When it comes to picking a nib for calligraphy on handmade paper this is the most crucial part to making it easier to write.The best nib we have found for writing on handmade paper is the Brause nib which you can find on our amazon list here It has a beautiful smooth write to it which ensures minimal snagging on the paper. When you are writing on handmade paper you want to ensure your nib is at around a 15% angle.

With inks for handmade paper this can be when you can come into some difficulty as some inks can bleed out.Normally metallic inks you wont have many issues with but you need to ensure its properly mixed when using it and you may need to re mix throughout the process.If you are using a black or matte coloured ink a lot of these are mixed with water which can cause it to bleed out onto the paper. We recommend mixing your own colour. To do this we use gouche paints mixed with gum arabic and then if it needs a tiny bit of water to make it a little thinner. Be very careful not to add to much though as this will cause it to bleed.You can find my recommended items on my amazon list.