Did you know that on the 14th August World Calligraphy Day is celebrated? I didn’t know there was a special day to celebrate calligraphy but I love the sound of it! apparently World Calligraphy Day was started by the Pen Museum in 2017 to celebrate the art of calligraphy and hand lettering.
Have you heard of calligraphy before? It’s a visual art of decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering. I was lucky enough to try modern calligraphy with Quill London a few years ago. I also reviewed a fab book called Nib & Ink which is a great workbook if you want to have a go yourself.
How to celebrate World Calligraphy Day
There are lots of workshops going on if you want to try calligraphy. Of course you can also try it at home, why not get the kids involved? It’s a great day to encourage people to let their creativity flow in whichever way they can and share it on online using the hashtag #WorldCalligraphyDay
Manuscript have a selection of exclusive World Calligraphy Day craft projects that writers of all ages can try. They can be downloaded from calligraphy.co.uk Manuscript will be running a selection of competitions where you can win some fantastic calligraphy bundles.
As part of World Calligraphy Day, Manuscript Pen Company is partnering with Birmingham Children’s Hospital for the 2nd year on the ‘Say Something Special’ campaign. The campaign encourages people to handwrite a special letter, message or create an illustration to send to the children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. You can get involved by sending letters to Say Something Special c/o Small Man Media, 2nd Floor, 6 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BL.
Win a bundle of products to celebrate World Calligraphy Day
One lucky person can win a bundle of products to celebrate World Calligraphy Day which includes a Silvine Pocket notebook, Manuscript Handwriting Pen and a Manuscript Curve Fountain Pen (pictured above). To enter my giveaway you must answer the question via the Rafflecopter widget below, there are some bonus entries too. The giveaway is open to those with a UK postal address only and ends on 21st August. The winners name will appear on this post. Good luck!
Don’t forget to check out my other giveaways on my competition page.
203 Comments
Kim Neville
August 7, 2019 at 10:17 amI did a course at school but that was a long time ago
Tracy Nixon
August 7, 2019 at 10:18 amYes, at school, a long time ago!
Lesley Bradley
August 7, 2019 at 3:41 pmMy son got really into it a few years ago, he was good too! Never tried it myself though
Solange
August 7, 2019 at 4:42 pmYes, I have tried calligraphy before.
Laura Wheatley
August 7, 2019 at 10:01 pmI have tried hand lettering which I absolutely love, trying all the different fonts. I have never tried calligraphy but would absolutely love to, I love writing.
Lyndsey
August 7, 2019 at 11:19 pmI have never tried it but I would love to
Nageena Ahmed
August 7, 2019 at 11:25 pmI have never tried hand lettering or calligraphy before.
Julia Kerr
August 7, 2019 at 11:35 pmI’d love to try to improve and learn new writing styles
holly harmsworth
August 8, 2019 at 1:24 amI have tried it a little in the past but would like to try more
Jennifer Toal
August 8, 2019 at 7:29 amI’ve never tried but does look cool
Jo m welsh
August 8, 2019 at 7:36 amI have never tried it before but always think it looks beautiful
Nicki Ramsay
August 8, 2019 at 8:07 amI’ve never tried it but I would love to have a go. I’ve seen so many inspiring calligraphy designs recently and they look beautiful.
Margaret Gallagher
August 8, 2019 at 10:25 amI did -;¥ still do it now – great to inspire my neices
Iain MacIver
August 8, 2019 at 12:10 pmhave never tried it but I would love to give it a go
Sally Collingwood
August 8, 2019 at 2:37 pmI have never tried calligraphy before but would like to!
Laura Banks
August 8, 2019 at 3:08 pmi have i wasn’t very good at it
melanie stirling
August 8, 2019 at 5:09 pmI have tried but when I was a child, not since.
ADEINNE TONNER
August 8, 2019 at 5:56 pmI haven’t done it for many many years over ten years i think!
Natalie Burgess
August 8, 2019 at 8:37 pmI did calligraphy at primary school and loved it!
Rachel Mccraith
August 8, 2019 at 10:55 pmI haven’t but it’s something I’ve always wanted to learn
Denice
August 8, 2019 at 11:03 pmI have tried but would love to really get the hang of it
Zoe C
August 8, 2019 at 11:04 pmI tried a long time ago, my mum had a kit
Natalie Crossan
August 8, 2019 at 11:18 pmI have never tried it I would love to though
Kathleen marsden
August 9, 2019 at 12:05 am40 years ago I did it as part of my secretarial course at college.
