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This set is a great 'beginner' set for anyone who would like to learn calligraphy. The pens included are not high quality, but they are more than sufficient for practice. The paper provided is like tracing paper, and allows you to place it over a practice source and trace each letter or sentence. Sometimes the ink can bleed through the paper, so be careful not to press too hard.

Pros:

Many ink refills included in the package

A good basics of calligraphy book included

Priced very well

Cons:

The pens are not high quality, but that hardly matters at the price.

Summary:

This is a great bargain for anyone who would like to start calligraphy. Also would be a great Christmas present for an artistic child.

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Wonderful starter set. Comes with plenty of Ink Refills. A user guide on getting started with various styles of calligraphy is included, along with Transparent Paper to place over the styles to practice. I love it, and recommend it highly for anyone wishing to experiment with calligraphy.

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An excellent starter kit for anyone interested in learning the art of the calligraphy. Contains many different ink colors and three different nib sizes as well as a small booklet on the basics of different types of fonts to write with. The gothic style is my favorite and my writing with this set is actually a lot better looking than my regular handwriting.

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I have been doing calligraphy for many years, always love these pen sets, by sheaffer. They do exactly what is expected! The ink window is a nice touch. I never realized one short letter can use 1/2 a tube of ink.

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I was looking for a quick way to play around with calligraphy, so I bought this set based on the reviews. The biggest issue I have with this set is the 'thins'. I find that unless you are really flying as you write, the ink bleeds horrendously, leaving very little difference between thicks and thins. Not good for the beginning calligrapher who doesn't have the skill to go fast.

(I was trying a dip pen last night, and found that the dip pen did produce the thins that I was looking for. However, you of course trade the nice writing for the dipping inconvenience.

Pros:

Lots of colors included

Price

The smallest nib works well enough for non calligraphy use (as a general fountain pen)

Cons:

Ink bleeds

In short, the set is not for everyone. I'll be switching to dip pens.