italic-ruled, 25 Copperplate-ruled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted guidelines for proportion and slant on every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140gsm heavyweight, smooth-finish paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage size: 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Pauper Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45750194602119,"sku":"9781441308429","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/Studio_Series_Calligraphy_Paper_Pad_page1.png?v=1788414915","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/studio-series-calligraphy-paper-pad","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}