Fiona K
August 9, 2019 at 7:26 amI haven’t tried it yet but want to
Stuart Hargreaves
August 9, 2019 at 7:51 amNO, I HAVEN’T I DO WRITE IN CAPITALS BECAUSE MY HANDWRITING IS BAD!
Kelly Glen
August 9, 2019 at 8:14 amI’ve never tried this before.
Lorraine Williams
August 9, 2019 at 8:39 amNo have never done, would love the chance to try.
Jen Allford
August 9, 2019 at 9:58 amI think I tried it about 20 years ago, but I’ve always wanted to give it another go!
Jesse Partington
August 9, 2019 at 11:50 amNever, but I have always admired good handwriting, particularly copperplate. When I look at old documents such as birth certificates I realise what a beautiful skill we have lost. I would love to learn this skill.
DONNA
August 9, 2019 at 1:15 pmI’ve never tried this before but i really want to try 🙂
Sarah Rees
August 9, 2019 at 1:58 pmI have, its a hobby of my grandfather so I did a lot with him when I was younger
Neil Barrett
August 9, 2019 at 2:12 pmTried when I was a teenager – got overtaken by computers
Maria Gellar
August 9, 2019 at 2:22 pmNo, but I’d like to give it a go. 🙂
Keith Hunt
August 9, 2019 at 3:55 pmWe have had a go at hand lettering when making a dolls house kit.
terri kelly
August 9, 2019 at 6:15 pmI’ve never tried it no, but always wanted to! Fingers crossed!
Ms C Bryan
August 9, 2019 at 6:41 pmNo, I have never tried either
Rebecca Nisbet
August 9, 2019 at 7:35 pmno i havent before, but would love to give it a go!
Rebecca Nisbet
August 9, 2019 at 7:36 pmno i havent before, but would love to give it a go! bet my daughter would too
Geri Gregg
August 9, 2019 at 7:42 pmI’ve never tried, but I’d love to!
Marycarol
August 9, 2019 at 8:34 pmI did years ago but would love to get back into it
Ani Costa
August 9, 2019 at 8:56 pmNever tried calligraphy but it looks really pretty
Helen Tovell
August 9, 2019 at 9:02 pmNever tried yet but would like the equipment to try
Katie B
August 9, 2019 at 9:52 pmI’ve never tried calligraphy before but would love to, ive always loved looking at it
Rich Tyler
August 10, 2019 at 11:58 amNever tried, would love too
Fozia Akhtar
August 10, 2019 at 12:51 pmNo but I have always wanted to try
Jayne Townson
August 10, 2019 at 2:55 pmNo I haven’t but I know my daughter would love to try so I would love to win this for her, thanks.
Stephen Holman
August 10, 2019 at 3:39 pmnever tried it before – my handwriting is usually terrible!!
Elizm
August 10, 2019 at 4:03 pmI tried. It’s harder than it looks!
Jade Hewlett
August 10, 2019 at 4:38 pmI haven’t but I would like to try it
Debbie W
August 10, 2019 at 6:11 pmA very long time ago when I was at school. My mother-in-law is into it though and my daughter wants to give it a go too.
Farhana Chowdhury
August 11, 2019 at 7:51 amI am a complete beginner but wanted to start with my daughter
catherine spencer
August 11, 2019 at 8:46 amI used to practice years ago with my mum, now I have more time on my hands I have picked it up again and treated myself to a new pen. I would love to master this art as it looks so beautiful when done properly. (more practice needed)
CarolineR
August 11, 2019 at 8:52 amHaven’t done it since I was a kid!
cheryl hadfield
August 11, 2019 at 12:48 pmI remember learning calligraphy at school, loved the detail it brings to writing
Sarah Birkett
August 11, 2019 at 3:52 pmtried it years ago, and my dad was amazing at it, so I would love to take it up again,
Megan Kinsey
August 11, 2019 at 4:11 pmI haven’t tried yet but have been wanting to for some time
Jodie Green
August 11, 2019 at 5:15 pmI did actually start Calligraphy a few months back, its so beautiful to watch someone writing (not so much me yet!!)
Jade P
August 11, 2019 at 5:31 pmI have not tried it before but have wanted to.
Vikki Bowker
August 11, 2019 at 6:39 pmI’ve never tried fancy writing but I’d love to give it a go!
Emma Morgan
August 12, 2019 at 12:08 amI’ve not but would love to give it a go.
Allan Wilson
August 12, 2019 at 9:56 amNot for many years.
Amy Bondoc
August 12, 2019 at 1:14 pmYes, I have tried calligraphy before with my daughter i stopped but she still loves it
Leanne weir
August 12, 2019 at 4:22 pmYes, when I was younger. It was so tricky
Alison Johnson
August 12, 2019 at 10:08 pmWhen I was a child I tried caligraphy & have always wanted to do it again but just never got round to it!
Natasha Cross
August 13, 2019 at 10:01 amNever tried it but always wanted too!
Man Tat Chung
August 13, 2019 at 4:16 pmYes back at school!
Tina Hall
August 13, 2019 at 6:04 pmI’ve never tried it
Nyasha Mtutu
August 13, 2019 at 7:53 pmI had a Calligraphy set when I was younger, given to me as a gift. I wish I still had it now because I didn’t fully appreciate the beauty of it.
Kay Surtees
August 14, 2019 at 5:59 amBriefly at college.
Claire V
August 14, 2019 at 11:38 amNever tried this, but know my daughter would love to.
abigail edkins
August 14, 2019 at 3:24 pmI have started trying it as my friend got me interested after she showed me some wedding table seating mirrors she has been doing.
Sayeed Rahman
August 14, 2019 at 5:08 pmNo, but judging from my writing not a hobby I should pursue. However this will make a perfect gift for a loved one.
kat macfarlane
August 14, 2019 at 5:52 pmNever tried it but want to give it a go 🙂
Chloe Taylor
August 14, 2019 at 7:12 pmNo, but I would be interested in practicing my writing skills & create some nice pictures for gifts to family and friends. x
Rachel McMillan
August 14, 2019 at 8:39 pmI would love to try calligraphy.
Kim Carberry
August 14, 2019 at 9:06 pmI haven’t but it’s always something I’ve fancied giving a go x
Kirsty Taylor
August 15, 2019 at 9:05 amMy girl friends and I have a crafting day every couple of months. A couple of weeks ago we made pin wheels and cheerleader pom poms but at the end we tried calligraphy – it was fab! I’d love to have my own set!
Sarah Cooper
August 15, 2019 at 3:09 pmI’ve never tried it before.
Susan Hoggett
August 15, 2019 at 3:36 pmI’ve not tried it but I would love to as I always think it looks lovely
Avs
August 16, 2019 at 6:26 amNo, but did an italics writing course at school – many years ago!!!!
JULIE WARD
August 16, 2019 at 5:27 pmI have never tried it before
dana
August 17, 2019 at 2:45 pmI tried it once many years ago
Katherine Coldicott
August 17, 2019 at 5:32 pmI had a go at calligraphy a long time ago.
chloe brill
August 17, 2019 at 6:18 pmyes a long time ago
Carole Nott
August 17, 2019 at 7:53 pmI practised italic writing at school many years ago
Rachel Butterworth
August 17, 2019 at 7:57 pmI’ve never tried calligraphy before.
Mandy Doherty
August 18, 2019 at 12:26 amHave never tried either but would love to
Catherine Stewart
August 18, 2019 at 7:23 amNo but I would live to give it a go!
Kirsten B
August 18, 2019 at 7:45 amI tried a bit in school but not for years
Suzanne Jackson
August 18, 2019 at 11:21 amI haven’t; I’d like to though!
Natasha R-M
August 18, 2019 at 6:35 pmI haven’t tried it yet but my Dad won prizes for his calligraphy writing at school! It would be lovely to win this.
James Silcock
August 18, 2019 at 8:26 pmI have never tried it before
Susan Smith
August 18, 2019 at 8:40 pmNever tried it, but has been something i have wanted to try, as it would look brilliant in my cards and crafts
Ian Yates
August 18, 2019 at 8:47 pmI dabbled at school but could look at getting back into it.
Lyndsey Bruce
August 18, 2019 at 8:48 pmI’ve never tried calligraphy but I’d love to be able to do it
Margaret Mccaffery
August 18, 2019 at 8:56 pmI’ve tried it, but I’m not very good at it.
john prendergast
August 18, 2019 at 9:11 pmi have not tried calligraphy before but would like to try it
Sheri Darby
August 18, 2019 at 9:56 pmI would love to try calligraphy
Margaret Clarkson
August 18, 2019 at 10:43 pmNo, I haven’t. I would love to try.
Claire Woods
August 19, 2019 at 8:09 amI haven’t. My partner has and was quite good at it.
Geoff Hibbert
August 19, 2019 at 8:47 amNo,I haven’t but my friend is brilliant at it.
Christina Palmer
August 19, 2019 at 10:05 amI have never tried it but would love to give it a go.
Deirdre M
August 19, 2019 at 10:46 amYes – I used to do it a lot many years ago. I have been itching to start again, but life keeps getting in the way. I love calligraphy though, it is so beautiful, elevating any message!
Mark Mccaffery
August 19, 2019 at 10:56 amI did it quite a lot when I was at school many years back.
emma kinsey
August 19, 2019 at 11:15 ami havent but would love to try
Susan B
August 19, 2019 at 11:30 amI tried it many years ago but didn’t have the correct tools. Would love to try again; it’s a lost art.
Lynn Neal
August 19, 2019 at 11:49 amYes I like to have a go!
Leslie Evans
August 19, 2019 at 11:59 amYes when I was Younger I used to do it.
Clare Hubbard
August 19, 2019 at 12:15 pmI haven’t but have always wanted to!
Chris Andrews
August 19, 2019 at 12:56 pmLet me know if you’ve ever tried calligraphy or hand lettering before?
l haven’t tried it but my husband is very good at calligraphy
Angela Kelly
August 19, 2019 at 1:06 pmI’ve never tried calligraphy. Being left-handed, I was always criticsed for my handwriting so it’s always been a sore spot for me! However, my students often comment how nice my writing is in marker pen (except on the white board!) so I’d be interested in giving calligraphy a try.
Laura Pritchard
August 19, 2019 at 1:08 pmNo, but I’d love to as my dad is great at it!
Victoria Easton
August 19, 2019 at 1:08 pmDone cursive with a nice pen a coupe of years ago – but this looks like nice equipment!
Sarah Mccaffery
August 19, 2019 at 2:03 pmI have yet to give it a go, it would certainly add a nice touch to Christmas cards etc…
Samantha Atherton
August 19, 2019 at 3:14 pmI did when I was a child but didn’t get very far.
Patricia Avery
August 19, 2019 at 3:51 pmI was taught the art of calligraphy whilst at teacher training college. It served me well throughout my career for classroom displays (until computers did my job for me) Now retired I still enjoy doing it as its so relaxing
Aaron Milne
August 19, 2019 at 4:23 pmNever tried it but would love to have a go
Heli L
August 19, 2019 at 4:39 pmI haven’t tried calligraphy before but would love to learn it! It would be a nice skill to have when writing birthday cards.
Diane Duggan
August 19, 2019 at 5:16 pmI tried calligraphy years ago at school but I wasn’t very good at it. I should have practiced more, I think.
Ruth lee
August 19, 2019 at 5:17 pmim a beginner
Erica Hughes
August 19, 2019 at 7:19 pmI write by hand every day, but I’ve not tried calligraphy.
Troy Easton
August 19, 2019 at 8:03 pmI have never tried calligraphy before all new to me sounds fun.
Victoria Prince
August 19, 2019 at 8:21 pmI had a little play as a child, because it’s something my mum did and I always wanted to learn! But never got anywhere
Elizabeth Gaskell
August 19, 2019 at 8:58 pmHave tried but need to practice and improve. Great competition thanks for the chance to win.
janine atkin
August 19, 2019 at 9:12 pmive tried some hand lettering and really enjoy it
Elaine Stokes
August 19, 2019 at 9:24 pmi’ve done 2 night classes in it, love to use proper ink and pens, its a lost art form
Hazel Rea
August 19, 2019 at 10:02 pmI have tried a little hand lettering and would love to get better at it.
Jen Boucher
August 19, 2019 at 11:22 pmNever tried this before!
Lauren Hobson
August 20, 2019 at 1:28 amI did when I was a child but I haven’t for a few years now and seem to have lost all my pens which is disappointing as I had rather a large collection
Dawn
August 20, 2019 at 9:14 amNever tried but my daughter has
ro day
August 20, 2019 at 9:20 amI am trying at the moment as I want to write my wedding invitations and thank you cards in this style.
Kerry Smith
August 20, 2019 at 9:55 amI used to do calligraphy a long time ago a d really enjoyed it would love to give it another go
Katrina Adams
August 20, 2019 at 10:55 amI’ve never tried it, I bought a few work books and I have a gorgeous calligraphy set but I’m almost too scared to use it because I don’t want to waste it until I can do it justice! I really need to get started and just enjoy the beautiful penmanship.
Emily Hutchinson
August 20, 2019 at 11:10 amYes when I was a child and I got quite good at it, would love to try it again.
Philippa Bradbury
August 20, 2019 at 11:14 amI had a cheap calligraphy pen as a child – I used to write my Christmas cards with it!
sarah parker
August 20, 2019 at 2:13 pmI have tried and really enjoyed it 🙂
Jessica Hutton
August 20, 2019 at 2:33 pmI have tried it and enjoyed it but I wasn’t the best at it. But my aunt who taught me is amazing. She would love this xx
Marrian
August 20, 2019 at 3:37 pmI’ve never tried but always wanted to.
Gary Topley
August 20, 2019 at 5:17 pmI have never tried this no. Thankyou for the competition. x
Emma H
August 20, 2019 at 7:00 pmI’m just starting to learn calligraphy and loving it!
Daisy Louie
August 20, 2019 at 7:15 pmIn school but I think I’ve lost my touch
Natalee Gosiewski
August 20, 2019 at 7:54 pmI have been having ago at it recently with my 12 year old daughter
Catherine Bullas
August 20, 2019 at 8:16 pmNo I haven’t but would love to. My Grandad used to do calligraphy and it looked beautiful.
Carol Anne Robson
August 20, 2019 at 8:28 pmI’m very new to it but hope to master it!
Ellen Stafford
August 20, 2019 at 8:42 pmI haven’t but I would love to. I love using a fountain pen.
Christine Constable
August 20, 2019 at 9:50 pmI’ve started to use calligraphy in my journals, but I’m not yet very good!
SEBASTIAN HINDS
August 20, 2019 at 11:17 pmI still remember getting a ring bound calligraphy book and pen for Christmas 32 years ago
Sharon Burroughs
August 20, 2019 at 11:29 pmI have never tried to but it looks fab.
Danielle Jupp
August 21, 2019 at 12:20 amNo but i would love to learn my mum is really good at it so would love to be too. 😍
joanne casey
August 21, 2019 at 6:36 amNo but I would love too! My brother can do it and I’m jealous!!
Holly Goodyear
August 21, 2019 at 6:38 amNo but I’d love to
samj
August 21, 2019 at 6:41 amI used to do it as a child
Elizabeth Bazley
August 21, 2019 at 7:38 amI haven’t would love to try
Paul Andrew Bingham
August 21, 2019 at 7:49 amTried but did not have the right equipment to do it justice
Karen Watt
August 21, 2019 at 8:04 amAt school many years ago
KENNETH JACKSON
August 21, 2019 at 8:20 amNOT FOR A LONG TIME
Nadia Josephine
August 21, 2019 at 9:04 amI have never tried, but my friend learned it in order to make her own wedding invitations. She said it has been a great skill and she has used it for card making and crafting
Thomas Perry
August 21, 2019 at 9:06 amI would love to try, as I am proud of my hand writing so I would love to make it extra special and give it extra flair
Tim Johnson
August 21, 2019 at 9:14 amI would use this for card making
Hayley Lynch
August 21, 2019 at 9:17 amYears ago at school would love to learn again !
Sandra Fortune
August 21, 2019 at 9:44 amI have done it before and still like to do it now
Carol Boffey
August 21, 2019 at 10:53 amid love to learn this
angela sandhu
August 21, 2019 at 12:31 pmI tried calligraphy as a child in the 1980s
Sheena Read
August 21, 2019 at 1:41 pmNo I have not tried calligraphy or hand lettering before but I would love to.
Sarah Saunders
August 21, 2019 at 2:02 pmI have tried it but it took a back seat with work and children but I would love to take it up again xx
Claire Wilkinson
August 21, 2019 at 3:37 pmI used to love calligraphy years ago but havent had a go recently
Cheryl Gardner
August 21, 2019 at 4:15 pmNo, but I do a lot of card making, so it would be really nice to learn
Lorna Wils
August 21, 2019 at 4:42 pmYes, many years ago…
PhillW
August 21, 2019 at 5:01 pmtried but have never been very good.
Jessi
August 21, 2019 at 5:15 pmAt school I did
Joan Apperley
August 21, 2019 at 5:26 pmI have tried a bit and love it
Mandy Betts
August 21, 2019 at 6:07 pmNo, but i did just buy my brother a quill as he thinks he lives in the 1800s, so I might try learning to sign my name with that
Karen Walder
August 21, 2019 at 6:49 pmYes many years ago
Emma Davison
August 21, 2019 at 6:59 pmI haven’t tried it before
Vicki M
August 21, 2019 at 7:50 pmI never had but would like to give it a try,
Tracy B
August 21, 2019 at 8:05 pmYes but many many years ago, I did enjoy it though and would love to get back into it
sharon martin
August 21, 2019 at 8:42 pmnever tried before but would love too
Adrian Bold
August 21, 2019 at 9:04 pmNo, I’ve never tried it before but would like to.
Vicky Allum
August 21, 2019 at 9:15 pmI have tried it, used to have an online friend who would write me beautiful letters written in calligraphy, inspired me to have a go but I was no where near as good at it as him!
Tammy Neal
August 21, 2019 at 9:27 pmAt school yes x
fiona waterworth
August 21, 2019 at 9:27 pmI have not, but my husband used to be really good at calligraphy, so I would like to try
Michelle Smith
August 21, 2019 at 9:28 pmI’ve never tried calligraphy before but I’ve always wanted to.
Lucinda Beckett
August 21, 2019 at 9:34 pmi have a handwriting book that i have tried to use with ink before, i love it and would love to win <3
Victoria Bazley
August 21, 2019 at 9:35 pmI’ve tried a little, when I was younger, wasn’t sure I was that good at it. Would like to give it another go.
Claire Hennighan
August 21, 2019 at 9:41 pmI used to do calligraphy as a teenager and took it up again when I started bullet journaling.
Sarah Hanson
August 21, 2019 at 9:41 pmI used to use it on my college work and birthday cards, don’t really know when I forgot about it. I would love t9 give it a go again
Elzbieta Znyk
August 21, 2019 at 9:45 pmNo but my daughter tried it last year and she really liked it!
Anni Large
August 21, 2019 at 9:47 pmI tried a few years ago but I wasn’t any good! Would love to try again though.
Sarah Roberts
August 21, 2019 at 9:57 pml have when l was a teenager and would love to take it up again
Laura Norcop
August 21, 2019 at 9:58 pmIve never tried it but I love drawing and art and there seems a lot of overlap so I think I’d like it
Jazz Fulcher
August 21, 2019 at 9:59 pmI haven’t tried calligraphy but I’d love to try replicating some of the lovely art I’ve seen
Dale Dow
August 21, 2019 at 10:01 pmI did as a teenager as my Dad was very good at it.. I wasn’t.. however I am more crafty now so would love to retry
paula cheadle
August 21, 2019 at 10:03 pmI have started learning about 6 months ago
Sue Carter
August 21, 2019 at 10:06 pmI have done a little but need a lot more practice
Jan
August 21, 2019 at 10:16 pmI haven’t tried it but I would love to.
Georgie Wright
August 21, 2019 at 10:38 pmI’ve never tried it but would like to!
Lisa Mcalley
August 21, 2019 at 10:39 pmI learned some calligraphy when I done sign writing many years ago
Amy Stevens
August 21, 2019 at 10:46 pmI have never tried it before but it looks awesome. I would love to give it a go
Lucy Robinson
August 21, 2019 at 10:47 pmNo I’ve never done calligraphy before. Love this style of writing.
Monika Bascombe
August 21, 2019 at 11:25 pmNever, but love watching videos on youtube with people doing it
Darren Bourne
August 21, 2019 at 11:40 pmNo but I’m want to learn.
ellie spider
August 21, 2019 at 11:50 pmyes i sometimes hand finish cards using calligraphy